Outdoor Dining | 50,000 Piece Puzzle: Saturday Smiles

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some stories from Southern California that brightened our week —

Missing Horse Rescued In San Diego County

• Agents assigned to the Imperial Beach Station found the missing horse named "Ollie" July 15 in the Tijuana River Valley area of San Diego.

Jazz Bakery Hosts Live 'Concerts At Home' Series

• Jazz Bakery will feature pianist Sam Hirsch playing live from his living room at 6 p.m. PT Saturday.

CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus: Courses For 50-And-Older Students

• The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program designed for adults 50 and older who want to experience learning for the fun of it.

Newport Beach Man Completes World's Largest Puzzle

• There really isn't a better hobby to have during the coronavirus pandemic than puzzling. This one consists of over 50,000 pieces.

Alaska To Add Nonstop Service From San Diego To 3 Cities

• Alaska Airlines is adding nonstop service from San Diego International Airport to one new international destination and two U.S. cities.

Snapchat Reports 9 Million Daily Users Added During Coronavirus

• Santa Monica-based company Snapchat announced that the platform added 9 million daily users during the coronavirus pandemic.

Historic Elsinore Naval And Military School Still Seeks Buyer

• Originally built as Southern California Athletic and Country Club in 1924, the property on Grand Avenue remains in desperate need of TLC.

Downtown Disney Mask Policies Have Changed Again

• What is the latest in acceptable masks for visitors to Downtown Disney during a pandemic? Disneyland shares coronavirus tips for visitors.

Free Comic-Con@Home Kicks Off Online

• Organizers canceled the San Diego Comic Convention for the first time in its 50-year history due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Modernism Week Considers Virtual Fall Preview: Palm Springs

• Amid coronavirus, the popular in-person event has been shelved for 2020, but a sampling of online virtual programs is in the works instead.

In Time Of Trouble, Send Mothers: MOMS Club Chapters Seek Change

• A group of MOMS Club members in RSM wanted to promote racial equality over Facebook. When told no, they sparked a nationwide movement.

Homebuilders Named For New North County Master-Planned Community

• Walnut-based Shea Homes has an office in San Diego. Beazer Homes, based out of Atlanta, has built communities in Fallbrook and Oceanside.

Changes At Desert Sun Not Expected To Impact News Coverage

• The paper's printing operations will move to Phoenix, Arizona, in September.

CSU Still Mulling Palm Desert Campus

• Palm Desert, Concord and Chula Vista, as well as sites in San Mateo and San Joaquin counties, are being considered for a new campus.

UC San Diego Researchers Discover Plant Immune Response

• The "on-off" switch in plant immune responses could give guidance to botanists on how to improve plant disease resistance.

Homeless Families Begin Moving Into Former Motel In San Diego

• Families experiencing homelessness began moving into a transformed Super 8 motel this week, Mayor Kevin Faulconer said.

Research Team Develops Cancer Detection Blood Test: UCSD

• PanSeer detects stomach, esophageal, colorectal, lung and liver cancer, according to UC San Diego.

San Diegans Can Apply For Coronavirus Rental Assistance

• The San Diego Housing Commission is administering the program for the city of San Diego.

San Diego Padres To Play At Petco Park For First Time In 2020

• The Padres are scheduled to face an opponent Monday at Petco Park for the first time in 2020 — nearly four months later than planned.

Food and Dining

Outdoor Dining Options Expand & Abound On Westside

• Al fresco-friendly is this summer's go-to at local restaurants. See the latest & greatest offerings designed to delight diners.

Free 'Sips & Biscuits' At Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ In South Bay

• The new veranda-inspired, al fresco dining includes a complimentary "Southern charm" lure for diners at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.

Outdoor Dining Options Expand & Abound In Orange County

• Al fresco-friendly is this summer's go-to at local restaurants. See the latest & greatest offerings designed to delight O.C. diners.

Dine 'English-Garden' Style At Five Crowns & SideDoor

• The historic Corona Del Mar restaurant reopens this week for patio service with full menu & outdoor setting of twinkling lights & firepits.

'A Restaurant' To Reopen With Al Fresco Dining In Newport Beach

• The eatery on West Coast Highway will feature its chef specials & seasonal cocktails in a new outdoor venue.

Wood & Salt Tavern Opening Soon In Long Beach

• While it's restaurant No. 4 for German-inspired Wirtshaus & Rasselbock owners, this eatery plans chef-driven, wood-fired, scratch-made menu.

Score Free Wendy's Chicken Nuggets Through August In San Diego

• The Friday-only, drive-thru deal is for four-piece orders. Six Fridays times four nuggets: Do the math. That's a lot of nuggets!

Free 'Sips & Biscuits' At Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ In Temecula

• The new veranda-inspired, al fresco dining includes a complimentary "Southern charm" lure for diners at Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que.

Outdoor Dining Options Expand & Abound In San Diego Area

• Al fresco-friendly is this summer's go-to at local restaurants. See the latest & greatest offerings designed to delight the region's diners.

In-N-Out Burger Opens First Beaumont Location On Friday

• The July 24 opening is a first for the city.

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.