Best Burgers In LA; Shark Saved; Festivals: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — We've had a wild week here in Southern California with sizzling heat and scary wildfires. You may have missed some of the lighter stories that bring a smile to your face. Take a look -

2 Santa Monica Burger Joints Named 'Best In LA'

• Top chefs picked a dozen restaurants that serve the best burgers in LA – more than one is from Santa Monica.

Watch: Beached Great White Saved From Socal Shore

• A group of people in Dana Point attempted to help this baby great white shark washed up on the OC shore recently. Watch what they do next.

Surf Dog Competition; US Open Of Surfing: SoCal Weekend

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

HGTV Show Set In RivCo Set To Air Third Season

• Real estate agents Eric and Lindsey Bennett will continue their journey of revamping Palm Springs properties while raising three children.

Campers Line Up Outside New San Fernando Valley Chick-fil-A

• A tradition for the chain, the "First 100" in line get a chance to win a year of free meals. View the photo show. See anyone you know?

3 South Bay Teachers Get Golden Buzzer On 'America's Got Talent'

• Watch The Angel City Chorale wow the judges with a rendition of Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu."

SuperLotto Plus Winning Numbers: Winning Ticket In Seal Beach

• A SuperLotto Plus ticket purchased in Seal Beach is worth over $10,000 according to Lottery officials. Was it yours?

San Fernando Valley: Say Hello To Your New Dave & Buster's

• The eatery with food, drinks and arcade games opens this month at Northridge Fashion Center.

Music Lineup Announced For 30th Annual Taste Of Encinitas

• The annual event will offer food samples from over 25 restaurants, wine and beer tastings at over 20 "sip stops," and live entertainment.

50+ Free Sunscreen Kiosks To Be Installed Around LA County

• UCLA Health and the nonprofit IMPACT Melanoma partnered to sponsor the installation of 50 free sunscreen kiosks around Los Angeles County.

Irvine Manufacturer Honored For Disabled Vet Program: White House

• This Irvine manufacturing company was honored Monday at the White House for their work with disabled U.S veterans.

Where To Get Free Chicken Wings Sunday In California

• Celebrate "National Chicken Wing Day" this weekend with freebies from your local Wingstop, Hooters, Buffalo Wild Wings and more.

San Diego Area Hosts Needed To House International Students

• Education First Language Travel needs families to host students ages 10-18 from July 26 through Aug. 21 or from Aug. 2 through Aug. 21.

Twilight Summer Concert Series Returns With New Improvements

• More stages are expected to help crowd control at the popular free concert series on the Santa Monica Pier.

Burro Shot With Arrow In Riverside County Is Rescued

• The animal was first spotted last week with the arrow. He was finally rescued Monday, but the shooter remains at large.

Beat The Heat At Disneyland

• Temperatures are soaring inland, and at Disneyland Resort, the park staff is ready for you. How to stay cool at the happiest place on Earth.

County Vaccine Rates Above State, National Averages: Survey

• "We're ahead of California and the United States, and that is great news for our children," said county public health officer Wilma Wooten.

International Surf Festival Ready To Make Waves

• Get your wetsuits ready – the surf fest will be in South Bay waters from August 1-5.

What's It All About, Alfie? Help This Sweet Kitty Find Home

• This black cat is described as "curious, nutty and affectionate!" Who will be lucky enough to bring him home?

Bacteria Transmit Signals Through Percolation: UCSD Study

• Microbiologists believe percolation may allow bacteria to relay signals that help communities thrive and survive threats.

Man, Dog Saved From Rancho Santa Margarita Car Fire

• Deputies in Rancho Santa Margarita found a small red car fully engulfed in flames, the driver and his dog were reported as safe at the scene

San Diego City Council Approves Colin Stowell As Fire Chief

• Stowell, a San Diego native, began his career with the SDFD in 1988.

Hundreds Of Cats Found In Lake Forest Hoarding House

• Over 100 live cats & kittens were found in a Lake Forest "animal hoarding" home. Cats were found in the walls, ceiling, and even the attic!

Gov. Brown Makes Judicial Appointments in Riverside County

• Gov. Jerry Brown appointed two locals to judicial seats.

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