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$38K Winning Ticket; 70 Baby Tortoises; Safest Cities: Saturday Smiles
Best senior homes ranked, local astronaut goes to space, locked-out dog rescued, top hospital recognized, and more nice California news.
CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.
Animals
70 Tortoises Returned To Wild By SD Zoo Emerge From Winter Burrows
The critically endangered tortoises were reintroduced into their native habitat with help from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
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'Creep' Of Baby Tortoises Survives First Winter Sleep At Edwards AFB
The 70 young tortoises released from captivity after The Living Desert Zoo's new "head-start" program are thriving after winter sleep.
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Donations Sought For 2 Dogs With Parvo Rescued From Hoarder House
The rescued pups were recently diagnosed with parvo after being rescued from a hoarding situation in Riverside County.
Locked-Out Dog Rescued From Balcony In South OC: OCFA
The dog was rescued from a fourth-floor balcony at an Irvine residence after being locked out while no one was home.
Arts and Entertainment
Green Day Announces Surprise Show At Small LA Venue
Green Day will play at the Echoplex Thursday.
Shakira Launches North America Tour At Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert
Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour will include 14 shows across North America, kicking off in Palm Desert.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Among Stars Spotted At Coachella: Photos
The pop star and the football player were just some of the famous fans who took in the bevy of artists performing over the first weekend.
Community
$38K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego County
The SuperLotto Plus numbers were drawn Wednesday evening.
20 Safest Cities In CA In 2024: Report
Is your city among the safest in California? See the rankings.
Beautification Project Spruces Up Culver Boulevard In Del Rey
The trees on the Culver Boulevard median had never been trimmed in the 20 years since they were first planted, according to city officials.
51,101-Square-Foot Commercial Center Planned In Lake Elsinore
The Riverside/Lincoln Commercial Project includes a self-storage facility, carwash, gas station, and drive-thru restaurant.
Beaumont Astronaut To Spend 6 Months On International Space Station
Tracy Dyson, a graduate of Beaumont High School, is a flight engineer on the International Space Station, on the Expedition 71 Crew.
'Devil Comet' Is Brightening: How To See It In CA Before It Disappears
The comet is currently racing toward the sun at about 40,000 mph and will be at its brightest on Sunday. Here's how to spot it.
Menifee Hosts Citywide Community Betterment Projects For 2024
Volunteers are needed to beautify the history museum and monuments, revitalize a senior living facility and tend to community garden plants.
National Monument Status Proposed For Swath Of Riverside County
The Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act of 2024 would encompass 627,855 acres.
Events
Spring Into Swing Garden Tour Fundraiser Planned For May In La Cresta
The Nature Education Foundation at the Santa Rosa Plateau Brings Back Its Popular Garden Tour at a Lush Plateau Estate On Saturday, May 18.
Health
5 Best Independent Senior Living Homes In The Inland Empire: U.S. News
Experts reviewed communities to identify the best independent senior living communities in California. These eight are in the Inland Empire.
San Diego Area Hospital Named Among Top 100 Hospitals In U.S.: Report
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas was the only hospital in Southern California on the PINC AI 2024 list.
Schools
Encinitas Mayor, Other Officials Honor 5 'Rising Star' Students
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Sports
13 Temecula Taekwondo Kids Win 2024 California State Championships
Athletes from Temecula's Quest Taekwondo competed in early April, bringing home California Unified Taekwondo Association trophies.
Temecula Teen Catcher Hopes To Follow In Kelsie Whitmore's Footprints
This middle school ball player is on her way to Temecula Valley High School and has captured some national attention.
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