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Saturday-Sunday fun-day guides, teen author donates sales to anti-hate org, affordable housing near SDSU & more SoCal news for your weekend.

A Mission Viejo Animal Services officer rescued a brood of ducklings that fell into a 20-foot storm drain this week, the city said.
A Mission Viejo Animal Services officer rescued a brood of ducklings that fell into a 20-foot storm drain this week, the city said. (Courtesy of Mission Viejo Animal Services Center)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • San Diego State University was one of 17 centers selected nationwide for the Environmental Protection Agency partnership.

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SoCal Guides To Weekend Fun:

Find out what's happening in Carlsbadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center had some advice for residents who may have encounters with ducklings in dangerous situations.

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The four longtime friends are already preparing for their next leg of the California Coast Classic, raising money for the Arthritis Foundation. (Photo: courtesy David Guinn)

Four Cycling 'Ballet Dads' Ride For Arthritis Awareness Across CA

  • Their friendship began at the Temecula Ballet Studio as their daughters danced. Now they ride from San Francisco to Malibu for a good cause.

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First Affordable Housing Developer Selected In SDSU Mission West

  • Chelsea Investment Corp. eyes first-phase of 182 units for those with incomes averaging 50% of area median - roughly $65K for family of 4.

Beverly Hills Film Festival Returns In Person After Three Years

  • Premieres include Tony Dean Smith's "Mercy" starring Jon Voight.

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Chaparral High School freshman Melissa Chai holds a proof copy of her book, "Chinese Idiom Stories." (Courtesy Melissa Chai)
Young Temecula Teen Authors Book, Donating Sales To Anti-Hate Org
  • Fourteen-year-old Melissa Chai, a freshman at Chaparral High School, is already making a name for herself.

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SDSU Senior Receives First Harry S. Truman Graduate Scholarship

  • Scripps Ranch native Sandrien "Sandy" Mekany received SDSU's first Harry S. Truman graduate scholarship and is one of 62 national selectees.

Hyperion Theater To Reopen With 'Rogers: The Musical' Premiere

  • The famed theater inside Disney California Adventure is reopening this summer. If you saw "Hawkeye" on Disney+ you may recognize the teaser.

Malibu Bluffs Park Snack Shack Replacement On The Way

  • Grilled food served out of a tent is coming to Malibu Bluffs Park by April 22.

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"Before the Sun Sets" (Watercolor, 2023) by Belinda Balaski will be shown as part of the SMC Emeritus Annual Student Art Exhibition 2023. (Courtesy of Santa Monica College)

Over 80 Artworks Featured In Upcoming 2023 SMC Emeritus Art Exhibition

  • Part one of this year's exhibit will be an online-only experience, available 24 hours a day for people to view.

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Nearly 100 Prom Dresses Collected For Murrieta Mesa HS Donation Event

  • The Murrieta Mesa Girls Soccer teams are offering prom dresses and suits for anyone in need in their first "Say 'Yes' To The Dress" event.

Susi Q Seeks Gently-Used Treasures For Bargain Bonanza: How To Help

  • Laguna Beach residents were asked to consider donating items such as scarves, purses, jewelry, kitchenware and more.

Love Run Seeks Volunteers For Conejo Valley Road Race

  • The annual race returns to Westlake Village on June 4.

Miguel's Jr. Spices Up Cuisine With Habanero Menu Across Inland Empire

  • Next week, head to your Inland Empire Miguel's Jr. location to dine in and enjoy this delectable habanero burrito for a limited time.

$24M Grant Announced For Otay Mesa Bridge Project

  • The federal Infrastructure Law's Bridge Investment Program selected the key connector for Otay-Mesa-Nestor community for funding.

Temecula Valley Genealogical Society Announces Programs, Scholarship

  • Events are coming to the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society and the public is invited to join in.

Tour The RMS Queen Mary's Famously Haunted Halls, Now Reopened

  • Guests are welcome aboard the RMS Queen Mary once again to hear a compilation of ghost stories collected from various guests over time.

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