$1M Winning Ticket; Coyote Pups Found; Easter Events: 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

4 Coyote Pups Found Under Deck In San Diego

Coyotes typically steer clear of humans, but the presence of pet food, compost or trash can attract coyotes to yards.

Arts and Entertainment

Arab American Heritage Celebrated In Temecula City Mural Project

This mural celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month, focusing on an Arab Cityscape theme, and painted by elite local artists.

Artists Sought For New Installation In Laguna Beach

The city is seeking an artist to create a temporary sculpture or stage-floor mural installation at the Promenade on Forest. What to know.

Coastal Roots Farm To Host First-Ever 'Express Freely, Art-Making Day'

The Encinitas-based farm has commissioned five teaching artists from across the country to guide the art sessions.

Laguna Playhouse Raises Over $370K at 'Oh What A Night' Gala

Youth actors, cast from the Broadway "Jersey Boys" and "The Sensational 60s" entertained the audience at the 2024 Laguna Playhouse event.

Spreckels Organ Society To Host Special Concert For Bach's Birthday

The concert is free and open to the public.

Taylor Swift's 70K Crowd Caused Seismic Event Amid Eras Tour: CalTech

In August, the audience of 70,000 Taylor Swift fans sang, danced, and shared a harmonic seismic experience. It was rare. Were you there?

Community

$736K Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Riverside County

The ticket was purchased at a Shell gas station.

2 San Diego Area Cities Among Best Cities To Live In America: Report

A new study analyzed 230 cities to find the best places to live in the U.S. and California cities took 10 spots in the top 50.

Brian Tully Promoted To Indio Police Chief

Indio Chief of Police Mike Washburn had been out on a personal leave of absence. Tully will now take over.

Laguna Beach Police Captain Graduates From The FBI National Academy

Capt. David Dereszynski has graduated in the 289th session of the FBI National Academy at Quantico this month, the 8th LB officer to do so.

SDG&E Customers To Get Climate Credit In April

The credit installments are provided by the California Climate Credit program.

South Bay City Among Best Places To Live In America In New Report

A new study analyzed 230 cities to find the best places to live in the U.S. and California cities took 10 spots in the top 50.

Winning $1M Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Los Angeles County

Are you holding the winning ticket worth $1,058,180?

Events

Carlsbad Chamber Of Commerce To Honor Local Businesses, Nonprofits

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

Easter Brunch Elevated At Michael's On Naples

Guests at Michael's can expect a special three-course prix-fixe menu.

Easter Egg Hunt 'Rain Or Shine' In Temecula: What To Know, Where To Go

Regardless of weather, a pile of Easter Eggs-and the Easter Bunny-await Temecula kids at these 3 parks. Get there by 9:30 a.m. Saturday!

Easter Egg Hunts Slated At San Diego Animal Sanctuary And Farm

There will be daily egg hunts Thursday through Sunday at the 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine.

Hundreds Expected To Climb Mount Rubidoux For Easter Sunrise Service

The Easter Sunrise Service began in 1909. The towering Mount Rubidoux Cross will be the destination of the faithful.

SD Weekend: Easter Egg Hunts; Bach's B-Day Celebration; Eggstravaganza

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, March 30-31, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.

Springtime Boutique Underway In South OC: What To Know

The Springtime in Paris Boutique is scheduled in Mission Viejo for Saturday, April 13. What to know.

Stacey Abrams To Speak In Beverly Hills On 'Rogue Justice' Book Tour

Known nationally for her political work in Georgia, Stacey Abrams is also a prolific fiction writer.

Schools

California's College Corps Program Paying Off At CSUSB Palm Desert

"The financial support that College Corps has provided me with has alleviated much of the financial burden ...," a student said.

Sports

Mookie Betts Picks Up A Shift At Raising Cane's In San Gabriel Valley

The Dodgers' slugger served up "hot fresh chicken" to fans while raising money for his 50/50 Foundation.