Disney Badges; New Eats; Preserving Wilderness: Saturday Smiles

There are so many people and places to celebrate in Southern California! Here are a few that we highlighted this week —

Bill Aims To Preserve 191K Acres Of Wilderness Across The Valley

• The Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act would preserve a wilderness corridor the Santa Susanas to the San Gabriel Mountains.

7 New, Dining Hot-Spots: See What's Coming To San Diego Area

• What restaurants are taking over the former Alfonso's in La Jolla & old Blade-Citizen building in Oceanside? Check out the newcomers ...

Man Rides Power Wheelchair Across Country For Paralysis Awareness

• Janne Kouri, founder of non-profit NextStep, is riding 2,600 miles to raise awareness and donations for those living with paralysis.

Girls Receive Bikes From Deputies After Theft In Mission Viejo

• Two weeks ago, two Mission Viejo teens lost their bikes due to theft. Today, they are back on two wheels thanks to these public servants.

Irish Tavern Tom Bergin's Recommended For Monument Status

• The Los Angeles Cultural Heritage voted to make the recently closed Mid-Wilshire Irish Tavern a historic- cultural monuments.

Kitten Shower: Drive Underway At San Diego Humane Society

• Check the registry for donations needed for the fragile babies rescued during "kitty season."

BeachLife Festival To Host Big Wave Surfing Awards

• BeachLife attendees who have purchased a Founders Pass or Captains Pass will receive entry into the award ceremony.

Teens Wanted For Summer Mammal Rehab & Research Lab

• Do you love animals, science, and research? The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is offering a rare opportunity for older teens.

Battling Stage 4 Cancer, Alex Trebek Returns To 'Jeopardy'

• Alex Trebek returned to work after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and he thanked his fans for their support.

Burger, Craft Bar & Brew Fave 'Eureka!' Expands In SD County

• The restaurant, that prides itself on serving all-American fare with "no crap on tap," will open in Carlsbad.

Monrovia Announces Sidewalk Poetry Contest Winners

• Read the winning poetry, written by locals, that will be imprinted into the ground for pedestrians to find.

Citrus College Student Receives Prestigious National Recognition

• A German student is one of only ten cc students in the US selected to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Hites Transfer Scholarship.

Gently Used Prom Dresses Wanted For Princess Project

• Check your daughter's closet! All 33 library branches of San Diego County are serving as the convenient, drop-off spots.

Disney Girl Scout Patches Announced

• CELEBRATE Girl Scouts is an exclusive experience, only available to Girl Scouts, taking place at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.

Help Celebrate Gorilla Joanne's 5th Birthday At Safari Park

• San Diego County residents are cordailly invited to the birthday bash in honor of this "miracle baby."

U.S. Kneeboard Surfing Title A 6th For Beresford

• The 2019 US Kneeboard Titles will serve a US qualifying event for the 2020 World Kneeboard Surfing Titles in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Kindness Of Strangers: Man Gives Trade-In Car To Nursing Student

• After overhearing the woman's rejection at an El Cajon dealership, he signed over his vehicle to her at no charge.

WVUSD Staff and Students Join Humanitarian Outreach

• In one example, HUMANitarian Club provides means for students to learn & become aware of global needs & the closer-to-home-homeless crisis.

Student Filmmakers: Enter 'Tsunami Preparedness' Contest

• High school individuals or teams are invited to make public service announcement video for San Diego County.

Award Given To OC Alzheimer Association Family Services Manager

• Larissa Haiker of Long Beach was awarded the Oliver Halsell Care Award for demonstrating selflessness in her daily life.

Inspire Charter Student Wins Spelling Bee In San Diego

• The 14-year-old correctly spelled a term that describes a miniature automobile manufactured at the turn of the 20th century.

JSerra Women's Soccer Wins CIF Regional Over Los Alamitos

• Students and families celebrated the women of JSerra Girls Soccer in their resounding defeat of the Los Alamitos Griffins to win CIF SoCal.

Citizens Sought For Juvenile Justice Commission

• San Diego County Superior Court announced that two positions are open. Interested? Read more on what's required ...

Korn, Alice In Chains Fans Ready For Irvine Show

• Grunge fave Alice in Chains with Korn, on North American tour! Tickets are on sale now for their April 10th–June 1st, 2019 concert dates.