World Market Opening In East Bay + Elusive One-Eyed Dog Safe, Needs Foster Family: Saturday Smiles

Another week has come and gone, and the weekend is the perfect time to catch up on some of the feel-good news that may have slipped through the cracks. Meet Anchovy Jack, a one-eyed dog in need of a foster home, and find out which historic San Francisco bar recently served as a filming location for a movie.

Elusive One-Eyed Dog Safe At Last After Weeks Of Evading Rescuers In SF

• Anchovy Jack is now safe, but animal care officials say he needs a foster home "before moving on to his next chapter."

World Market Announces Opening Date For New Dublin Store

• The new Dublin store will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting, free tote bags for qualifying customers, and a scavenger hunt.

Star Wars Turns 50, And Marin County Fair Is Planning A Galactic Celebration

• The five-day fair will feature original trilogy screenings, themed competitions and appearances by costumed characters.

From Mammoths To Model Ts: $25.5M Expansion At Museum Opens In Redwood City

• Three new galleries will showcase everything from rare carriages and classic cars to prehistoric creatures and a restored 19th-century home.

Noir Film ‘Fog City’ Transforms SF's North Beach Into 1930s

• The project brought period cars, streetlights, and bar signs to the San Francisco neighborhood during filming.

Secrets Of The Soil: An Inside Look At The Dirty Science Of Good Wine

• Soil scientist and viticulturalist Paul Anamosa discusses soil analysis, vineyard performance, and winemaking at upcoming meeting.

Kristi Yamaguchi Skating Rink Reopening For Winter Season

• The rink will inaugurate its winter season with a grand opening featuring Olympic Gold Medalist and Alamo resident Kristi Yamaguchi.

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