Surfer Rescued + Police Give Hospitals Teddy Bears: Saturday Smiles

If you are taking a break from the weekend heat and want to get caught up on some of the nice news you may have missed, Patch is here to help.

We have a list of uplifting Northern California stories highlighting acts of kindness, a fundraiser, and new Bay Area eateries.

Fremont PD Gifts Teddy Bears To Local Hospitals For Nurses' Week

• The stuffed bears are made from actual Fremont Police Department uniforms.

Walnut Creek Boy With Cerebral Palsy Gets Surprise From Amazon Driver

• Ozzy Wedeking's 13th birthday wish came true as his "hero" presented him with an honorary badge & chance to sit in the van's driver seat.

Bystanders, Firefighters Save Surfer's Life In El Granada: Photo

• The surfer, a man in his late 50s, collapsed on the sidewalk after getting out of the water and walking up the stairs on Saturday afternoon.

Moraga Students Help Rebuild Hurricane-Ravaged Homes In Puerto Rico

• The Saklan School's eighth-graders recently traveled to Puerto Rico to help families in need. See the photo show …

Castro Valley Kids' 'Litter Hurts' Poster Winners Announced

• Four elementary school students took top prizes in Earth Day poster contest for 3rd & 4th graders. Their art to be displayed at the library.

Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank Plans Drive-In, Fundraiser Gala

• Gourmet meal, plus screening of "Back to the Future Part II" at Concord’s West Wind Solano Drive-In, set for May 19.

Wave Waterpark To Open For The Summer Memorial Day Weekend

• Get ready for summer fun in Dublin.

Colibri Mexican Bistro Is Up & Running At Presidio Officers' Club, SF

• The restaurant, specializing in authentic Central Mexican cuisine, relocated to new locale after 18 years at San Francisco’s Union Square.

Michelin-Starred Crew Opening Hand-Roll Sushi Bar In San Francisco

• Launching Wednesday in the Mission District, the"Handroll Project" to feature hand-held sushi rolls with smoked hamachi, salmon roe & more.

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.