Community Corner
3 Winning Lottery Tickets; Owl Rescued From Fire: Saturday Smiles
Best schools, free SeaWorld tickets, photos from Coachella, new burger joint, scholarship winners, 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
Owl Rescued From Collapsing Barn Fire In RivCo: Cal Fire
What will happen to Archimedes? The barn owl was found inside a collapsing Riverside County barn early Tuesday.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arts and Entertainment
Budweiser Clydesdales Head To Palm Desert For Stagecoach Festival 2024
Giant draught horses and draft beer collide this week in Palm Desert. The enormous Clydesdales are coming! Where to see them on El Paseo.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Hot And Sweet: Coachella Music Fest Photos From Weekend 2
Notable happenings included Blur's Damon Albarn saying Coachella was probably the band's "last gig," and Del Rey's surprise guest.
Weezer Announces Show At Small Orange County Venue
Weezer will play at The Observatory inside the Constellation Room in Orange County on Monday, April 29. What to know.
What To Know About The 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival In Indio
Performers, parking, road closures and more.
Business
Dinah's Family Restaurant Plans Move To New Location, New Name
The landmark restaurant is getting a new name and location, but its signature signs will be coming along for the move.
New York-based Gregorys Coffee is opening up in Mission Viejo, serving up freshly brewed coffee, latte art and fresh pastries.
Popular Burger Joint Opens New Location In Orange County
The NY-based chain known for its burgers, shakes and fried chicken sandwiches will open its second Orange County location this May.
Temecula Business Strikes Gold Selling Cold-Pressed Macadamia Nut Oil
Gold Crown Farms of Temecula is locally growing and cold-pressing macadamia nut oil from its De Luz farm.
The Crafted Scone Set To Open In Old Town Temecula
The Crafted Scone has renovated the old Starbucks, making a cozy home to serve scones and coffee just in time for Rod Run and Mother's Day.
Community
$38K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego County
Two SuperLotto Plus tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, were sold in Southern California.
Beaumont Police Celebrate Local Volunteers, Youth Explorers, Chaplains
During National Volunteer Week, the city of Beaumont and the Beaumont Police Department recognized their volunteers.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians Grants $500K To Dozens Of Nonprofits
The 79 nonprofit groups receiving grants represented a wide array of organizations across Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Veterans Get Free SeaWorld Tickets For Military Appreciation Month
Veterans and up to three guests can register through May 12 for complimentary one-day admission to the San Diego theme park.
Young Stroke Survivor Fights To Become Pilates Teacher In South OC
At just 27-years-old, the south Orange County woman suffered a stroke that left her partially paralyzed. Today, she's reclaiming her life.
Events
5K Walk Aims To Promote Poisoning, Overdose Awareness In Murrieta
Three events honor those who have lost their lives due to poisoning and overdose. There is still time to register to walk/volunteer.
BCHD Offers Free Beach Yoga Series For Mental Health Awareness
South Bay residents are invited to attend the free mindful yoga classes during Mental Health Awareness Month.
CultureFest 2024 Returns To Temecula: What To Know, Why You Should Go
On May 18, head to Old Town for food, crafts, performances, and displays from the many cultures that make up the tapestry that is Temecula.
Live Poetry Open Mic Reading At Laguna Niguel Community Center
Tortured or not. it's National Poetry Month. In Laguna Niguel, poets of all ages are encouraged to take the stage and read original poetry.
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Gets $27K In City Support
The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival, coming in May, has become a cornerstone event for the city, with unparalleled promotion.
Schools
5 San Diego County Students Awarded $40K STEM Grants From Amazon
Amazon Future Engineer awarded hundreds of students with four-year scholarships up to $40,000.
7 IE Seniors Awarded STEM Grants From Amazon Future Engineers Program
Amazon Future Engineer awards hundreds of students with 4-year up to $40,000 scholarships and paid industry internships toward STEM degrees.
9 OC Seniors Awarded STEM Grants From Amazon Future Engineers Program
Amazon Future Engineer awards hundreds of students with 4-year up to $40,000 scholarships and paid industry internships toward STEM degrees.
11 LA Seniors Awarded STEM Grants From Amazon Future Engineers Program
Amazon Future Engineer awards hundreds of students with 4-year up to $40,000 scholarships and paid industry internships toward STEM degrees.
13 San Diego Area Students Named National Merit Scholarships Winners
The students received awards worth $1,000 to $10,000 per year, sponsored by corporations, foundations, or business organizations.
Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss Set To Speak At Pepperdine
The shortest-serving British prime minister, who blames her ouster on the "deep state," is promoting her book "Ten Years to Save the West."
'Making A Huge Difference' In Rancho Santa Margarita: Star Student
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we're working to tell local stories of outstanding kids.
'Nayleen Is Truly Amazing': Vista Star Student
We all know students who excel in academic, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Vista.
RivCo High School Ranks #1 In Nation: U.S. News Best Ranking
According to U.S. News, more than a third of California's schools were in the top 25 percent nationally, and 121 were in the top 5 percent.
Top 20 High Schools In San Diego County: U.S. News 2024 Ranking
Seven schools in the San Diego area ranked among the top 100 schools in California, according to the 2024 Best High Schools list.
'Young Woman Of Courage And Character': Seal Beach Star Student
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids
Transit
Construction Begins On High-Speed Rail Project Between IE, Las Vegas
California and Nevada have granted Brightline West a right of way in the Interstate 15 median, where most of the tracks will be laid.
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