NorCal City Named Safest In CA + Secret $15 Wine Country Tastings: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here, and we invite you to take a moment to enjoy some uplifting stories from across Northern California. Discover which Bay Area cities ranked among the most bicycle-friendly in the country and learn about the hidden $15 wine tastings happening in the North Bay.

Danville Named Safest City In CA: Study

• For the sixth time in the past nine years, Safewise named Danville the state's safest city based on property and violent crime data.

Bay Area's Alysa Liu Wins First U.S. Olympic Gold In Women's Figure Skating In Decades

• The win ends a more than 20-year gold medal drought in women's figure skating for the U.S.

Unlock These Secret $15 Wine Country Tastings

• Beginning Sunday, more than 50 wineries, restaurants, and hotels are offering $15 special tastings.

$14 Adoptions For Long-Term Shelter Dogs This Valentine's Month In SMC

• The humane society is dropping the adoption price for dogs that have been in their shelter or foster care for four months or longer.

5 Bay Area Cities Among The Most Bicycle-Friendly In The Country, Nonprofit Says

• The distinction, awarded by The League of American Bicyclists, is only held by 32 cities across the United States, officials said.

Less SFO, More BBQ And Cowboy Boots: Sonoma County's Airport Adds More Southwest Flights

• More Southwest flights at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport may mean fewer trips to SFO.

Danville Students Seeking Professional Clothing For Charity Drive

• "Career Closet," a nonprofit run by Monte Vista students, is collecting professional clothes for job interviews at the Danville Library.

Danville Lend-A-Hand Day Looking For Volunteers

• The town is looking for volunteers to help with senior yard work on Lend A Hand Day Saturday in April.

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