Daughter Surprises Dad; 'Cutest Vegan' Kid: Saturday Smiles

Need a break from the bad news? If you are looking for lighter news for your weekend, check out these sweet NorCal stories.

San Jose Youngster Wins PETA 'Cutest Vegan Kid' Award

• Eshiana Coleman has chosen a vegan diet since age 7, and it's become a way of life for the 11-year-old gymnast.

See Daughter Surprise Her Dad In Budweiser's Toast To Stepfathers

• A Vallejo daughter and stepdad are among three families in this short (but very sweet) film by Budweiser, "For The Fathers Who Stepped Up."

Cat Habitat Room At SPCA Dedicated To Woman Killed In 2017 Crash

• In 2017, Alexys “Lexy” Garcia, had adopted two kittens. Her life was cut short before she had a chance to bring them home.

Graton Resort & Casino Packs 1,000+ Food Boxes in 3 Hours

• Graton partners with Redwood Empire Food Bank to help people in need across Sonoma County.

The Hunt For Allie The Humpback Whale Is On

• After leaving a sheltered lagoon off Alameda, Allie was spotted in the Bay near San Francisco on Saturday but hasn't been seen since.

Cormorant Chick Rescued After Fall From Nest

• Rescuers hope this black powder-puff will eventually be released in the wild.

Volunteers Save Senior Center's Food During Power Outage

• This could have had a disastrous outcome, but plenty of people came forward to help.

Pleasanton Teens Found 'Speak Out Foundation' For Area Youth

• The nonprofit organization is holding its first youth speech competition Friday at Inklings Coffee and Tea in Pleasanton.

San Francisco Makes Top 5 List Of Best Cities For Job Hunters

• A search engine for jobs, recently ranked the top U.S. cities for job-seekers.

Burrowing Owls Get Ground-level Help At Humane Society Nursery

• The Peninsula Humane Society has teamed up with the Santa Clara Habitat Agency on a nursery program with the hope their numbers will rise.

Piedmont Children's Choir To Tour Europe

• The students will perform in Finland and Estonia.

Public Art: UC Berkeley Professor Honored

• Walter Hood was recognized for his firm's practices at the intersection of art, landscape, research and urban design.

The Last Straw: Union City Plans To Ban Plastic Sippers

• Never fear, you will still be able to get a compostable straw on request.