Sam Altman Wealth Pledge + Jogs With Dogs: Saturday Smiles

Well, summer is really and truly here. School's out, highs are in the 80s, and all over the Bay Area, people are celebrating with festivals, carnivals, block parties, and even sand castle making competitions. Here are a few uplifting stories from around the region:

• The giveaway is for children 13 and younger. One toy will be given to each child.

$40K STEM Grant Awarded To Newark Teen

• Amazon Future Engineer awarded hundreds of students with 4-year scholarships up to $40,000 and paid industry internships.

• Bring the family! There are categories for 12 and under, 13 and over, and family.

• According to Forbes, Altman has amassed $1 billion. He and his husband have signed The Giving Pledge.

• East Bay SPCA is organizing its annual run with dogs, an opportunity to exercise and meet dogs up for adoption.

• The only cars on Main Street this weekend will be a range of beautiful parked classic cars.

• Enjoy food and crafts from around the world this Saturday.

• Each LVJUSD 3rd grader received one out of a possible three books selected by teachers and librarians.

• Three students from Danville are in the running to win the national competition.

Concord's Music & Market Returns For Summer Next Week

• The summer food and music series will take over Todos Santos Plaza each Thursday afternoon from June 6 to Sept. 26.

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.