Community Corner
$25M Lottery Winner + Baby Baboon Named + Deer Fawn Born: Saturday Smiles
Free summer concerts and movies; Gabby's Dollhouse Live comes to SoCal; new restaurant openings; 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.
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The baby hamadryas baboon is the first born at the world-famous zoo since 2019.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Spring is here and so is a new population of young ground squirrels at Palisades Park — many of them.
Arts and Entertainment
Artist Depicts Black History, Erasure At New Manhattan Beach Exhibit
Keith Magruder's "Let Me Fix You A Plate" will be on display at Manhattan Beach's Art Center through June 29.
Fiesta Hermosa Celebration Returns To Beach Town Memorial Day Weekend
This year's three-day celebration will include a carnival, mercado (market) and food fair.
Free Movie Nights, Concerts Available This Summer At South Bay Parks
Torrance Summer Nights will have several events, including a Beatles Tribute Band, Art Fair and family movie night. Here's the schedule.
Free Summer Movie Night Schedule In Dana Point: What To Know
The City of Dana Point announced its schedule for the annual Free Summer Movie Night Series.
'Gabby's Dollhouse Live' Coming To Riverside County
Tickets go on sale starting May 15.
Live music nights are coming back to Oso Creek Golf starting Friday, May 23 inside the Atrium in Mission Viejo.
Temecula Summer Concert Series Dates For Old Town Live Shows: 2025
Concerts are hosted along with the Temecula Sunset Market this summer.
Business
Inside The Americana’s 'Glass Box': A New Launchpad For Brands
A decade after its Grove debut, the popup space opens in Glendale with a Korean cult favorite as its first tenant.
Community
$25 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In SoCal
One Southern California lottery player is $25 million richer.
How A Cypress Life Scout Is Saving Hawks At Long Beach Airport
Jonathan Babati is on a mission to earn the Eagle Scout ranking, which he hopes to accomplish through his hawk trap project.
Mega Millions Winning Ticket Worth $2.2M Sold At IE Gas Station
A SoCal Mega Millions ticket worth $2.2 million was sold at this gas station in the Inland Empire, even as the grand prize raised yet again.
Olympic Water Taxi In Long Beach One Step Closer To Reality
The water taxi would provide transportation between Long Beach and San Pedro during the 2028 Olympics.
Restaurants
Fast-Casual Chain Opening Second San Diego County Location
The Los Angeles-based fast-casual chain is known for its customizable takes on American classics.
Popular Chicken Wing Chain Opens New Location In San Diego
The eatery offers traditional and boneless wings, hand-breaded tenders, chicken sandwiches, burgers and sides.
Starbucks Rival Widens Footprint In Southwest Riverside County
The popular drive-through offers a full lineup of cold and hot coffees and teas. Some baked goods are also available.
Schools
Costa Mesa University Gets $900,000 Grant From In-N-Out: Report
Vanguard University in Costa Mesa was awarded a $900,000 grant from In-N-Out Burger Foundation, The Orange County Register reported.
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