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$7M Winning Lottery Ticket | Hiker Found Alive: Saturday Smiles

Donate prom dresses to girls in need; best brunch in the state is in Bay Area; deputies deliver care packages and other nice NorCal news.

Deputies in Santa Cruz are giving out mittens, socks, a beanie and blanket to those in need.
Deputies in Santa Cruz are giving out mittens, socks, a beanie and blanket to those in need. (Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office)

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

$7M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Bay Area

  • The lotto numbers were drawn Wednesday night. Did you or someone you know win?

Dublin Teen Stars In Black History Month Commercial

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  • "We don't have to use our differences to hate people," said Acacia Triplett, president of the Dublin High Black Student Union.

Fremont Tops List For Indian Food Popularity In America

  • A new ranking (yes, there truly is a ranking for everything) found that Fremont is number one in the U.S. for Indian food.

Hearts Warmed By Winter Care Packages Donated By Deputies

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  • Mittens, socks, a beanie and blanket are given to those in need during the chilly winter, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office said.

Missing Hiker Found Alive In Marin County

  • Robert Bennett, 76, was rescued and taken to a local hospital late Tuesday night, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

Danville Dress Shop Collecting Prom Gowns For Girls In Need

  • Brides On Hartz has partnered with the East Bay Dress Day, whose mission is to make sure every girl is able to have a prom dress.

Fireman Struck By Gunfire Honored With Blood Drive In Watsonville

  • Watsonville Fire Capt. Danny Lucas was in a medically induced coma for five days and used 24 units of blood during his 41-day hospital stay.

Best Brunch Spot In California: Daily Meal List Says

  • The food and dining site has unveiled its best brunch spots in America. See which eatery made the list in California.

Marin Organic Certified Agriculture Receives National Award

  • Marin Organic Certified Agriculture monitors environmentally sustainable practices on farms and ranches in the county.

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