Sea Lion Pup Freedom; Mullet Math; Love Stories: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — The weekend is here!!! if you're ready for a breather, we have some positive stories that we've gathered from around Southern California this week.

Enjoy your holiday weekend.

Lunar New Year Celebrations; Brews & Views: SoCal Weekend

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

San Diego Named A Top 'Delicious Destination'

• A group of travel writers say America's Finest City is a foodie paradise for its unique blend of traditional Mexican and coastal flavors.

Winter Olympics 2018: Ramona-Raised Skater Wins Bronze Medal

• Chris Knierim and his wife, Alexa Scimeca-Knierim, are set to next skate Tuesday in the pairs short program.

Redondo Beach Joins LA County Clean Energy Program

• City Council overcame a mayor's veto at the Tuesday meeting after months of debate.

Student Donates Nearly 500 Pieces Of Soccer Equipment To Uganda

• The Manhattan Beach student sent equipment to underprivileged orphans in Uganda after witnessing poverty while growing up in Brazil.

South Bay Teen Chloe Kim Takes Home Olympic Gold Medal

• On her final run, the 17-year-old received a near-perfect score of 98.25 out of a possible 100.

Business In The Front + Party In The Back = Mullet Mania Math

• What is one Jean-Claude mullet plus one Ice Cube mullet?

LaVerne Cops Escort Lucky Kid To School

• A raffle winner won the big prize in LaVerne with a ride to school in a real La Verne Police Department Cop car.

Make Mine A Disney Home: Decor Store Opens In Downtown Location

• Are you a true Disney fan? This new Disney Home Store in Downtown Disney can help you live the life and recreate the House of Mouse!

Most Romantic Restaurants In Orange County

• Dining out with your sweetie is something to savor all month long, not just on Valentine's Day. Allow a ride-sharing app to get you home!

Lugano Diamonds Still A Girl's Best Friend

• A kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but in Newport Beach, Lugano Diamonds can show you which gems are your girl's new best friend.

Watch These Fun-Loving Seal & Sea Lion Pups Return To The Ocean

• The Pacific Marine Mammal Center released Heartbreaker and Cabo back into the mighty Pacific in a video that will steal your heart.

Tourism On The Upswing In Orange County

• For the fifth straight year the city of Anaheim has seen record growth in the tourism industry. Home to Disneyland, CA Adventure and more.

Dr. Sherry Kropp Named 2018 OC Superintendent Of The Year

• Los Alamitos USD board members surprised Dr. Sherry Kropp with her selection as the OC Superintendent of the Year. Share your congrats!

Laguna Beach's Fairy Garden: Photos Of The Week

• Laguna Beach's fairy garden is one of the bright spots of this beautiful creative community. Look inside, and see if you can't find a fairy!

Desert X Art Exhibition Organizers Holding Talk On 2019 Edition

• The inaugural Desert X drew more than 200,000 visitors during its nine- week run.

2018 Modernism Week Begins With Tours, Opening Night Bash

• New events slated for 2018 include "Hollywood Revisited," a musical extravaganza showcasing costumes worn by stars.

Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival Opens Friday

• Get ready for some family fun in Riverside County!

Elsinore Family To Appear On 'Family Feud'

• Find out if the locals correctly answered with the "survey said."

Beaumont High Names New Head Football Coach

• Meet Coach Jeff Steinberg

Temecula's Special Games To Celebrate 10 Years Of Fun, Inclusion

• "It is a day that brings residents hope and encouragement by providing a positive, family-friendly atmosphere."

Temecula Youth Deliver Kindness, Valentines To Local Seniors

• The students handed out 150 valentines and 45 plants to the Temecula seniors.

Temecula Redeveloping Sears At Promenade: Round 1, Restaurants

• City officials say there are some changes in the works!

-Photo courtesy Lisa Bartlett