Man Saves Choking Colleague | Wineries Reopen: Saturday Smiles

Super Bowl weekend is the perfect time to catch up on some nice news. We have 10 uplifting stories to share.

Sheriff's Office Hero Saves Choking Co-Worker

• A typical day at work turned one man into a hero and gave his co-worker his life back.

South Bay Animal Hospital Launches GoFundMe For Wounded Tortoise

• “Michelangelo,” who belongs to a South Bay preschool, is recovering from stab wounds after a vicious attack.

Livermore Wineries Reopen, But Indoor Tasting May Be A Ways Off

• Wineries were ordered to shut down for nearly two months as COVID-19 cases spiked, but it's unknown when indoor operations can resume.

North Marin Community Services Food Pantry Team Receives Award

• The North Marin Community Services Food Pantry volunteer team, led by Cindy Stern, received the first Community Pandemic Assistance Award.

Los Gatos Fundraiser Benefits Students Who Beat Odds

• Los Gatos Kiwanis Club “Turn-Around Scholarship Fundraiser” held in support of students who overcame challenges.

Susan Mathews Named 2020 Novato Citizen Of The Year

• Susan Mathews, a Novato resident since 1999, has been the executive director of the nonprofit School Fuel since she co-founded it in 2003.

New Store: Danish Furniture Brand Expands To East Bay

• Søren Krogh-Jensen will open his third Bay Area BoConcept store in the East Bay on Feb 11.

Super Bowl To-Go Food, Freebies & Deals 2021: SF Bay Area

• Set winning Game Day spread with these restaurant snack & takeout specials Sunday, Feb. 7 as Kansas City Chiefs battle Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One-Pan Steak With Potatoes + Asparagus: Cooking With Courtney

• Steak on a weeknight? Yes please! Try this easy, quick oven-roasted steak dinner, with chimichurri on the side. Get the recipe.

Spinach-Swiss-Bacon Quiche: Reader Recipe Of The Week

• Patch reader Alexandra shared her cheesy, bacony quiche recipe. Mmmmmm...

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