Roaming Bears; Marine Dad Returns; New At Getty: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day. Take a look at these sweet stories.

Brown Bear Rests In Tree After Swimming In La Verne School Pool

• A brown bear had a busy night, swimming in this La Verne High School pool, then took a nap in a nearby tree.

Military Dad Surprises Son At RivCo School After 1.5 Years: VIDEO

• The heartwarming homecoming was all caught on camera.

Arroyo Seco Weekend Brings Neil Young, Jack White To Pasadena

• The relaxing two-day music festival, featuring Kings of Leon and Robert Plant, will be at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on June 23 and 24.

Getty Museum Acquires Rodin, Claudel Sculptures

• You'll be able to see the four bronze sculptures by Auguste Rodin and his onetime student Camille Claudel at The Getty this summer.

Fido Fest 2018: Save the Date -- Your Dog Will Thank You

• Contests for best look-alikes, best tricks and more, plus a doggie cake walk and agility course, planned at the upcoming Santee event.

Malibu's Ban On Single-Use Plastic Goes Into Effect This Week

• City Council voted in February to prohibit the sale and distribution of single-use plastic, such as cutlery, stirrers, and straws.

Hermosa Beach Police Host Community Safety Fair

• This year’s fair will focus on “Hide It, Lock It, Keep It,” a program to teach residents how to help prevent thefts & other property crimes.

Lightning In A Bottle 2018 Festival: Photos, Videos, & More

• The arts, culture and music festival is held every Memorial Day weekend next to Lake San Antonio in Bradley, Ca.

Long Beach 7th Grader Advances In National Spelling Bee Finals

• Medina Miranda, who attends Stanford Middle School, and was among 41 of 516 spellers who advanced to the finals.

Ribbon Cutting For Mesa Grande: Affordable Housing Complex In SD

• The apartments opened today in San Diego's Navajo neighborhood.

Coach of SD's New Football Team Gets Introduction

• San Diego will have a team in the eight-team Alliance of American Football league set to begin play Feb. 9. Learn more on Mike Martz ...

Coach of SD's New Football Team Gets Introduction

• San Diego will have a team in the eight-team Alliance of American Football league set to begin play Feb. 9. Learn more on Mike Martz ...

A Whole New 'Windmill' With Food Hall Coming To I-5 In Carlsbad

• Makeover of the long-ago Pea Soup Andersen's and former TGI Fridays site will result in a hip, gourmet food hall. See what's planned ...

Carlsbad Sheraton To Unveil New Eatery, Amenities

• The property has undergone a makeover and will boast revamped rooms, pool, plus the new 7 Mile Kitchen restaurant, named after coastline.

Goodwill OC Awarded $50,000 Grant

• The donation will allow Goodwill to expand the Tierney Center’s comprehensive offerings at no cost to former servicemen and women.

Calif. Treasurer Candidate Literally Running For Votes

• "I'm running without corporate... political action committee...or special interest money," Viswanathan said. He's also running 625 miles.

Order Food To Go From The Disneyland Resort App: Now Available

• Get ready for a little more convenience at Disneyland Resort. Place your restaurant order at one of 15 restaurants using the Disneyland App.

Special Olympics Torch Carried Through San Clemente

• The Special Olympics Torch was carried across the streets of San Clemente by law enforcement officers this week.

National Doughnut Day 2018: Where To Find Deals In California

• National Doughnut Day, which comes with some great deals on doughnuts in California, has a rich, patriotic history.

5 mph Chase Involves Vigilantes, 9 PIT Maneuvers, 4 Spike Strips

• This one was weird even for a city infamous for its car chases.

Watch: Hungry Bear Prompts Lockdown Of La Cañada Schools

• He was just foraging for a bite to eat, but a large brown bear caused a stir when he wandered through a La Cañada Flintridge neighborhood.

Iraq War Vet Reunited With Stolen Therapy Dog

• An Iraq war vet, suffering from PTSD, was reunited with his service dog, after she was stolen along with his car in Downey Saturday.

RivCo Sheriff's Department to Hold Hiring Fair Saturday

• The sheriff's department is ramping up hiring to fill hundreds of positions.

RivCo Lawmaker's Bill Seeks To Aid Active National Guardsmen

• Sen. Mike Morrell's proposal would exempt from state income taxes all CA National Guard members activated for natural disasters or riots.

Coachella 2019: Advance Tickets Go On Sale Friday

• No artists have yet been confirmed for the 2019 festival, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start planning.

John McLaughlin: 100th Anniversary Cherry Festival Heritage Award

• A Beaumont native, John was selected for the honor of the 'Cherry Festival Heritage Award' for years of community and professional service.

El Paseo Eateries Taking Part In Restaurant Week

• Tommy Bahama, Sullivan’s, Le Paon, Daily Grill, Pacifica, Mitch’s, and Café des Beaux-Arts all offer three-course prix fixe dinner menus.

Dozens Of Jobs Up For Grabs At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

• Job fair alert! The resort is hosting a hiring event soon.

— Image courtesy of Samantha Faulkner