Ring Found In Sewage; Cop Crashes Kid's Party: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

CA Couple Searches In Raw Sewage To Find Beloved Engagement Ring

• An Alamo couple moved heaven, a lot of earth, and a few other unsavory things to retrieve the ring after the bride-to-be flushed it.

Sheriff’s Sergeant Crashes Boy’s Birthday Party

• This Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant made a fan for life.

Sweet Rescue Of Cow Stuck In Tree By Contra Costa Chopper Crew

• While high in the sky on training exercise, sheriff's deputies spied the critter in need of saving. WATCH & SMILE

Livermore's Own Tom Petty Donates Blood 100 Times

• Donate 100 times and you have given more than 12 gallons of blood.

Bronze Star Medal Given To Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Captain

• Captain Ken Atkinson was given the prestigious award for his service during a 6-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Livermore Man Pinned Under Car Rescued By LPFD Firefighters

• The victim, who was working on his car at the time of the accident, was rushed to Eden Medical Center for treatment.

$40 Million Albany SuperLotto Plus Jackpot Claimed

• A group of 5 people claimed the bounty, according to the California Lottery.

2018 Youth Of Year Chosen By Boys & Girls Clubs, Napa Valley

• Congrats to Gabriela Silva of New Technology H.S., along with other honorees Eric Navarro, Joel Navarro, Evelyn Perez and Marcos Vasquez!

Novato Student Wins Volunteer Of The Year Award

• Liza Posylkin, a San Marin High School junior, was honored at the Novato Community Birthday Party at Novato City Hall.

Pleasanton Chamber Announces Honorees For 55th Annual Awards

• The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce has announced their list of honorees for their 55th annual award ceremony.

Strike Up The Band (And Pass The Hat)

• The Hayward High School Marching Band and Color Guard will perform at Disneyland in May.

Photo courtesy Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office from Sheriff’s Sergeant Crashes Boy’s Birthday Party