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$32M Winning Lottery Ticket + Elephant Valley Opens + New Lego Galaxy Land Launches: Saturday Smiles
"Brady Bunch" house named historical landmark; local schools honored as Purple Star Schools; 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
Elephant Valley Opens At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The expansive new space gives visitors up-close views of elephants in a savanna-style habitat.
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San Diego Humane Society Takes In 34 Cats From Overcrowded Stockton Shelter
The transfer marks the second time in recent months San Diego Humane Society has accepted cats and kittens from the Stockton shelter.
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Arts and Entertainment
Karen Devine To Receive 486th Star On Palm Springs Walk Of The Stars
The longtime KESQ News Channel 3 anchor will receive the Walk of the Stars recognition later this month.
Long Beach's 'Fluffy' Iglesias Receives Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Comedian and actor Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, who was raised in Long Beach, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday.
New Lego Galaxy Land Launches At Legoland California Resort
The main attraction, Galacticoaster, is the park's first new roller coaster in 20 years.
Wynonna Judd, Billy Bob Thornton, Gavin Rosdale To Join Guy Fieri At Stagecoach Festival
Guy Fieri's Stagecoach Smokehouse guest list is set! Here's what to expect at the 2026 Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival.
Business
Downtown Disney Restaurant Offers Sweet Way To Donate To Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Downtown Disney's Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes offers a sweet donation: $1 per each Make March Matter CrazyShake sold this month.
New 24-Hour Pet Emergency Room Opening in South Bay
A ribbon-cutting for the 24/7 South Bay pet ER is planned for 11:30 am March 4.
San Diego Gymnastics & Parkour To Open Largest Facility
The new facility will span more than 10,000 square feet and offer classes and programs for children from infancy through age 17.
Sprouts Plans Highland Park Location At Former 99 Cents Store
Plans have been revealed for the former 99 Cents Only Store near York Boulevard and Figueroa Street.
Sugared + Bronzed Opens Permanent Studio In San Diego
The new studio is the brand's second San Diego area location.
The Cove Pool At Pechanga Resort Casino Opens To Temecula Residents For 2026 Season
The Cove offers 2 twisty waterslides at the family pool, 18 underwater seats at the swim-up bar at the main pool, 27 Cabanas & 6 Daybeds.
Community
$32M SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold At SoCal Convenience Store
Two tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, were also sold in Southern California's Inland Empire.
2026 'Women Who Shape Santa Monica' Award Recipients Revealed
Four Santa Monica women have been selected to receive the League of Women Voters' 2026 Yellow Rose Award.
30 Acres Added to Santa Monica Beach Dunes
The City of Santa Monica and The Bay Foundation are restoring 30 acres of beach along local shorelines to a wild, natural state.
Banning Teen Center Re-Dedication Will Honor Founder, Philanthropist, Amy Herr
The March ceremony brings together supporters, families and partners to honor Herr and the thousands of local youth she served.
CA's Fluke Lottery Drought of 2026 Ends With SoCal Super Lotto Jackpot Winner
Until the latest jackpot in the Inland Empire, California hadn't seen a jackpot win since November. Are you holding the winning ticket?
Justice Awards Recipients Lauded At RivCo DA's Awards Banquet
"The recipients of this year's Justice Awards represent the very best of our office," Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said.
Murrieta Fire & Rescue Celebrates 25 Years Of Service
On March 5, the Murrieta Fire & Rescue was approved as a first responder, changing the community as we know it.
'This Was Community:' Over $1M Raised In Coachella Valley Day Of Giving
See who donated, how much, and what non-profit organizations received over $20K for the day.
Events
St. Patrick's Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Southern California
The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15.
Real Estate
Read about the unusual history of the house made famous by "The Brady Bunch."
Schools
43 San Diego County Schools Named Purple Star Schools
The county is home to more than half of the California schools designated as 2026 Purple Star Schools.
Murrieta Mesa High School Revalidated As AVID National Demonstration School
"This revalidation is a testament to the work happening in classrooms across our school campus every single day," the MVUSD district says
Nearly 1,000 Attend Literacy Night In Banning
Students, families & community organizations gathered at Hoffer Elementary School for Banning Unified School District’s Lit-A-Palooza night.
Sports
18th Temecula Special Games Returns To Great Oak High School Field
Saturday, families of special needs athletes and students will spend a "truly inspirational day that brings out the very best in Temecula.
Players leave Dubai, arriving in Indian Wells as the men and women's draws begin, and an Italian tennis player announced threats Monday.
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