Alameda County Fair Dates | Falcon Eggs Hatch: Saturday Smiles

If you are taking a break from the weekend hustle and bustle and are in need of some positive stories or maybe even a new brunch recipe, you have come to the right place.

Patch has more than a dozen uplifting Northern California stories we hope you will enjoy.

2021 Alameda County Fair: Dates Set For Celebration

• The event was canceled last year for the first time in more than a century because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Peregrine Falcon Eggs Hatch In San Francisco

• A live webcam is capturing a nest sitting atop PG&E headquarters in downtown San Francisco.

San Anselmo Artist Featured At MOMA ‘Crisis’ Exhibit

• Tucker Nichols is among seven Bay Area artists currently featured in a pandemic-themed exhibit at San Francisco’s Museum of Modern Art.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In San Francisco

• The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in the Bay Area. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.

Free Online Children's Crafts, Activities

• A Walnut Creek shopping center has online activities that follow an Earth Month theme.

East Bay Scholar Envisions Career Helping, Defending Others After Father Receives 2nd Chance

• Priscilla Cardenas is a 20-year-old Sacramento State criminal justice student who wants to make a career out of helping others.

Santa Clara County Launches $6 Million Children's Advocacy Center

• The 11,000-square-foot center was two decades in the making and aims to serve as a sanctuary for victims of child abuse.

Tri-Valley Haven Thrift Store Opens For Retail

• Proceeds go toward programs for the local nonprofit, which allows its shelter clients to shop for free at the store.

Peruvian Street-Food Chef To Open Brick-and-Mortar Eatery In SF

• "Sanguchon" (translation: sandwich) will feature grab-n-go fare from Chef Carlos Altamirano’s flavor-packed dishes & house-made sauces.

Pacific Catch Opens Newest Restaurant In Silicon Valley

• The SF Bay Area seafood eatery brings its signature "fish bartenders” & “sushi tacos" to the latest locale in Santa Clara Square.

Marin Pitching Standout Tucker Bougie Honored

• Bougie has yet to allow an earned run in 17 2/3 innings in which he’s struck out 28 and walked eight and given just eight hits.

2021 Oscar Nominated Films $5 At 4 East Bay Theaters

• The theaters will screen all 2021 Best Picture nominees for just $5 each, as well as some Best Shorts nominees. Link to all participating California theaters.

Win $200 Gift Card To Pacific Commons In Fremont

• Just tell the shopping center about your efforts to help the planet as Earth Day approaches, and you will be entered into the drawing.

5 Tricks For Perfect Eggs; Brunch Toasts: Cooking With Courtney

• Get the recipe for these breakfast toasts with soft scrambled eggs, sourdough, arugula and sweet cherry tomatoes. Get your mimosas ready!

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