NorCal Woman Aims To Conquer Mt. Everest At 40 + Wildflower Hikes + Artisan Cheese Festival: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is the perfect time to get caught up on some of the lighter news you may have missed.

Learn more about the Napa woman who plans to conquer the world’s tallest mountain, and read on to find out more about Autumn Cheyenne Durald Arkapaw, a San Ramon Valley High School graduate who made history as the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.

While you’re here, take a moment to find out where you can enjoy a wildflower hike.

Napa Puerto Rican-American Woman Aims To Conquer Mt. Everest At 40

• A Napa woman says she would be among the few women over 40, and few Puerto Ricans, to reach the world’s tallest mountain.

Danville Native Becomes First Woman To Win Best Cinematography Oscar

• Autumn Cheyenne Durald Arkapaw, a San Ramon Valley High School graduate, won for her work on "Sinners."

When The Petaluma Chef Showed Up With A French Leek Story On Morning TV

• Brigitte Bistro Chefs Shares Petaluma love and recipes on TV news in celebration of Francophonie Month.

Napa Wine Tastemakers Swerve With New Tasting Lounge And Subdued Style

• Could a legacy winery and storied tastemakers be entering a new phase as industry pressures reshape how wine is experienced?

'North Italia' Restaurant Celebrates Diablo Valley Site With Festive Debut

• Italian chain launches first Bay Area location at Plaza Escuela with DJ, Vespa photo backdrop, and community donation.

Marafuku Ramen Opens In Dublin

• The national ramen chain is known for its rich broth, slow-cooked for hours.

Melted Dreams, Golden Rinds Beckon At Artisan Cheese Festival

• Cheesemakers, specialty producers, and food lovers gather for a three-day showcase culminating in a sprawling tasting marketplace.

At Peak Bloom Healdsburg Offers Events To Take In The Wine Country Spring

• Guided walks, floral workshops, spa treatments, and equinox celebration at Hotel Healdsburg open up Sonoma County's wine country.

Spring Wildflower Hike Series Announced In SMC

• The Friends of Edgewood is offering free, expert-guided tours to showcase the diverse blooms of the serpentine grasslands and oak woodlands.

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.