Down-The-Drain-Ducklings Save; Biking 'Ballet Dads': Saturday Smiles

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

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EPA Grants SDSU $10 Million For Energy, Environmental Justice Center

• 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:

• LA Weekend Guide: Barbie World; Queen Mary Haunt Tour; Big Bounce Park
• Inland Empire Weekend Guide: Coachella; Firefighters BBQ; Vineyard Yappy Hour
• San Diego Weekend Guide: SeaWorld Food Fest; Lilac Fest; Flower Extravaganzas
• OC Weekend Guide: Disney Food & Wine Fest; Roses 101 At Roger's Garden

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Officer Rescues Ducklings From Storm Drain In Mission Viejo: Good News

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

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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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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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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.