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2-For-1 Ticket Deal; Free Tacos; 6-Story Rubber Duck: Saturday Smiles
$1 movies at Regal Cinemas; chef wins James Beard Award; teachers get grants; Father's Day restaurant promotions; 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
SeaWorld San Diego To Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day This Weekend
The theme park is celebrating all weekend long with interactive experiences and a free turtle plush with purchase while supplies last.
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Mayor Honors Carlsbad Family For Giving Rescue Pup A Home
"This act of kindness is an example of how everyone should respect and love all animals," the commendation noted.
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Arts and Entertainment
$1 Movies Coming To Regal Theaters In San Diego County
The promotion also includes a $5 Snack Pack that comes with a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn and fruit snacks.
Coastal Roots Farm To Host Eco-Performance Fest
REGENERATE! will feature original eco-theater, dance and music.
Get Free Admission To The New Children's Museum On Mass Creativity Day
The event will celebrate art, creativity and community through live performances, art-making activities, food and free museum admission.
'Let's Go Retro' San Diego County Fair Opens Wednesday: 2024
The San Diego County Fair will give our yesteryears another moment in the San Diego sun.
The late KTLA entertainment reporter is being recognized for his decades of contributions to TV in Los Angeles.
Santee Lakes To Launch 'Summer Jams On Deck' Concert Series
"We are thrilled to host this concert series and bring the community together through music."
Santee Summer Concerts Series Kicks Off Thursday
The 40th annual series will feature free concerts every Thursday through Aug. 8, excluding the Fourth of July.
Speedboat Whizzes By Disneyland Rivers Of America Crowd To Save Show
Fantasmic, Disneyland's nighttime spectacular, was in trouble this month until maintenance crews blasted in on a rarely seen motorboat.
2025 Stagecoach Festival: Advance Pass Sales Announced
The 17th Annual Stagecoach Festival takes place Friday, April 25, 2025, through Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.
The limited-time offer is good for two trips to Universal Studios Hollywood through December.
Business
3 San Diego Companies Among Nation's Largest: Report
America's Finest City is home to three Fortune 500 companies.
5 Father's Day Freebies: Drive-Thru Diary
From beer-mug ice cream cakes to all-you-can play arcade games, here are the best Father's Day restaurant promotions.
Chef At SoCal's Kuya Lord Wins James Beard Award
The awards, referred to as the "Oscars of the food world," honor excellence across a range of categories, from fine dining to casual gems.
Free Tacos For Beach Clean-Up Volunteers In SoCal Through June
California Fish Grill is launching a new campaign designed to promote environmental stewardship in exchange for free tacos.
Oregon-based coffee shop Dutch Bros is expanding its footprint in Orange County, after plans for a new cafe were announced.
Restaurants Care Grant Applications Open This Week For IE Eateries
Commercial caterers are now on the list of possible grant winners in the 4th Restaurants Care Resilience Fund round of grants.
San Diego Eateries Can Apply For Restaurants Care Grant Applications
California Restaurant Foundation announced it will award $5,000 grants to 278 independent business owners across the state.
Small Barn, Best Outdoor Seating For Old Town Temecula Dining
We love Old Town Temecula's Small Barn Bistro for its outdoor tables, the well-appointed menu, and the welcoming atmosphere.
Sony Pictures Buys Alamo Drafthouse Theater Chain
With the acquisition, Sony becomes the first major Hollywood studio in 75 years to own a movie theater chain.
South Bay Restaurant Offers Culinary World Tour At Solstice Food Fair
Guests at the Portofino Hotel and Marina in the South Bay will experience flavors from Italy, France, Asia and America.
Community
7 New Pickleball Courts Coming To Lake Elsinore
An agreement to construct four courts at Serenity Park and three at Alberhill Ranch Community Park is expected to be approved Tuesday.
77 Low-Income Apartments Open On Temecula's West Side
To qualify to live at Las Haciendas, residents must earn no more than 30% to 60% of the area median income.
Beaumont Nights Gets Underway In Downtown
To accommodate the pedestrian-friendly event, be aware of road closures in the Towncenter area.
Groundbreaking Set For $580M Wellness Center In Riverside County
The 19.4-acre Wellness Village is touted as a first-of-its-kind project in the county and a model for the state.
The long-planned entertainment-retail destination is eyed for vacant land bordered by the 15 and 215 freeways and Murrieta Hot Springs Road.
Temecula Sunset Market Switches To Thursdays Starting June 13
If you love the outdoor marketplace in Old Town Temecula, there are even more reasons to go starting June 13.
What The Duck? Lake Elsinore Hosts 6-Story Rubber Duck Over July 4th
Known as Mama Duck, the world's largest rubber duck will be at the Lake Elsinore Diamond Stadium from July 4 through July 6.
Schools
10 Local Teachers Get Grants From North Island Credit Union Foundation
The foundation has awarded grants to 10 San Diego area teachers to support a variety of class projects.
MSJC's Nursing Program In Menifee Expands To Address CA Shortage
MSJC's nursing program spans two years, divided into four semesters, and culminates in an Associate of Science in Nursing degree.
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