Crossing Guard's Sweet Surprise | Kittens Saved: 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.

When Your Car 'Meows,' Who Ya Gonna Call? Fremont PD

• Four, engine-trapped kittens rescued after a motorist on drive to work heard mewing from vehicle.

79-Year-Old Crossing Guard Gets Surprise From San Ramon Kids

• After 18 years of getting kids to and from school safely, the community honored crossing guard John Lussing, 79, with a special thank you.

Retired Scotts Valley Cop Honored By Special Olympics NorCal

• Retired Lt. John Hohmann is being inducted into the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California Hall of Fame.

Dublin Breaks Ground On Imagine Playground At Sports Park

• The new all-abilities playground at Dublin Sports Grounds is part of a $4 million rehabilitation project at the park.

Marin County Fire Gets Grant For 'Jaws Of Life'

• The $80,000 grant will be part of a $190,000 package to purchase five extrication devices that will be deployed to crews in West Marin.

Local Autism Advocate Honored by SF Giants Community Fund

• Elena Marimo Berk, co-founder of The Creekside School, was honored during a pre-game ceremony at Oracle Park for her volunteer work.

UCSC Associate Professor Wins Prestigious NIH Award

• UCSC associate professor Upasna Sharma will receive $1.5 million over five years to support her research program.

New Pleasanton PD Services Center Unveiled At BART Station

• The center was financed and constructed by Workday, which has its headquarters at the location.