Bay Area Town Is Among Nicest In NorCal + Pet Fair: Saturday Smiles

The July 4th holiday weekend is here so take some time to relax and enjoy some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed.

This Bay Area Town Is Among The Nicest In NorCal

• "You simply won't get the same level of warmth and friendliness in the big coastal cities as you will at these six towns."

Pet Fair Coming To Pleasanton Downtown

• Pet store Murphy's Paw will host the first-ever Pet Fair, featuring everything from contests to treats to doggie brunch to adoptions.

San Mateo Explorers Win First Place In Law Enforcement Competition

• The Central Valley Explorer Competition puts young people through realistic law enforcement scenarios.

Beloved Art And Wine Festival Returns To Millbrae for 54th Celebration

• This popular festival has drawn over 60,000 attendees in past years.

Pop Mart, Arcade, Training Gym Coming To Stoneridge Mall

• The popular doll retailer just opened at the Stoneridge Shopping Center, and many more businesses are scheduled to open later this year.

Former Danville Town Manager Was Longest Continually Serving City Manager In Western USA

• On Monday, Joe Calabrigo left his post as the longest continually serving town manager in the western USA, and second longest in the USA.

Tickets On Sale For Sound Summit Music Festival In Mill Valley

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

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.