$59 Disneyland Deal + New Costco Gas Station + In-N-Out Expansion + Shark Summer Returns: Saturday Smiles

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.

Arts and Entertainment

The Fixx, Plimsouls Head To Agua Caliente Resort Casino's The Show

See when and where to buy tickets for this 1980s New Wave retro show.

Business

Costco Gas Station Opens Doors In South OC: What To Know

The one-of-a-kind fueling station is located in Mission Viejo.

Disneyland Announces $59 Ticket Deal For The Summer

Disneyland Resort announced a specially priced Evening Ticket that allows guests to visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure.

In-N-Out Burger Expanding With New Location In LA County. Here's Where

The Irvine-based company is expanding it's existing footprint of more than 400 locations.

Interest In SoCal's Luxury Housing Market Soars After SpaceX IPO: Report

At the end of trading on June 12, SpaceX raised $75 billion becoming the largest IPO in history.

New Coffee Shop Opens Doors In Laguna Niguel: Giveaway, Raffle

A Los Angeles-based cafe is coming to south Orange County this July.

Ralphs Opens New Fresh Fare Store In Carlsbad

The store offers fresh produce, seafood, prepared meals and other grocery staples.

Community

Aloha Plunge Returning To Carlsbad

The event will feature themed pool games, activities, giant inflatables, a splash pad and a Polynesian dance performance.

Encinitas Rotary Funds Basketball Court Project For Guatemalan Community

The court will provide a dedicated recreational space for about 50 students ages 13 and older, according to the club.

Murrieta Tennis Club Shines With New Owners, New Courts

When Mitch and Carolyn Mitchell took over, they knew the facility's nine courts were in serious need of repair. They stepped up.

San Diego Humane Society Offers Free Microchips Ahead Of Fourth Of July Holiday

The organization is offering free microchips and waiving pet reclaim fees through early July.

Santee Fire Department Receives Grant For New Firefighting Equipment

"This grant directly strengthens our ability to protect the Santee community when every second counts."

Shark Summer Brings Fin-Tastic Fun To Birch Aquarium

The annual event features shark-themed activities for visitors of all ages.

SoCal City Launches On-Demand, Low-Cost Electric Transit: What To Know

Riders are limited to trips within Manhattan Beach city limits except when taking trips to the Metro K Line Douglas Station in El Segundo.

Summer Food Drive Returns To Support Families Across San Diego County

The food bank serves an average of 400,000 people each month through more than 450 nonprofit partners and direct distribution programs.

Sweet Offering Buzzes From This Southwest RivCo Farm: How To Buy Honeyed Macadamias

A family secret recipe is outed now, as Gold Crown Farms debuts its honeyed Macadamias.

Schools

North Island Credit Union Launches Backpack Drive For San Diego Students

The credit union will fill each donated backpack with school supplies.

'Stuff The Bus' Campaign Seeks School Supply Donations For Homeless Students In San Diego County

More than 24,000 school-age children in San Diego County have been identified as experiencing homelessness, officials said.

Sports

San Diego Padres Donate $100K To Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts

"Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela," Padres Chairman John Seidler said.