Seagull Save; Hazy & Cookie Pups Back Home: 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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School Kids Score Summer-Long Discount At Tri-Valley & Fremont Burger Joint

• iniBurger is offering 10%-off Summer Student Discount Pass to youngsters, grades K-12. Nashville Hot Chicken & Ice Cream Sandwich, anyone?

Watch Firefighters Rescue Seagull Snagged In Kite String

• Alameda County firefighters were called to pull the bird from high in a tree.

French Bulldogs Stolen From Pinole, Found Safe: Police

• "We are happy to announce Hazy and Cookie have been located and are safe. We want to thank everyone who assisted in spreading the word."

Baby Ducks Rescued From Castro Valley Storm Drain

• Monday was no holiday for firefighters who came to the rescue of these ducklings.

Alameda Chalk Art Mural Makes Guinness Book Of World Records

• The mural covers an astounding 18,500 square feet.

SamTrans Launches Unity Artwork On Buses This Week

• SamTrans collaborated with the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition to “send a message that racism and hate will not be tolerated."

San Mateo County Fair To Offer COVID Vaccines, Incentives

• Those who are vaccinated at the fair will receive free admission, a $20 food voucher and four free carnival ride tickets.

Alameda Free Library Summer Program Launches

• Prizes include ice cream cones from Tucker's Ice Cream, seed projects and books.

Santa Cruz County To Host RedBall Urban Art Exhibit

• The RedBall has been across the country and world, and it's coming soon to Santa Cruz County. Find out when you can snap a selfie with it.

Buy Gift Cards To Pleasanton Stores, Get More Spending Money Back

• The city has launched its Gift Pleasanton initiative to support local businesses. Find out how to get bonus $10, $15 and $25 gift cards.

Livermore Hoists Pride Flag; Date Set For City's 2021 Pride Event

• Find out when to save the date for this year's Livermore Pride PRIDEFEST2021 event to celebrate local LGBTQ residents.

CA Homes Supersized For Their Towns

• What's the biggest home for sale in town? Depending on the community, it could be a luxury mansion or just the largest model in a tract.

San Francisco's Stern Grove Festival Coming Back This Summer

• The annual admission-free concert series was put on hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newark Restaurant Labeled One Of The East Bay's Best New Eateries

• Have you tried Rolling Snack? Eater SF calls it among the best in the East Bay. Their specialty: stir-fried frog legs.

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