Margarita-Loving Bear; Fab Festivals; Heroes: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — The weekend is here, and what better time to pause and take a look at stories that brought us a smile?

Watch: Margarita-Lapping Bear Luxuriates In Jacuzzi

• An Altadena couple captured a black bear on video after it took over their jacuzzi and cocktail hour.

High Times, 'Yellow Submarine' & Swingin' Fun Coming To Wiltern

• Don't miss these upcoming events at the Los Angeles landmark Art Deco theater.

Fireworks Shows; Anime Expo; Nighttime Zoo; SoCal Weekend

• Fun things to do around Southern California this weekend.

Heart Wren-ching Feline Friday Feel Good Story

• This little kitty has a whole new lease on life after he was adopted earlier this year. See how kitten "Wren" has blossomed in his new home.

Boy Grows Up To Follow In Slain Deputy Dad's Heroic Footsteps

• His father, an LA s Sheriff's deputy, was killed in the line of duty when Joseph Blair was only 6, but now he will wear the same badge.

Surfrider, Other Groups Lead Post-July 4th Beach Cleanups

• The cleanups will take place Thursday at the Ocean Beach Pier, Crystal Pier at Pacific Beach, Fiesta Island and Oceanside Pier.

Where To Get Your American Flags Cleaned Free

• Keep your U.S. Stars & Stripes spiffy with free services offered throughout the Southland.

86th Laguna Festival Of Arts, Pageant Of The Masters: 2018

• You wanted details, you've got them. Here is must-know information for the 2018 Pageant of the Masters and Laguna Festival Of Arts 2018.

Bro-Am Celebrates Music, Surfing & Community In Encinitas: PHOTOS

• The Switchfoot Bro-Am took place June 30 at Moonlight Beach, featuring live music, surf contests and vendors raising funds for charities.

Elon Musk Sends Engineers To Rescue Boys Trapped In Thai Cave

• Elon Musk is sending engineers and tools from SpaceX and Boring Co. to try to help rescue the boys soccer team trapped in a Thai cave.

Watch: Fire Goats Clearing Vegetation In Orange County

• Dead trees, dry brush are no match for these kids! Over the weekend, residents of Anaheim Hills and surrounding towns met the fire goats.

43 DMVs Now Open 2 Saturdays A Month In CA

• The weekend services start July 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. See if your nearby office made the list.

New San Diego LGBT Community Center CEO Takes Over

• Caroline Dessert took over Monday as chief executive officer of the San Diego LGBT Community Center.

Cops Seize 600 Pounds of Illegal Pyrotechnics In Riverside

• Roman candles, fountains, smoke bombs and firecrackers were among the items impounded.

San Diego County DA's Office Receives Award For Reservist Support

• Support of military personnel is tied to the character of San Diego County, District Attorney Summer Stephan said.

Mayor Kevin Faulconer Appoints New San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief

• Colin Stowell spent decades in the department before leaving in 2016 to lead Heartland Fire & Rescue.

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