Closet Delivery | Mustard Ice Cream | Rare Rhino: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — Summer continues to heat up as we enter August. Take a look at some of the lighter news stories that caught out eye this week —

French's Debuts Mustard Ice Cream, Blending Tastes Of Summer

French's Mustard and Coolhaus teamed up to make mustard-flavored ice cream in honor of National Mustard Day.

Rhino's Historic Birth Could Help Save Subspecies From Extinction

The calf is the 186th rhino born at the Safari Park, and the first southern white rhino born by artificial insemination in North America.

Palm Springs Tram Admission Free For First Responders In August

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is offering free trips for first responders, including fire and police personnel and EMTs, throughout August.

OC Taekwondo Athletes Bring Home Gold In Pan American Games

The U.S. team won big at the 2019 Pan American Games, which began Wednesday. Saturday was the first day of medal events.

Malibu To Host Surf Gear Swap To Reduce Waste, Plastic Pollution

Come buy, sell, trade or donate surfboards, boogie boards & other beach-related items. Proceeds will go toward the Malibu Sharks Surf Team.

Butterfly Festival; Country Fair; Vegan Festival: SoCal Weekend

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

BOLD Summer Celebration Kicks Off In Beverly Hills

Enjoy later shopping hours, live entertainment and art installations starting August 1 with the BOLD Summer Celebration.

South Bay Locals Can Get Special Teen Choice Wristbands

Producers will be distributing special "locals-only" wristbands to South Bay residents to attend the TEEN CHOICE 2019 award show

Killer Whales Hunt Dolphins Off Dana Point: Video

Families on board a Dana Wharf Whale Watching vessel got a sight they will never forget: a pod of orcas hunting down fleeing dolphins.

Mama Milia's 'Best Guacamole Ever' - A Patch Recipe Share

California native and author shares her family secret to the beloved avocado dip. By the way, it is National Avocado Day!

Astro Doughnuts' August Menu Is Throwback To Childhood

Relive summertime memories of campfires, picnics & amusement parks with the specialty quartet available in Santa Monica.

Horse Race 'Handicapper' Tips For Charity At Del Mar Deli Event

Milton’s Delicatessen is hosting weekend "handicapper" breakfast events that benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito.

'Bachelor In Paradise' Star Gives Birth To Son Inside Her Closet

Not according to plan, Jade Roper, of "Bachelor in Paradise," gave birth in her master bedroom with the help of firefighters and paramedics.

Laguna Playhouse Flourishes Under Female Leaders

Executive Director Ellen Richard & Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham take the popular theater to another level as the 99th season starts.

Best Hospitals In San Diego County: U.S. News Rankings

New rankings for 2019-20 from U.S. News & World Report identify the best hospitals in specialty care and the best hospitals by region.

Loma Linda Medical Center Named Among Best In Inland Empire

Loma Linda University Medical Center has been ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Riverside-San Bernardino by U.S. News & World Report.

CSU Invests Additional $10M In Teacher Preparation Initiative

The California State University system is facing a looming shortage of math and science teachers.

Redlands Police Receive Grant To Fight Alcohol-Related Crime

The Redlands Police Department has been awarded a $26,660 state grant to battle alcohol-related crime.

L.A. Haunted Hayride: Tickets Sales To Begin For 2019 Season

This year's Halloween scare fest at the Griffith Park Old Zoo also is getting a makeover with new haunted attractions. (Be brave!)

Injured Hiker Rescued from Santa Ana Mountains Near Lake Elsinore

A helicopter rescue crew managed to pull an injured hiker from a trail in the Santa Ana Mountains over the weekend.