Safari Park's BIG, Bouncing Baby; 'Magic' Eatery: Saturday Smiles

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

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Southern White Rhino Calf Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• The newborn rhino calf, yet to be named, was born in the early hours of Aug. 22 to first-time mom Kianga and father J Gregory.

O.C.'s Slapfish Launches Line Of Hot Sauces

• For those who like it hot, the fast-growing, Orange County-based, seafood restaurant chain is selling three varieties for at-home chefs.

Mystique Dining, A Restaurant With Magicians, To Open In La Jolla

• The La Jolla Village branch will be the fifth in a chain that began in 1997 and features butlers as waiters.

76 Dogs Rescued In Winchester: Some Available For Adoption

• "They're now ready to start their new lives in loving homes ... ."

Grape Stomp Festa; Rocktoberfest; Chili Cook-Off: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Stay In A Giant Potato: SoCal Eatery Launches Spudtacular Contest

• Keep your eyes peeled to enter & maybe score free stay at "Big Idaho Potato Hotel," courtesy of Farmer Boys restaurant chain.

USS Midway Earns Award From Naval History And Heritage Command

• San Diego's floating U.S.S. Midway Museum earned an award Monday from the Naval History and Heritage Command.

Girl Celebrated As Hero For Rescuing Drowning Toddler In Anaheim

• A young visitor to an Anaheim hotel witnessed a 3-year-old in danger of drowning in the spa. What she did next has many calling her a hero.

Paddle Out Honors Surf Legend Of Seal Beach

• Friends, family & fans of renowned surfboard shaper Rich Harbour & Rockin' Fig paddled out in his honor by the famed Orange County Pier.

Glendora Hosting ‘.5K’ Race In September

• The quarter-mile race will raise money for the Glendora Community Services Foundation and is billed as "the run for the rest of us."

Monrovia Wants To Pay Residents And Workers To Ride A Bike

• Monrovia's "Biking for Bucks" program offers anyone who purchases a new bicycle a reimbursement worth up to $350.

Mother Celebrated For Saving Her Son From Mountain Lion

• Community members celebrate a mom who saved her 5-year-old son and debate wildlife policy in the wake of Thursday’s mountain lion attack.

Orphaned Bear Cubs In Care At Ramona Wildlife Center

• A pair of bear cubs were brought to the San Diego Humane Society after getting too close to people in Tulare County.

San Diego-Based Nonprofit To Provide Medical Care To Children

• Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides comprehensive reconstructive surgery for infants, children and teenagers at no cost.

For The Love Of Rattlesnakes, Don’t Call The Fire Department!

• Volunteer snake wranglers are saving rattlesnakes in their community by answering calls before they get to the fire department.

Marina Del Rey: Shake Shack & Milk Bar Team Up For Collaboration

• Shake Shack and Milk Bar debut their new collaboration: two tasty shakes

SDG&E Provides $250K In Matching Funds For STEM Projects

• "Our teachers need resources to get creative to engage with students and cultivate their interest in STEM."

Randy's Donuts Opens In Santa Monica

• Randy's Donuts opened its newest location in Santa Monica this week.

2 Cats, 1 Bear And A 'Tearful' Rescue From The Caldor Fire

• San Diego Humane Society officers saved a calico and its companion from an evacuated South Lake Tahoe house that had been invaded by a bear.

CSUSB Palm Desert Nursing Program Awarded $26K To Help Needy

• The gift will be used to improve access to healthcare for traditionally underserved populations.

Temecula Teens Dishing Out Free Help For Technophobes

• Get one-on-one tutoring and coaching for free on your cell or smartphone, SmartTV, laptop, desktop computer or other device.

Donor To Match Gifts Up To $100K At Father Joe's Villages

• Donations to aid the homeless and provide mental health and substance abuse treatment will be matched up to $100,000 this week.

47 Cardboard And Duct Tape Yachts Hit Santa Monica Pool

• Cardboard, duct tape and downright determination pushed 47 homemade yachts across the Annenberg Community Beach House pool Saturday.

Glendora Shuttles Free To Ride For Election Day

• The free shuttles are a way to encourage voters to head to the polls and cast their ballot for the recall election.

Live Music Comes To Claremont Village Every Friday Night

• The Claremont Chamber of Commerce is behind the Friday Nights Live in the Village series, which brings live music to the downtown area.

End Of Summer Classic Car Show Coming To Santa Monica Pier

• Join a classic car show at the Santa Monica Pier parking lot this month

Frida Kahlo Exhibit Opens At Carlsbad's Cannon Art Gallery

• Carlsbad's William D. Cannon Art Gallery has been chosen as 1 of only 3 California venues to host a traveling exhibition about Frida Kahlo.

MiraCosta College Begins Grading, Construction On New Building

• Grading and other early-phase construction activities are underway for the future Student Services Building at MiraCosta College.

CalFam Counseling To Provide Free Couples and Family Therapy

• In response to the pandemic and a decreasing interest in family and couples therapy, CalFam will provide free services for at least a year.

Single-Game Tickets For San Diego Gulls Games Now Available

• Single game tickets have become available for the San Diego Gulls hockey team.

CSU San Marcos Gets Grant To Create Speech Therapy Video Games

• Cal State San Marcos will collaborate with Verboso, a Chicago-based company that creates therapy video games with automated feedback.

North Island Credit Union Relaunches Teacher Grant Program

• North Island Credit Union is encouraging San Diego County teachers who have innovative class project ideas to apply for a credit union grant

Temecula Seeks Board, Commission Members: 8 Open Positions

• The recruitment period is September 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021.

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