Celebrity Jaunts + Student Receives Scholarship: Saturday Smiles

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Renée Zellweger, Ant Anstead's Temecula Wine Country Adventure

Where did the Grapeline Wine Tours take the famous Southern California couple over the weekend? Explore their exclusive tour vicariously.

Pregnant Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Make Surprise Stop At Savage X Fenty

The mogul and rapper surprised shoppers at the new Savage X Fenty store in Culver City.

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Returns To San Diego

Ships in the Carl Vinson CSG sailed more than 80,000 nautical miles while underway for 262 days.

Carlsbad Woman Wins New Car On 'The Price is Right'

Colette Garcia appeared on Wednesday's episode of the longest-running game show.

SoCal Local Lives Out A Dream On 'The Price Is Right'

Deana Becker is living out a childhood dream as a contestant on "The Price is Right" on CBS.

LA Kings Ice PV Hosts Skating, Hockey Classes

LA Kings Ice PV has skating and hockey classes designed for beginners.

Disney-Themed Homes, Community Come To Rancho Mirage: Pictures

Disney Parks announced "Storyliving by Disney," a community planned with an eye on the culture that inspired Walt Disney himself.

Grand Slam Champ Naomi Osaka Gets Wild Card Into BNP Paribas Open

The BNP Paribas Open will be held March 7-20 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and will feature top-ranked players from around the world.

Pet, Vegan Fair In Old Town Temecula: Road Closures Begin Friday

The road closures begin Friday morning for the "Pawliday Vegan Market and Charity Pet Supply Drive.

City Unveils Art Project Spanning 6 Storefront Windows

Beverly Hills residents will be met on Wilshire by a virtual line of 28 Weimaraners moving in perfect unison as part of an art instillation.

Kindness Week Kicks Off In Beverly Hills

It's Kindness Week in Beverly Hills, and residents can participate in uplifting activities like a self-care class and library story time.

'Great Temecula Toast': City Seeks To Break Guinness World Record

More than 1,300 hope to gather in Old Town on April 26 to take part in shattering a Guinness world record.

Lightning, Hail & Rainbow Over SoCal; Los Angeles Beaches Reopen

Los Angeles County beaches reopened following thunder, lightning, rain and hail, lifeguards announced.

Palos Verdes Student Receives NSHSS Visual Arts Scholarship

Local mixed-media artist Yiting Chen was awarded the National Society of High School Scholars Visual Arts Scholarship.

‘Makerfest’: Viewpoint Students Build With Their Parents

Viewpoint students showed off their creative tech skills at this year's "Makerfest," helping their parents tinker with robots and rockets.

Hemet Hospital Honors Frontline Workers For Service Amid Pandemic

“Healthcare workers are heroes and have sacrificed so much over the past two years of the pandemic."

Making Downtown Beaumont A Thriving Hotspot: Efforts Underway

Speeding traffic, lack of parking and foot traffic, city fees, local ordinances, and other issues are some of the barriers to progress.

Housewives And Drag Queens: DIRECTV Drag Bowl In Venice (Photos)

The DIRECTV Drag Bowl featured powerful drag performances, champagne and several "Real Housewives" cast members at Hotel Erwin in Venice.

Sommers Bend Sports Ranch Opens To Delight Of Temecula Residents

One of our most frequently asked questions is "when will the sports park on Butterfield open?" That was answered Saturday morning.

RivCo's Cayla Barnes Helps Team USA Advance To Gold Medal Game

Cayla Barnes, who was raised in Eastvale, helps defeat Finland, 4-1, Monday in women's hockey at the Beijing Olympics.

Couple Finds True Love At Banning Dive Bar: Valentine's Day 2022

This Valentine's Day Banning Patch readers share stories of the spark that started marriages & relationships withstanding the test of time.Toni McAllister

Temecula's Urban Forest Future: Plans Underway

Temecula is looking ahead 40 years to a city shaded by trees.

Coachella Valley Philanthropist To Be Honored Posthumously

The late local ophthalmologist and philanthropist Dr. Albert T. Milauskas will receive a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars.

Modernism Week Kicks Off In Palm Springs

The 11-day festival begins Thursday and lasts until Feb. 27.

Food and Restaurants

Bay Area's Starbird Expands To SoCal

• Starbird is bringing its hand-crafted, feel-good crispy chicken and bold flavors to Los Angeles. And the expansion is just getting started.

Restaurant Week: Where To Get Discount Food In Agoura Hills

• It's Conejo Valley Restaurant Week, which means restaurants in and around Agoura Hills will have special deals and menu items.

Chatsworth Starbucks Workers Become First In LA To Seek Union

• Partners at the Starbucks on Mason and Lassen were the first in Los Angeles to announce their intent to form a union.

Government Happenings

Corona Municipal Airport's Future Eyed

• Multiple small airports nationwide have been shuttered in recent decades.

RivCo's Microbusinesses Eligible For COVID Relief Grants

• Up to 1,120 microbusinesses countywide may be eligible to receive assistance under the program.

SoCalGas Proposes Green Energy System To Retire Aliso Canyon

• The project could be a step toward closing the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility, the site of the largest methane gas leak in U.S. history.

CCUSD Students Among Most Registered Student Voters In LA County

• Culver City Unified School District students are among the most registered student voters in Los Angeles County.

Santa Monica City Halls Reopens, Expands Service Hours

• As COVID-19 cases drop in Los Angeles County, Santa Monica City Hall is now reopened.

Deadline Extended For Santee Rental Assistance Program

• The application period was initially scheduled to close Monday but will remain open until funds are depleted, according to the city.

Bill Aims To Improve Diversity Of California Grand Juries

• Assemblyman Chris Ward, D-San Diego, has introduced legislation aimed at improving the diversity of California grand jury panels.

Appellate Judge Nominated As 1st Latina CA Supreme Court Justice

• Patricia Guerrero, 50, is an Imperial Valley native who currently serves in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One in San Diego.

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