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Soccer Star Honored; Junior Lifeguards; Pup Save: Saturday Smiles

Our hungry editors have lots of food news; the world's largest bounce house; and the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts.

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Look at the fun in Southern California this week! (Patch Collage)

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When Your Pup Gets Stuck Under Cement Patio, Who You Gonna Call?

  • CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, of course! See video of this unusual rescue ...

5 Avocet Chicks Hatch At Aquarium Of The Pacific In Long Beach

  • Meet the new baby American avocet chicks, which are now on view at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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SDG&E To Credit Electric Vehicle Drivers $850 In San Diego County

  • Over 21,000 customers in San Diego and Orange counties will receive a $850 credit later this year for driving an electric vehicle.

Alex Morgan Honored At Galaxy Game

  • The Diamond Bar HS and University of California graduate scored the most combined goals and assists a player has had in a World Cup game.

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Award-Winning Chef To Open New Restaurant In Culver City

  • Pizzette will open at the Citizen Public Market food hall on Culver Boulevard in Culver City this fall.

The Corner Drafthouse Celebrates 3 Years In Bankers Hill

  • Marking the milestone, the San Diego eatery has introduced new menu items, including a Cubano sandwich and new burgers.

Chef-Side Experience Added At San Diego Restaurant

  • Sit at the "chef's counter" at Fair Oak and indulge and enjoy a six-course chef's whim menu.

Soul-Food 'Pop-Up' Evolves To Permanent Home In Los Angeles

  • Purveyor of such delectables as honey fried chicken and short ribs, Annie’s Soul Delicious is now a full-time restaurant on Fairfax Avenue.

Chili Cook-Off To Benefit South Bay Non-Profit Organizations

  • Kinecta Federal Credit Union is hosting a chili cook-off and community celebration to benefit two local non-profits.

World's Biggest Bounce House Coming To Riverside County

  • The Big Bounce America tour features massive inflatable bounce castle, a 900+ foot long obstacle course and space-themed wonderland.

Salt Creek Soft Top Takeover: Surfing Revolution Or Evolution?

  • Some love it, some hate it, but the soft top surfboard takeover event hit the SoCal beach in July. Is this really the future of surfing?

Newport Beach's Junior Lifeguards Get Kudos From Local Cops

  • Life in Newport Beach is hectic in the summer months, but these Junior Lifeguards got a thumbs up from local officers & #OperationChill

San Diego County Has $703,000 In Unclaimed Money, Tax Refunds

  • The refunds, which range in amount from $10 to nearly $14,500, must be claimed by Sept. 6.

Festival Of Arts Showcases Top Artists At Laguna Beach Exhibit

  • Now open through Aug. 31, 2019, the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts offers a wide range of daily activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Nominations Sought For 'Humanitarian Award' In Murrieta/Temecula

  • Interfaith Council of Murrieta & Temecula Valley seeks nominations from top organization, business or faith-based organizations.

Riverside County Invites Vets To Apply For Job Assistance

  • A newly awarded grant translates to expanded offerings for job training, placement assistance and other benefits for military vets, spouses.

Santa Monica College Presents 'Willy Wonka' Musical

  • Check out SMC's Theatre Arts Department rendition of Roald Dahl's beloved book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

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