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Eagle Egg Has Landed; Surf Championship; Coachella: Saturday Smiles

Minimum wage increase, Coachella and BeachLife lineups announced, World Junior Surfing Championship kicks off & more SoCal news for you.

Bald Eagle Jackie looks over her newly laid egg Wednesday in Big Bear Lake.
Bald Eagle Jackie looks over her newly laid egg Wednesday in Big Bear Lake. (Friends of Big Bear Valley)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

Big Bear Bald Eagles Lay First Egg of 2023

Thousands watched the event, cheering on the endangered birds whose nest has been outfitted with a streaming camera since 2017.

Coachella 2023 Lineup Announced: Bad Bunny, Bjork, Calvin Harris

The lineup for the April Coachella festival was finally released. Presale for tickets starts Friday.

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Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean and BlackPink will play at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club's opening weekend is almost sold out as tickets go on presale Friday. (Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images;Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

Temecula Valley Coaches Lauded At United Soccer Coaches Award Ceremony

Coaches from the Temecula Valley High School Girls Soccer D1 program will be honored among others this week at a ceremony in

Disneyland Announces Big Changes To New Orleans Square Tuesday

The French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square will be reimagined into Tiana's Palace later this year, Disneyland officials said.

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1 Las Virgenes School Recognized As 'Exceptional' CA School

Chaparral Elementary School in Calabasas was one of 356 California schools recognized for its "exceptional" educational services.

Malibu Minimum Wage Will Increase To $16.90 In July

Malibu's minimum wage workers will see their second annual cost of living wage adjustments with a 5.9 percent increase.

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys, The Black Crowes Headline BeachLife 2023

The yearly festival takes place over three days from May 5 to 7 and features music, art and culinary experiences inspired by SoCal culture.

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys and The Black Crowes will headline this year's BeachLife festival in Redondo Beach, the festival announced Friday morning. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/One Voice: Somos Live!/Getty Images)

Cruisin' Association's Annual Charity Car Show Returns To Palm Desert

The Palm Springs Cruisin' Association's annual Dr. George Charity Car Show is back after a 2-year hiatus.

Letter To The Editor: What I Learned Running For City Council

"As a candidate for city council in Agoura Hills, I was filled with hope and determination as I set out on my campaign journey."

World Junior Surfing Championships Kick Off In Encinitas

Two dozen men & two dozen women from around the world, including a 19-year-old Encinitas native, are competing at Cardiff State Beach.

Surfing will not take place at Cardiff State Beach on days there is insufficient surf or inclement weather. (Ashley Ludwig/Patch)

3 Manhattan Beach Schools Recognized As 'Exceptional' CA Schools

The elementary schools were honored for their innovation, talent and success in supporting students.

Santa Monica Charter School Recognized As 'Exceptional' CA School

The elementary school was honored for its innovation, talent and success in supporting students.

Temecula City Council Lauds Great Oak High School's Cross Country Team

The Great Oak Cross Country team won a D1 state championship, placed 6th in the US and will be recognized at Tuesday's City Council

5 Palos Verdes Schools Recognized As 'Exceptional' CA Schools

The elementary schools were honored for their innovation, talent and success in supporting students.

Sesame Street Live Heads To Palm Desert Acrisure Arena

Get ready for some time with Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch and the gang in person inside Acrisure Arena on Jan. 11 and 12.

2 Redondo Beach Schools Recognized As 'Exceptional' CA Schools

The elementary schools were honored for their innovation, talent and success in supporting students.

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