Chameleon Rescued | Macy’s Hiring Seasonal Staff: Saturday Smiles

After an intense election week and with chilly weather likely the next couple of days, now is the perfect time to cozy up and enjoy some lighter news. We have ten stories guaranteed to make you smile.

‘Miracle’ Peninsula Chameleon Reunited With Owner

• A chameleon rescued from a Peninsula power wire earlier this week had been missing since June.

Support Livermore Kids In Need: 'Shop With A Cop'

• Donate to give kids a day of breakfast and holiday shopping with the Livermore Police Department and school district.

Pleasanton Macy's To Hire For The Holidays

• Seasonal applicants often receive an offer the same day they apply. About one-third of Macy's store leadership started this way.

City Of Hercules Announces 2020 Scarecrow Contest Results And Winners

• Winners received gift baskets with coffee, mugs, a $25 Starbucks Gift Card, candy corn, a scarecrow trophy and more.

East Bay Native Chosen As President Of Cal State East Bay

• Cathy Sandeen is currently the chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage campus. She is a first-generation college graduate.

Livermore Car Dealership Expands To South Bay: Report

• The new ownership group plans to operate as Gilroy Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, the report said.

South Bay Food Bank Seeks Volunteers: Report

• Second Harvest CEO Leslie Bacho said her group needs more volunteers to help meet the growing demand.

Where Vets & Military Can Eat Free On Veterans Day 2020

• California restaurants are stepping up on Nov. 11 with freebies & specials to thank vets and active duty for their service.

Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe: Cooking With Courtney

• These delicious pumpkin pancakes are kissed with pumpkin pie spice, and made extra rich and fluffy thanks to a secret ingredient.

Pumpkin Toffee Delight: Reader Recipe Of The Week

• Walnut Creek Patch reader June shared a simple pumpkin toffee recipe that's been handed down for many years.

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.