CHP Officers Rescue Injured Hawk, Kitten + New Eateries Open: Saturday Smiles

Another week has come and gone. Take a moment out of your weekend to catch up on some of the uplifting news from our Patch sites across Northern California. Find out about the Bay Area nurse who helped deliver a surprise baby at Burning Man and read on to learn more about the new eateries opening in the East Bay.

Surprise Baby Born At Burning Man With Help From Bay Area Nurse

• The infant's mother was 35 weeks pregnant but did not know she was expecting, according to KGO. "She did not look pregnant," the nurse said.

CHP Officers Rescue Injured Hawk, Kitten

• CHP officers helped rescue an injured hawk they found in Dublin and an injured kitten found in Sunol.

Shark Tank-Featured Milkshake Chain Now Has A Bay Area Address

• An East Bay city is the newest location of The Yard Milkshake Bar, a specialty milkshake, edible cookie dough and ice cream shop.

Tellus Coffee Opens Danville Location

• The popular Walnut Creek coffee shop opened a Danville location with coffee, tea, juice, brunch, outdoor seating, and a living plant wall.

New East Bay Beer Garden Brings The Community Together

• Park Station in Alameda is now open and ready for locals to enjoy its vast space, grab a drink and some food, and have a good time.

East Bay Vegan Food Fest Celebrates Its Fifth Year

• Northern California's largest vegan food festival gets underway this weekend at an East Bay BART station.

Drawings To Win 49ers Tickets At Blood Donor Centers In San Mateo County

• Nine winners will receive tickets to a Sunday Night Football game at Levi's Stadium.

Bay FC 'Keeps Battling,' Preps For Home Match

• It was a close game for the Bay Area's women's pro soccer team on Monday in Los Angeles. Next up is a match on home turf at PayPal Park.

Pleasanton Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale

• The annual October Ghost Walk takes visitors on a tour through Pleasanton's spookiest sites.

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.