Prehistoric Tooth Found In Creek + Grammy-Winning Pop Band To Play At College Postgame Show: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for some lighter news, you’ve come to the right place. We hope you enjoy our roundup of uplifting stories from across Northern California.

Scientist Finds Mysterious Tooth In SMC Creek With A Prehistoric Surprise

• A scientist surveying a creek for a habitat project made an unexpected fossil discovery with major implications.

Napa Chefs Fill Bowls To Fight Homelessness

• "Empty Bowls" event supports Abode Services and South Napa Homeless Shelter with soup, ceramics, and community.

Pop Band Train To Play Postgame Show At Cal Football Game

• The band will play after Cal takes on Wagner at California Memorial Stadium later this month, university officials said.

'Breathtaking': A Seabird's Return To SF Creates A Natural Spectacle

• "If you know, you know. If you don't, this is your sign to find out," park officials said.

2 Bay Area Mexican Restaurants Make New York Times 'Greatest' List

• One restaurant holds three Michelin stars, the other can be found at a flea market.

Line Dancing Nights In Walnut Creek Come With Lessons And Bourbon

• Bourbon Highway pairs live country music, line-dancing lessons, karaoke, whiskey, and made-from-scratch food every Friday.

These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein In Contra Costa

• Two Contra Costa celebrations promise German beer, music, and surprises, but one starts the season weeks earlier.

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.