Student Developing AI Model To Help Detect Alzheimer's + CHP Rescues Injured Hawk: Saturday Smiles

Welcome to a stormy fall weekend in Northern California. If you're staying in and want to catch up on some of the uplifting news you may have missed, Patch is here to help.

The California Highway Patrol rescued an injured hawk from a busy Bay Area freeway, turkey donations are needed to help provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need, and a student is developing a new way to detect Alzheimer's disease. Read on to find out more.

San Ramon Freshman Developing AI Model To Help Detect Alzheimer's

• Dougherty Valley student Ashrita Panigrahi hopes her research could lead to more affordable, accessible Alzheimer's screening.

Bay Area Firefighter’s ‘Fantasy’ Earns Surprise Grammy Consideration

• John Preston has spent 15 years responding to emergencies. His latest song asks listeners to keep going even when hope feels out of reach.

A Wine Country Farmer Follows His Father Into History

• Tom Gamble joins his father as an Agriculturalist of the Year, marking a family first.

Wine Country Estate Sells For Record Price

• An auction near St. Helena marks the area's highest residential sale in a decade, agents report.

CHP Rescues Injured Hawk From East Bay Highway

• "Not exactly your everyday traffic stop," authorities said.

A Fallen Veteran, A Dedicated Volunteer And A Canine Program Honored In SMC

• The annual recognition luncheon celebrated a longtime volunteer, a posthumously honored veteran and a service-dog organization.

San Ramon Veterans, Couples Honored In New Portrait Galleries

• Belmont Village unveiled permanent galleries celebrating the military service and enduring love stories of its residents.

Tri-Valley Haven Hosting 11th Annual Mony Nop Turkey Drop

• The community is asked to donate turkeys, gift cards, and money to help local families enjoy Thanksgiving.

Danville To Celebrate 50th Lighting Of The Old Oak Tree

• The 50th annual celebration will feature choir performances, Father Christmas, the Snow Angel, and a procession downtown.

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