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$1M Lottery Ticket; Michelin Stars; Olympic Winners: Saturday Smiles
Panda-monium returns to the San Diego Zoo; Girl Scout gets Medal of Honor; lifeguards receive Medals of Valor; 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
Panda-monium Returns To The San Diego Zoo With Pair's Public Debut
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the U.S. in 21 years.
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Arts and Entertainment
BeachLife 2025 Dates Announced, Early Bird Tickets On Sale
The signature celebration of Southern California beach culture will once again take over the sands of Redondo Beach.
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Runway Show Returns To Pageant Of The Masters In Laguna Beach
The Festival Runway Fashion Show returns this Aug. 17, with a performance by the Pacific Opera Project taking place the day before.
Simone Biles' 'Gold Over America Tour' Adds Second Date In Oceanside
The Gold Over America Tour starring Simone Biles kicks off at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside. A second date has been added due to demand.
Business
5 SoCal Restaurants Snag Michelin Guide Stars
The 2024 guide spotlights 577 restaurants across the state and lists 85 California restaurants with stars.
First Look At 'The Cantinas': Taco Bell's Early Retirement Community
The two-day pop-up experience will feature aerobics, cantinas crochet club, hot sauce walk routes, pickleball dink and drink, and more.
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill is celebrating it's Ladera Ranch debut with a Grand Opening event Tuesday.
Rubio's To Open Prototype Restaurant In San Diego's North County
The remodeled Oceanside location will officially reopen its doors after being closed since a fire destroyed the building in 2021.
Community
$1M Set Aside For First-Time Homebuyers In Coachella Valley, Nearby
Applications open August 16 and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are all allocated.
$8.6M Federal Grant Secured For Palm Springs International Airport
The money will be used to upgrade the airport's taxiways.
2 SoCal Neighborhoods Among Most Up-And-Coming In U.S.: Report
TravelMag curated a list of the "most appealing" neighborhoods in the country.
Focus Shifts To Homeless Students For Long Beach Tiny Home Project
The city and Long Beach City College will collaborate to provide much-needed housing options for students experiencing homelessness.
Lifeguards Honored With Medals Of Valor For Heroic Rescue
Two lifeguards were awarded Medals of Valor for their efforts in rescuing a person drowning in the ocean during dangerous conditions.
OC Fair-Goer Is Holding $1 Million Ticket
A lucky someone won big after purchasing a lottery ticket at the Orange County Fair, California Lottery officials said.
San Diego Girl Scout Honored For Saving Classmate's Life
"Her story serves as a powerful example of how Girl Scouts prepares girls to lead, and a reminder of the difference one person can make."
Sports
Laguna Beach Skater Wins Bronze In Olympic Street Skating
Laguna Beach skater Nyjah Huston earned his first-ever Olympic medal in street skateboarding this week.
An Orange County surfer beat out the best of the best, clinching the women's surfing gold medal on Monday.
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