Rower Smashes Speed Record | Bobcat Kittens And Puppies And Quail, Oh My: Saturday Smiles

Are you searching for some nice news this weekend? Patch has got you covered. We have a roundup of our most uplifting stories from across Northern California.

Monterey Rower Smashes Pacific Crossing Speed Records: Report

• After 44 days alone on the Pacific, a California river guide reached Hawaii, shattering long-standing ocean rowing records.

Emerald High Freshmen Launch Podcast To Share Veterans' Stories

• EHS freshmen interviewed local veterans to better understand military service and challenge common stereotypes.

Bobcat Kittens Arrive At Peninsula Humane Society In SMC For First Time

• The young wild cats will be rehabilitated at the organization's wildlife center before being released back into the wild.

Turkey Vulture Celebrates Time-Defying Record With Public Birthday Party In East Bay

• The world's oldest living turkey vulture turns 52 as Walnut Creek celebrates this remarkable, if not cuddly, wildlife ambassador Saturday.

Tiny Cries Spark Unusual Storm Drain Rescue In Rohnert Park

• Baby quail were rescued from a storm drain and reunited with their mother by police with neighbors' help.

17 Puppies Found In Livermore Walmart Parking Lot

• A person found 17 puppies in the parking lot. 16 of them will soon be up for adoption.

An East Bay City Is Getting Its First Women's Sports Bar

• There are currently five women's sports bars across California.

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.