Injured Owl Rescued + Air Taxis Are Coming To NorCal + Scottish Highland Gathering & Games: Saturday Smiles

Many students in the San Francisco Bay Area are back to school, and that makes for a busy week. Patch is here to catch you up on some of the lighter news you may have missed. Read on to learn more about eight can’t-miss outdoor events coming up, and take a moment to check out the middle school mural painted by a parent.

Alameda Athlete Living With MS Pushes Her Boundaries And Defies The Odds

• A woman with multiple sclerosis is living her best life, thanks to a device, an organization -- and her own sheer resilience.

LPFD Chief Testa Retires, New Interim Fire Chief Named

• LPFD Chief Joe Testa retired Friday, and Deputy Chief Aaron Lacey is taking over as interim fire chief.

Los Cerros Middle School Unveils New Mural Painted By SRVUSD Parent

• Local parent and artist John Osgood painted a mural on the school depicting its mascot roaring in front of Mt. Diablo.

Injured Owl Rescued By CHP Officer In Sonoma County

• The officer was conducting a traffic stop on US-101 when he spotted the injured owl.

Soccer Sculptures Kick Off Highly-Anticipated Bay FC Match

• The nine sculptures, created by Bay Area artists, celebrate Bay FC's historic game at Oracle Park Saturday.

Uber Of The Sky? Air Taxis Are On The Way

• One Bay Area company has plans to start commercial service later in the year in the United Arab Emirates.

New Sichuan Restaurant Opening Soon In San Mateo

• A restaurant known for its popular fast-casual dining experience will open its first full-service concept nearby.

Scottish Highland Gathering & Games Coming To Alameda County Fairgrounds

• The annual celebration of all things Scottish will feature everything from a caber toss to falconry to a kilted mile race.

Goodguys West Coast Nationals Bringing Muscle Cars, Races, Competitions, Shows To Pleasanton

• The famed show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds brings 3,500 of the coolest hot rods, muscle cars, trick trucks, customs, and more.

8 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Events In Northern CA As Summer Winds Down

• The end of summer draws near — but there are still a variety of events to attend outside in the beautiful California weather.

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