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Sunday Smiles: Garlic Champ; Porchfest; Nation's First Vegetarian Drive-Thru
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories and fun photos from this week.
- How to Watch the Little League Intermediate World Series in East Bay
- Tri-Valley Boy Chosen to Represent U.S.
- βCorpse Flowerβ Blooms, Drawing Over 1,000 Visitors to UC Berkeley
- Dublin Green Gators Swim Team Crowned 2015 Tri-Valley Swim League Champions
- City of Dublin Announces the Winners of βDublin Idolβ
- Photos: Kiwanis Club of Castro Valley Donate Books
- Alameda Fire Pancake Breakfast Raises Over $15K
- Photo of the Week: Picturesque Patterson Pass
- Lamorinda Soccer Club Wins League Championship
- Lamorinda Rugby Wins 2015 Silver Division Championship
- VIDEO REVIEW: Is βPaper Townsβ Meaningful and Worthwhile?
- The Petaluma Arts Center will sparkle with the infinite possibilities of glass!
- #Petalumaβs Azari Vineyards Gets Credits For Assisting With Wine Chemistry Video
- Young Fifth-Generation Farmer Restores Familyβs 85-Year-Old Tractor, Wins Ag Mechanics Competition
- Youβll Never Again Cut Watermelon Any Other Way! WATCH VIDEO
- Sonoma Co.-Based Amyβs Launches Nationβs First Vegetarian Drive-Thru Eatery
- So You Want To Be A Beekeeper? Youβre In Luck!
- Wine Country βUkulele Festival: Put It On Your Calendar!
- Best Of Napa Porchfest: PHOTO SHOW
- Dixon Rugby Earn Success at Rugby NorCal Tournament
- PHOTOS: San Mateo Police Pay Respects to Fallen Hayward Officer
- PHOTOS: San Mateo Adult School Holds Backpack Giveaway
- Photos: Science Club Creates Slime
- Photos: Carmichael Rotary Club Cleans Benches
- US News & World Report ranks Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara among best hospitals in state, region, for specialty care
- Los Altos Youngster, Karl Lee, places 2nd in Boysβ 12-and-under singles at USTA National Clay Courts
- Support Cheetah Conservation Fund At Saratoga Event
- Photos: Watsonville Police Grow Beards for Children
- Gilroyβs Great Garlic Cook-Off Announces Champion
- PHOTO SHOW: Best Of Benicia Waterfront Festival
Photo by Al Francis of NapaSonomaPhotos.com from PHOTO SHOW: Best Of Benicia Waterfront Festival
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