$10M Lotto Ticket + Butterfly Jungle Opens + New Roller Rink + Paul McCartney Coming To SoCal: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

New Exhibit At Birch Aquarium Focuses On Endangered Yellow-Legged Frog Conservation Efforts

The new installation features some of Birch Aquarium's own mountain yellow-legged frogs.

San Diego Humane Society Urges Coyote Awareness As Activity Increases

Officials said coyotes typically avoid people but may become more comfortable in neighborhoods where food is easily available.

Arts and Entertainment

10th Anniversary Of Temecula 'Digifest' Film Festival: What To Know When You Go

The Temecula festival focuses on aspiring artists, filmmakers, storytellers and tech innovators to spark new ideas and build connections.

Disney On Ice Skating Back Into San Diego With Globe-Trotting Adventure

The show features a mix of classic and newer Disney stories brought to life through skating, stunts and audience interaction.

Grammy-Award Winning Rapper Lil Wayne To Perform at Long Beach Amphitheater

Wayne will bring 20 years' worth of material to Long Beach. Opening acts are The Game and 2 Chainz. Tickets go on sale March 20.

Harry Styles Is OC's Latest Heartthrob Doctor In SNL Spoof On Local Anti-Vaccine Culture

Orange County was referenced in this week's episode of Saturday Night Live in a special faux trailer for a medical drama.

Paul McCartney To Play At Small LA Concert Venue: How To Get Tickets

The former Beatle is planning a rare two-night engagement in one of Los Angeles' most intimate music venues.

Seven Seas Food Festival Concert Series To Bring The Band Perry To SeaWorld San Diego

The concert is included with park admission.

Business

Another Walmart Supercenter Is Coming To Southwest Riverside County

The new 185,682-square-foot store is being built just east of Interstate 15.

Bedmaker Known For $1M Mattresses Opens Doors In OC

The Sweden-based bedmaker is best known for its $1 million bed, which includes a headboard, mattress and base.

Costco Opens 1st Standalone Gas Station In OC This Summer: What To Know

Costco will be opening its first standalone gas station in the country this summer in South Orange County.

New Restaurant Opens In Iconic Laguna Beach Building This Summer

The historic Heisler Building will soon teem with new life after Noble Ace announced its upcoming opening.

Popular Roller Rink Opening Second Location In San Diego

"Roller skating and San Diego just belong together."

RivCo's Year-Round, Indoor Skating Rink Slated To Open In April

Brush off your ice skates, Lake Elsinore is opening the region's 1st private indoor hockey ice rink, a major milestone for Southwest RivCo.

The Shuttered Ragin' Cajun Cafe Is Reopening As Redondo Beach Grill

The Redondo Beach restaurant formerly known as Ragin Cajun Cafe will soon reopen with a new name, new look, and a new menu.

Community

$10M Lotto Ticket Sold In Orange County

One lucky Orange County resident is the state's newest millionaire after a big lottery ticket was sold at a local liquor store.

11 Senior Citizens Being Honored In Coachella Valley For Their Volunteer Work

"The Senior Inspiration Awards is an event that has an impact, inspiring us all to work towards making our communities better."

780+ Dancers Needed To Break Guinness World Record For Largest Swing Lesson In OC

Residents and visitors alike are invited to Newport Beach this April to try to break the Guinness World Records title.

Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce Announces CBAD Award Winners

The Carlsbad Business Achievement and Distinction Awards recognize and celebrate achievements in Carlsbad.

Encinitas Chamber To Host Free Italy Trip Info Session

The free session will provide details on the trip's itinerary, pricing and booking options.

Hop Into Spring Fun At Santee's Bunny Trail Celebration

The event will include children's activities, face painting, music, community booths, performances and Easter Bunny photo opportunities.

Local Native Named Santa Monica's Second-Ever Poet Laureate

The Santa Monica City Council affirmed the city’s second-ever poet laureate, Jay Baldwin, for a two-year appointment at its latest meeting.

Seasonal Butterfly Jungle Experience Returns To San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The immersive habitat bursts to life with hundreds of butterflies each spring.

Temecula's Galway Downs Hosting 2026 AKC National Agility Championship

The championship takes place this weekend, and spectators are welcome.

Schools

137 Riverside County Students Advance to State After History Day Win In 2026

A total of 74 projects were top finishes at the county competition, qualifying 137 RivCo students to compete at Cal State Sacramento in May.

Beverly Hills High Opens 6 New Tennis Courts

The new courts were completed as part of ongoing athletic field and infrastructure work on campus.

Sports

Dodgers Ink First-Ever Deal To Put A Corporate Name On Their Field: Report

It's the first deal of its kind in Dodger Stadium's 64-year history.

Parade To Honor Coachella Valley HS Girls Soccer On Championship Game

The Coachelal Valley High School girls' soccer team won their CIF Div. 5 championship, finishing second in the state championship.

RivCo's Cal Baptist Men, Women's Basketball Teams Seek Cinderella Stories In NCAA March Madness Tournament

Cal Baptist Lancers will battle the Kansas Jayhawks in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. How and when to watch.

Snapdragon To Host 11 Olympic Soccer Matches, Including Bronze-Medal Games

Snapdragon will host the most matches during the Olympiad, six more than the host Rose Bowl in Pasadena.

Transit

OC City Launches Shuttle Service To Disneyland: What To Know

The new shuttle service will launch at the end of the month, officials said.