Kitten Rescued From Engine | Comfort Quilts: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for some lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet Northern California stories.

Kitten Saved From Car Engine

• As she drove, a woman heard a strange sound coming from her car. A terrified kitten can make quite a racket!

East Bay Woman’s Quilts Comfort People In Crisis

• When there’s a crisis in her community, a Newark woman is known for turning to her sewing machine for ideas to help.

'Grab & Go Food Trucks' Heading To Fairgrounds In Pleasanton

• A rotating line-up of vendors, sure to fix every craving, will be parked Friday & Saturday evenings this summer at the complex.

Science Teachers Find New Ways To Bring Hands-On Experiments

• The pandemic has forced teachers like College Park High School's Dylan Bland to adapt goals and lessons to a virtual setting.

'Junior Giants' Program Readies For Virtual Summer

• The program that aims to provide guidance to underserved youths throughout the Bay Area will offer instruction and camaraderie online.

Santa Cruz County Great Plates Delivered Meals Program Extended

• The program to serve older adults at greater risk for COVID-19 has been extended by another 30 days, the county announced Wednesday.

California Movie Theaters Can Start Reopening Friday

• The state announced Monday that some movie theaters, bowling alleys, mini-golf venues, and more may open their doors again this week.

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.