Sea Lion Rescued + New Hiking Trail: Saturday Smiles

You have come to the right place if you are searching for some nice Northern California news. Read on to enjoy some of the lighter stories you may have missed.

CHP Officers Help Stranded Sea Lion

• At one point, the animal was perched on a wall, one door down from the local Catholic church.

New Patterson Ranch Trail Dedicated

• The new 2.3-mile trail includes panoramic views of the Tri-Valley, Brushy Peak, Mt. Diablo, and more.

Vietnam Veterans Of Diablo Valley To Host Crab Feed & Auction

• Help support veterans and enjoy fresh-caught crabs, wine, beer, and a live auction.

Dublin Students Organize Holiday Drive

• Students from several different Dublin schools donated over $2,000 worth of food and toys to the needy over the holidays.

Bay Area Shelters Helping Take In Pets Displaced By LA Fires

• Several local shelters are helping Greater Good Charities transport dozens of displaced pets to shelters where they can be adopted.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales Set To Start Across NorCal

• What to know about this year's cookie lineup, the price per box and where and when to find them.

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