Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Joe Mazzarella suffered a massive heart attack last week at John Wayne Airport while trying to board a plane back to Northern California.
Video and photos of this fun-for-dogs (and their humans) event.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
The Polar Pooch Plunge is promised to be a once-in-a-doggy-lifetime event.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
San Clemente resident Emilio Cisneros uses his Spanish and English skills to get help.
Students to return to their regularly scheduled program on Monday.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Here are some ideas for you.
And U.S. Marines overseas will get the treats.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
The great-grandmother has been working there since her mid-60s.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Drew Brophy, a surfer and professional artist, shows the Wall Street Journal his customized van.
It's his first visit to the San Clemente campus of Saddleback Church since losing his son.
Scott Brandenburg is the 2013 recipient of the annual award.
Armed with her trusty bat detector and a 17 years' worth of scientific knowledge, Stephanie Remington has made Orange County bats her profession.
Have you noticed the tweaks?
The unofficial neighborhood downhill race has been growing every year since 2005, according to organizers.
A group of families from a central Mexican village found the American dream in San Clemente, and now they've recorded their experiences.
Good morning San Clemente!
Marion Shurtleff is seeking the previous owner of a secondhand Bible that held her childhood essay.
The San Clemente marine safety officer was chosen by a vote of those throughout the Marine Safety Office and honored by the Exchange Club.
To those who practice the Jewish faith, a new Torah is a cause for celebration.
The Star Wars Course of the Force relay will run through town to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on the way to San Diego.
Zen Den Yoga Studio offers class for breast cancer survivors and other specialized workouts.
Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts (one glazed per customer) all day. And you could win free donuts for a year from Entenmann's.
The animal found in trash heap is rescued and video goes viral.
The animal was first spotted Friday off the coast of Dana Point, dragging dead sharks and a sea lion in the net behind him.