Wallaby Babes; Stowaway Kitten; Gray Whale; Kids: 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.

Kitten Hitchhikes Across California In Car Engine

• That strange purring heard from San Francisco to Beverly Hills wasn't something a mechanic could fix.

Wallaby Joeys Hop Into New Habitat At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• Three red-necked wallaby joeys have settled into their grassy habitat at San Diego Zoo Safari Park's Walkabout Australia.

Rare Sighting: Gray Whale Spotted Off Laguna Coast

• Gray whales are almost never seen off the coast of Southern California in September. Watch this fella happily swimming near a boat.

Concerts Around Los Angeles County: This Week In Music

• Here's a Q&A with psychedelic blues band Dragondeer. Plus, a list of live music this week around LA County.

Oktoberfests; Pawmaste; Brewfest; Lobster Fest: SoCal Weekend

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

Pancake Breakfast Draws Firefighter Fans In Laguna Beach

• On Labor Day, fans of Laguna Beach fire department supported that organization in the local tradition of the pancake breakfast.

New North Beach Playground To Open In Santa Monica

• See photos of the new universally accessible playground next to the sand, which will open on September 15.

Amazon To Open New Tech Hub In San Diego, Create 300 New Jobs

• The expansion will serve as one of Amazon's 17 Tech Hubs in the U.S. and Canada, not including the company's Seattle headquarters.

Santa Margarita Students Build Ride-On Car For Special Needs Kids

• The Santa Margarita Catholic High School robotics club used their know how to make the day of a child with cerebral palsy.

New San Diego Football Team Signs Former Washington Quarterback

• The San Diego team has the first right to sign players from San Diego State, the University of San Diego and 13 other universities.

Look Inside Billionaire Warren Buffett's Emerald Bay Annex

• He's knocked $3 Million off the asking price. It's time to make an offer on the financial magnate's gorgeous three-story Laguna Beach home!

UCSD, Deerfield To Create Project To Speed Up Drug Development

• The UCSD partnership is Deerfield's first on the West Coast and the first with a public university.

These Kids Were Born To Run: Healthy Kids Running Series In OC

• Healthy Kids Running Series returns to South Orange County! and everyone who wants their kids to get fit and have fun doing it can sign up!

North Island Credit Union Offers Teacher Grants

• NICU will award 10 grants of $500 each to San Diego teachers as part of its bi-annual teacher grant program.

Los Alamitos High School Back To School Night Inspires Attendees

• Los Alamitos High School parents and community members enjoyed a preview of the year ahead, with some school spirit, presentations and more.

Fall Exhibition Opening At CA Center For The Arts In Escondido

• The fall show opens Sept. 29 and runs through Nov. 18 at the Center Museum.

Red Cross: Help Kids Kick Cancer, Give Blood In San Diego County

• Plus, Sport Clips is giving away vouchers for free haircuts to those who donate blood or platelets in September.

These Kids Were Born To Run: Healthy Kids Running Series In OC

• Healthy Kids Running Series returns to South Orange County! and everyone who wants their kids to get fit and have fun doing it can sign up!

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