Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Saved at LA Fitness Thanks to Off-Duty Doctor

Encinitas Pediatric Dentist Leaves for Cambodia to Offer Free Dental Care

Dr. Rawlings is heading to Cambodia on December 28th to provide free dental care and teach them about simple oral hygiene.

Santa Delivers Encinitas Shelter Pets to Locals on the Nice List

This video is sure to make you smile!

Sick Kids Get the San Diego Zoo Brought to Them

The kids at Rady Children's hospital can't visit the zoo, so a San Diego Zoo ambassador brought the zoo to them to help cheer them up.

San Dieguito Academy Students 'Adopt' 20 Karen Refugee Families for the Holidays

The Karen is an ethnic minority group from Burma (Myanmar) with a turbulent history of fighting against the Burmese military dictatorship, since the late 1940s.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

Grauer Students Return to Bahia de Los Angeles for Service Learning

Alumna Rian Alworth joined the first trip in 1992. This year, her son Nino (class of 2017) made the same journey back to Bahia de Los Angeles to immerse himself in the protected coastal reserve.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

San Dieguito High School Academy Senior Wins $1,000 Grant

Emily Ross is using the money to create and ship 18 care packages for the military through the group Care Packages for Home.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Rat Poison Survivor Wants to Be Your Best Friend

Jake was a stray that arrived at the shelter feeling sick from eating rat poison, he's now healthy, happy and beyond lovable.

Encinitas Couple Marries on 11-12-13

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

Orangutan Shows Off Her New Baby at the San Diego Zoo

The two-week-old female is the second baby born in captivity to the Sumatran orangutan Indah.

Restaurants Offering Military Free ‘Thank You’ Meals On Veterans Day

If you know of a restaurant offering free "thank you" meals on Veterans Day, let us know in the comment section below.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

4 Endangered Tasmanian Devils Settling in at San Diego Zoo

The San Diego Zoo is the only institution in the United States to house the animals, which face extinction in the wild due to devil facial tumor disease, a rare, contagious cancer.

Say "I Do" to Brides Against Breast Cancer Coming to SD October 5-6

Docent Training at San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy

Docent Training Begins October 2013

Pet of the Week: Little Miss Sassy Pants

The name Sassy Pants suits her. She doesn't misbehave. In fact, she's really sweet. But she's just a little bit "sassy."

Add Your Voice to Our Community Blog Remembering Sept. 11

Help create a living history of how Encinitas sees 9/11.

Play Peek-A-Boo With this Adorable Kitty

"Peek-A-Boo" is the Pet of the Week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas.

Mutilation Victim Puppy Finds his Happy Ending

A heartwarming update to a story we posted earlier about Pongo, a puppy left for dead in a dumpster with his ears cut off.

Take a Look Inside Surfing Law Firm's 'Board Room'

Coast Law Group's gear room was one reason Outside Magazine chose to feature them in its Top 100 Places to Work feature for a second year in a row.

New Upgrades on Patch: More Headlines, Better Conversation

Thanks for improving Encinitas Patch!

Pet of the Week: Lilly

This little cutie will steal your heart.

Encinitas Rock Concert to Benefit Women in Need

Rock out and dance the night away while helping a local non-profit organization.

Vegetarian Awareness Month: What's Your Favorite Meatless Dish?

Share your recipes for vegetarian meals and snacks, and we'll feature them on Meatless Mondays throughout October.

San Diego Wine Show Coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds This Weekend

The Del Mar Fairgrounds will host the San Diego Wine Show this Saturday and Sunday.

Social Group for Encinitas Cyclists Rolls Out this Week

Two Wheel Thursdays is a new monthly event that’s open to any locals who like to ride their bikes.

Help Protect Encinitas Wildlife This Weekend

Volunteers are needed for a Saturday morning cleanup at Indian Head Canyon.

Pet of the Week: Sally

This tiny cutie is a rare find.

Navy SEALs Died in Libya While Trying to Save Ambassador

The two SEALs who died in Libya apparently attempted to save their fellow Americans, according to a CNN report.

Cardiff Kook Dressed in Memory of Councilwoman Houlihan

Locals decorated the statue on the one-year anniversary of her death.

Pet of the Week: Georgia

After you meet this sweet girl, she will stay on your mind.