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10 Spooky Bay Area Haunts | CHP Rescues Sea Lion: Saturday Smiles

Giant hearts on sale for a good cause; couple bikes every street in town; October film festivals and other nice news from around NorCal.

Sixteen Danville Hearts Around Hartz head to online auction.
Sixteen Danville Hearts Around Hartz head to online auction. (Autumn Johnson/ Patch)

Looking for something light for your weekend reading? We have ten articles we think you will enjoy. Check out these sweet Northern California stories.

SEE: CHP Rescues Sea Lion In The Road

  • "An unusual traffic hazard" was spotted Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

Alameda Couple Bikes Every Street In Town

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  • An Alameda couple appeared on "Live with Kelly & Ryan" to share their newfound outdoor hobby during the coronavirus pandemic.

10 Bay Area Haunts To Visit This October

  • Take a socially distanced walk around some of these famed Bay Area haunted houses, parks and landmarks this spooky season.

October Brings Variety Of Film Festivals To Bay Area

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  • The pandemic shuttered movie theater doors in March and unhinged the film fest calendar.

East Bay SPCA Plans 2 'Howl-A-Ween' Drive-Thrus

  • It's a candy giveaway, with costumes welcomed in Oakland and Dublin. Fido can come, too!

Danville Hearts Around Hartz Head To Online Auction

  • Sixteen of the hearts will be sold to the highest bidder later this month.

East Bay Wine Country Picnic Spot Opens

  • Bask in the Livermore Valley vineyard views while enjoying cocktails, wine, brews, cheese, sandwiches, dessert and more.

Longtime Solano County Resident Named Solano Area CHP Commander

  • "As a resident of Solano County for over 40 years, I’m honored to represent the CHP in this beloved county," Capt. Steve West said.

2 Gifted Mill Valley Students Win Full Ride To High School

  • Two Mill Valley students are among only 28 students from across the country who won the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship.

Union City PD Goes 'Pink' With Breast Cancer Awareness Patches

  • The police department is selling the commemorative pink patches during October to raise funds for research.

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