Retired K-9 Cop's Doggone Dilemma; Big Beach Clean-Up: 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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Dog Falls Into Deep Hole In San Diego, Rescued After 'Group Effort'

• The large dog, a retired K-9 German Shepherd, fell into a deep sinkhole Wednesday, suffering injuries and multiple agencies came to help.

Seal Pup Returned To Wild, Thanks To Pacific Marine Mammal Center

• The seal pup, now named "Sweet P," was found dehydrated, emaciated and with wounds last October on the shores of Newport Beach.

Redondo Beach Yacht Club Members Help Save Sea Lion Pup's Life: Report

• An emaciated sea lion pup decided to take refuge in the kitchen of the King Harbor Yacht Club last week.

Wildomar Awarded $2.2M In Federal Funding To Improve Sedco Boulevard

• The award is one of just seven California received for "implementation projects."

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SoCal Guides To Weekend Fun:

• 'Astra Lumina' Night Walk; Jazz At Naz Fest; Roadster Show: LA Weekend
• Taste Of Jalisco; Lincoln Shrine & Civil War Re-Enactment: Inland Empire Weekend
• Camel Experience; Zoo & Safari Park Lunar New Year: San Diego Weekend
• Zoo's 'Love In Wild' Nite; Art & Nature Fest; Reptile Expo: OC Weekend

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Superlotto Plus Ticket Worth $39K Sold At San Diego Convenience Store

• Did you pick up a Superlotto ticket with your Slurpee or gas at this San Diego 7-Eleven? This may be your lucky day.

Los Angeles Coast Included In 3-Year National Parks Service Study

• The study will look at specific areas of the coast from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance Beach to consider future units of the NPS.

Pilfered Poodle Reunited With Family In Long Beach

• A vehicle was reported stolen on Friday with the dog inside, LBPD said.

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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Celebrates Murrieta Grand Opening

• If you're old enough, you probably remember Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour. Aerostat Creamery in Murrieta brings the nostalgia back.

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Palos Verdes High Alumni Graduates From U.S. Naval Academy

• A Palos Verdes High Alumni recently graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy after four years of academic and professional military training.

2nd Annual Temecula CultureFest Returns To Old Town, Vendors Sought

• In commemoration of World Day for Cultural Diversity, the city will host its CultureFest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 20

Nearly 600 Pounds Of Trash Picked Off Newport Beach Shores After Storm

• Thanks to the tireless work of volunteers, the Newport Beach coastline is spruced up after being heavily impacted by the recent storms.

What To Know About The 52nd Annual Festival Of Whales In Dana Point

• This year, the Dana Point Festival of Whales will be held in partnership with the city's Chamber of Commerce. Here's what to know.

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Soccer Community Helps San Diego Coach Achieve Her Goals

• An Escondido soccer coach, mother, and student with hefty upfront coaching license fees was showered with donations toward her education.

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$5.5 Million Indio Revitalization Project Celebrated

• The project began in April 2022.

Palm Springs Celebrates Black History Month

• Several events are planned throughout February.

Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $4 Million Sold In Inland Empire

• The ticket matched every number except for the 5+ Powerball: 1, 4, 12, 36 and 49.

Victorian-Era London Coming To Riverside County For Dickens Festival

• Past celebrations have featured theatrical performances, pageants, music, speeches, historical recreations and children's activities.