$1.2M Winning Lottery Ticket; $25 Legoland Tickets: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

Arts and Entertainment

'Paw Patrol' Is On A Roll: Live Stage Show Comes To San Diego

The pups featured in the popular animated children's television show will take to the stage for five "pawsome" live shows in San Diego.

Palm Springs International Film Festival Begins For 2024

Thursday night's honorees included Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph.

Palm Springs International Film Festival: What To Watch For In 2024

Multiple A-list stars will attend this year's Palm Springs International Film Festival, being honored with numerous awards and accolades.

Business

Disneyland Announces 'World Of Color' Return Date

Disneyland officials announced that "World of Color – ONE" will officially return to Disney California Adventure this January.

Grapeline Wine Tours Expands Santa Barbara Wine Country Offerings

Grapeline Wine Tours, based in Temecula, CA, presents a new one-of-a-kind tour for wine lovers in the heart of California wine country.

Legoland California Offers $25 Kid Tickets For 25th Anniversary

For a limited time, visitors can buy up to four $25 kid tickets with the purchase of a single adult ticket.

Road Runner Sports Opening New Store In Temecula, First In RivCo

Family-operated since 1983, the retailer specializes in fitting runners, walkers and gym-goers in the perfect shoes.

SeaWorld San Diego Offers Free Admission To SoCal, Arizona Teachers

SeaWorld San Diego is offering free admission to teachers and discounted admission to preschool-aged children in 2024.

Community

$1.2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Southern California

The ticket was sold in a small town with a population of less than 1,000.

Community Resource Fair Coming To La Quinta

This community-driven affair aims to bring together an array of essential resources for Coachella Valley residents.

First Baby Born In 2024 In Long Beach A Boy

Despite being two weeks earlier than anticipated, the baby boy came into the world healthy just about 30 minutes into 2024.

Glowing Waves Return To Southern California Coast

Bioluminescent waves are lighting up beaches across Orange County, with latest reports coming from Seal, Newport and Laguna Beach.

IE's 1st Babies Of 2024: Murrieta, Menifee Families Welcome Newborns

2024's first New Year's Day babies arrived after the stroke of midnight. Here is a look at some of these brand-new faces and families.

New Demonstration Garden To Be Dedicated In Rancho Mirage

The garden includes more than 100 native plants.

Events

21st Pechanga Pow Wow Coming To Temecula For Fireworks, Fun

The 21st Annual Pow Wow celebration kicks off with a fireworks spectacular Friday night. See the schedule for this must-do Temecula event.

Barbie's 'Dreamhouse' Tour Rolls Into Temecula This Weekend

Though Barbie has, arguably, made women feel bad about themselves since the day she was invented, her fan base is deep.

Put Worms To Work: Free Composting Class Planned In Riverside County

The free backyard composting class and Make Your Own Worm Bin workshop take place Jan. 6.

Restaurants

Fully Robotic Kitchen Slings Burgers And Fries At New SoCal Restaurant

Robot burger-flippers and fry cooks run the kitchen at a new SoCal restaurant that claims to be the world's first fully autonomous eatery.

Pechanga Resort Casino's Great Oak Steakhouse Relaunches For 2024

Great Oak Steak House reopens with a 235-seat capacity, lounge, and bar at this AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator Awarded restaurant.

Salt & Pearl Aims To Bring 'A Culinary Renaissance' To The South Bay

The restaurant owners are aiming to redefine the seafood dining experience with the grand opening of Salt & Pearl in Redondo Beach.

Temecula, Community Mission of Hope Hosting Weeklong Food Drive

The food drive that begins Jan. 15 is being held in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. "Day of Service."

Sports

San Diego Padres Minor League Ballpark Earns National Recognition

The Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball's Diamond Stadium was ranked among the top 10 'Best Minor League Ball Parks' in the United States.