Community Corner
$1.4M Winning Lottery Ticket; Black Bear Roams Beach: Saturday Smiles
Girl Scouts plant a butterfly garden, Griffith Park gets more land, Food & Wine names best pizza places, and more nice SoCal news.
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.
Animals
78 Rats 'Living In Squalor' Rescued From Van In San Diego County
"This was a sad situation all around," said Lt. Regina Price with San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement.
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Black Bear Roams Leo Carrillo State Beach In Malibu
The bear, BB-12, was the first black bear ever captured and collared in the Santa Monica Mountains.
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Business
$3 Movies All Summer Long In Orange County, Thanks To AMC
AMC Theaters across the region will once again offer the summer movie camp program, and here's what to know about seeing movies for cheap.
$3 Movies All Summer Long In San Diego County, Thanks To AMC
AMC Theaters across the region will once again offer the summer movie camp program. Here's what to know about seeing movies for cheap.
3 SoCal Restaurants, Chefs Win James Beard Awards For 2023
The James Beard Awards are regarded as the Academy Awards of the U.S. restaurant industry.
Best Western San Diego Celebrates Grand Reopening After $2M Remodel
Best Western San Diego Zoo/SeaWorld Inn & Suites on Hotel Circle Place features 199 guest rooms, including 68 suites.
Chick-Fil-A Replaces Former Claim Jumper Restaurant In Mission Viejo
Construction is underway for a new Chick-Fil-A in Mission Viejo.
Disneyland To Discount Tickets For CA Residents This Summer
Disneyland announced the return of its ticket discounts for California residents. Here's what to know before you go.
New Juice Bar Opens In Dana Point Monday
One local resident is bringing Clean Juice — a certified organic fast-casual juice and food bar — to Dana Point. Here's what to know.
Taco Bell Announces New Vegan Crunchwrap Wednesday
The Orange County-based chain announced the restaurant's first fully vegan entrée item on the menu Wednesday.
Community
$1.4M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In The South Bay
A ticket with five numbers of six matching numbers was sold in the South Bay as the jackpot climbs to more than $240 million.
A ticket with five numbers of six matching numbers was sold in Santa Monica as the jackpot climbs to more than $300 million.
32 Homeless People In Hollywood Housed As Part Of Inside Safe Program
One of Hollywood's largest encampments has been cleared and its residents have been placed in hotels.
Active Seniors Celebrated During Senior Health And Fitness Day
St. Paul's Senior Services celebrated its active and inspiring seniors with intergenerational games, a picnic and an awards ceremony.
Boys And Girls Club Of Malibu Reveals Kindness Mural
Malibu's latest mural is part of a pledge taken by hundreds of people to promote kindness and inclusivity.
Free Library Lunch Program For Kids Dates Released In OC
The free summer lunches are available for Orange County youth ages 18 years and younger.
The beach will also get a parking lot and public restrooms following a California Coastal Commission vote Wednesday.
San Diego County Celebrates Talk, Read, Sing Day Ahead Of Summer
First 5 San Diego and San Diego County Library partnered to promote the importance of talking, reading and singing to children every day.
Shields Date Garden In Coachella Valley Still Ripe With Romance
A short film with a sexy name, “The Romance & Sex Life of the Date,” still draws visitors to Indio’s historic Shields Date Garden.
Simms/Mann Family Foundation Recognizes Nurses With 'Off the Chart'
A Beverly Hills nonprofit gave 30 Southland nurses $10,000 based on their bold thinking and proven ability to affect change.
Southwest RivCo Senator Taps CA 'Nonprofit of the Year' 32nd District
Each year, in honor of California Nonprofits Day, legislators from across the state highlight a nonprofit from their district.
Events
Does your dad like to go out and have fun? To swing a golf club or hang out with the family? Here are a few ideas we found for you.
52nd Murrieta Father's Day Car Show At Cal Oaks Sports Park Planned
Looking for something fun to do with Dad on Father's Day in 2023? Look no further than the annual City of Murrieta car show.
Bands, Car Clubs Announced For Encinitas Cruise Nights
The 24th annual event series will feature classic and vintage cars as well as live music along South Coast Highway 101.
BeachLife Ranch 2023: Celebrating The Cowboy Surfer Way Of Life
The yearly festival takes place from Sept 22 to 24 and will feature headliners Jack Johnson, The Doobie Brothers and Brad Paisley.
Free Circus Performance In Laguna Beach Saturday
Circus Bella returns to Bluebird Park on Saturday, June 10, to debut their new summer show "BANANAS!"
Laguna JaZz Band Gets Ready For 16th Annual Fête de la Musique
The Laguna JaZz Band is getting ready to perform its cool jazz and big band favorites at the event on June 18.
Mario, Robin Thicke: OC Fair Lineup Announced Wednesday
Officials announced the entertainment lineup for the upcoming Orange County Fair Wednesday.
San Diego County Fair Opens At Del Mar Fairgrounds
The 2023 San Diego County Fair opened Wednesday and runs through July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
SeaWorld San Diego Announces Summer Concert Series Lineup
The Summer Concert Series will feature Vanilla Ice, Jordin Sparks, Bow Wow, Soulja Boy, Todrick Hall and other chart-topping performers.
ZZ Top Returning To Coachella Valley After Jamming At Stagecoach
The band is slated to bring "Cheap Sunglasses" and other top hits to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Oct 21. Tickets are now on sale.
Schools
14 San Diego Area Students Receive 2023 National Merit Scholarships
Nationwide, more than 3,000 high school seniors received National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.
Southwestern College Celebrates First Graduating Construction Class
The program aims to create opportunities for under-represented populations to enter apprenticeship programs and secure union jobs.
Sports
Coachella Valley Firebirds Battle Begins For The Calder Cup Finals
The Firebirds battle Hershey Bears for the Calder Cup Finals! boycott chocolate and #MeltTheCompetition at Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena.
Weekend Guides
IE Weekend Guide: Lemon Festival; Lavender Festival; Juneteenth
Looking for events & things to do this weekend, June 10-11, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
LA Weekend: Palos Verdes Street Fair; Pride Parade; Pioneer Jamboree
Looking for events & things to do this weekend, June 10-11, throughout Greater Los Angeles? Patch has you covered.
OC Weekend: Wooden Boat Fest; 'Star Wars' Zoo Day; Classic Car Show
Looking for events & things to do this weekend, June 10-11, in Orange County? Patch has you covered.
SD Weekend: County Fair; Little Blue Penguins; Agave & Brew Fests
Looking for things to do this weekend, June 10-11, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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