Long Live The Queen Mary; Summer Skiing Likely: 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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Queen Mary Resumes Public Tours, Hotel Stays

• Visitors can start booking limited tours and hotel stays on the ship for the first time since its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laguna Beach Goats Chomping Around Ceanothus Drive Area

• About 150 goats in Laguna Beach are feasting as they clear the hillsides of unwanted brush to reduce future fire dangers in the city.

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SD Weekend: Daffodil Days; Easter Egg Hunts; Flower Fields Holi Fest

• Looking for things to do this weekend, April 1-2, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Inland Empire Weekend: Tour de Murrieta; Easter Egg Hunts; Meatball Festival

• Looking for things to do this weekend, April 1-2, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.

Free Courtyard Concerts Return For Spring To The Conrad In La Jolla

• Local jazz & classical artists are scheduled April to June at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center.

July Skiing? CA Resorts Extend Seasons Amid Historic Snow

• With snow levels fast approaching all-time records, some ski resorts are expecting to stay open well into the summer.

'No Fluke!' This Whale Is As Rare As They Come, Seen off Newport Beach

• A gray whale missing a vital part of its anatomy was seen persevering and thriving on its 12,000-mile migration from Alaska to Mexico.

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Kaiseki Sushi Opens First Location At The Forum Carlsbad

• Kaiseki Sushi's contemporary design, paired with its innovative menu will offer guests "a truly memorable dining experience.

Lake Forest Centenarian Helen Willison Turns 103 In March

• Turning 103 this month, she celebrated her birthday in the city where she's spent 17 years along with fellow senior citizens and 303 cards.

Madonna Announces Coachella Valley Stop During 'Celebration Tour'

• The concert tour celebrates 40 years of Madonna's chart-topping success.

See 'Coleman '72' Live At South Coast Repertory Theater In Costa Mesa

• A look into the lives of '70s Korean parents and their American-born kids as they tow a rickety trailer cross-country over summer vacation.

Titanium Acappella Group Seeks Sponsors For NYC Journey

• Tesoro High School's "Titanium" is fundraising to take 18 students to NYC for April's International Competition for High School Acappella.

Philanthropist Ann Sheffer Getting High Honor In Palm Springs

• Sheffer will be honored in the category of humanitarian with the 460th star on the Walk of the Stars Palm Springs.

Nancy Sinatra Tapped As Grand Marshal For Palm Springs Car Parade

• Guinness World Records will be on hand to document the parade that will feature 85 cars representing 85 years of Palm Springs cityhood.

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Cesar Chavez's Grandson To Speak At 'Coachella Chavez Day'

• Andres Chavez has followed in his famous grandfather's footsteps, advocating for Latinos and working families.

La Mesa Makes Energy Saving Easy For Residents With Free DIY Kits

• DIY Energy Saving and Sustainability Toolkits contain items to help residents kickstart their energy-saving journey.

Thousands Of Motorcycle Riders Expected To Rumble Through RivCo

• In the past, "West Coast Thunder" has attracted upward of 7,500 motorcycle enthusiasts, joined by area political figures.

Diamond Valley Lake In Hemet Refilled For First Time In 3 Years

• The lake was built in the late 1990s, and is the largest in Southern California. The refilling is a "major milestone."

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Crystal Cove Art In The Park Packed With All Ages Interactive Events

• Saturday is a full day of family fun! learn how to play guitar in a day, try your hand painting with squid ink or learn scientific drawing.