Lost Wedding Ring Found; ‘American Idol’: 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.

Lost Wedding Ring Turns Up For Danville Woman: San Ramon Police

• The ring was lost at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, but a social media post by police helped get it back to her.

'American Idol' Calling All Talent To San Jose

• The blockbuster television show will be hosting auditions at the McEnery Convention Center on Sept. 6 for the upcoming season.

Kitten Yoga Is A Thing In The Tri-Valley

• The upcoming class is part of an effort by Valley Humane Society to raise awareness and find homes for local adoptable animals.

Megan Frandeen Wins Santa Cruz 'Giant Dipper' Contest

• This year marked the 95th anniversary of California's oldest roller coaster, The Boardwalk’s Giant Dipper.

Badge Number One Passed To Officer Kwan

• "It is an honor our officers take seriously and are proud to wear."

Thousands Raised In Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser

• The fundraiser was held at the Union City Texas Roadhouse last week.

Abercrombie Kids Opens In Walnut Creek

• Are your kids the dapper dudes and sassy princesses of the neighborhood? Here's a fun new place to shop.

Top SF Gelato Maker Opens Second Location In San Ramon

• "We marry tried and true Italian methods and recipes molded by four decades of gelato-making wisdom ... ."

Whole Foods To Open In Sunnyvale

• The Austin-based, premium grocer swallowed up by Amazon will anchor an AMC movie theater overhead at the corner of McKinley and Murphy Aves.

'Not In Our Town' Event Slated At Marin County Civic Center

• Not In Our Town is a national movement to stop hate and promote safe and inclusive communities.

700 Solano Homeless, Foster Youth Get New Backpacks For School

• The backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed through Solano County school districts and group homes for foster kids, homeless and students in need.

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