$20M Lotto Ticket | Candy Treasure Hunt: Saturday Smiles

Looking for something lighter to read? We have ten uplifting articles to make your weekend a bit more special. Check out these sweet Northern California stories.

$20M Lotto Ticket Bought In Bay Area

• The lucky ticket was purchased for Saturday's drawing.

Jelly Belly Inventor Holds Treasure Hunt With Sweet Grand Prize

• David Klein, also known as "The Candyman," announces The Gold Ticket game and its sweet grand prize.

Niles Canyon Railway Reopens: Tickets Selling Fast

• Are you ready to get out of the house and do something fun? You can book your tickets now....one trip is already sold out!

2 San Mateo County Deputies Hailed As Life-Saving Heroes

• The rapid response by Deputies Bernacil and Lennon saved an 18-year-old man shot in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood. SEE VIDEO

Napa County Deputy Honored With International Award For Bravery

• Sheriff's Deputy Riley Jarecki is the only U.S. honoree receiving an award this year from the International Association of Women Police.

Livermore Vintners Celebrate Harvest With Food-Wine Initiative

• Food, wine, friends and family: Some things just go together. Local vintners are celebrating a special month by spotlighting all four.

Pleasanton Student Collects Cameras To Keep Elderly Connected

• A Pleasanton student is collecting devices with cameras to ensure the elderly can keep up with telehealth appointments and loved ones.

San Ramon Valley Rotary Clubs Honor Health Care Workers

• Rotarians of Danville and San Ramon cheered on hospital workers for hours as workers came to work and headed home for the day.

California Coastal Cleanup Expands To All Saturdays In September

• This year's environmental effort looks a little different for 2020 due to COVID-19, but opportunities to pitch in still abound.

Kids Eat Free On Wednesdays & Guac Giveaway Coming Up At Rubio's

• Purchase an adult entree, and score a freebie meal for your little ones Wednesdays in September. Plus, save the date for free guacamole!

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