Strawberry Festival | Kitten Saved From I-380: Saturday Smiles

If you need a break from the heat and are looking for some nice news, you have come to the right place. Don’t forget to check out our fireworks and events guide to help you plan your 4th of July celebration.

Here are a dozen uplifting Northern California stories to make your weekend better.

Kitten Rescued From Freeway Sign In Peninsula: See Photos

• The kitten, a three-month-old female, was trapped on the ledge of a freeway sign at least 50 feet above the ground near SFO.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In San Francisco Bay Area

• Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around the SF region.

Watsonville Strawberry Festival 2021: Dates Set

• After taking a break for a year, the iconic festival is back. Get the details.

Pleasanton Teen Re-ups Device Donation Drive For Elderly

• The pandemic exacerbated loneliness experienced by many older adults. A local student is stepping up again to help keep them connected.

Santa Cruz County Fair 2021: Dates Set

• Mark your calendar. The Santa Cruz County Fair is back this year.

Middle School To Be Renamed In Honor Of 99-Year-Old Park Ranger

• West Contra Costa USD will rename a school after Betty Reid Soskin, a ranger at Rosie the Riveter WWII/Home Front National Historical Park.

Little Trooper Ranch Animal Rescue Welcomes First Rescued Dogs

• The North Bay nonprofit is primarily devoted to dogs that would otherwise be "overlooked."

Danville Gets New Wellness Center: Ayutherapy

• Ayutherapy seeks to heal clients through Ayurveda, an ancient system from India.

Coming Soon To San Ramon: Gourmet Cookie Shop

• Crumbl Cookies will have a rotating menu each week. Here's when you can check it out.

Volunteers Sought For California Cone Survey

• The mission is to preserve the state's forests by harvesting seeds for future reforestation needs.

San Francisco Brothers Stage Daring High Line Crossing In Yosemite National Park

• Moises and Daniel Monterrubio spent nearly a week stringing a single, 2,800-foot-long line from Taft Point west across a series of gulleys.

Easy Oven-Roasted Salsa Verde: Cooking With Courtney

• Nothing says "party" like a fresh bowl of roasted tomatillo salsa verde. Get the recipe for this zesty treat and grab your favorite chips!

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