Where To See Wildflowers + Celebrate Easter At These New Michelin Guide NorCal Restaurants

The second week of April flew by. Why not slow down this weekend and catch up on some lighter news from across Northern California? Read on to find out where to find wildflowers in bloom and learn more about the Giants' new uniforms.

Mountain Lion Cub Rescued By Oakland Zoo Finds Sweet Home In Alabama

• Spruce joins fellow orphaned cub Juniper at Birmingham Zoo’s new Cougar Crossing habitat.

Teen With Heart Condition, Anophthalmia Sings National Anthem At Bay Area Panthers Game

• "I was really excited, like I couldn't stop talking about it," said Walker when she found out she would be singing the national anthem.

Where To See Wildflowers In The East Bay

• Wildflower season has arrived at several East Bay Regional Parks. Here is what to know.

Enjoy Easter And Spring At These New Michelin Guide NorCal Restaurants

• See which Michelin Guide restaurant is open for Easter Sunday, and all the other new Michelin NorCal restaurants to enjoy this spring.

John Muir Health Opening 52K Sq-Ft. San Ramon Outpatient Center

• The new Bishop Ranch location is opening in phases throughout April and May. It will feature primary care, specialty care, labs, and more.

'Unprecedented' $137.9M Raised For Cancer Care At John Muir Health

• The fundraiser surpassed its $100 million goal and became the largest philanthropic campaign ever recorded in Contra Costa County.

Appellation St. Helena Hosts Another Delicious 'bASH'

• The 14th annual food and wine competition paired Napa Valley wineries with aspiring chefs from The Culinary Institute of America. See 25 photos.

Diana Ross, More Greats To Perform For Free In San Francisco

• The complete lineup for this year's Stern Grove Festival has been announced.

Giants Reveal New City Connect Uniforms Honoring San Francisco Music Scene

• While the new uniform features the team's trademark orange and black, shades of purple also make an appearance.

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