Bay Area Pizza Named 5th Best In World + Winning Lottery Ticket: Saturday Smiles

It’s the weekend! Take a moment to catch up on some of the lighter Northern California news you may have missed. Read on to learn more about the $183,278 Fantasy 5 ticket sold in Livermore and see which Bay Area pizzeria took home a prestigious pizza award.

Pleasanton Pizza Named 5th Best In The World

• See which chef's pizza was named 5th best in the world at a recent competition.

Chip Cookies Opens In Dublin

• This marks the first Tri-Valley location of the stores with weekly rotating cookie menus.

Eatery Has Bold Twist On Brunch

• Indian flavors meet French flair in new Sunday offering.

$183K+ Lottery Ticket Sold In Livermore: Reports

• A Livermore gas station sold a $183,278 Fantasy 5 ticket last week, according to reports.

Cotati Sisters Crowned Cutest Little Chicks In Town

• The Jenkins sisters, Aniya, 2, and her big sister, Aurora, 3, stole the judges' hearts. Congratulations, girls!

Charter Jet To Serve Napa County Airport

• Flights will operate four days a week between Napa and two Southern California airports.

Where To See Wildflowers In The East Bay

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

Check Out What The Campbell Theatre Plans To Do With A $35K Donation

• The Campbell Theatre plans to make a major improvement with the funds.

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.

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