Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.
Your guide to movies with theatrical release dates on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, 2015
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Unit will be hosting a DUI checkpoint starting at 7 p.m.
Volunteer in the community and learn value of composting
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.
Temperatures are expected to inch back down, but today will be a scorcher, and a high surf advisory will be in effect from Hurricane Linda.
A sheriff’s SWAT team arrested an alleged gang member suspected of stabbing to death a 22-year-old man at a Laguna Niguel bar.
An 18-year-old church volunteer is accused of molesting a young girl while overseeing a children's group.
Climate experts upgraded the existing El Niño, warning it could be among the most powerful three to ever hit California.
A county contractor failed to get a permit for spraying, ending the aerial campaign as the spread of West Nile Virus skyrockets in OC.
UC Irvine history professor Vicki Lynn Ruiz was honored by the president and first lady today with a 2014 National Humanities Medal.
Park Terrace will host author Elizabeth Lonseth as she presents “The Dangers of Denial,” her new book exploring dealing with memory loss.
Expect delays heading south on the I-5 freeway as all southbound lanes will be closed for lane restriping.
The Anaheim Ducks 2015-16 regular season home games will go on sale this week.
Play It Forward is a family-friendly afternoon filled with a carnival-like atmosphere and where creativity reigns supreme.
The first Common Core test results show that about half of students are struggling to meet state standards in language arts or math.
California dominates this year's ranking with eight schools among the top 50 nationwide and the top two public universities.
Students at Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona are among those victimized.
Free movie Sept. 20 highlights "responsibility."
A heat advisory has been issued throughout the region.
A report of a suspicious item, an apparent hoax, prompted a police search at Santa Margarita Catholic High.
Corporate fundraiser to benefit Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) on September 10, 2015 in Irvine.
A robber held up a pharmacy in San Clemente for a large haul of Oxycodone today. Police believe he robbed another South County pharmacy.
C2 Education announces Test Prep Challenge
A domestic disturbance ended in death Monday, but investigators don't think the fatal stabbing was murder.
Austin Beutner's tenure at the helm of the Tribune Publishing Co.'s flagship paper lasted 13 months.
A blistering heat wave is expected to last with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal.
Police warn that a suspect in a Laguna Niguel bar stabbing frequents the South County area and is considered armed and dangerous.
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV on Antonio Parkway.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Dates, times, opponents and location--home or away--everything you need to plan your tailgate and game day parties.
The Orange County Fire Authority rescued a child that had his leg stuck in the pool filter at a Dove Canyon home.
Police are investigating a homicide at a bar n Golden Lantern.
Oktoberfest will be held at 26872 Estanciero Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 on Oct. 11-13, 2015.
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