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$10K Winning Ticket + Iconic Bottlenose Dolphin: Saturday Smiles
See who won first place at the Malibu Chili Cook Off. Plus, UC San Diego received the largest single gift in the university's history.
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Animals
Black Bear Visits SoCal Kitchen, Pool
Two Simi Valley residents had an unlikely visitor over the holiday weekend... and one black bear had a lovely vacation.
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Hollywood's Famed P-22 Mountain Lion Ventures Out For A Drink
The legendary puma startled some dog walkers on Griffith Park Boulevard as he went for a cool drink on a hot day.
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Iconic Bottlenose Dolphin 'Patches' Makes Appearance In Dana Point
The well-known dolphin was spotted off the coast of Dana Point with his pod.
Business
NorCal Micro Food Hall Finds New Home In Huntington Beach
A San Francisco-based business is making a new home in Huntington Beach. Here's what to know.
NorCal Micro Food Hall Finds New Home In Lake Forest
A San Francisco-based business is making a new home in Lake Forest. Here's what to know.
Community
SuperLotto Plus Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold At San Diego Supermarket
The ticket is worth $10,653.
Entertainment
The art-loving idol will lend his voice to narrate "The Space Between: The Modern in Korean Art" starting Sept. 11 through 2023.
Ozzy Osbourne Comes To Long Beach For Album Signing: Report
Osbourne will be at the music store Fingerprints the day after his new album "Patient Number 9" releases.
Events
Duke's, Beyond Meat Share Malibu Chili Cook Off Title (Photos)
The beloved Malibu tradition did not disappoint this year, delivering on three days full of good chili, carnival games and community time.
Get A Fur-Ever Friend For Free, Thanks To OC Sup. Katrina Foley
Orange County residents looking to rescue a furry friend in need of a home can stop by the one-day adoption event on Saturday.
Help Laguna Beach Seniors By Donating Gently-Used Treasures
Laguna Beach residents can donate to support the Susi Q Senior and Community Center on Sept. 12 and 13. Here's what to know.
J Balvin Headlines Kickoff Concert In Long Beach For 2022 NFL Season
The free kick-off event will be at Alamitos Beach on Thursday.
Palm Springs Pride Parade: Grand Marshals Picked For November Event
The marshals will ride in the Pride Parade, which steps off at 10 a.m. Nov. 6 at North Palm Canyon Drive.
Support Marines, Get Your Car Washed In Laguna Niguel
The City of Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee is hosting a car wash Saturday, with proceeds benefiting Marines at Camp Pendleton.
Health
OC Health Provider To Combat Mental Health Crisis In Schools
School districts across Orange County will partner with CalOptima for the new program.
Real Estate
Bob Hope's Longtime Toluca Lake Home Could Set New Price Record
If billionaire supermarket magnate Ron Burkle finds a buyer willing to pay his asking price, he'll be an even richer man.
Civil Rights Institute Lands Permanent Home In Riverside County
The Civil Rights Institute is the centerpiece of the new, five-story Mission Heritage Plaza at 3933 Mission Avenue in downtown Riverside.
Naomi Osaka Sells $8.7 Million Beverly Hills Home: Report
It looks like Naomi Osaka is leaving Los Angeles for New York City after she bought the Beverly Hills house from Nick Jonas two years ago.
School
Largest Gift In UCSD History To Fund Stem Cell Research In Orbit
The $150 million gift from businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford follows up on his $100 million gift in 2013.
Sports
NFL Kicks Off 2022 Season In Long Beach (Photos)
Alamitos Beach was packed with football fans excited to support their favorite teams this season.
Travel / Transit
Free Ride Day Announced For MTS And NTCD Routes
Public transit riders will be able to enjoy free rides on MTS and NCTD routes on Oct. 5, which the agencies are declaring as Free Ride Day.
Public Input Sought On New Branding For Palm Springs Intl. Airport
The new branding is expected to exemplify iconic Palm Springs.
Seasonal Nonstop Flights To Begin Between San Diego And Orlando
Frontier Airlines will be adding seasonal nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Orlando, Florida.
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