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Snuggly Baby Whale | Hollywood Magic: Saturday Smiles

Free homes for wounded vets; Marine Mammal Center needs help; Disneyland fun; BeachLife Festival 2020 lineup; and Spelling Bee champs.

Our Saturday Smiles Stories Will Make Your Day
Our Saturday Smiles Stories Will Make Your Day (Patch Collage)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some stories to warm your heart this weekend—

Watch Gray Whale Mother, Newborn Calf Snuggle Off Dana Point

Gray whales are traveling with their babies off the shores of Dana Point. Watch this tranquil moment of a mother and baby calf bonding.

Save The Seals: Marine Mammal Center Needs $1M To Stay Open

The Marine Mammal Care Center is the only 24/7 hospital for marine mammals in LA County. They are in desperate need of funds to stay open.

Find out what's happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

PGA Tour Arrives In La Quinta For 'The American Express'

The field of 156 vying in the $6.7 million tournament includes three players in top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

Rise Of The Resistance Worth The Wait For Star Wars, Disney Fans

In 2019, we were welcomed to Batuu & Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Prepare for complete immersion as you step aboard this all-encompassing ride.

Find out what's happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

BeachLife Festival 2020 Lineup: Steve Miller Band, Counting Crows

The Redondo Beach festival will include Steve Miller Band, Counting Crows, and Ziggy Marley & Stephen Marley’s Bob Marley Celebration.

Actor Rob Lowe And Riverside County Lead Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star'

An explosion scene used in the show's premier episode was filmed near Perris along the 215 freeway.

Sir Patrick Stewart Makes His Hollywood Mark At Chinese Theater

The "Star Trek: Next Generation" icon known as Jean-Luc Picard made his lasting impression Monday at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theater.

Manhattan Beach Is Best U.S. City To Live In: List

24/7 Wall St. recently released its 2020 rankings of the best cities to live in throughout the nation. Do you agree with the rankings?

Severely Wounded Vets Get Free Homes In Southwest Riverside Co.

Army Specialist Carlos Gomez is moving into a donated home in Menifee, while Marine First Sergeant Marcus Wilson will move into Winchester.

City Art Installations Are Talk Of The Town In Laguna Beach

From hoodie-wearing figures to street signs bearing messages of love and understanding, now the city of Laguna Beach offers something new.

Valentine's Day Getaways In Laguna Beach

Looking for that ideal place to share with your love on Feb. 14? Look no further than Laguna Beach's own La Casa del Camino.

Anaheim Ducks Take Over Disney California Adventure For A Day

It was a great day at California Adventure for Anaheim Ducks fans! Did you see them?

SMC Offers Free Family Portraits To First Responders

Santa Monica College Photography, Cosmetology and Fashion students arranged free portrait sessions for firefighters and first responders.

RBPD Hosts Head-Shaving Event For Captain's Daughter With Cancer

Redondo Beach Police Captain Jon Naylor’s daughter was diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma in November.

Beverly Hills Launches Sustainability Workshop Series

Each of the free workshops will be led by experts in the field, and be dedicated to one topic related to sustainability.

Beaumont USD Spelling Bee Champs Crowned

All students were outstanding.

Medic Squad Formed At Wildomar Fire Station 61

The squad began responding to calls on January 6.

Human Rights Celebrated In Palm Springs

The Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is honoring seven community leaders and one organization.

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