Woman Selling 'Kamala Jam' + New High School Opens: Saturday Smiles

It has been another busy week in the Bay Area so Patch has gathered up some of the uplifting news articles from across Northern California you may have missed. Read on to learn more about the North Bay woman selling jam to help Vice President Kamala Harris win the U.S. presidential election and find out how you can attend Pleasanton’s popular “Forkful” celebration.

'Kamala Jam': Petaluma Woman Peddles Jars Of Jam To Support Campaign

• "I'd love to see a woman president in my lifetime," said Leslie "Lala" Goodrich, who is donating part of her jam sales to Harris's campaign.

2 Pups Join SMC's Therapy K-9 Program

• The therapy dog program launched in December and now counts three Goldendoodles among its ranks.

'Forkful' Celebrations Offers Pleasanton's Best Bites

• The annual event offers visitors the chance to taste a forkful of food from some of Pleasanton's best restaurants.

Alameda County's First New High School In 50 Years Opens Tuesday

• Dublin's $374 million Emerald High School will open to its first 950 students Tuesday.

Napa Valley Vintners Puts Another $2.5M Toward Youth Mental Health

• A third-party assessment showed a youth mental health crisis at the local Napa Valley level that mirrors the national level.

Valley Humane Pets Of The Week: Cody & Techie

• Cody the dog and Techie the cat are two sweet animals looking for homes.

5 CA Spots Make Top Family Bucket List Destinations

• A survey of families revealed the most coveted alternative bucket-list destinations in 2024.

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