Teens Win Scholarships + Car Show Fundraiser: Saturday Smiles

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Northern California stories we hope you will enjoy.

7 Fremont Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

• These Fremont students received up to $2,000 in annual aid for four years from the college they will attend next year.

Car Show Fundraiser Hosted Saturday By Salvation Army, Petaluma

• The family-friendly "CARe Show for Kids" is free to the public at Casa Grande High School. BBQ, music, raffles & more planned.

Danville Student Elected To Represent California At DC Conference

• Sabrina Brandeis of Monte Vista High School will serve as one of two California senators at the Girls Nation Conference in Washington, DC.

Redwood City Police Employees Complete Chamber Leadership Program

• The 10-month leadership program was held by the San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce.

AMC Theatres ‘Discount Tuesday’: How To See A Movie For $5 In Newark

• If you have been wanting to take the kids to see the new Minions movie, here are the discount details for AMC NewPark 12.

National Night Out 2022 Planned At Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds

• Save the date! Petaluma will host the annual community event Aug. 2 with free food, music & local first-responders.

New Parking Reservation System At Oakland International Airport

• Are you planning a trip this summer? This could streamline your experience.

Benicia PD's Youth Citizen Police Academy Sign-Ups Underway

• The free session is for 7th & 8th graders, who will explore such topics as crime-scene investigations, radar guns, law & arrests.

New Pizza Restaurant Planned In Lamorinda

• The restaurant will sell pizza by the slice, a half pie or whole. Salad and dessert will also be on the menu.

Concord Police Department Welcomes 2 New Officers

• Officers Andrew Mathers and Justin Caballero were sworn in Monday.

Berkeley Announces New Bikeway Connecting Downtown

• Berkeley has the highest percent of people who bike to work among cities of 100,000 residents or more.

Community Police Academy Sign-Ups Underway In Hercules

• Free to residents, the course includes jail tour, narcotics and crime scene investigations and "Shoot Don't Shoot" simulator.

What Does $5M Buy You In CA? Here Are 13 Homes On The Market

• From Mediterranean-style vineyard estates to modern homes with ocean views — $5 million can get you a dream home in California.

Pinole Police Plans 'Ice Cream Adventure' At 4 City Parks

• Here's the scoop: The Pinole Police Department is hosting four stops for free ice cream.

Lamorinda Students Graduate From University of Utah

• Two students earned bachelor degrees — one in Accounting and the other in Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations.

Assistance League Thrift Shop's Christmas in July Event Approaches

• You might consider a return visit and again let your eyes to take in the festivity and holiday magic.

Alameda Puts New Fire Truck Into Service

• Medic 3 went into service on July 1.

CA Hispanic Chambers Announce Oakland for 43rd Annual Convention

• Over 1,500 attendees expected to attend, provide economic boost to the region