King Tut Lives On; 7th-Grade Stellar Speller: 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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'Beyond King Tut' Exhibit Extends Run At Del Mar Fairgrounds

• The immersive walk-thru chronicles the life and rule of Egypt's famous Boy King, unveiling a century of secrets.

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SoCal Guides To Weekend Fun:

• San Diego Weekend: St. Patrick's Parade; Tiny Home Fest; Holi Fest; Fido Fest
• LA Weekend: St. Patrick's Parade; Kite Fest; Holi Fest; Train Museum
• Inland Empire Weekend: Tequila Fest; Farm Sanctuary Tour; Irish-ish Sing-Along

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Disney's Famous 'Dole Whip' To Hit Grocery Store Shelves Across Nation

• Disneyland fans no longer have to visit the park to enjoy one of the resort's most well-loved treats.

Find Handmade Wares, Gifts With Flare At No Crappy Crafts Fair

• Residents on the hunt for handmade gifts and more can stop by this month's No Crappy Crafts Fair in Trabuco Canyon Saturday.

7th Grader Earns Back-To-Back San Diego County Spelling Bee

• Mihir Konkapaka of the Poway Unified School District will go onto nationals after correctly spelling the word "exsufflation."

Jaguar 'Mickey' Joins Large Mammal Exhibit At OC Zoo

• The young jaguar is the fifth of four large cats currently held in the Orange County Zoo's Large Mammal Exhibit

Duck Donuts Opens First LA Food Hall In Santa Monica

• Foodies looking for delicious made-to-order donuts are in luck as the donut shop opened its doors at a food hall in Santa Monica.

New Deli Opens For Business In The Shops At Mission Viejo Monday

• Residents can get a taste of Sessions West Coast Deli after the eatery opened at The Shops at Mission Viejo Monday.

Malibu Barbie Truck Rolls Into Temecula This Weekend

• The brand's iconic "California surfer-girl" doll turns 52 this year.

Butterfield Overland Trail Elevated To National Historic Status

• If you live in Southwest Riverside County, you're likely familiar with the Butterfield Overland Trail, but the history goes much deeper.

Leucadia Restaurant Peace Pies On Track To Reopen A Year After Burning

• The famed North County restaurant hopes to reopen its Coast Highway 101 location soon.