Boy Meets Hero | Marine Helps Injured Girl: Saturday Smiles

Tired of bad news? If you are looking for some lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.

Navy Dad Surprises Kids In Assembly With Return From Deployment

• "Oh buddy," he told his three boys, "I'm never leaving you again."

Marine Makes T-Shirt Tourniquet, Helps Injured Girl On Freeway

• Kristopher Gallinatti pulled over to the side of a freeway after spotting a father and daughter injured in a car crash.

Boy Meets Hero, Aaron Rodgers, Thanks To Kindness Of Strangers

• Bystanders came together to help make a Danville boy's dream: Meeting Aaron Rodgers, his hero.

Patient Care Package Program Launched By Danville Nonprofit

• The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation hopes to make life a little bit brighter for young patients by offering up custom care packages.

Napa Sonoma Half-Marathon Among 'Top 7 Most Scenic In US': LIST

• When it comes to scenery, Forbes ranks the 13.1-mile North Bay race among the top in the United States.

Over $81K Donated At Solano County Raley's Stores — A Record Year

• For some food agencies, the annual Raley's Food For Families drive keeps their warehouse full well beyond the holiday season.

New Restaurants To Try In Fremont

• Are you looking for something new? These 8 eateries have recently opened their doors.

Lifesaving App That Helped Fairfax Man Debuts In Marin County

• The free PulsePoint app locates CPR-trained people near someone in a public place experiencing a cardiac arrest.

Dublin's St. Patrick's Day 2020: Parade, Festival, Fun Run

• Make sure to check out the pancake breakfast fundraiser, festival and fun run. All festivities are held rain or shine.

Enter To Win Your Own Giant Grass Mural From Patch

• Sign up for our free morning newsletter using the form in this article to be entered for a shot at your own custom grass mural!

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.

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