Teen Sings Anthem At A’s Game | Cat Rescued: 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.

Leashed Cat Rescued From Bay Bridge

• The cat was found on a ledge and safely rescued.

San Mateo High School Takes 'Phone-Free' Stance

• Along with textbooks, locking devices for students' cells were handed out this year, making school among first in U.S. to shut down chatter.

Watch Livermore Kid Sing National Anthem At A's Game: Home Run!

• Livermore High School senior Morgan Rogge knocked it out of the park Thursday with her rendition of the National Anthem.

Bear Scare: Search For Midnight Snack Prompts 911 Call

• A Tahoe-area deputy used a bear round to boot the intruder, rescuing two teenagers bear-ricaded in a bedroom.

At $1 Mill Strong, Gilroy To Play Golf, Eat Pizza At Fundraisers

• The victim support from the Garlic Festival shooting has come from as far away as Africa and Sweden and helped the foundation surpass $1M.

Soccer's Next Big Superstar Could Be This San Ramon Girl

• FC Barcelona has invited 12-year-old Sia Bharadwaj to attend a training camp in Spain at Barça Academy Headquarters.

Giants Community Fund Awards $5,000 Scholarships

• Ten young athletes from the Bay Area, and beyond, received the scholarships.

Fremont Number 1 In Nation For Buying Family Home: 2019 Ranking

• SmartAsset analyzed six data points - see how they reached their conclusion.

Walmart Stores Give Back To Tri-Valley Police Departments

• The Livermore and Pleasanton police departments were among recipients this week.

Walmart Donates Cash, Water To Union City Police

• The department has a running start on its "Shop with a Cop" annual holiday event.

Santa Clara Police Chief To Retire After 4-decade Stint

• A lover of sweets, Chief Michael Sellers started his career as a cadet in 1978 and ends with the honor of tossing a SJ Giants game pitch.

Redwood City Library Bees Create Buzz On Facebook, Nest Feed

• The bees, which are a main attraction on the public library rooftop, now have their own Facebook page. Fans may livestream their activity.

DVHS Teen Closing In On $10K Fundraising Effort For Sick Kids

• Sumukh Cadpakar's fundraising efforts continue to be quite extraordinary.