Guinness Record-Breaking Mouse; Pier-To-Park Plans: 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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Coastal Commission OKs Navy Pier Conversion To Public Park

• The Port of San Diego and USS Midway Museum are leading the project — proposed to be called Freedom Park.

Tiny California Mouse Wins Guinness Award For Longevity

• Meet Patrick Stewart, the oldest living mouse in captivity.

Heart-Shaped Pizzas For Valentine's Day: Where To Find 'Em Near You

• Make your pizza-loving, loved ones' day with a heart-shaped pizza pie.

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SoCal Guides To Weekend Fun:

• Super Bowl Watch Parties; Kook Run; Valentine Fun: San Diego Weekend
• Super Bowl Watch Parties; Lunar Festival; Snow Play: Inland Empire Weekend
• Super Bowl Parties; 'Don't Text Ex' Brunch; Valentine Fun: LA Weekend

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Costa Mesa Man Learning To Read, Gaining TikTok Fans Along The Way

• A TikTok star from Costa Mesa is learning how to read and sharing his journey with tens of thousands of people online.

'Can You Hear Me Now?' Murrieta Dead Zones Clear For Cops, Fire

• A $1.6 million investment ensures first responders come in loud and clear throughout Murrieta.

'Long Live P-22': Thousands Memorialize Beloved LA Mountain Lion

• Thousands remembered P-22 as a mischievous Los Angeles celebrity, a symbol for urban wildlife safety and a "good boy" Saturday.

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Valentine's Day Dining Guides:

• Valentine's Day Restaurants: LA-Area Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: Inland Empire Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: San Diego Dining & Takeout Deals
• Valentine's Day Restaurants: OC Dining & Takeout Deals

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Street Art By Banksy, Cee Pil, Others Coming To Palm Desert Gallery

• "Join us for beverages, music, and dope art," a CODA Gallery announcement read.

13-Year-Old South Orange County Actress Claims 11th Best Acting Award

• The 13-year-old Laguna Niguel teen just won her 11th best acting award in the last two years.

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Shake Shack To Make OC Debut With New Irvine Location

• The popular American eatery announced its first Orange County location to open summer 2023 at the Irvine Spectrum Center.

Temecula's LongHorn Steakhouse Opening Date Announced

• The newest steak place at the corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road is coming soon

Mastro's Co-Founders Open New Steakhouse In Beverly Hills

• Steak 48 is serving up custom-cut, 28-day wet-aged steaks and a wine selection from a 3,000-bottle vault in Beverly Hills.

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K-9 Trials Return To Murrieta, Public Invited Feb. 18

• The 6th annual trials will be held at Murrieta Mesa High School with gates opening at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend.

Legendary Rock Band Foreigner To Perform In Indio

• Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 10 for the September show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

Knott's Berry Farm To Hire 2.5K New Employees During Hiring Event

• Orange County residents seeking employment are encouraged to attend the job fair, held from Feb. 18 until Feb. 24.

Eatery Opens In Mission Viejo; Garden + Grille Serves Up Fresh Links

• Garden + Grille will be the first "truly outdoors" eatery in the City of Mission Viejo, an Oso Creek Golf Course Representative said.

The Ranch At Laguna Beach Debuts 2 New Cultural Experiences

• The programs aim to celebrate two of Laguna Beach’s most iconic cultural elements: surfing and plein air painting.

2023 'Super Bloom' Preparations Underway In Lake Elsinore

• Lake Elsinore officials have plans to deal with expected traffic nightmares stemming from passers-by wanting pics with the CA State flower.