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$2.9M Winning Lottery Ticket + 43 Beagles Rescued: Saturday Smiles
An Olympic skateboarder earned silver at the X Games and the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing comes to Southern California.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy.
Animals
All Pet Adoption Fees Waived Through July At San Diego Humane Society
The "Summer is Cooler with a Pet" promotion is for all adoptable bird species, livestock, dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and small pets.
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Beagles Rescued From Lab-Testing Breeding Facility Arrive In San Diego
San Diego-based Helen Woodward Animal Center took in 43 beagles rescued from Envigo in Virginia, which bred the dogs for medical research.
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Pasadena-Based Bunny Rescue To Receive $35K Donation From Petco Love
Bunny World Foundation founder said the funds will go to caring for rabbits rescued from high kill shelters in Greater L.A.
Business
Eclectic Furniture Retailer 'Joybird' To Join DTLA Line-Up
The trendy, home-furnishing brand will open a 2,000-square-foot space in 2023 at the shopping and restaurant district in downtown Los Angeles.
Hotel Workers OK Contract With Hilton San Diego Bayfront After Strike
The contract comes after hundreds of hotel workers began striking outside the hotel ahead of San Diego Comic-Con.
Hyatt Vacation Ownership To Host Hiring Event Tuesday At The Welk
The company plans to hire up to 200 people this summer at the Escondido-based resort The Welk.
McClain Cellars Gives Back To Communities Through Master's Wine Flight
Jason McClain, the owner of the Laguna Beach tasting room, is curating a wine flight to give back to others through charitable giving.
OC Family-Owned Olive Oil Company Strikes Liquid Gold For Paso Robles
A Newport Beach family who owns the Paso-Robles Pasolivo olive oil company won 5 awards for their esteemed buttery olive oils.
Community
$2.9M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In SoCal
Now, Friday night's jackpot drawing grows to $1 billion!
Chula Vista, Port Of San Diego Break Ground On Bayfront Convention Center
Local leaders broke ground on the Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center — the centerpiece of the development.
Disneyland Canoe Races Resume For Cast Members: Who Will Win?
It's a splashing good time for the only Disneyland Resort attraction that makes you work up a sweat: Davey Crockett's Explorer Canoes.
Jupiter's Claim Set From Horror Film 'Nope' Added At Universal Studios
The movie set now is part of the amusement park's backlot, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Events
LA Magazine To Host Whiskey Festival 2022: Tickets On Sale
Meet distillers & check out the selections from new labels, while enjoying unlimited samplings, hors d'oeuvres and live music.
Malibu Chili Cook Off Tickets On Sale, Dates Set
It's that time of year again, Malibu! Don't miss out on Malibu's favorite annual event full of good chili, fun games and carnival rides.
Vans U.S. Open Of Surfing Arrives At Huntington Beach July 30-Aug. 7 2022
Surf's up in Orange County. This week, the Huntington Beach police department has some safety tips for visitors to the show.
Health
8 San Diego Area Hospitals Named Among Best In State: U.S. News
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals in 15 specialties and 19 procedures and conditions.
UCLA Medical Center tied for fifth place in the annual rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
Scripps Granted Nearly Half-Million To Support Opioid Use Treatment
All of Scripps' hospital campuses with emergency departments received funding this year.
Restaurants
Alfred Coffee Teams Up With 818 To Bring Boozy Drinks To LA Tearoom
If's 5 o'clock somewhere... why not throw a little tequila in that cold brew?
Birdie G's Launches $5 - $15 Happy Hour Specials In Santa Monica
The Michigan Avenue restaurant's new "Early Birdie's Happy Hour" runs daily from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Broma Restaurant Brings Spanish-Portuguese Cuisine To Mountain View
Inspired by the Michelin-starred chef's Iberian Peninsula travels, the recently opened eatery features prix-fixe & a la carte menus.
Celebrate Oyster Day With 'Honeymoon Oyster' In Santa Monica and DTLA
Water Grill restaurants are toasting the humble mollusk on its big day.
Corner Bakery Opens On West Side's Pico Boulevard
The chain - with a neighborhood cafe vibe - is known for its pastries, breads, breakfast dishes, gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and pasta.
Japanese 'Age-Old' BBQ Restaurant Coming To Los Angeles
Share a piece of Japanese history - one course at a time - when Niku X opens in the fall at Wilshire Grand Center.
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Launches Monthly Dinner Series
The gourmet experience kicks off Aug. 5 with an eight-course menu & wine pairing, featuring Peake Ranch Winery and Petrossian Caviar.
New Beverly Hills Cafe Melds Euro Style and Old Hollywood Glam
Velverie Café and Teahouse is open breakfast through dinner, plus for afternoon teas, amid a backdrop of old-school Hollywood glitz.
Schools
The technology has the potential to fight wildfires within seconds using drones.
SDG&E Partners With Local School District On Vehicle-To-Grid Project
In addition to Cajon Valley, SDG&E is also working with the San Diego Unified and Ramona Unified school districts on V2G projects.
Sports
Beverly Hills Jeweler Designs Rams Super Bowl Ring
The diamond-encrusted ring is designed to mimic the architectural and design of SoFi Stadium after the Rams' 2022 Super Bowl win.
Laguna Beach's Nyjah Huston Earns Silver Best Trick Medal X Games 2022
Olympic skateboarder Nyjah Houston earns silver in Skateboard Street at X Games 2022.
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