Girl Raises $100K For Zoo | Hotels Gifted Masks: Saturday Smiles

Do you need a break from the bad news? If you are looking for some lighter news this weekend, these uplifting Northern California stories will brighten your day.

Winchester Mystery House Readies For Reopening

• Winchester Mystery House will open the doors to its 160-room mansion for self-guided tours on Monday.

San Ramon's Forest Home Farms Historic Park Back Open To Public

• See the farm animals, have a picnic and meander about the property, the City of San Ramon said. The park is closed on the weekend.

East Bay Girl Raises Money To Save Zoo

• The Oakland Zoo is in danger of going bankrupt because of coronavirus closures. A 6-year-old girl is doing her part to save it.

Tri-Valley Hotels Gifted Hand Sanitizer, Thousands Of Masks

• Visit Tri-Valley gifted local hotels a membership to the state hotels association, which includes a supply of masks and sanitizer.

Santa Cruz High Grad Seeks To Empower Black Youth

• As a teenager, Chloe Gentile-Montgomery felt she lacked opportunities to learn about her history. Now she's trying to change that.

Pleasanton Senior Home Throws Socially Distanced July 4 Party

• The band said it was the most fun they'd had in years.

Marin County Fair To Offer Drive-Thru Fair Food

• The special event is slated for the weekends of July 10-12 and 17-19 in the parking lot of the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael.

Alvin James Hansen Foundation Awards $500K To SRJC's Shone Farm

• The foundation honoring the late Petaluma dairy farmer was excited to collaborate with SRJC Foundation Ag Trust.

Meet Cash, Newest Member Of The Petaluma Police Department

• The Petaluma Police Department welcomes its newest canine unit.

Bay Area Duo Launches Virtual Class Search Engine Amid Quarantine

• Classalog seeks to make it easier for people around the world to stay engaged and connected during an especially isolating time.

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