Michelin-Rated Bay Restaurants + Oakland Elephant: Saturday Smiles

After another hot week, cool down a bit with some refreshingly positive news from around the Bay.

5 Bay Area Restaurants Added To Michelin Guide

• The July 2024 additions come in advance of next month's Bib Gourmand and star honors.

• Not only is the water shuttle free, it welcomes bicycles.

• The Rim Fire of 2013 caused a 50-percent plunge in the Yosemite toad population.

• Elephants are social animals and no compatible elephants have been found to move to the Oakland Zoo.

• San Bruno teacher Erin Kelly is recognized for her dedication to students.

• Tony Dennis turned Pleasanton's Career Technology Education Pathway into one of the most successful in the Bay Area.

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.