Man Wins Another Lottery Jackpot + New Restaurants Open: Saturday Smiles

July flew by. Why not take some time to slow down and catch up on some of the uplifting Northern California news you may have missed? Read on to learn more about two local heroes and several new eateries opening across the Bay Area.

East Bay Man Continues Winning Streak With $2 Million CA Lottery Jackpot

• A Hayward resident landed a $2 million jackpot on a California Lottery "Scratchers," and it's not his first win playing the game.

Livermore Hosts Little League Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series

• Intermediate teams from around the world are playing in Livermore this week, but that does not include any Tri-Valley teams.

Local Heroes: Two Women Have Become Guardians Of The Alameda Creek Trail In Fremont

• Two Fremont women turn weekend walks into community cleanup missions.

Local Artist Explores Unity And Nostalgia In Art Installation In Redwood City

• How one artist transforms fabric and symbolism into a powerful installation.

New Cafe To Open In Downtown Berkeley

• Tea, treats, and more will be offered at a new cafe on Shattuck Avenue.

Beloved Mochi Donut Shop Headed To San Francisco

• A popular mochi donut shop in Santa Clara plans to expand to San Francisco.

Palmetto Superfoods, Popular Bay Area Açai Chain, Opens Livermore Location

• The new smoothie and açaí bowl location is launching a soft opening this week. A City Center location is also planned to open.

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