Ukrainian Refugees Helped + Easter Activities: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy.

She Tutored Ukrainian Kids, But Now Helps Them In Wartime

• Refugees "are overwhelmed that somewhere on the other side of the world, someone cares about them" enough to restore simple dignities.

'Great Temecula Toast': 50+ Wine-Lovers Needed To Break Record

• Temecula needs 50 more people to "Toast" on April 26, as over 1,300 hope to gather in Old Town to shatter a World Record. Will you join in?

2 High Schoolers To Receive Carnegie Medal For Sunset Cliffs Rescue

• Zachary Johnson Haugen and Jake Vageli Watson rescued a pair of drowning people in the waters off Sunset Cliffs.

Katy Perry Lists Beverly Hills Home For $19.5M: Report

• Katy Perry put her five-bedroom Beverly Hills Post Office area home on the market for $19.5 million.

450th Palm Springs Walk Of Fame Star Announced

• Composer Mikael Healy will be recognized with the 450th star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame.

Carlsbad Educational Foundation Offers $45K In Scholarships

• The foundation is partnering with the Judith Campbell Educational and Community Foundation to award nine scholarships this year.

Larry Ellison's Rancho Mirage Retreat Now Taking Reservations

• The tech mogul's private Sensei Porcupine Creek property in Rancho Mirage will start welcoming guests beginning Nov. 1.

Is Agoura Hills Bike Friendly?: City Talks Plans To Improve

• Agoura Hills city staff on Tuesday talked plans to make the city more bike-friendly with expanded bike lanes and resources.

Tickets On Sale Saturday For San Diego County Fair Summer Concert Series

• The 2022 Toyota Summer Concert Series lineup includes the Goo Goo Dolls, Jason Derulo, Sam Hunt, Shaggy and more.

Free PPE Available For Calabasas Businesses And Residents

• Pick up free personal protective equipment like masks and gloves from the city of Calabasas Thursday.

No Slaps Planned When Chris Rock Visits Riverside County April 8

• The one-night appearance is part of the "Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022."

Pet Adoption Day Events Slated At San Diego Area Gelson's Stores

• Gelson's is partnering with local animal rescue organizations to host pet adoption events at its grocery stores.

Sesame Place San Diego Opens With Rides, Show, Parade: Photos

• Take a look at Sesame Place San Diego, the West Coast's only theme park based on the award-winning children's show.

Palm Springs International Film Fest Returning To In-Person Next Year

• The annual event has been derailed by COVID-19.

Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher Urges Progress During Annual Address

• Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher used the State of the County address to tout recent achievements and unveil new initiatives.

'Something About This Place': LPGA Chevron Tourney In Rancho Mirage

• The Chevron Championship, a major women's professional golf tournament, is currently underway in the desert— for the last time.

UC San Diego Lab Receives $1.4M Grant To Fight Malaria

• The grant will be used to study new genetic technologies intended to curb mosquito populations and fight the spread of malaria.

Palm Springs VillageFest Celebrating 30th Anniversary

• Voted one of the best weekly street fairs in the Coachella Valley, VillageFest attracts thousands of residents and visitors.

Porter Ranch Kid Makes Top 14 On 'MasterChef Junior’

• Cruz Ramirez was 8 years old when he started filming "MasterChef Junior." Now that he's 11, he has some advice for home chefs.

Elton John's Farewell Tour Coming To Petco Park In San Diego

• Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in North America and Europe" will begin May 27 in Frankfurt, Germany.

Native American Film Festival Planned At Pechanga Resort Casino

• One of the largest Native American film festivals in the country will take place April 2-3.

Appellate Judge Sworn In As First Latina CA Supreme Court Justice

• Patricia Guerrero, a San Diego appellate judge, was sworn in to become the first Latina to serve on the California Supreme Court.

El Dorado Fire Burn Scar Reopens After 18-Month Closure

• Visitors are forewarned that they will be entering a burn scar where hazards may persist.

UCSD Graduate Behavioral Neuroscience Program Ranked 1st In Nation

• Eight of UCSD's other graduate programs also ranked among the top 10s, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Eisenhower Health Named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer

• Eisenhower Health earned a 95 out of 100 from the assessment, placing it among 251 of the 906 participating healthcare facilities.

Easter Activities

San Diego Area Easter Events: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More 2022

• Find fun activities for Easter and spring in cities and towns near you throughout San Diego County.

Inland Empire Easter Events: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More 2022

• Find fun activities for Easter and spring in cities and towns near you throughout Riverside & San Bernardino counties.

O.C. Easter Event Guide: Egg Hunts, Bunny Brunches & More 2022

• Find fun activities for Easter and spring in cities and towns near you throughout Orange County.

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