Popular Baseball Player Celebrated + New Turkish Eatery: Saturday Smiles

If you are searching for some uplifting Northern California news, you have come to the right place. Read on to learn more about the new Turkish restaurant open in the East Bay and find out how to get tickets to Pleasanton’s annual wine stroll.

Pleasanton Native Brandon Crawford Celebrated At Oracle Park

• The retired Giants superstar was honored with a sellout "Brandon Crawford Day" at Oracle Park.

Bay Area Lottery Player Wins $15K

• The winning numbers were drawn on Saturday night.

Concord's K-9 Rita Retires: 'No Ordinary Dog'

• "Whether patrolling city streets or lounging in a sunny backyard, Rita has always had one mission: to protect and serve," police said.

Napa Sheriff's K-9 Leo Retiring: Police

• "This is the best assignment that I've had in my career," his handler said in a sheriff's office Facebook post.

VR Car Racing, Turkish Restaurant Open At City Center

• Dumpling Time is closed at City Center, but two new businesses are opening up soon.

Gourmet Dog Food Store Opens In Danville

• Just Food For Dogs opened a new pantry on Sycamore Road that offers a variety of fresh, gourmet meals for dogs.

Danville Hosting May The 4th 'Star Wars' Celebration

• The annual May 4 celebration will feature Star Wars-themed games, crafts, food, costumed characters, and activities.

Pleasanton Wine Stroll Tickets For Sale

• Enjoy local wines, live music, and bites from local restaurants in downtown Pleasanton.

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