Coachella Photos; Food Festival; Lovely Sunsets: Saturday Smiles

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

Cannabis Film Festival; Earth Day Events: SoCal Weekend

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

San Diego Native Desiree Linden Wins Boston Marathon

• Desiree Linden, who was born and raised in Chula Vista, became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985.

'Humpty' The Tortoise Recovering From Fall Off Wall

• The 90-pound African spurred tortoise's shell was severely cracked when he fell from a 10-foot wall in Fallbrook, county officials said.

Caltrans Releases First-Ever Bicycle, Pedestrian Plan

• The agency aims to create safe biking and walking conditions on California roads for people of all ages, abilities and incomes by 2040.

San Diego County To Study Affordable Housing Solutions

• Unincorporated areas are home to 492,500 of the region's 3.3 million people and account for the vast majority of land in San Diego County.

San Diego Committee Hosts Affordable Housing Workshops

• The council's Smart Growth and Land Use Committee will host workshops Wednesday intended to alleviate the city's affordable housing crisis.

Former Drug Addict Said Long Beach Cop Changed Her Life

• When they last saw each other, she was a drug addict. Now, she's about to graduate from college.

45 Must-See Photos From Coachella 2018

• About 125,000 people headed to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California to see The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Eminem, and more perform.

EEEEEATSCON LA 2018 Is More Than A Foodie Festival

• The festival will be at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica on May 19 and will include restaurants, musicians, speakers, and panelists.

7 Memorable Moments From Coachella 2018

• There are small, unexpected moments of magic that make tent camping in 90-degree weather and bumping elbows with 125,000 people worth it.

SoCal Olympian Is One Of Time's '100 Most Influential People'

• Chloe Kim, 17-year-old from Torrance, crushed the competition and took home the gold. Now, she's one of 2018's most influential people.

Manhattan Beach Votes To Ban Plastic Straws, Utensils, Stirrers

• Manhattan Beach City Council passed one of the first city-wide bans on plastic bags in 2008.

ALL MY FRIENDS: New Music Festival Coming To DTLA

• The best of hip-hop, R&B, and dance music will be headlining: RL Grime, Gucci Mane, Jhene Aiko, M.I.A., Jamie XX and Armand Van Helden.

Malibu Proposes Ordinance To Keep Night Sky Dark

• One of the goals of the proposed ordinance is to reduce light pollution to preserve enjoyment of the night sky & Malibu's rural environment.

Seal Beach Police Wear Autism Awareness Patches

• With a patch and a whole lot of pride, Corporal Joe Garcia wears a Seal Beach Police autism awareness patch on his uniform.

5 Gasp-Worthy Oceanfront Rentals In Orange County

• Planning your summer vacation? How about one of these amazing Orange County oceanfront, waterfront & steps from the sand luxury homes?

One Week Of Sunsets: Patch Photo Of The Week

• One Patch reader sent in a week's worth of sunsets in Orange County. And you wonder why we live in Southern California? Just take a look.

5 Orange County Beach, Golf & View Homes To Drool Over

• Love daydreaming about real estate? Check out these 5 Golden Coast, and on the water beauties that are guaranteed to take your breath away.

Barbara Bush Remembered By Laguna Niguel's Patricia Bates

• Laguna Niguel Senate Republican leader reflects on Barbara Bush's passing Tuesday. The former first lady and mother of Pres. George W. Bush.

Coachella Festival's Second Weekend Begins

• The usual influx of visitors, numbering in the tens of thousands, were expected to clog up local roadways Friday.

'Cannafest' Film Fest, Summit Brings Cannabis Talks To Desert

• Curious about getting into the pot business?

RivCo Offers Safe Places To Drop Unwanted Rx Drugs

• National Drug Take-Back Day is right around the corner.

Lake Elsinore Hiring: Several Part-Time Positions Now Open

• The city of Lake Elsinore recently posted several positions that are up for grabs.

(Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)