Rent A Private Pool | Artist-Designed Face Masks: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — A look at stories that brightened our week —

These Homeowners Will Let You Rent Their Private Pool By The Hour

• Swimply offers cooped up residents a chance to get in the water and enjoy some summer fun.

MOCA Launches Warhol, Ono & Other Artist-Designed Face Masks

• Fundraising sales of the limited-time collection are underway online at Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.

San Diego Museum Of Man Now San Diego Museum Of Us

• An anthropological museum in Balboa Park that was known as the Museum of Man for more than 40 years has a new name — the Museum of Us.

Video: Lowriders Cruise By The Boardwalk In Santa Monica, Venice

• Watch these lowriders cruise by the boardwalk in Santa Monica and Venice.

4 Santa Monica H.S. Teens Lauded As PAL Scholarship Winners

• “This was such an incredible evening with a first-ever virtual Chris Carrey PAL Education Scholarships presentation."

Dancing Through Parkinson's Keeps Moving On Zoom

• All people are invited to join Culver City-based Invertigo Dance Theatre's dance class on Zoom.

'Virtual First Friday' Returns With Lineup Of Talented Artists

• "Virtual First Friday" is a virtual version of San Diego's Arts District Liberty Station's monthly showcase of its arts and culture groups.

Ready To LOL? Tickets On Sale For O.C. Drive-In, Stand-Up

• "Improv Live Drive-In Comedy" runs four Saturday nights on the parking deck at Irvine Spectrum Center.

Photos: Volunteers Create Flower Bouquets, Letters For Hospitals

• The National Charity League Peninsula Chapter Ticktockers sent out flowers and letters to support local hospital staff and patients.

San Diego Airport Adds Nonstop Route To Santa Barbara

• "We are happy that Alaska Airlines is adding another route to the list of new service offerings at San Diego International Airport."

Riot Games Gives Week Off To Employees Due To Burnout, Pandemic

• Santa Monica-based Riot Games is giving its employees a week off starting August 10 to "disconnect, recharge, and reboot."

New Program To Help Teachers Prepare For Online Classrooms

• National University has launched an online certificate designed to prepare K-12 educators for the transition to online instruction.

San Diego Foundation Awards Grant To Nonprofit Helping Seniors

• ElderHelp is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

North County Group Gets Funding To Help Human Trafficking Victims

• North County Lifeline Inc. was awarded $500,000 in grant funding from the Department of Justice.

SDG&E Installs 88 Vehicle Chargers At County Park And Rides

• Electric vehicle chargers were installed at park and ride locations in Chula Vista, National City, El Cajon and Oceanside.

Food and Restaurants

Little Tokyo Expands Al Fresco Dining In Downtown Los Angeles

• Embark on a culinary, mini-vacation with multiple restaurant options in the heart of DTLA.

Teacher Discount Offered At 6 Santa Monica Eateries

• The "Back-to-School" special is available via online orders or with in-person pick-ups at SocialEats restaurants through Sept. 6.

New Mexico Hatch Green Chiles: Now At Gelson's In Orange County

• For those hooked on the seasonal peppers from the Land of Enchantment, go online pronto. Five pick-up dates available, while supplies last.

New Mexico Hatch Green Chiles: Now At Gelson's In Greater L.A.

• For those hooked on the seasonal peppers from the Land of Enchantment, order pronto. Five pick-up dates available, while supplies last.

Surprising Recipe Twists Using Hatch Green Chiles From New Mexico

• Chocolate chip cookies, mac 'n cheese and Bloody Marys get spicy makeovers, courtesy of the in-season pepper from the Land of Enchantment.