Alameda County Fair Opens + New Eateries, Businesses: Saturday Smiles

Father’s Day weekend is here and the Alameda County Fair is open, which means that it feels like summer has arrived. Read on to enjoy some of the lighter news from across Northern California.

Alameda County Fair Starts Friday With Fireworks Show

• One of California's largest and oldest fairs starts Friday, offering an incredible breadth of food and fun.

Blood Donors Could Play Baseball At Oracle Park With Giants Alumni

• Donate blood during the month of June at Stanford Blood Center for a chance to attend a VIP Fantasy Batting Practice Day at Oracle Park.

San Ramon Brewery Among Region's Best: East Bay Times

• See which brewery the paper said is one of the five best in the Bay.

New Restaurant, Arandas, Opening Soon In Healdsburg

• Chef Adrien Nieto brings modern Mexican cuisine to downtown Healdsburg. Here's what to know.

New Alfresco Restaurants Tout Outdoor Summer Eats In The South Bay

• The summer solstice is near, and the Bay Area has a few more choices for outdoor dining as the days get warmer and longer.

Vallarta Supermarkets To Open New Watsonville Store Next Week

• The supermarket chain specializing in Latin American cuisine will open its first Santa Cruz County outpost this month.

'Let It Beaver': Popular Wildlife Festival Returns To East Bay

• Over 50 nature groups will gather for the 15th annual Beaver Festival.

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