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Betty White Honored + Whales, Dolphins Frolic: Saturday Smiles

First woman nominated to lead LAFD; Orangutan born at San Diego Zoo; Dine in an outdoor igloo; $17M donated to nonprofits

Fin whales spotted off the Dana Point Headlands this week.
Fin whales spotted off the Dana Point Headlands this week. (Laura Lopez/Dana Wharf Whale Watching)

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy.

City Honors Late Betty White, Sidney Poitier With Keys To City
  • The City Council honored the late actors with posthumous keys to the city, acknowledging their effect on Beverly Hills.
Location Filming In LA Hits Record Despite Pandemic
  • FilmLA said Wednesday that the months of October through December had an all-time quarterly record of 10,780 shoot days.
Los Angeles to Host 2022 Summit of the Americas
  • The summit, which will be held in June, will focus on "Building a Sustainable, Resilient and Equitable Future" in the Americas.
Garcetti Nominates First Woman to Lead LA Fire Department
  • If confirmed, Kristin Crowley would make history. She will also be tasked with leading a department under fire for allegations of harassment.
Baby Sumatran Orangutan Born At San Diego Zoo
  • Kaja is the first orangutan born at the San Diego Zoo since 2014.
San Diego Humane Society Gets $100K Grant to Help Dogs Adjust
  • "We are sympathetic to the stress an animal is experiencing when arriving at a shelter."
Culver City Rooftop Pool Bar Creates Outdoor Igloo Experience
  • This rooftop pool bar is creating a new outdoor experience in Culver City. Book your igloo now.

Whales, Dolphins Frolic In Crystal Clear Waters Near Laguna Beach

  • Fin whales, Gray whales and all sorts of dolphins have shown themselves to area whale watching tours.

Laguna Beach Family Foundation Donates $17.1 M To Non-Profits

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  • The William, Jeff and Jennifer Gross Foundation have donated heavily to local and global non-profits.

Sentinel Sunrise At Shaw's Cove In Laguna Beach: Photo Of The Day

  • Local photographer captured a beacon of light as the sun rises over Laguna Beach.

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