Cats, Ducklings Rescued + Nonprofit Of Year Announced: Saturday Smiles

It's Saturday, which means it's time to recap some of the good news from Patch's headlines from the week in the Bay Area.

This week’s edition features several close calls involving animals that had happy endings.

Cat Saved From Tree But Isn't Too Happy About It

A firefighter with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Local 1974 helped get a cat down from a tree Sunday in Livermore. But the cat looks like they would have much rather been left alone.

Kittens Saved On I-580 In Livermore

Even though Tuesday was a busy day with the California primary election, it was a couple of sweet cats who won the night for California Highway Patrol Captain Chris Sherry.

7 Ducklings Rescued From San Mateo Storm Drain, Reunited With Mother

A cuter rescue would be extremely hard to find. Seven baby ducklings were reunited with their mother after being trapped in a storm drain in San Mateo by rescue workers from the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA.

Palo Alto's Project Safety Net Named 13th District's Nonprofit Of Year

State Sen. Josh Becker (D-Peninsula) honored the nonprofit at the state capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday as part of an event recognizing 109 nonprofits that were named by their local legislator as a nonprofit of the year.

Palo Alto Receives Climate Honorable Mention At Conference Of Mayors

Palo Alto was recognized for its Multifamily Gas Furnace to Heat Pump Retrofit Pilot, which identified and replaced an in-unit gas furnace with an energy efficient heat at an income-qualified multi-family property.

Mission San Jose In Fremont Marks 225 Years This Saturday

The City of Fremont is urging attendees to bring their families to enjoy international foods, live music & entertainment, arts & crafts, kids' activities, beer & wine.

UC Davis' Top Graduating Student Is A Walnut Creek Resident

UC Davis senior Amanda Portier led a team of hundreds that put on this year's Picnic Day — attended by tens of thousands of people and believed to be the largest student-run event in the country. She also has been a mentor to individuals with intellectual disabilities, shed light on social justice issues and achieved a perfect 4.0 cumulative grade point average.

Pride Celebration Back In-Person In San Mateo County This Weekend

The parade's theme, "Still Here, Still Proud!" is meant to recognize the 10th anniversary of the event and the return to in-person festivities.

Alameda County Fair Highlights Weekend Openers

The Alameda County Fair, running June 17-July 10 at the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, will open with a weekend packed full of new features, exciting entertainment,and one-of-a-kind special performances.

Over 30K Tickets Sold For California Classico At Stanford Stadium

The California Classico, the Bay Area's biggest summer sporting event and the San Jose Earthquakes' annual match against the LA Galaxy, is expected to be played in front of a packed house on June 25 at Stanford Stadium.

Family Business Opens Its Doors To Success: Polo's Corner Livermore

Polo's Corner opened to the public in Livermore on February 12 serving breakfast and lunch. So far, the family-run restaurant is off to a great start and growing already.

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Cruises To Bay Area

The Hello Kitty Cafe pop-up truck will stop in Pleasanton at the Stoneridge Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find the truck by the Cheesecake Factory. The all-pink cafe on wheels is on a tour of the country sharing exclusive treats and collectibles, a PR company with the truck said in a news release.