2 Wine Country Towns On 'Most Adorable' Bucket List + Hiker Rescued From Beach: Saturday S

We love the weekend, and we love sharing some of the uplifting news from across Northern California. Read on to find out which Sonoma County towns made the "most adorable small towns in Northern California" bucket list and learn more about how you can donate to help those in need this holiday season.

Sonoma County Town On 'Most Adorable' Bucket List

• Two wine country towns are on a new "most adorable small towns in Northern California" bucket list.

Hiker Rescued By Helicopter From Remote Beach: Watch

• Sonoma County sheriff and fire crews airlifted a hiker from a secluded stretch of shore on the Pinnacle Gulch Beach Sunday.

Hawk Makes Surprise Landing In Contra Costa Woman's Home, Rescued

• A Rossmoor woman received an unexpected visitor on Friday from a red-tailed hawk that flew into her home through an open window.

Alamo Nonprofit Seeks To Brighten The Holidays For Foster Children

• Fostering Wishes, founded by Alamo resident Sabine Lemmo, is looking for volunteers to help local foster children enjoy the holidays.

Tri-Valley Haven Requests Donations For Annual Holiday Program

• Tri-Valley Haven is asking for donations of frozen turkeys, gift cards, or cash to help brighten the holiday season for those in need.

Dumplings For Good Workshop-Fundraiser: Fighting Hunger One Fold At A Time In Contra Costa County

• A local nonprofit aimed at reducing food waste and food need is hosting a Dumplings for Good workshop and fundraiser Sunday in Lafayette.

Dim Sum Restaurant Opens In Dublin

• Pearl Bay Manor at Hacienda Crossings offers an extensive dim sum menu and comfortable lounges.

Kristi Yamaguchi To Reopen Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink At City Center

• The gold medal-winning figure skater will inaugurate the new skating season, which includes a Taylor Swift and K-Pop nights.

Holiday Village, Holiday Sights & Sounds Parade To Light Up Livermore

• Santa Claus is coming to Livermore for a magical holiday village, downtown parade, and community tree lighting.

Holiday Light Spectacular Is Coming To Marin County

• A new free holiday event will be hosted at the fairgrounds and civic center.

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