Iconic Cafe Reopens; Outdoor Summer Concerts: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — We've gathered together a sampling of some of the lighter stories from around Southern California this week. But first, we noticed that many people are searching for this article on how to make a pallet flag:

How To Make A Fourth Of July Pallet Flag: DIY

DIY Pallet Flags are popping up across the U.S. thanks to this easy Pinterest styled 4th of July project. This project takes under an hour.

3 Best San Diego County Beach Cities To Live In 2019: Report

WalletHub compared 192 beach cities across 62 key indicators of livability, from housing costs to quality of beach water.

Summer Concerts Return To Santa Monica Pier

The new Twilight on the Pier, formerly known as the Twilight Concert Series, will start in August.

Kidspace Children’s Museum Celebrates 40-Year History This Summer

Forty days of fun thematic events and activities and a birthday bash will ring in summer for Kidspace museum’s 40th anniversary celebration.

Property Value In San Diego County Grows To Nearly $575 Billion

It's the fifth consecutive year the assessment roll has increased by 5 percent or more, according to County Assessor Ernest Dronenburg.

New Comedy Show To Debut In Calabasas

Calabasas Comedy Night at Sagebrush Cantina will bring some of LA's funniest comedians to the valley for a night of laughs.

New San Gabriel Valley Veterans Affairs Clinic Opens

San Gabriel Valley-area veterans now won't have to drive an hour or more to receive VA care thanks to a recently opened Arcadia clinic.

3 San Diego Cities Among State's Lowest Car Insurance Premiums

Three cities in San Diego County rank among the top 10 lowest average car insurance premiums in California, according to a new report.

BeachLife Festival Donates $60,000 To Local Nonprofits

A special event will be held in Hermosa Beach to distribute the money to the charities and celebrate the success of the festival.

Warner Bros. Hires Ann Sarnoff As Its 1st Female CEO

WarnerMedia has named BBC Studios Americas president Ann Sarnoff as the new CEO of Warner Bros., making her it's first female CEO.

UCSD Hires New Dean For Rady School Of Management

Lisa Ordonez is the first woman to serve as the school's dean and its second since the school was founded in 2003.

Historic Formosa Cafe To Reopen In West Hollywood

The former celebrity hot spot underwent a two-year, $2.4 million renovation and reopens this Friday.

Cal State Northridge-Run Station 88.5 Hires New General Manager

Radio station 88.5 CSUN, which is co-run by Cal State Northridge & Saddleback College, has hired Patrick Osburn as its new general manager.

Supervisors OK Church Request For North County Complex

Chinese Bible Church is planning to build a new facility in a residential area near several North County communities, including 4S Ranch.

Manhattan Beach Lifeguard Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

Los Angeles County Fire Department Ocean Lifeguards will be honored for their acts of heroism on July 31.

Supervisors OK South County Housing Development

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved a controversial housing development in the Otay Ranch community.

2 Santa Monica College Student Films Win Awards At Film Festival

"Once Upon a Woman" and "Ritornare" won awards at the 4th Annual Silicon Beach Film Festival.

San Diego, Tri-City To Negotiate On New Psychiatric Facility

Tri-City Medical Center closed its psychiatric facility last September.

San Diego County Supervisors Approve 2019-20 Budget

The $6.25 billion annual budget includes more money for mental health treatment, aid for the homeless and juvenile justice.

San Diego County Approves $23.8M To Improve Mental Health Care

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved $23.8 million to expand mental health and substance abuse care, including crisis centers.

2 San Diego-Area Airports Get Over $14M For Improvements

San Diego and Oceanside airports received over $14 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to make infrastructure improvements.