Preschoolers Pick Super Bowl Winner; $3M Raised: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — Here at Patch, we take pride in bringing you uplifting stories. Here are a few from Southern California this week.

Preschoolers Predict Super Bowl Winners With Scavenger Hunt

• The pint-sized prognosticators went on a hunt for Rams and Patriots footballs to determine the winners of Super Bowl LIII.

SDSU Among Country's Best Value Colleges By Princeton Review

• San Diego State University also lauded as among most environmentally sustainable colleges and universities in the world.

With Marie Kondo, Tidying Up Really Is Life-Changing

• This widow's experience on the Netflix show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" was about more than cleaning — it was about honoring her husband.

Padres Pedal The Cause Raises $3M For Local Cancer Research

• Local research projects and, for the first time, five clinical trials, received the grants, funded by the biking events and a 5K walk/run.

South Bay Travels: When Journey Gets Tough, Travelers Get Tougher

• This South Bay couple is traveling to India to witness a Hindu religious pilgrimage. They'll be blogging about their experiences on Patch.

Free Tax Prep Offered To San Diego Co. Residents

• State grants support the effort hosted by United Way and 2-1-1 San Diego.

CCHS Club Collecting Donations For Homeless Shelters

• Donations can be dropped off at the high school's main office from now through March 5.

900+ Homeless Residents Attend SD Resource Fair

• "For a brief moment there, I wasn't homeless," said one man, who had access to medical and dental services, benefits aid and a warm meal.

Watch Dramatic Rescue Of Horse Stuck In Muddy Creek

• A horse named Tex is on the mend today thanks to a Malibu Search and Rescue team.

Human Rights Watch Film Festival Kicks Off In SD

• "TransMilitary," a documentary about transgender military personnel, opens the fest, followed by a panel discussion.

County Water Authority Saves $18M With Refinanced Bonds

• Savings stemmed, in part, from construction of the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, San Diego County officials said.

Rep. Davis Named Chair Of House Higher Education Subcommittee

• The Democratic congresswoman from San Diego will focus on college affordability, apprenticeships, safety, career and tech training.

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy To Host Volunteer Training

• Participants will learn how to inspire and educate youth about the San Dieguito Watershed.

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