Pumpkin Farmer Wins $15K | Halloween Weddings: Saturday Smiles

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

Napa Grower Wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

• Leonardo Urena's 2,175-pound pumpkin set a new California record and earned him $15,225 in prize money from the Half Moon Bay event.

Sheriff's Deputies Save Life In San Lorenzo

• Alameda County Sheriff's deputies gave Narcan to a person who had overdosed.

It's Prime Pumpkin Patch Season In Napa, North Bay: PHOTOS

• Families enjoyed mild weather over the weekend at local pumpkin patches such as Stanly Lane in south Napa.

Graton Rancheria Donate $2.85M For SSU Preserve In Penngrove

• The center will be renamed the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Learning Center at the Fairfield Osborn Preserve.

'Scare-Amony' Weddings Again Offered By Contra Costa Co. Clerk

• Halloween-costumed wedding officiants are once again available for "a wickedly good time," according to Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla.

Outdoor Retailer Marmot To Open At Livermore Outlets

• The apparel and equipment retailer — which targets mountaineers, outdoor enthusiasts and extreme alpinists — will officially open Saturday.

CREAM Opening Day In Vallejo: Free Ice-Cream Sandwiches For 1,000

• "We’re thrilled to expand CREAM to the Vallejo, American Canyon and Benicia communities."

Dublin Businesswoman Opens Code Ninjas In San Ramon

• Amy Sajnani, 29, is bringing her computer experience to San Ramon by opening a Code Ninjas learning center.

Shapes Fitness For Women Celebrates Grand Opening In Dublin

• Gym amenities include a kids zone, personal training, and an infrared sauna. The gym also offers "Beer Yoga" on select Friday nights.

141 LVJUSD Students Celebrated For Learning English

• The students — all non-native English speakers — can now perform successfully in core academic subjects without ELD instruction.

Child Actresses Sought For Role In Broadway San Jose's 'Waitress'

• Two girls, no older than 5 years and 3 months, needed to fill role of "Lulu" in the Tony Award–nominated musical. No prior acting required.