Pelican Rescue + 300 Servings Of Cereal Donated: Saturday Smiles

If you are taking a break from the heat and are in need of some nice news, you have come to the right place. We have a handful of uplifting Northern California stories to make your weekend even better.

Don’t forget to check out our Bay Area 4th of July fireworks, parade and events guide to help you plan your holiday celebration.

Cereal Drive At San Ramon Regional Collects Hundreds Of Servings

• The annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive aims to help local children during the summer months.

Firefighters Rescue Distressed Pelican In San Mateo County: Photos

• The pelican, which they named “Nigel” in a reference to Finding Nemo, was caught up in a fishing line and hooks.

New And Unusual Foods At The Alameda County Fair

• You can try a hot Cheetos pizza, oysters on a stick or even lobster nachos.

July 4th Fireworks 2022 In San Francisco Bay Area

• Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the SF Bay Area.

Golden State Warriors Parade 2022 Through San Francisco: Photos

• See photos from the celebratory weekend as Warriors fans crowded the streets of San Francisco.

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