$100K Jackpot + 50 Pets Rescued + $10K Scholars Award: 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.

Animals

50 Pets Rescued From Overwhelmed Pet Owner In San Diego County

Authorities picked up 48 cats and two dogs from a La Mesa area home.

Kitten Stuck In Spare Tire Rescued, Thanks To OC Firefighters

A stray cat was rescued by Orange County firefighters after a resident found it stuck in a spare tire.

Arts and Entertainment

KAABOO Festival Could Return To Del Mar Fairgrounds In September 2025

Event organizers have been trying to rebuild the music, art and comedy festival that last took place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2019.

Kanye West Sells Gutted Malibu Home For $39M: Report

Kanye West stripped bare his architectural masterpiece of a home, leaving it exposed to the elements and West embroiled in legal troubles.

Old Town Temecula Community Theater Announces 2024-25 Season

All tickets went on sale Thursday, Aug. 1.

Business

Diesel, A Bookstore's Brentwood Country Mart Location Sold

Diesel, A Bookstore has new owners, who plan to continue operating the bookshop in Brentwood Country Mart.

Sprouts Farmers Market Opens New South Bay Grocery Store

Sprouts will celebrate the new South Bay store's grand opening with a variety of giveaways and activities over the weekend.

Community

Laguna Beaches Among The Best For Water Quality, Per Report

One Laguna beach was recognized on this year's Heal the Bay Report Card, and others continued to receive high marks.

Over 3K Pints Of Blood Collected At San Diego Comic-Con Blood Drive

The Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive is the San Diego Blood Bank's largest and longest-running blood drive.

Player Wins $100K Jackpot At Valley View Casino

"Santiago's monumental win goes to show the excitement that awaits every guest who walks through our doors."

Events

Brick-Or-Treat Monster Party Returning To Legoland California

The Carlsbad-based theme park will transform into a family-friendly Halloween destination with candy, characters, shows and more.

Cardboard Boat Derby To Set Sail In Mission Viejo: What To Know

Residents can be a part of the at this year's Cardboard Boat Derby event on Saturday, Aug. 24

Schools

Mira Costa Graduate Earns $10,000 Milken Scholars Award

A recent Mira Costa High School graduate was selected to join the 2024 class of Milken Scholars for her outstanding accomplishments.

Sports

6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament Returns For 50th Year

The 2024 Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament will take over the sands near the Manhattan Beach Pier.