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Celebrities Flock to Desert; Free Pet Adoptions; Jackie Robinson's High School Baseball Field: Saturday Smiles
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.
Murrieta Valley High School Finishes Mock Trials Contest Strong
The school's team came in second at the 33rd Annual Riverside County Mock Trial competition.
3rd Annual Truck Adventures For Kids benefiting Make A Wish is an event for children to see, touch & explore vehicles of all types!
Make St. Patrick's Day 2016 the Greenest Ever
Waste Management of Southern California provides tips for an environmentally friendly St. Patrick’s Day holiday
Know Someone Who Deserves a 'Pride' Award? Nominate Them Now
You can now submit nominations for the Coachella Valley Pride Honors Awards.
Main Draw Men's Singles Play To Begin at BNP Paribas Open
The biggest names in the men's game won't play until Saturday at the earliest.
Air Show Returning to March Air Reserve Base After 4 Year Hiatus
"March Field AirFest 2016: Thunder over the Empire" is coming next month.
Hilary Swank, Chelsea Handler Among Celebrities at This Year's 'Desert Smash'
The action gets underway Tuesday at the Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa.
Riverside School Takes Top Spot in Mock Trials Contest
This makes for the school's 16th victory in 30 years.
Gala Event to Honor Former Cabazon Tribe Chairman
This year's Leonard K. Firestone Award of Merit recipient is former Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Chairman and Tribal Elder Joe Benitez.
San Diego Zoo is Planning a Centennial Celebration to Remember
The Lore Behind the Roar! 100 Years of the San Diego Zoo, opens Sunday, March 20 at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park.
ESPN 'Sportscenter' Host Apologizes For SDSU Snafu
He called the school San Diego State but the news segment was about South Dakota State University.
Get an Orphaned Animal For Free at San Diego Humane Society
The drive is running from Thursday to Sunday.
Carlsbad's Dakota Needs a Human to Love
The senior dog is currently at the San Diego County animal shelter in Carlsbad
Farmers Market in Hillcrest to be First to Serve Craft Beer Samples
There will be craft samples this weekend and it will be the first ever time that occurs in the county.
Woman on Way to Give Birth Has Baby on Ocean Beach Freeway
The couple were forced to stop along Interstate 8.
VIDEO: The Butterflies Are Back, San Diego! And They Are Gorgeous
The shows will start this week at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Surfer Dog Ricochet Helps Create Her Song
Ricochet worked with an animal communicator to help compose it.
First Place For Carlsbad High's 2 Show Choirs at 'Burbank Blast'
Twenty-two choirs participated in this competition. Carlsbad High School's Encore and Sound Express brought home first-place trophies
Dancing with the Stars Cast: Former San Diego Charger
Doug Flutie will be tripping the light fantastic with his twinkle toes on DWTS.
VIDEO: Arch Academy Zombies Swim All Night; Plan to Swim More
The Zombies are known for their long, arduous swims; the team is planning a swim in Hawaii, from one island to another.
School in South Bay Transformed Into Seuss Land
The program was one of reading to children; "Read Across America & The Joys of Reading" event, held March 4.
SLIDESHOW: Kids Learn at STEM Expo
An EXPO for STEM learning on Saturday kicked off a week of science, technology, engineering and mathematics events for everyone.
Renovated Baseball Field Dedicated at Jackie Robinson's Old High School
The field was completely rebuilt, with new side and outfield fencing, new foul poles, a blue windscreen and yellow top cap in the outfield.
Site for New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Announced -- It's Pasadena
The school will be built on land currently owned by Kaiser, adjacent to the Kaiser Permanente Department of Research and Evaluation.
'Star Wars' Leads MTV Movies Awards Nominations
The anti-hero action film, 'Deadpool,' was second with eight nods for the annual awards ceremony.
Southland Assemblyman Sworn In as Speaker
Assemblyman Anthony Rendon was selected in September by his fellow Democrats to be speaker and elected as the 70th speaker on Jan. 11.
Galaxy Unveils Ring of Honor at Season Opener, Defeats D.C. United 4-1
Former midfielders Cobi Jones and Mauricio Cienfuegos and the late team executive Doug Hamilton were the initial Ring of Honor members.
Beverly Center Plans $500M Revamp, Adding More Food Options
The Beverly Center, as part of its revamp, will introduce nine new restaurants and a food hall to be helmed by celebrity chef Michael Mina.
South Pasadena Public Library Unveils Leo Politi Sculpture
The sculpture is a continuation of the library's celebration of Politi, an artist, muralist, author and illustrator.
Encinitas Woman Makes Deans' List at Azusa Pacific
The young woman is a Youth Ministry Major at the Evangelical
--Image via San Diego Zoo
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