I Spy Bald Eagle No. 61; Mom's Day Deals: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Kids' DIY Mother's Day Craft Workshops Coming Up Near You

• Mom will adore these handmade gifts - and your children will have a great time making them at Home Depot and Michaels.

Rare Sighting Of Bald Eagle No. 61: Lake Elsinore Photo Of Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

San Fernando Valley School Up For U.S. Green Ribbon Recognition

• Jack London Community Day was lauded for such environmental efforts as its urban, edible community garden.

Paid, Summer Internships Offered With L.A. Co. Arts Commission

• Nearly 180 university and community college students will be chosen as "Art Interns" for 10-week program. Application deadline is mid-May.

Wine Auction Will Benefit Santa Monica-Malibu Schools

• Tickets are on sale now for the Education Foundation's wine auction, which will feature more than 30 food and wine vendors.

Manhattan Beach Chef Competes On Food Network's 'Iron Chef'

• David LeFevre, "Iron Chef Gauntlet" competitor, owns the restaurants Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing With Dynamite, and The Arthur Jay.

Kid-Friendly Super Hero Run Comes To South Coast Botanic Garden

• Grab your super suit and your running shoes, and get ready to dash through the trail and take on villains that are destroying the planet.

Carlsbad Awards Animal Services Contract To SD Humane Society

• The county's Animal Services Department currently provides Carlsbad's animal services, but is downsizing the department next fiscal year.

EPA Awards Over $300K In Grants To Manage Border Waste

• The grants are going to groups that will manage and monitor waste, including sewage spills, along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Real NYC Housewife Luann de Lesseps Bringing Nightclub Act To LA

• Money can't buy you class, but it can buy you a ticket to see Countess Luann at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood! One show already sold out

Elsinore Resident Named 'Woman Of The Year' By Local Lawmaker

• Tamara ‘Tami’ Colosimo serves the community through both her military commitment and ER nursing experience.

Temecula's Newest Park Is All About The Music: Temecula TV Series

• Check out the city's latest episode of 'Around and About Temecula.'

Dining Deals For Mother's Day 2018

• Do it right, and wine and dine Mom on her big day, Sunday, May 13. Steak, lobster, fondue? See the specials ...

Mother's Day Deals & Discounts On Flowers, Chocolates & More

• Sunday, May 13 is the day to honor Mom. See the list of retailers offering specials on jewelry, spa services and other treats she'll adore.

Sugar Ray & Spin Doctors Join Line-Up At Temecula Balloon Fest

• The bands will perform at Friday's opening night Beach Party. Have your tickets yet?

Long Beach School Up For U.S. Green Ribbon Recognition

• Maple Village Waldorf School was lauded for such conservation efforts as class gardening, composting and its STEM by Nature program.

Beverly Hills Joins National Water Conservation Challenge

• Residents who register can win eco-friendly prizes such as home improvement gift cards, home irrigation equipment and even a Toyota Prius.

Spanish-Inspired Homes; Beachfront In OC: CA Wow Houses

• Plus a $40 million estate in Rolling Hills, and an Eichler in Palo Alto.

Stagecoach Festival; Pet Day On The Bay: SoCal Weekend

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

Free, 2-Hour Whole Foods Delivery Service Now In San Diego

• Starting Tuesday, Amazon Prime members can get Whole Foods products delivered in parts of the San Diego region.

Lake Elsinore Hiring: Several Part-Time Positions Now Open

• The city of Lake Elsinore recently posted several positions that are up for grabs.

Know A Riverside County Hero? Nominate Them For Medal of Valor

• "The [RivCo Medal of Valor] shall be awarded to an individual who distinguishes herself or himself by valorous conduct at the risk of life."

San Diego On Shortlist For Army Command Center

• The city will work jointly with the San Diego Regional EDC to submit a bid package in May.

CVAG Announces Expansion of Homelessness Program

• 82.6 percent of homeless individuals exiting the program since last summer landed in permanent housing, officials say.

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