$30M Winning Lottery Ticket + Kitten Rescued From Engine: Saturday Smiles

The last weekend of June is here, and now is the perfect time to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news from the past week.

Kitten Rescued From Car Engine In Alameda: Police

• "With a little patience and some purrr-suading, they were able to safely coax out the kitten."

$30M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In The Bay Area

• The ticket was sold in March, but the winner was just revealed.

San Ramon Students Win First Place In Contra Costa Shark Tank Competition

• Dougherty Valley High School students Aditi Ranjan and Sravya Namburu won first prize for their PennyPal financial literacy app.

These Are The Best Food Trucks In The Bay Area, According To Yelp

• Yelp just released its annual ranking of the best food trucks in the U.S. — and there are more than a handful in NorCal.

Beloved Homestyle Comfort Food Shop Coming To San Mateo

• Pick up one of their gourmet hams or stop by to enjoy lunch from a selection that makes every day feel like the holidays.

BB.Q Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Opens In Dublin

• This is the first Tri-Valley location for the national franchise, which specializes in Korean fried chicken.

Tickets On Sale For Sound Summit Music Festival In Mill Valley

• The festival located atop Mount Tamalpais returns for year 10.

Run San Ramon 2025 Registration Open

• Tickets are available for the 40th anniversary July 4 5K, 10K, and Fastest Mile races.

Danville July 4 Parade: What To Know

• The town is celebrating its 50th July 4 parade with the theme "50 Years of Community Service."

Alameda’s 4th Of July Parade Returns With The Nation’s Longest Route And Full Lineup

• The annual tradition features 170 entries, a 5K race, and community spirit — registration now open.

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