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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories from Southern California this week that could brighten your day —

As If! 'Clueless' Pop-Up To Open In West Hollywood

• Get ready for "Cher-able" food and "90s-in-LA-inspired" drinks.

San Diego County High Schoolers Can Win Laptops In Essay Contest

• High school students from around San Diego County have until April 10 to enter the 17th annual Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest.

VIDEO RELEASED: Stuck Man Rescued From Temecula Storm Drain

• The video shows the "high risk" operation that entailed rescuing the "uncooperative man" who was stuck 270 feet inside the narrow tunnel.

High School Club Works To Combat Food Insecurity In LA

• South Bay Food Initiative started with three Manhattan Beach teens volunteering at a food bank. Now, the club spans across multiple schools.

Sweet Stratford Kids & 100 Acts Of Kindness: Photos Of Week

• Global adventurist and kindness promoter Leon Logothetis this week is bringing his message to Stratford School LA Melrose.

Festival Of Colors; Shamrock 5K; Wildflower Fest: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

UCSD Researchers Pinpoint Bacteria As Rare Skin Disease Factors

• People with Netherton syndrome often have hair anomalies, scaling skin and immune system problems.

Say Goodbye To Baxter Road In Wildomar: I-15 Exit Getting Renamed

• Baxter Road is being renamed Wildomar Trail, which will help pinpoint the city for the millions who travel the I-15 corridor in SoCal.

Developing A Coronavirus Vaccine: UCR Researchers Team Up

• There is currently no approved vaccine, treatment, or diagnostic for novel COVID-19 infections.

Police Dogs, Pancakes Share Common Theme In Indio

• The Indio Elks Lodge is hosting its yearly pancake breakfast fundraiser on Saturday for the local police dog unit.

California Teachers Association Honors San Diego Educator

• An educator who helped create Ethnic Studies curriculums for the San Diego Unified School District and the state won the Human Rights Award.

SDSU's Flynn Selected As Mountain West Player Of The Year

• San Diego State junior guard Malachi Flynn is the Mountain West Conference's Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year.

Restaurants and Food

San Juan Capistrano Strawberry Picking Festival

• The first-ever TASTE Spring Strawberry Festival is coming to San Juan Capistrano! Here's when, where, and how you can participate.

Floral-Takeover, Pop-Up Bar Sets Spring Mood In Century City

• Enjoy cocktails, mocktails and Italian Aperitivo bites at the newly opened, blooming Bar Fiorito at Eataly LA.

New Chef Elevates Menu At San Fernando Valley Gastropub

• Dine on Aji Amarillo Ceviche, Blue Crab Cioppino & "Studio City Hush Puppies" at Gray Tavern, courtesy of Josh Kennedy, a CSUN grad.

Farmer Boys Changes Name To Farmer Girls

• And as of March 1 at the SoCal restaurants, the "Bacon Boy" burger is the "Bacon Girl." Find out why ...

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Real Estate

Iconic Movie Ranch Could Be Yours

• More than a 1,000 movies and TV shows including the first talkie were filmed here, but now this bit of movie history is for sale.

California Homes For Sale With Cozy Fireplaces

• Brick, stone, tile, or plaster — you're sure to find a fireplace to suit your style.