4 Diamonds For Casino; New 'All-America' City: Saturday Smiles

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Northern California stories from the past week — many that will surely make you smile.

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Best Cities for Gamers: Fremont Makes Top 10

• Lots of smartphone owners and high quality internet in Fremont make the city a top spot for gamers.

Graton Resort & Casino Awarded AAA Four Diamond Rating

• "The Four Diamond honor is an outstanding achievement for Graton Resort & Casino."

Livermore Wins All-America City Award For 2021

• Find out why Livermore was among 10 cities — and the only in California — to win the title this year.

Rockin' Jump Bounces Into Concord; Announces Grand Opening

• The trampoline park founded in the East Bay celebrates Rockin' Jump Concord's grand opening and looks to hire around 50 part-time employees.

Napa Farmers Market Launches Fundraising Program

• The Friends of the Market campaign runs through July 31. Make a donation of $100 or more and receive a canvas Friend of the Market bag.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Rides Now Open Daily

• Also: Here's when out-of-state residents will be eligible to swing by the iconic Santa Cruz amusement park.

Novato Elementary School Competes In World ‘Odyssey’ Finals

• Two Loma Verde teams qualified for the Odyssey of the Mind World Championships out of the April 19 NorCal Section Championships

New Beer Garden Opens In Lamorinda

• Headlands Brewing Company has outdoor patios, fire pits, and landscaping that's inviting for kids and dogs. Food, too!

Concord Pavilion Summer Concert Lineup 2021: Tickets On Sale Now!

• Who is ready to see live music again!? The lineup includes Maroon 5, Alanis Morissette, Black Crowes, King Crimson, Spirit West Coast, more.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck To Visit Walnut Creek

• Look for the truck this Saturday at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek.

Benicia Art Walk Returns This Saturday

• "After an abbreviated season due to the pandemic last year, we look forward to a full season of Benicia Art Walk this year."

Donate Art To Tri-Valley Care Facility Patients

• Hope Hospice will be collecting art to brighten the days of local patients. Find out how you can get involved.

Summery Lemon-Feta Pasta In 15 Minutes: Cooking With Courtney

• With a quick lemony, garlicky whipped feta sauce, sweet tomatoes and protein-packed chickpeas, this is a weeknight winner. Get the recipe.

Fremont Chess Camps Free All Summer

• Free chess camps will be held online June 14-18, July 12-16 and August 9-13 daily from 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm Pacific Daylight Time.

CA Fixers Offer Opportunity For Big Rewards

• Some homes are modestly priced, but others have big price tags in choice neighborhoods.

All Signs Point To Public Art In Downtown Pleasanton

• Here's where you can find two recently installed signposts pointing pedestrians in the direction of the city's public art installations.

Juneteenth 2021 In Santa Cruz: Live Music, Paddle Out, Hike, More

• Celebrate equality and see what's on tap for this year's Juneteenth extravaganza in Santa Cruz. The fun begins this weekend.