NorCal City Among Top Foodie Destinations + Movie Star Spotted At Bay Area Salad Spot: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here, so why not kick it off with some good news from around Northern California? Find out which Bay Area city is getting national attention as a top foodie destination and see where Tom Holland stopped for a salad during his Northern California visit.

A-List Movie Star Spotted At Mill Valley Salad Restaurant, Poses With Staff

• Spider-Man himself stopped by MIXT Salads Tuesday, the restaurant confirmed. Holland and his wife Zendaya have been spotted around Marin.

3 Of Yelp's Top 5 Best New Restaurants Are In CA

• The full list ranked 25 restaurants, five of which are in the Golden State.

This CA City Named Among Top 3 Foodie Destinations In The U.S.

• Only one other California city made the top 10.

Dublin Teen Makes Science Click For Neurodivergent Students

• Emerald High senior Bhavya Dwivedi creates hands-on lessons to help neurodivergent students grasp concepts from magnetism to anatomy.

'Pumpkins After Dark' Debuts At Alameda County Fairgrounds

• Visitors of all ages will be able to enjoy thousands of carved pumpkins, live pumpkin carving demonstrations, and Halloween displays.

Women Rescue St. Helena Thrift Stores For Good Cause

• Two former employees saved the thrift stores, preserving affordable shopping and raising money for Parkinson’s causes.

Mystery Ingredients Put North Bay Bartenders Under Pressure In Battle Of The Bottle

• Ten competitors will race the clock at Graton, while guests sample cocktails and choose favorites.

Alameda Police Release Pink Patch To Benefit Breast Cancer Nonprofit

• Police say last year's patches sold out quickly.

McEvoy Ranch Opens Olive Harvest To Visitors

• Visitors can follow olives from orchard to mill and taste fresh oil during seasonal tours.

Sur La Table Plans Contra Costa Return

• The kitchenware retailer lists an address and a late-fall opening, four years after closing.

Scarecrow Stroll Returns To Danville

• Dozens of decorated businesses are all over Danville for the month of October. Visitors can vote for their favorite and enjoy special deals.

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