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$14K Lottery Ticket; Rescue; New Year Twins: Saturday Smiles

Get caught up on the week's bright spots with 12 Northern California headlines that are sure to put a smile on your face.

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With the first week of 2022 in our rearview mirror, let's take a peek at some of the week's bright spots. We've got 12 stories of good deeds, cute new year's newborns and something for wine-lovers and foodies.


Top 10 Livermore Valley Wines Reviewed In 2021: List

One of Wine Enthusiast's top-rated Livermore Valley wines in 2021 cost just $29 per bottle. See the list.

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$14K Lottery Ticket Sold In Contra Costa County
The ticket had five numbers in Wednesday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing but was missing the Mega number.


Redwood City Woman's Club Donates $7K In Target Gift Cards

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The gift cards went to the San Mateo County Children's Fund, which provides gifts to foster and low-income children.


Woman Rescued Hundreds Of Feet Downhill In CZU Burn Scar: Photos

She was hundreds of feet down a hillside when rescuers found her, the sheriff's office said.


New Year Twins Born In Different Years: Photo

The twins made headlines worldwide. One doctor called their birth "one of the most memorable deliveries of my career."


Napa Valley Radio Station KVON Flips To All-Spanish Programming

"This fantastic decision reflects the people of Napa Valley with equity and inclusion. Another great step in making Napa strong!"


Keeley Wright Shines As San Marin Captures Tourney Title

The junior guard was named the West Coast Jamboree Onyx bracket MVP.


Gilroy Assistance League Opens Grant Requests For 2022

Since 1993, the organization has donated more than $320,000 to local charities. Last year, it distributed more than $16,000 in grants.


Santa Cruz County Sees Lowest Tides Of 2022

Ready to explore some tide pools? Here's when you can catch the lowest tides in Santa Cruz County.


Tri-Valley Restaurant Week 2022 Dates Announced

Restaurants across Tri-Valley are invited to join in this year's second annual Taste Tri-Valley event to offer special menus.


January Is 'Dine Downtown Benicia' Month
"With 29 restaurants in Downtown Benicia ... there’s something different for almost every day of the month."


Annual Pleasanton Run For Education: Registration Open

Support local schools at the run for education. Learn how to sign up and when the run will be held.

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