Teen Teaches Coding + Ice Skating Rink Opens: Saturday Smiles

If you are taking a break from the holiday weekend, now is a great time to catch up on all of the nice news you may have missed last week.

Here are a few of our positive news stories from across Northern California.

UC Berkeley Remains The No. 1 Public University In The World

• U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 global universities rankings put UC Berkeley at the head of the class.

Cal High Junior's Nonprofit Teaches Coding To Underprivileged Youth

• Sayam De is trying to address educational inequities through his nonprofit Pi Kids, which runs free coding workshops all over the Bay Area.

Kristi Yamaguchi Will Cut Ribbon For City Center Ice Skating Rink

• Kristi Yamaguchi will join San Ramon Mayor Dave Hudson, figure skaters, and the San Ramon Voices to usher in the start of skating season.

Dickens Christmas Fair Returns Following Pandemic Break

• There will also be a skating rink and Christmas trees for sale.

Join Lindsay Wildlife Experience For Tiny Tuesday: 'Crunch And Munch'

• Your child will meet animal ambassadors and enjoy games, crafts, activities and more in this fun event designed for minis ages 2 to 5.

SF Bay Area Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

• Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting charities in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.