Teeter-Totter Record Attempt | $1K Prize Found: Saturday Smiles

If you are taking a break from the heat and are in need of some nice news, you have come to the right place.

We have 12 uplifting stories from our editors across Northern California.

Goats Clear Grass From BART Land In Fremont

• A herd of 700 goats munched a fire break into BART property recently.

$1K Prize Found Along Santa Cruz Mountains Hiking Trail

• One lucky family found the treasure hidden in one of the South Bay's most popular state parks.

Friends Attempt To Break Concord Man's World Teeter-Totter Record

• "The whole idea is to make the world smile."

San Ramon Native Takes 2nd Place In Scripps Spelling Bee

• Chaitra Thummala will receive a $30,000 prize in the 93rd Scripps National Spelling Bee.

U.S. Citizenship Celebration Held For Graton Team Members

• The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Tribal Council hosted a citizenship celebration for over 25 Graton Casino Resort team members.

Free 'Spectacularly Choreographed Bubble Shows' Debut Saturday

• Two shows will be held each Saturday through next month at the Fremont Hub.

Popular Chef Brings Filipino Heritage To New SF Restaurant

• Earning star status for his "Pinoy Heritage" pop-up, Chef Francis Ang plans August opening of Abacá near San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf.

New Singaporean Restaurant To Open In Walnut Creek

• Killiney Kopitiam will open on Main Street later this year.

15 Hot Santa Cruz Food And Drink Spots Featured In Eater SF

• The Bay Area food and drink publication shone a spotlight on the "exciting" cuisine of Santa Cruz. See which local favorites made the cut.

Historic LA-Based Canter's Deli Now Serving Palo Alto Residents

• The menu, which is available from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., includes hot pastrami sandwiches, potato pancakes and thick-cut steak fries.

Guy Fieri Surprises East Bay Taqueria With $25K Grant

• Maya Halal Taqueria, Oakland, was among five CA restaurants to receive funding from California Restaurant Foundation & "Restaurant Reboot."

Fremont's Aqua Adventure Waterpark Open For Family Fun

• Temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s and 90s from Friday through Monday. Here's the perfect place to cool off.

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.