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Teen Job Fair + Volunteers Clean Up School: Saturday Smiles
East Bay wineries sweep the nation's largest wine competition; find Valentine's Day deals and other nice NorCal news.

The weekend is finally here. Valentine’s Day is next week so you still have a few days to make some plans to celebrate with the one you love. Check out our complete guide to dining deals throughout the Bay Area.
We also have several uplifting stories and inspirational star students from our editors across Northern California.
Valentine's Day Restaurants: SF Bay Area Dining & Takeout Deals 2023
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- With V-Day offers for romantic dinners, heart-shaped pizzas, to-go specials & more ... what's not to love?
Livermore Valley Wines Sweep Nation's Largest Wine Competition
- The Livermore Valley Wine Community won 174 medals in the 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including Best of Class.
County Offers Valentine's Day Destination Weddings At Cobra Museum
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- The Contra Costa County Clerk will perform 16 marriage ceremonies inside the classic car museum in Martinez. Couples can invite 20 guests.
Over 300 Volunteers Help Clean Up Sunol Glen
- A robust team of volunteers helped the school recover from extensive flooding damage.
- Candy Kattenburg, of Martinez, and her longtime friend, Sondra Landberg of Walnut Creek, appeared on a recent episode of the game show.
Tri-Valley Teen Job & Career Fair Scheduled In Pleasanton
- On March 4, teens will be able to meet local employers, apply for jobs, participate in mock interviews, and more.
- Dublin's 39th famed St. Patrick's Day extravaganza is scheduled for March 18-19. The city is looking for vendors, volunteers, and floats.
Star Students:
- Star Student Samara Runs Her Own Business, Donates To Nonprofits
- Star Student: Shelby Launches Program To Capture Stories Of Seniors
- Star Student: 'Determined And Dedicated' In Pinole-Hercules
- Fremont Star Student: Jasmehar Won Poetry Award
- Pleasant Hill Star Student Volunteers Regularly
- Watsonville Star Student Is Student Government President
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