Foxes At The Beach, LA Waives Cat Adoption Fees: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — Need a break from a doom and gloom news cycle? You're in luck. We've compiled a list of 10 sweet Southern California stories from Patch to brighten your weekend.

Eagle Scout Gathers, Retires Over 2,600 Old Flags Amid Pandemic

• Flying flags is a sign of national pride, but once they're tattered, they cannot just be thrown away. This OC scout helped retire thousands.

Temecula Celebrating New Playground At Sam Hicks Monument Park

• The city will unveil the new playground equipment at the park on Jan. 26, 2021 during a virtual reopening.

Need A Furry Friend? Cat Adoption Fees Waived In LA County

• Los Angeles County is waiving adoption fees for cats throughout the month of January.

Foxes At The Surf: Photo Of The Day

• Two beautiful foxes play in the sand and surf at Hermosa Beach.

L.A. Zoo Baby Condor Receives New Name After Fundraising Campaign

• The fundraising campaign brought in $31,076, which will support the California Condor Recovery Program.

Metro To Expand On-Demand Ride Service To North Hollywood

• Rides will cost $1 for the first six months.

Presidential Art Scholars: Eleven Los Angeles Students Nominated

• 60 young artists from 19 states were nominated by the National YoungArts Foundation.

Eugene Levy To Be Sworn In As Pacific Palisades' Honorary Mayor

• An online inauguration ceremony will be held on January 26, with special guests Billy and Janice Crystal.

Grant Funding For East Hollywood Small Businesses Taking Apps

• Businesses with an annual revenue of less than $5 million are eligible for the funding.

Burbank Students Win Congressional App Challenge

• Two students from John Burroughs High School won for their app PhoneDown, which encourages users to limit screentime.

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