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Fat Baby Bingo; Cool NASA Photo; Sea Lions Go Free; Vegan Friendly: Saturday Smiles
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.
Bernie Sanders' Supporters Host 'Berniechella'
What do you get when you combine Coachella and Bernie Sanders fans? The 'Berniechella' block party.
Jimmy Kimmel's 'Fat Baby Bingo' Features 12 Adorable Kiddos
These 12 babies featured on the late-night show are just too cute! Patch speaks with one family about the experience.
Old Rx Pills? Get Rid of Them at 'Drug Take Back' at Southwest Sheriff's Station
The sheriff's department is hosting several events for "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day."
Four Beaumont Schools Named Among 'Gold Ribbon' Recipients
"The principal and staff of these four schools have determination and skills that are reflected in each student."
California's 25 Best High Schools: U.S. News Rankings 2016
Where does your school rank in the 2016 U.S. News and World Report list released this week?
COACHELLA 2016: How to Avoid Traffic, Check the Lineup, Weather and More
LCD Soundsystem, Guns N' Roses and Calvin Harris will continue their headlining duties on the Coachella Main Stage.
Volunteer Beautification Event to be Held in Bermuda Dunes
The eighth annual 'Community Just Serve Day' is planned for Saturday.
Jack in the Box Donates to Military Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program
The foundation associated with the San Diego-based fast-food company announced a sizable donation Friday.
Manhattan Beach Unified Honored on Earth Day for Going Green
The district was among five California entities so honored for its effort to combat the negative impacts on the environment.
Confused Elderly Man Found on MTA Bus Reunited with Family
The man told officers his name was Jose Rivera and that he could be from Lincoln Heights or Pomona. No word on how police confirmed his ID.
Aldi Expands in SoCal, Opens 10 Stores in Southland
Find out where the store nearest to you is located.
Report: LAX Created 620,000-Plus Jobs in SoCal reagion
Activity at LAX also contributed $126.6 billion in revenues to businesses, generated $6.2 billion in state and local taxes.
California's Mortgage Assistance Program Gets Boost from Feds
The program received a $383.3M infusion from the Treasury Department, which is expected to help at least 12,000 homeowners save their homes.
Manhattan Beach Boy Honored with President's Environmental Youth Award
Meadows Elementary School student Joshua Cigoianu was inspired to do a water conservation project after learning about California's drought.
NASA Releases Clearest Photo of Dwarf Planet Ceres
The images were captured from a distance of only 240 miles and show craters marked by bright material.
Vatican Official Honored by Simon Wiesenthal Center
Father Norbert J. Hoffman was among the recipients of the Simon Wiesenthal Center's Medal of Valor at its annual National Tribute Dinner.
SeaWorld Returns Sea Lions to Ocean on Earth Day
The sea lions were among 365 marine animals rescued so far this year from San Diego County beaches — compared to the norm of 150 to 200
LA Bans Pet Stores from Selling Bred Cats, Dogs and Rabbits
The Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to make permanent a temporary ban on the pet store sale of commercially bred cats, dogs and rabbits
LA Still Has Nation's Unhealthiest Air, But There's Reason to Breathe Easier
Los Angeles continues to earn its reputation for smog, but air pollution dropped to the lowest level in 17 years of monitoring.
Los Angeles Is Nation's Second Most Vegan-Friendly City
Only Portland ranks higher on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals list of most vegan-friendly communities.
LA Sick Time Law Gives Workers Twice the Time Off
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to give tentative approval to a new law doubling the amount of sick time required for workers.
Watch: Mountain Lion Released after Wandering into School
A mountain lion is doing well since it was released into the wild after wandering onto campus at a Granada Hills high school.
Heroic Deputies Honored for Saving Lives and Risking their Own
Orange County Sheriff's deputies received Medals of Valor for acts of selflessness and courage in saving others often at risk to themselves.
Deputies Honored for Saving 13-Year-Old Girl
Two Orange County Sheriff's deputies received a medal for saving a little girl found lifeless at the bottom of a Ladera Ranch pool.
Deputy Honored for Saving Aliso Viejo Woman Shot Repeatedly
An Orange County Sheriff's deputy received a medal for saving the life of a woman who shot herself repeatedly.
Newport Beach Harbor Patrol Deputies Honored for Saving Man's Life
Two Orange County Sheriff's deputies received medals for saving the life of a man who had stopped breathing.
Heroic San Clemente Deputies Honored for Saving Woman's Life
Two Orange County Sheriff's deputies received medals for saving the life of a San Clemente woman who had stopped breathing.
Heroic San Juan Capistrano Deputies Honored for Saving Lives and Risking their Own
Orange County Sheriff's deputies received medals for saving the lives of three women and for racing into burning buildings to save others.
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