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2 Winning Lottery Tickets; Tiny Kittens Rescued: Saturday Smiles

A 100-year-old Navy veteran makes golf history; a girl bakes cookies for first responders and other sweet stories from across NorCal.

Firefighters rescued a kitten stuck an engine in Livermore.
Firefighters rescued a kitten stuck an engine in Livermore. (Alameda County Fire Department)

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

2 Bay Area Lottery Tickets Each Worth $16,334

  • The tickets were sold for Saturday night's drawing. A third ticket was sold in the Los Angeles area.

Sweet Kittens Rescued By Alameda Co. Fire Crews In Livermore

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  • Engine 8 crews made the rescue Wednesday afternoon.

Girl, 8, Bakes Cookies For Gilroy First Responders

  • In was a sweet moment in what has otherwise been a difficult week across the region.

It's On: CHP Contra Costa Throws The 'Git Up' Challenge

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  • WATCH: California Highway Patrol Contra Costa officers dance to Blanco Brown's "Git Up," and challenge Concord PD and SFPD to do the same.

Happy 125th Birthday Pleasanton: Police, City Celebrate #TBT Pics

  • Tonight the festivities begin, but let's not forget some of these awesome throwbacks.

Chabot College Program Reaches Out To Underserved Kids

  • A summer STEAM program gave students in 4th through 7th grades hands-on workshops.

Kevin Durant Donation To SF Helps Refurbish Basketball Courts

  • "It's an honor to partner with Joe Gebbia of Airbnb and the city of San Francisco to give back to the community and its youth."

100-Year-Old Navy Vet Makes Golf History In Pleasanton

  • Stephen Layton, 100, is the oldest PGA HOPE graduate.

Impossible Burger May Come To Local Markets

  • With FDA approval on the coloring, the veggie burger taking the alternative foods market by storm may mean an easy trip to the store.

Mumford & Sons To Get Steinbeck Award At Bing Concert: Stanford

  • The banjo-inspired folk-rock band will receive an award and give a concert in Bing Concert Hall at Stanford where John Steinbeck attended.

Marin Recognized For Top-Notch Tech Efforts

  • Marin received a national award for its efforts to digitize information and increase online interaction between residents and employees.

Danville's Maggie Steffens Continues Family's Water Polo Dynasty

  • After helping win the 2019 FINA World Championship in South Korea, Maggie Steffens is headed to Peru for the 2019 Pan American Games.

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