Guinea Pig Babies; Blimp Skiing; Spelling Bee: Saturday Smiles

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

Redondo Police Host More 'Pooch Paramedic' Classes

• Due to popular demand, three more Canine CPR/First Aid classes will be hosted by the Redondo Beach Police Department.

Watch: South Bay Students Participate In National Walkout

• About 600 students at Redondo Union High School stood on the front lawn to protest gun violence and honor the 17 killed in Parkland.

Runners Lace Up For The 2018 Sketchers Performance LA Marathon

• More than 24,000 runners are expected to run the course from Dodgers Stadium to Santa Monica. Here's all you need to know.

Adam Levine Buys $35.5 Million Beverly Hills Home

• The Maroon 5 singer bought the home from "Will and Grace" creator Max Mutchnick.

St. Patrick's Day Festivities; PaleyFest LA: SoCal Weekend

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

San Diego County Employees Award $168,000 In Grants

• The organization received 203 grant applications this year.

Pacific Trails Student Wins Countywide Spelling Bee

• Kevin Luo, 13, will represent the San Diego region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Broadcom Withdraws Qualcomm Takeover Bid

• The news comes two days after President Donald Trump issued an executive order blocking the proposed takeover.

Good Samaritans Rescue Driver Of Flipped Car On Ortega Highway

• On a rainy Thurs. morning, the Ortega Highway switchbacks were treacherous. These good Samaritans came across a flipped car at the county line.

Hero Police Dog Puskas Back In Surgery: Cops

• Hero police dog Puskas was back at the vet for additional surgery following a setback. The K9 cop lost his teeth chasing down a suspect.

Orange County School Walkout: 17 Minutes To Change The World

• Over the span of 17 minutes, these Orange County high school students decided to take a stand and change the world. But did it help?

Food & Wine A Feast For Your Palate: Disney California Adventure

• Sip and savor through April 12, 2018 the Food and Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Sumptuous flavors, distinct food and wine.

Pet Store Fail: Mom Buys Pregnant Guinea Pig

• The new guinea pig wasn't fat. She was pregnant. Now, this CA mom is sharing joys of pet ownership & the miracle of life with her four kids.

Arcadia High’s Orchestra Hosts 24th Annual Benefit Dinner

• Arcadia Unified Digital Communications Intern Jasmine Oang shared the 24th Annual Benefit Dinner for Arcadia High School's Orchestra.

Vail Ranch Middle School Soccer Celebrates 2018 Championship

• The 2018 Middle School Soccer Champions, under Temecula United's Coach Joel Morgan, celebrated their victory in the 2018 tournament.

Stolen Dirt Bike Reunited With Boy, 16 Years Later: Temecula CHP

• Kamron Golbaf was just a young boy when his dirt bike was taken. Now 29, he's a kid again.

Free Rides Home On St. Patrick's Day In The Coachella Valley

• Walter Clark Legal Group is again offering a Lyft code for a free ride home.

While Some Students Walked Out, These Murrieta Students Went 'Up'

• A student-led "Walk Up Not Out" assembly focused on inclusion.

Rest In Paradise Sweet Girl: Touching Tribute As Murrieta K9, Former Navy Seal, Dies

• K9 Blitz gave more than 6.5 years of her life to the city of Murrieta.

Water Skiing Behind A Blimp Record Attempt Closes Lake Elsinore

• Will a new world record be set in Lake Elsinore? Plus, what company is behind the attempt.

LLU Children’s Health – Indio Officially Open

• The new facilities offer pediatric primary care services in the Coachella Valley.

CA's Favorite Jelly Bean Flavor For 2018 May Surprise You

• Plus, see which flavors took the top spot in each state.

Palm Desert Congressman Recognized For Bipartisanship

• Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, was the only Democrat out of four recipients of the 2018 Legislative Action Award.

Mars, Milk, Manure To Be Showcased At County Science Fair

• About 500 students from private and public schools throughout the county are slated to take part in the event.

RivCo City Enacts Strategy To Place Homeless In Permanent Housing

• The Housing First initiative involves identifying chronically homeless people and placing them in long-term living spaces.

Break In The Rain: Redondo Beach Photo Of The Week

Photo: Kristin Boyd