ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

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

Imperial Beach Among Most Walkable Cities in San Diego County

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.

Tijuana-Named Dolphin Returns to Ocean

TJ the dolphin was returned to the ocean off the coast of San Diego after five months of rehabilitation.

Avast, Me Hearties! It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum!

Add Your Voice to Our Community Blog Remembering Sept. 11

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

U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge Returns to Downtown San Diego

Hundreds of tons of sand were dumped on the B Street Pier Friday ahead of the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge to take place next weekend.

Memorial Fund Established for 1-Year-Old Killed by City Truck in Logan Heights

Santiago Montes' father was installing furniture at Pier South Hotel in Imperial Beach when his son was hit by a city of San Diego water truck and killed Thursday.

#ImperialBeach #Life: A Local Social Media Roundup

Beach adventures, a hot rod show, video of a family greeting a soldier returning from Vietnam in 1968 and a man dancing shirtless at Bullpen Tavern are among photos, videos and tweets with an #ImperialBeach hashtag posted in the past two weeks.

Bayshore Bikeway: Is It No. 1? (No, But It's Tops in San Diego)

We put the loop around San Diego Bay, through Coronado and Imperial Beach, in the spotlight and tell you why it's No. 1 in South Bay hearts.

To Protect IB History, City Considers Historic Repository

Navy Family Hires Pet Detective to Find Lost Dog

The Smothers are looking for their lost Siberian husky Jenna, who has been gone since July 12.

IB Teens Part of Kaiser Clinic to Inspire Future Med Students

A South Bay doctor developed the six-week program, which culminates with a July 21 clinic in San Ysidro.

Decorated Navy SEAL, Vietnam Veteran Carried to Final Resting Place

Gary Shadduck Jr.: "My sister thought all daddies jumped out of airplanes." His father Gary Shadduck Sr. was entombed at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Friday.

Learn How to Blog With Patch Editor Khari Johnson

Sandcastle in Memoriam at Powwow by the Sea

What My Father Taught Me

Why Is Your Dad Awesome? Write Essay, Win Father's Day Gift for Dad

Raising Groms: How to Feed and Care for Kid Surfers

There are a few rules to follow when raising young surfers.

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 289 Celebrate 50-Year Anniversary

Councilman Proposes Tyrone Woods Memorial Wall

Woods, Doherty to Receive Plaques at Mt. Soledad Memorial Day Ceremony

Gas Prices Skyrocket, Near All-Time High

San Diego may have seen its largest one-day increase in prices ever recorded Friday. At some gas stations near Imperial Beach, prices now approach $5 a gallon. Prices may continue to rise.

High Pressure to Bring Hot Weather to San Diego

Higher than average temperatures are expected to hit the area starting Sunday.

Sand Replenishment Expected to Finish Soon

Sand replenishment that has deposited hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand is expected to finish in IB by the beginning of October.

Mother of Libya Attack Victim Speaks Out

Pat Smith spoke about her son, Sean, who died last week.

Gas Prices See Slight Decline, Still Above This Time Last Year

Gas at prices at or below the San Diego County average could be found at all but one local station.

Picture Puzzle: What Is This? Where Is It?

Guess the picture, win a prize.

Picture Puzzle: What Is This? Where Is It?

Guess the picture, win a prize.

$28M Project to Restore Beach Sand Underway

Between September and December, more than 1.4 million cubic yards of sand will be dredged to restore eroded beaches.

Skateboarder Parrot Helps Owner's Mental Health

Brat the Parrot entertains visitors to Pier Plaza and is a service animal for his owner.

All You Need to Know About Attending the Races

The Del Mar Races opened Wednesday. Find when the first race starts and everything else about the 2012 season.

This Father's Day, Immortalize Dad on Patch!

Need a Father's Day Gift? Tell your neighbors your dad's #1 right here.

Picture Puzzle: Where Was This Photo Taken?

Guess where the photo was taken and win a prize.