Teen Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission + 'Marry Lisa' Finds A Boyfriend: Saturday Smiles

We love weekends, and we love good news. This week, we're sharing some of the amazing things Bay Area students are doing to help make the world a better place, along with details on upcoming America250 events across Northern California.

North Bay 13-Year-Old Turns Brother's Overdose Into Life-Saving Mission

• After her brother died from fentanyl, a 13-year-old is teaching overdose prevention and heading to a national conference alongside DEA, FBI.

'Marry Lisa' Finds A Boyfriend: Bay Area Woman Behind Billboard Campaign Announces

• After reviewing thousands of applications from around the world, the Bay Area woman said she's officially off the market.

Dolly Parton's Free Book Program Launches In Marin County

• Children under 5 can now receive a free book every month through the Imagination Library.

Dublin Freshman Wins 3rd At World's Largest Science Fair

• Yookta Pandit won third place and $1200 at Regeneron for creating a wearable system that predicts epileptic seizures.

San Ramon Students Pack Sandwiches For The Homeless

• 10 local volunteers affiliated with Busy Buzzy Bots helped pack over 100 sandwiches for a local homeless shelter.

Danville Sophomore Wins National Debate Championship

• Monte Vista sophomore Anadita Upadhyaya won 1st place in the 2026 National Speech & Debate Tournament, the school's first non-senior to win.

Pleasanton Bakery Opening Livermore Location

• Primrose Bakery, which specializes in European treats, will open a new location on South J Street in Livermore, the owners announced.

Hot Texas Chicken Coming To Sonoma County

• Raising Cane's confirms Rohnert Park plans, but keeps exact location under wraps.

World Dog Surfing Championships Return To Pacifica For 10th Anniversary

• Surfing dogs from around the world will compete at Linda Mar Beach during the free two-day event.

America250 Events In Northern CA: What’s Happening Through July 4

• Local communities are planning a variety of commemorative activities for the upcoming holiday.

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.