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$2.1M Winning Ticket; Free Justin Timberlake Concert: Saturday Smiles
Disneyland Magic Key passes go on sale, Legoland breaks world record for largest dinosaur costume party, 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
Dog Tied To Tree Finds Forever Home With Deserving Family
Angel, the Siberian husky-German shepherd mix found tied to a tree with her pups in Aliso Viejo, has found a new forever home.
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SoCal Bald Eagle 'Egg Watch' Has Fans On Edge Across The Nation
Followers of the beloved eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, are watching and waiting to see if their three eggs will hatch in 2024.
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Arts and Entertainment
14th Annual Warburton Celebrity Golf Tourney Raises $5.4M For St. Jude
Tournament host and actor Patrick Warburton brought his celebrity friends to Coachella Valley.
Disneyland Magic Key Passes Go On Sale Tuesday: What To Know
Disneyland Magic Key passes will go back on sale for the second time this year on Tuesday. Here's how to get your pass.
Justin Timberlake Plans Free Concert In LA: How To Get Tickets
Justin Timberlake has chosen LA as the next location for his series of free concerts as he gets ready to release his latest album this month.
Legoland California To Open All-New Dino Valley Land On March 22
The Carlsbad-based theme park broke the world record for the largest dinosaur costume party ahead of the opening of Dino Valley.
The Q+ Art initiative will get underway later this month.
Seven Seas Food Festival Returns To SeaWorld San Diego
The annual festival offers an expanded menu featuring all-new flavors from around the world.
Smokey Robinson Added To Toyota Summer Concert Series At County Fair
Tickets for the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series go on sale Friday.
Business
Shake Shack Announces 3 New Orange County Locations
The LA-based chain known for its burgers, shakes and fried chicken sandwiches plans to open three new locations across Orange County.
Community
$34K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In Los Angeles
The Powerball numbers were drawn Saturday evening.
3 Cities In San Diego County Among Happiest In U.S.: Report
WalletHub released its 2024 rankings of the happiest cities in America. Three San Diego area cities landed on the list.
50 Palm Springs Streets Scheduled For Rehab Work In 2024
The city is spending $9 million on the project. It's the most money ever allocated for annual street paving. Measure J is funding it.
Betty Ford's Legacy Celebrated In RivCo As USPS Unveils Tribute Stamp
The Betty Ford stamp design was unveiled at the White House on Wednesday. A dedication ceremony will be held on April 5 in Rancho Mirage.
Can High Tech Solutions Solve I-15's Traffic Woes Through Temecula?
With an eye on daily snarled I-15 traffic, a plan to integrate smart technology could solve a major pinch point for Southwest RivCo drivers.
Free Master Composter Certificate Training Coming To Palm Desert
In-person training classes take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays starting March 1. Online courses are also available.
Help San Diego Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For The Burn Institute
Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections throughout the county.
Lake Elsinore Chamber Names Honorees From 75th Awards Ceremony: 2024
From non-profits to citizen of the year, the Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce announced those who are invaluable to the community.
Lottery Ticket Worth $2,151,945 Sold At Coachella Valley Supermarket
The ticket had five numbers from Tuesday evening's drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery.
Nonprofit Launches AVID Initiative To Empower South OC Students
The Assistance League of Capistrano Valley announced the new program designed to help AVID students at San Clemente High School.
Seed Library Reopens At Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
Spring is in the air, and with it comes the Little Sprouts Seed Library. Here's how to get your free gardening seeds.
Skatepark Advances In Malibu After Settlement Agreement With Developer
The city has settled with the developer of a nearby property who threatened to derail the skatepark project with a lawsuit.
Temecula's Newest Recreation Center To Open After Lengthy Rebuild
Margarita Recreation Center will celebrate its open house in March after 3 years. Here's what to expect with the grand opening and beyond.
Events
36th Annual 'Run Through The Vineyard' Coming To Temecula Wine Country
The 2K/5K/10K event, which winds its way through vineyards, draws hundreds of runners from all over Southern California.
Annual Easter Egg Hunts Scheduled In Temecula
The city is hosting three hunts on March 30 for kids 12 and under. A "Teen Egg-Stravaganza" is also scheduled March 22.
Health
The annual ranking of the world's best hospitals evaluated 2,400 institutions across 30 countries. Here's how San Diego hospitals stack up.
Schools
3 Murrieta Schools Receive High State Honor
No other Riverside County school district had as many campuses honored in 2024.
4 Long Beach Schools Named 2024 CA Distinguished Schools
"Excellent middle schools and high schools play a critical role in the life outcomes of our young people."
Family Financial Wellness Fair Coming To CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
The free event is designed to empower families with essential tools and information to enhance their financial well-being.
San Diego Area School District Among 'Most Envied' In U.S.: Report
Test Prep Insight compiled the rankings based on a survey of 3,000 parents. See which school district in San Diego County made the list.
San Diego Teachers Encouraged To Apply For Innovative Project Grants
Are you a San Diego County teacher with an innovative class project idea? North Island Credit Union could help fund your project.
South OC High School Grads Invited To Special Reunion In Dana Point
Dana Hills and San Clemente high school graduates were invited to a reunion to be held on Doheny State Beach.
Temecula Middle School Receives High State Honor
The campus was recognized as a 2024 California Distinguished School.
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