Goats On The Lam | Teens Help Seniors, Community: Saturday Smiles

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WATCH: Freed Goats Stampede Through South Bay Street

• About 200 goats were caught on video stampeding through a San Jose neighborhood after breaking through an electric fence Tuesday.

Anonymous Neighbor Gives $3,000 To Struggling Business Owners

• The shelter-in-place order was devastating for a longtime Livermore business. Then a surprise turned up on the owners' doorstep.

Winchester Mystery House To Reopen Garden Tours

• The self-guided, "touchless" tour lets visitors stroll through four acres of Victorian Gardens -- now in full bloom.

Good News, Filoli Fans: The Grand Gardens Reopen

• While the house is closed, the estate's blooming gardens & walking trail -- with social-distancing restrictions -- are open to visitors.

Essential Workers Honored With Giant Grass Mural In Pleasanton

• The tribute was made possible thanks to New Ground Technology, in collaboration with Patch, Alameda County Fair and Pleasanton Golf Center.

Dublin Teen Helps Feed Tri-Valley Seniors: 'Zoomers To Boomers'

• The local "Zoomers To Boomers" chapter is one of 22 such groups that connects Generation Z volunteers with Baby Boomers in need of help.

Tri-Valley Teens Sell Stickers To Support COVID-19 Efforts

• Four Dougherty Valley High students crafted stickers inspired by Bay Area landmarks, sweet treats and more for a good cause.

Danville Teen Raises Thousands For Local Businesses

• Tri-Valley residents can support Danville and Pleasanton businesses with money that would otherwise go toward a morning coffee run.

Santa Cruz Warriors Shirt Sales To Benefit Coronavirus Efforts

• Sales of a limited "Sea Dubs Together" shirt will benefit the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County COVID-19 Local Response Fund.

Mariachi Band Serenades Watsonville Farmworkers

• The Salinas Californian reported that a mariachi band came out to honor more than 100 farmworkers on Cinco de Mayo.

Coronavirus Doesn't Stop Dublin Students From Surprising Teacher

• The Wells Middle School Spring Concert was canceled, but young jazz musicians didn't let that stop them from pulling off a special surprise.

Novato Theater Company Celebrates 100 Years With Virtual Event

• The community theater is set to mark the milestone Saturday with "Sharing The Spotlight," a livestreamed fundraiser and auction.

Concord Couch Concerts Showcase Local Music Scene

• The virtual concert series gives local artists exposure, provides entertainment amid the quarantine, and has raised funds for a good cause.

Solano County Announces Teacher Of The Year

• Katherine Reyes, who teaches the deaf and hard of hearing, is the 2020-2021 teacher of the year. SCOE also honored her fellow nominees.

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