Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Eddie Redmayne is set to capture the hearts of moviegoers around the world in his new movie.
Jorene Ypano Nicolas, who texted 13 times in 15 minutes leading up to the fatal 405 Freeway wreck, had rejected a 1-year plea deal.
Here are some events in the next few months
Distractions are the bain of intentionally properous people. So why do we embrace them to avoid doing what we know is more important?
The Magic Mountain mainstay will give its last ride Monday.
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
Millions are expected to hit the local highways this weekend.
Drop off the kids -- they do art while you enjoy a nice meal!
Donation based Painting and Wine class to celebrate Chuck Jones' birthday and to help our Fall fundraiser
Local gas prices climbed after 19 days of falling. Patch has your guide to the cheapest stations around town.
Products and services to treat lice
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
TV channels, on-demand and streaming combined into single box, searchable by single guide
The child actor who found fame in a Super Bowl commercial as mini Darth Vader, underwent his 11th heart surgery Tuesday.
In a suit filed Tuesday, Haggen blamed its competitor for the problems that doomed stores in five states within months of their openings.
Golf tournament and fundraiser sets new bar in 9th year!
County supervisors today defended strides made at the Orange County Animal Shelter since a stinging grand jury report.
The U.S. Olympic Committee formally chose LA as the nation's bid for the 2024 Olympics moments after the City Council voted to host.
Put on your thinking caps! Three California agencies are holding "$25K Find A New Way" innovation contests.
An injured woman had to be airlifted to safety after attempting and failing to rescue her kitten stuck up a canyon slope. The cat was fine.
The trial of Dr. Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng is the first time a California Doctor has been charged with murder in her patients' overdose deaths.
A summary of my activities on your behalf during August
The grocery chain's family of stores is looking to fill an estimated 20,000 job openings with veterans and their relatives.
An immigration sting ended with 244 arrests, including two convicted sex offenders in LA and Orange County, according to authorities.
Yappy Hour at Kriser's Natural Pet Wednesday, September 16 5 to 7 pm 5365 Alton Parkway, Irvine 92604 949-551-4100
Learn money management strategies during informational financial workshop at Laguna Hills Community Center
A Newport Beach doctor pleaded guilty to tax evasion connected to the misappropriation of $220,000 in hospital charity funds.
The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling by a judge in Orange County that the system is so “dysfunctional” it's cruel and unusual.
One person was seriously injured when a big rig crash left an SUV overturned and another car facing the wrong direction on the 5 Freeway.
County agrees to make some changes to the animal care facility.
The man often called greatest sportscaster of the 20th century explains why 2016 will be his last season.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Lily Tomlin portrays a woman taking a road trip with her granddaughter. Will this be Tomlin's road to a 2016 Oscar?
First in a series on the County's proposed response to the recent Grand Jury investigation
The driver of a stolen truck allegedly tried to escape pursuing deputies and plowed into a service station at El Toro and Trabuco Roads.