Muzzled Dog Saved; 27 Horses Rescued; Pinot Noir Fest: 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.

Muzzled Dog Rescued After Wandering South OC Streets For 3 Days

The underweight dog is currently receiving medical treatment after being rescued by Mission Viejo Animal Services officers.

Border Patrol Assists Local Ranchers With Horse Rescues Amid Flooding

A total of 27 horses were rescued by agents from The Imperial Beach Horse Patrol Unit.

Wildlife Center In OC Sees Overwhelming Community Aid After Storm

Thanks to a big display of community support, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach is undergoing repairs.

Children's Hospital Of OC Breaks Ground On New Tower In Orange

The nine-story building will house a variety of pediatric outpatient services, Children's Hospital of Orange County officials said.

New K-9 Joins Laguna Beach Police Department

A second patrol K-9 was recently recruited to join the Laguna Beach Police Department, the department said Tuesday.

Dog Rescued, Mess Mopped By OC Firefighters After House Fire

Orange County firefighters went above and beyond when they were called to a house fire in Garden Grove Thursday.

Mini Donkey, Horse Loose In Chatsworth

It's not all too unusual for animals to roam about in Chatsworth, but locals still loved to see this mini donkey and mini horse return home.

Astra Nova Students' Winning Experiment Takes To The Sky

The student's experiment will fly 70,000 feet in the air to test if there is a possibility for life on another planet.

$8M American Express PGA Tourney Underway In La Quinta

The field includes Rickie Fowler, who was born and raised in Murrieta, and Brendan Steele, a Hemet High School and UC Riverside alumnus.

Tickets Available For Pinot Noir Festival in Rancho Mirage

The annual Palm Springs Passion 4 Pinot Noir Festival will be held Jan. 28 at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Reopens Following Storm

Electrical control-board issues likely linked to the recent storm were blamed for the shutdown.

Harry Styles Announces 2 RivCo 'Love On Tour' Concert Dates

Styles will perform Jan. 31 - Feb. 1 at Acrisure Arena, Southern California’s newest 11,000-capacity venue in Greater Palm Springs.

Major League Soccer Preseason Kicks Off In Coachella Valley

The best clubs in Major League Soccer are heading to the Empire Polo Club for the three-week-long Coachella Valley Invitational.