Cardboard Regatta; Stampeding Dolphins; Panda: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — How did it get to be August already? If the summer is zooming by, slow down and take a look at some of these stories from Southern California. Some will make you smile while others will restore your faith in the future.

Supergirl Pro Showcases Women's Surfing In Oceanside: PHOTOS

Paul Mitchell Supergirl Pro is the largest women's surf contest in the world.

Cardboard Yacht Regatta Returns To Annenberg Beach House

Two-person teams will paddle their duct tape and cardboard yachts across the length of the pool in Santa Monica.

Watch Dolphins Stampede Off Orange County Coastline

A "dolphin stampede" was caught on camera Thursday, for whale watchers off the Dana Point coastline. Watch them "porpoise" with purpose!

Living Desert Zoo Awarded 4-Star Rating

For the third year in a row, the Palm Desert facility earns kudos.

Happy Birthday, Xiao Liwu! Giant Panda Turns 6 At San Diego Zoo

WATCH: The giant panda celebrated his birthday with party bags filled with treats, stuffed burlap pillows and six bamboo-bread cupcakes.

Councilmember Running Half Marathon To Raise Funds For LGBTIQ

West Hollywood's John Heilman will be running at the Gay Games in Paris to raise money for OutRight Action International.

CatCon; Nighttime Zoo; Lobsterfest; Star Party: SoCal Weekend

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

Lip Sync Challenge Mashup Showcases OCSD's Work Across The County

It's not every day you see the typically serious sheriff's department doin' a little dance. Here, they answered the LASD's challenge.

Lip-Sync Challenge: Riverside Deputies Channel Justin Timberlake

We're going to be bold: Our Riverside deputies win, hands down!

SDG&E Seeks To Build Hundreds Of EV Charging Stations

If the pilot programs are approved, SDG&E would install roughly 340 chargers at 50 undetermined sites.

Burro Returns To The Wild After Recovering From Arrow Shot

See heartwarming video: "Arrow Boy" runs free! Shooter remains at large.

New Website Links Prospective Students With Middle-Skill Jobs

There are more than 40,000 middle-skill job openings in San Diego and Imperial counties, according to a report.

Aliso Viejo Little League All Stars Team Wins State Championship

This group of little leaguers has a lot to be proud of in Aliso Viejo.

Gelson's Sets Grand Reopening & Chef Curtis Stone Appearance

The Century City market has undergone a renovation and a 3-day extravaganza is planned with deals, demos & live music.

Marines Hold Change Of Command Ceremony At Camp Pendleton

Lt. Gen. Joseph Osterman is spending his first full day Tuesday as commander of 1st Marine Expeditionary Force on Camp Pendleton.

Cheapest Condo At The Beach In San Clemente For Under $300,000

Funky tile, open bar to the kitchen, mirrored closets and your own patio, this condo maximizes space with all the amenities you expect.

SDSU, CSU San Marcos Awarded K-12 STEM Teacher Grants

California faces a projected math and science teacher shortage of more than 33,000 over the next decade, according to CSU.

Tip A Cop Raises Over $20,000 In Laguna Beach

The Laguna Beach Police Department announced that they raised well over $20,000 toward local Special Olympics Athletes.

Here's How Gov. Jerry Brown Ranks Among Country's Governors

A new quarterly polls ranks the most and least popular governors in America.

Heartland Fire & Rescue Names Interim Chief

Heartland provides firefighting, prevention, preparedness and emergency medical services in the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa and Lemon Grove.

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