Long Week? These 11 Bay Area Headlines Will Make You Smile

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Congratulations. You made it to the Saturday after another long week.

Ready to unwind with some upbeat stories from across the region? Whether you want to find fun fall events, try a new seasonal recipe or sip an award-winning craft brew, we hope you'll find something to make you smile in these 11 heartwarming headlines from Patch.

Halloween Haunted Houses: California 2021 Guide

Spine-tingling, scream-inducing spookiness is back! Find the best, bone-chillers throughout the Golden State.

East Bay Brewing Company Takes 3 Awards At USA Beer Ratings

See which three beers received accolades.

Peaches + Cream Yogurt Loaf Cake: Cooking With Courtney

This dreamy fresh peach dessert is an indulgent, beginner-friendly treat with just 7 main ingredients. Get the recipe.

Danville Labor Day Weekend Parade 2021: What To Know

Get details on road closures, parking options and COVID-19 safety protocols for the Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley parade.

Choking Baby In Livermore Saved By Off-Duty Officer: Report

The woman was standing on the side of the road, clutching her baby, in distress, the officer told KRON.

Danville FallFest Announces October 2021 Dates

The two-day, downtown event will include a kids' Halloween costume parade, car show, entertainment and a glass-pumpkin patch.

'Reimagining Big Basin': Timeline Released For Park Recovery

Organizers say they're looking to re-envision the park's future after wildfires reset the park's ecosystem in 2020.

Peninsula Residents Honored On Senior Citizen's Day

The residents, all living in the Peninsula Regent, a retirement community in San Mateo, were recognized in a ceremony Friday.

Teen Volunteers Sought For Halloween Haunted House In Alameda

The youth-helmed, community event to return for 2021 to South Shore Center, and those in grades 6 to 12 are invited to help out.

Weekend At A Winery: Sip, Savor & Dinner Is Served

At Paso Robles' ONX Wines, that derives its name from the site's historic soil, wines are visit-worthy & a winemaker dinner is coming up.

Afghan Restaurateurs In Tri-Valley Donate Proceeds To Refugees

Owners of iniBurger are earmarking portion of sales through September to a very personal cause - the relief-aid, "Afghan Soft Landing Fund."