Bottle Taps Open; Bike Donation; Snake In Splint: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Bottle Taps Open In Pleasanton

• The craft beer eatery serves beer, wine, and small bites.

‘Bike Angels’ Will Donate Bikes To Sulphur Fire Survivors

• This is the sixth time the group will give bikes to men, women, and children in Lake County.

Livermore Brewery Fundraiser Pays Homage To Police, Fire

• The Shadow Puppet Brewery Company plans to donate the proceeds from the event to the Livermore K-9 Foundation.

Tri-Valley Man Serving In U.S. Navy Welcomed Home

• The homecoming was hosted by the Pleasanton Military Families Support Group.

Injured Peninsula Snake Gets Outfitted With Unique Jaw Splint

• Now dubbed "Rocky Balboa," the boa constrictor has found his forever home.

Tri-City Lottery Ticket Worth $33,266

• Check your tickets - time to start spending!

$28M Luther Burbank Auditorium Renovation To Begin

• The modernization of the nearly 80-year-old theater at Santa Rosa Junior College is the first major Measure H project.

$91K In Grants Awarded To Solano County Education Office

• Superintendent Lisette Estrella-Henderson said the grants will help support students.

Marine Mammal Center Veterinarian Selected As TED Fellow

• Conservation scientist Dr. Claire Simeone to take the stage at TED2018, joining newest class of 20 young innovators from four continents.

San Jose Extends Burning Man-Inspired Light Exhibit At City Hall

• The nightly "Sonic Runway" light art installation has been extended because of popular demand, city officials said this week.

UC Davis, Egyptian University Collaborate On Food Quality Grant

• The international Bruce Hammock lab at UC Davis is collaborating with scientists at the University of Zagazig, Egypt.

Photos courtesy of PHS/SPCA from Injured Peninsula Snake Gets Outfitted With Unique Jaw Splint