$1.7M Winning Lotto Ticket + Dogs Rescued From River: Saturday Smiles

Another busy week has come to a close so why not take a few minutes to catch up on some of the uplifting news from across Northern California? Read on to learn more about sponsored dog adoptions in the East Bay and how you can see Marc Chagall lithographs on display.

Winning $1.7M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NorCal

• The next jackpot drawing is estimated to grow to almost $1 billion.

Golden Retrievers Rescued From Russian River

• North Bay Animal Services came to their rescue when they got stranded in the water.

Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy Restaurant Under Construction In Napa County

• Santa Rosa-based Chandi Hospitality Group held a groundbreaking March 8 at Northern California's inaugural Chicken Guy location.

Sponsored Dog Adoptions This Weekend At Hayward Animal Shelter

• Adoption fees for any dog that has been in the shelter for 30 days or longer will be covered by a nonprofit agency.

Marc Chagall Lithographs On Display In Livermore

• 12 lithographs inspired by the famous painter's "Jerusalem Windows" are on display in the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery until May.

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