Postal Service Job Fairs + Bay Area Halloween Events: Saturday Smiles

Are you looking for some nice news to read this weekend? Patch has you covered. Take a look at our uplifting Northern California stories and our fun-filled seasonal event guides.

Postal Service Looks To Hire 700, Holds Bay Area Job Fairs

• The U.S. Postal Service is looking to hire nearly 700 career-oriented employees for the holiday season and beyond.

$18 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In NorCal

• Lottery officials say one ticket matching all five numbers plus the SuperLotto Plus mega number was purchased in Northern California.

Sheep In American Canyon Help Prevent Baa-ad Things From Happening

• Not only do the sheep reduce vegetation that fuels wildfires, but they also save money, deter criminals, and are environmentally friendly.

Healdsburg Resident Donates Thousands Of Eggs To Fight Food Insecurity

• Anthony Solar raises and cares for 300 chickens, donating all the eggs to food banks.

All Aboard The 'Haunted Train' At Ardenwood

• The frightfully fun nighttime train rides start this Friday.

Dozens Of East Bay Companies On Inc. List Of Best Performing Startups

• Each of these companies made the list of fastest growing startups. Need a job? This is a great resource for your search.

SF Bay Area Halloween Events 2023: Pumpkin Patches & Trick-Or-Treats

• Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of the Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Haunted Houses 2023: SF Bay Guide To Halloween's Bone-Chilling Best

• Attention, San Francisco Bay Area fear-seekers. This list is for you ...

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