Popular Chicken Chain Opens + Kitten Rescued From Pipe + New Student Housing: Saturday Smiles

If you're looking for some lighter Northern California news, Patch is here to help. Read on to learn about an all-women's running team that made history at this year's Dipsea Race and find out where a popular chicken joint is opening.

New Napa Nonprofit Puts Love For Daughter Behind Fund Offering $50K Grants

• Napa nonprofits can seek up to $50,000 to support county residents with developmental disabilities this year.

All-Women Team Makes Dipsea History, Earns Mill Valley Honors

• Seven Swoop Sirens finished in the top 35, with all five scoring runners placing among the race's top 11.

North Bay Vintners Give $85,000 To Wildfire Initiative

• Napa Vintners announced a grant to help map private firefighting resources and fund strategic wildfire resilience work countywide.

'Pinnacle Of Student Housing': New Apartments Open Near UC Berkeley

• The space was designed to "create opportunities for students to connect, grow, and thrive," a development company official said.

Popular Chicken Joint Set To Open In Fremont

• The new locale is expected to open in 2027.

Luxury Fitness Gym Coming To Alameda

• "We designed this space around how this community actually lives, trains, and spends time together," the company's vice president said.

Kitten Rescued From Rusty Metal Pipe At Abandoned Field In Alameda: Police

• "It really does take a village," police said.

'Lasting Impact': Dedicated East Bay Police Dog Retires

• Cash, a K9 with the Richmond Police Department, retired after several years with the department.

Hot Summer Sundays Car Show Returning To Danville

• Enjoy hundreds of hot rod and vintage cars downtown, or register your own.

Tri-City Animal Shelter Offers Free Adoptions All August

• The organization said it's waiving adoption and microchip fees this month to help empty kennels.

10 Outdoor Events In Northern CA Before Summer Ends

• These upcoming local celebrations capture the vibrant spirit of the season.

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