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Winning Lotto Ticket +Muir House Destination Weddings: Saturday Smiles
Fourteen couples marry in a day as "destination weddings" return at the John Muir House and a Pleasanton salon owner fulfills a dream.
It’s Saturday, which means it’s time to recap some of the good news from Patch’s headlines from the week in the Bay Area.
From the return of the popular “Destination Weddings” at Martinez’s famed Jon Muir National Historic Site to a new local salon owner fulfilling her dream, here are some stories to brighten up the start of the weekend:
14 Couples Marry In Day Of 'Destination Weddings' At John Muir House
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The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder's Office brought back the popular "Destination Weddings" event in partnership with the National Park Service. Fourteen couples had the special opportunity Friday to hold their wedding ceremony at the John Muir National Historic Site.
'Dream Come True': Pleasanton Salon Owner Continues Friend's Legacy
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June 1 was Jennifer Hatcher's first official day as the new owner of Maven & Co. Salon at 616 Main Street in Pleasanton. Hatcher took over the Main Street location after her best friend, Lindsay Skog, opened it in the midst of a pandemic. Despite those challenges, Hatcher said, the salon still thrived.
The SuperLotto Plus ticket valued at $30,954 sold at a Greenbrae pharmacy, the California Lottery announced Wednesday night.
The ticket hit five numbers but missed Mega number for a jackpot valued over $15 million.
$100M Given To Stanford Children’s Hospital For Childbirth Services
The $100 million donation will help transform the West building at the hospital, upgrading the Bay Area's only facility to offer obstetric, neonatal and developmental medicine services in the same place.
Young Lamorinda Student Earns Science Award
Three Contra Costa County students won awards at the 71st annual California Science & Engineering Fair held last month. In the Junior Division, Lucas Katz-Carreno's project, "Mini Marine Rescue Vessel System," placed second in the Applied Mechanics and Structures category.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches, a shop that melds pop culture, "dirty sauce" and unique sandwiches, opened its newest location Wednesday in Pinole — with two sandwiches specifically created for locals.
Fairfax Summer Fitness Camp Emphasizes Fun
The town of Fairfax is launching a new fitness that's promising to push guests to meet their goals without pushing then too hard.
SMART Announces Special SF Giants Ferry Service June 12 & June 26
"This has the potential to be a real game-changer for North Bay sports fans."
Marin Beatles Event Aims To Benefit Local Youth Music Program
If you like the Beatles and support local youth music programs, you'll love an event scheduled to be held in San Rafael next week.
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival 2022 This Weekend
Considered by many residents to be the best festival in Contra Costa County, the Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday
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