O.C. Meets Snap Dogs; Storm-Over Stunning Snapshots; Praise for Conservation Art: Saturday Smiles

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Stunning Sunrise In Ramona: Photo Of The Week

Silver Lining In Poway Sky: Photo Of The Week

Vibrant Colors of Murrieta Scenery: Photo of the Week

Stunning Winter Sunset in Beaumont: Photo of the Week

Local Valentine Celebration Shows At-Risk Youth They Are Loved

• The event was organized by Wildomar-based nonprofit Community Outreach Ministry.

EVMWD Honors Local Students for Water Conservation Art at Annual Contest

• Students Draw on Artistic Talents to explain Importance of Water

Brew at the Zoo is Back! Popular Palm Desert Event Will Feature Dozens of Breweries, Restaurants

• Tickets for the event are now on sale

DNA Technology Company Opens Carlsbad Facility

• London-based DNA Electronics Inc. will manufacture a test for bloodstream infections at the 15,000-square-foot facility in Carlsbad.

New Qualcomm Stadium Plan Unveiled

• The plan for the site was unveiled by a La Jolla investment group that's trying to lure a Major League Soccer team to San Diego.

Dick's Dogs - Snap Dog Vendor Opens In Lake Forest Thanks To Retired Principal

• After 25 years as an educator, this recently retired principal from Saddleback Valley USD, decided to introduce Snap Dogs to Orange County

Omnia Media Moving To Culver City's Silicon Beach Creative Campus

• The move is part of a larger trend of creative tenants moving to the Playa Vista area of Silicon Beach, the group the owns the building said.

• WOW House: The NFL pro had rented out the investment property for about $5,500 a month.

• The hotel sits on the water’s edge and is located between the marina and bicycle strand.

• The restaurant will carry an architecture theme down to the menu and will seat only two guests on two nights.

• The gourmet burger chain will be donating $1 from every featured shake purchased to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

• She said her experience on the show was a positive one and especially liked how friendly the other contestants were.

CSUSB Palm Desert Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Luncheon, Expansion Plans

• Officials anticipate the campus will one day accommodate around 8,000 full-time students.

Murrieta, Temecula Schools Partner with Water District to Offer Bottle Fill Stations

• High schools in Temecula, San Jacinto, Hemet, Moreno Valley and Murrieta have taken part in the program.

DA Hestrin Hosting Public Safety Town Hall in Temecula

• "The meetings give community members an opportunity to share concerns and ideas they may have about public safety in their area.

Photo courtesy Snap Dogs