Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale + Swimmer Breaks World Record: Saturday Smiles

Labor Day weekend is here, and now is the perfect time to catch up on some of the uplifting news from across Northern California.

San Ramon Student Raises $2500+ For Underserved Schools Through Fashion Line

• Maanika Thakur's Astra fashion company has raised funds that were donated to underserved schools in India.

Bay FC Fans, Players Make History At 'The Show'

• Over 40,000 people attended the first-ever women's professional soccer match at Oracle Park.

Red Bull Athlete Takes Flight Over The Bay Bridge

• Skysurfer Sean MacCormac is the first person to ride the suspension cables of the Bay Area landmark.

East Bay Native Breaks World Record In 30-Mile Swim To Golden Gate Bridge: Report

• Champion marathon swimmer Catherine Breed completed the notorious open ocean swim from the Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge.

'Seinfeld' Star Jason Alexander Returning To Bankhead

• The actor who played George Costanza is returning to the Bankhead for an evening of stories, music, and Q&A.

Dublin Splatter Festival: What To Know

• Dublin's festival is right around the corner, offering everything from a World Craft Bazaar to a dance party to a drone show.

San Ramon Valley Village Elderly Care Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers

• The new "village" aims to create a network of supportive care to help vulnerable seniors.

Lava Lamps, Ball Pits, Rubber Duckies And More At East Bay Pop-Up

• The immersive "Bubble Planet" invites people of all ages to explore its unique offerings.

Berkeley Humane Breaks Ground For New Animal Center

• The resource center will offer myriad services and programs for pets and their families.

Pleasanton Ghost Walk Tickets On Sale

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

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