$50K For Sick Teacher | The RealReal Opens In SF: Saturday Smiles

Do you need a break from the bad news? If you are looking for some lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.

Pleasanton Raises $50K For Cherished Teacher's Cancer Care

• More than 700 donors have chipped in to offer financial support, share memories and offer words of encouragement for a beloved teacher.

2 Napa Valley Restaurants Make Daily Meal's 101 Best In U.S. List

• The food and dining site has unveiled the 101 best restaurants in America. See the eateries that made the list in Napa Valley.

Fremont Is The Happiest City In The United States: Report

• WalletHub recently released its 2020 rankings of the happiest cities in America.

Julia Roberts Buys San Francisco Home

• The Oscar-winning actress paid more than $8 million but scored views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Meet The CA Woman Who Watered A Fake Plant For 2 Years

• For two years, Caelie Wilkes cared dutifully for her potted succulent — until she repotted it last week and realized it was made of plastic.

Online Luxury Consignment Brand Opens San Francisco Flagship Store

• The RealReal considers its mission to promote sustainable shopping and the circular economy.

Art Exhibit To Open In Downtown Napa

• An open house event is planned to celebrate the opening of "Brix Fix," a solo exhibit featuring artist Danette Landry.

Bombay Street Food | Cannabis Store: 12 New East Bay Businesses

• Here's a roundup of a dozen new East Bay retailers and restaurants. Two eateries recently closed and a famous winery is for sale.

Chico Sunset: California Photo Of The Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch, and your work could be featured.

Glorious Sunset: Photo Of The Day

• Look how calm the waters of the Bay were when this photo was snapped.