Blood Donors Score Free Giants Tickets + Kittens Rescued: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for some uplifting news this weekend, you have come to the right place. Read on to enjoy some of the lighter articles from across Northern California.

Free Giants Tickets Will Be Given To All Blood Donors In The Bay Area

• Those who donate blood at these locations will be given two tickets to an upcoming game.

Dublin, Oakland Animal Shelters Hosting Fee-Waived Adoptions Saturday

• The Dublin and Oakland East Bay SPCA Adoption Centers are both taking part in California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday.

Dublin Teen Wins Violet Richardson Service Award

• Rabia Badar has raised over $20,000 for underserved communities, including for food banks, fire relief, and educational equity.

Kitten Rescued From Drain In Livermore

• The Livermore Public Works Department and Police Department teamed up to rescue a trapped kitten, who's now up for adoption.

Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain In Alameda: Police

• A person passing by "heard faint meows coming from deep inside a storm drain on Harbor Bay Parkway," police said in a social media post.

New Bakery Opens In Danville

• Laxmi's Bakery on Hartz Avenue is a family-owned bakery from renowned Chef Laxmi Budhathoki.

Hot Rod Row, BMX Bike Fest Coming To Pleasanton

• Main Street will be closed this weekend to welcome classic cars and a BMX bike show.

Dublin, Camp Parks To Commemorate 250th U.S. Army Anniversary

• The upcoming celebration will feature live music and demonstrations, vintage military vehicles and uniforms, food, and crafts.

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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