Fire Crew Saves Flag | Pirates Of Emerson Opens: Saturday Smiles

After another hot week and a lot of stressful news, it's time for something lighter. We have ten amazing articles we think you will love. Check out these sweet Northern California stories.

Fremont Firefighters Save American Flag From Napa Fire: SEE

• As the Glass Fire burned through vineyards, historic wineries, and homes, deployed Fremont firefighters saved an American flag from flames.

SEE: Dublin Teachers Find A Way To Get Students Back In Class

• Sales of students' cardboard cutouts help provide breakfast for hungry children.

Pirates Of Emerson Plans Haunted Drive-Thru 2020 In Pleasanton

• Buckle up! Halloween terrors are still a go this year at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Buy your tickets online.

Free COVID-19 Antibodies Test With All Red Cross Donations

• Do you wonder if you've had coronavirus? Find out, and potentially help COVID patients.

Swim From Santa Cruz To Monterey Breaks Record

• See some incredible scenes from the former U.S. National Team swimmer's overnight trek across 25 miles of the Monterey Bay.

San Rafael Police Go Pink With Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

• Proceeds from the Breast Cancer Awareness Month patch sales in October go to Zero Breast Cancer Marin.

Ruth Bancroft Garden Honors Curator’s 40 Years Of Service

• Brian Kemble plants, propagates, and hybridizes the drought-tolerant plants in the garden, sharing seeds and information around the world.

Danville Woman Finds Healing, Renewal In The Art Of Film

• When she lost her parents, she found respite in writing and TV. Now the USC graduate wants to use her gifts to reach struggling youth.

Free Giveaways At San Leandro Walmart Grand Re-Opening

• The Davis Street store has been completely remodeled, and a grand opening ceremony will be held.

‘We’re Very Excited’ – San Francisco Restaurants Reopen For Indoor Dining At 25 Percent Capacity

• Restaurants across San Francisco were able to open for indoor dining for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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