Heroes Honored; ‘Hugging Guru’ Visits: 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.

Livermore, Pleasanton Heroes Save Marin Man In Cardiac Arrest

• Fifty-nine-year-old Albert Hart was doing some endurance training at Shadow Cliffs when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

'Hugging Guru' Amma Reinforces San Ramon Roots During Visit

• Known as a “universal mother,” devotees believe a single hug from Amma can heal all.

Amid Loss Of Officer, CHP Golden Gate Serves Solano Co. Homeless

• The CHP crew personally bought the ingredients, including hot dogs, which they cooked up and served to area homeless and disadvantaged.

Safewise Ranks San Ramon Safest California City To Raise A Child

• Pleasanton also made the rankings as the 30th safest city nationwide to raise a child and the 10th safest in California.

Bear Joins Contra Costa County DA's Office As Facility Dog

• The District Attorney's Office is welcoming its newest member, a dog who helps victims of crime and knows English and Spanish commands.

Lady Gaga Donates $11K To Gilroy Schools

• Through her Born This Way Foundation, the mega star performer announced wanting to give back to those impacted by the recent U.S. shootings.

East Bay's Maggie Steffens, Melissa Seidemann Claim Gold In Peru

• The U.S. Women's National Water Polo Team continued its dominant run, defeating Canada 24-4, to claim gold at the 2019 Pan American Games.

Stemple Creek Cleanup Slated This Week In West Marin

• Discarded vehicles, home appliances, household furniture and more than 100 tires will be removed from an unnamed tributary of Stemple Creek.

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher To Win Year Of Free Meals

• Describe your school's exceptional instructor, and he or she could score weeks of meal-delivery service free from Sun Basket in California.

Caltrain Partners With Project 529 For Free Bike Registration

• Reuniting a swiped bicycle with its owner can be difficult for transit police if there are no identifying records. Check out the offer ...

Campbell School Kids, Facilities Spruced Up For 1st Week

• High Schools in the Silicon Valley district will show off upgraded infrastructure from classrooms and swimming pools.

Ike's Sandwiches Hits Home Run With Newest Location

• The first 50 social media followers will get a free sandwich at the Mountain View shop's grand opening on Aug. 14. Others will just pay $5.

Dublin Celebrates Nation's First Cadillac Image Facility

• A ribbon-cutting was held Friday at Dublin Cadillac to celebrate the grand opening of the dealership's new look.

'Vulnerable' Chick Hatches At San Francisco Zoo

• This chick is the first of its species successfully hatched at San Francisco Zoo & Gardens. When it grows up, it will have a baby blue bill.