Baby Chipmunk; Candy Land Popup; Disneyland Hack: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Earth Day Fair; Indian Wells Music Festival: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Baby Chipmunk Becomes First Patient At San Diego Wildlife Center

• San Diego Wildlife Center, which is operated by the Rancho Coastal Humane Society, opened Monday in Carlsbad.

Here Are The Best Cities In California For Solar Energy

• Six California cities were ranked in the top 20 in the country for total solar photovoltaic capacity. Did your city make the cut?

San Diego Among US Leaders For Solar Energy

• America now has 26 times more solar photovoltaic capacity than it did in 2010. San Diego helped contribute to that number.

Stunning San Diego Skyline: Photo Of The Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Celebrate Earth Day At Beverly Hills Farmers' Market

• Beverly Hills will be celebrating Earth Day for the 15th year in a row with lots of "earthy" activities.

Life-Size Candy Land Pop-Up Appears At The Santa Monica Pier

• Werther's Originals and Hasbro have teamed up to build a life-size version of the Candy Land board game in honor of National Caramel Day.

Culver City Woman Trying To Make Ferrets Legal CA Pets

• Owning a ferret in California can get you charged with a misdemeanor, up to six months in jail, or $1,000 in fines.

20 Must-See Acts At Coachella That Aren't Headliners

• Beyoncé is resurrecting after dropping out in 2017, but there are plenty more great acts to see further down the line-up.

LA Fashion Week 2018: An Inside Look With Motion In Fashion

• Patch sat down with Motion in Fashion, the creative agency that helped curate the magic of Los Angeles Fashion Week.

Yerba Buena Elementary Wins Recycling Competition

• The statewide challenge aims to serve as a catalyst for K-12 schools and school districts to build and expand waste reduction programs.

Kendrick Lamar Buys Calabasas Home, But Won't Live In It

• The rapper got "Humble" with his modest $2.65 million investment property.

Coachella 2018: Pre-Parties, After Parties, Bidding Wars, & More

• Go to parties before, during, and after the festival, or bid on a boutique Yurt to keep the Coachella party alive all weekend.

San Diego County Kicks Off Month Of Blood Drives

• "Donating blood is safe, costs nothing and could save a life," Supervisor Greg Cox said.

Vehicle Thefts Down In California In 2017

• A vehicle is stolen every three minutes in California, according to the CHP.

The Black Madonna: Coachella DJ Is A Voice Of Change

• Marea Stamper, the 41-year-old DJ and producer known as The Black Madonna, has emerged as one of electronic music's advocates for change.

Dine At Disneyland Without Waiting In Line: Mobile Order Service

• Disneyland is introducing a new way to order, and this time it's all about using the park App. This mobile ordering feature is coming soon.

Bring Home Mr. Nice Guy From Mission Viejo Animal Services

• Yes, there are still nice guys out there! and Mr. Nice Guy needs a new home. Come and meet him yourself at Mission Viejo Animal Services.

Ducks Are In The Playoffs And Tickets On Sale Thursday

• It's time to paint it orange! the Anaheim Ducks have clinched their playoff spot. This will be their 6th consecutive playoff bid.

Breaking The Glass Ceiling In Newport Beach

• "I have shattered the glass ceiling, reaped many rewards and shed many tears," said Leadership in Heels Founder & CEO Scharrell Jackson.

Parks Project Takes On Aliso Wilderness: Planting Flora for Fauna

• Parks Project lifestyle brand adopts this wilderness park for their recent endeavors to green up the canyon with native flora for the fauna.

Suits For A Cause: Professional Wear Donated In Newport Beach

• Seventy-four law firms and legal businesses joined together in Newport Beach for the 8th Annual “Suits for a Cause” clothing drive.

-Images via San Diego Wildlife Center