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$27K For Fire Victim | Unicorn Spreads Joy: Saturday Smiles

East Bay family opens hearts; pantry amid coronavirus; unique 100th birthday celebration; incredible rescue, and other nice NorCal news.

The Sutton girls pose in front of their homemade farmers market.
The Sutton girls pose in front of their homemade farmers market. (Reed Sutton)

If you are in need of some lighter news for your weekend, check out these heartwarming NorCal stories.

Livermore Family Opens Their Hearts And Pantry Amid Coronavirus

  • "We may not have everything we want, but if we take the time to look around us."

Bystander Saves Woman Trapped In Livermore Donation Bin

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  • A man said he heard a woman's screams and found her dangling by the arm from a donation bin, where she had been stuck for 45 minutes.

Pleasanton Woman Turns 100, Surprised With Drive-By Parade

  • Dorothy Boneza's 100th birthday bash was called off, but 75 people in 38 cars still rallied to celebrate.

Neighbors Raise $27,000 For San Ramon Man Who Lost Home In Fire

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  • His neighbors say he's a Vietnam Veteran who's always willing to lend a helping hand.

Students, Alumni Of All Ages Gather For Drive-By School Parade\

  • Hundreds of Donlon Elementary School community members stepped onto the sidewalk for some quarantine fun.

Have You Seen This Unicorn Around Pleasanton?

  • Longtime Pleasanton resident Gina Woodard is looking to "spread joy and not germs" to her neighbors during difficult times.

Donate Tents, Sleeping Bags, Canned Goods For East Bay Homeless

  • Community Presbyterian Church in Danville will collect the items on behalf of area charities.

Coronavirus: Yes, East Bay Regional Parks Are (Mostly) Open

  • While a few parks, parking lots, and staging areas are closed, most of the 125,000 acres of parklands are open, along with hiking trails.

'Fair Food Friday' Kicks Off At Fairgrounds In Pleasanton

  • As for now, the Alameda County Fair is still on for 2020. But if you're craving "fair-centric" food, place your to-go order by Wednesday.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Santa Rosa Food, Fund Drive Underway

  • Organizers say the number of people who need fresh food, groceries and meals in Sonoma County may double; here's how you can help.

East Bay Chef Goes From Sit-Down Restaurant To Top-Drawer Takeout

  • Lesley Stiles, chef-owner of Roxx on Main in Martinez, wasn't sure she could stay open when the pandemic hit —but she knew there was a need.

Tune In To SF Magic Theatre's Playwright Podcasts

  • Those sheltering at home in the San Francisco Bay Area during the coronavirus still can get a dose of creativity and the performing arts.

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.


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