Ambassadog Chosen + Teen Winners + Baby Goat Season: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here! Before you head out to celebrate, we hope you will take a moment to read up on some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed.

Town Names New Ambassadog

Jeter Ball, an 11-year-old Tolling Retriever/Basset Hound, loves strolling downtown, salmon snacks, and chasing squirrels in the backyard.

It's Baby Goat Season At Harley Farms

The award-winning San Mateo County cheese maker offers farm tours, along with a farm shop selling cheeses, jams, soaps, and more.

Luxury Senior Development To Break Ground

The Whitford is expected to open in fall 2026 close to Emerald Park.

Rotary Club Of Healdsburg To Host Annual Easter Egg Scramble

Children up to 10 years old are invited to the free, inclusive event.

Walnut Creek K-9 Is Recipient Of Body Armor Donation

K9 Zeke will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation through a nonprofit organization.

Rare Opportunity To Own 2 Historic Petaluma Homes For $2.49M

The stately mansion at 8 Keller St. and charming cottage at 10 Keller St. belonged to the Cavanaghs, a founding Petaluma family.

Devil Mountain Run Registration Available

The famous Danville race includes a $600 prize for the Mile of Truth run, as well as a 5K, 10K, and races for kids and dogs.

City's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop 29-Percent In 20 Years

AMP shifted to providing 100-percent clean energy in 2020.

3K Trees Available To PG&E Customers

Households can reserve one native California tree while supplies last.

8th Grader Wins Science Fair Grand Award

Yookta Pandit won the Middle School Engineering Grand Award and many others for developing an AI tool to detect dyslexia in children.

Japanese Students Visit As Part Of Sister City Exchange

20 students from Yotsukaido, Japan are staying with Livermore families. Livermore students are invited to apply to visit Japan in October.

Students Win State Problem-Solving Competition

Seventh graders from Pine Valley Middle School won first place in two challenges at the Odyssey of the Mind California Challenge.

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