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.
Free Community Event For Horse Lovers Set For Palos Verdes Peninsula
The cities of the Palos Verdes Peninsula are inviting residents to a free equine event taking place May 2 in Rolling Hills Estates.
HeroRATS Experience At The Living Desert Zoo And Gardens Promotes Recognition, Prompts Awareness
Brave little rats, such as Hamida, can not only identify land mine locations but also locate wildlife traffickers.
Pudu Fawn, World's Smallest Deer, Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The newborn is now visible to visitors alongside her mother at the Safari Park in Escondido.
Actor, Musician Kevin Costner To Perform With His Band In Riverside County
Costner and Modern West bring an Americana and country‑rock sound to audiences worldwide.
Grammy-Nominated Duo To Perform at Long Beach's Fingerprints Music
Four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter duo The Milk Carton Kids will perform an intimate set at Fingerprints Music on April 24.
Major Sports, Music Festivals Are Coming To Santa Monica
The Santa Monica City Council has paved the way for some major music and sporting events to be held in town over the next couple of years.
Mission Fed ArtWalk Names 8 Featured Artists For 42nd Annual Festival
The two-day festival is described as the largest and longest-running fine art event in Southern California.
Phillip Phillips To Close SeaWorld San Diego's Seven Seas Food Festival Concert Series
The concert is included with park admission.
San Diego County Fair Announces 2026 Paddock Concert Series Lineup
The nightly series is included in the price of fair admission.
Bed Bath & Beyond Making San Diego Comeback Via The Container Store
As part of the merger, The Container Store announced that 98 of its locations will integrate Bed Bath & Beyond products into its stores.
Give Blood, Get Free Padres Tickets At 10th Annual Padres Summer Blood Drive
The 10th annual Padres Summer Blood Drive will take place at Gallagher Square at Petco Park.
Hot Air Balloons Still The Best Part Of Temecula's Vibe: What Happened In Recent Landing
Seeing and hearing the whoosh of hot air balloons is one of the best parts of calling Temecula home. Here's why you should fly our skies.
Murrieta Fire & Rescue Donated Equipment Helps Save A Life
A woman in Playa Hermosa was saved thanks to donated fire equipment.
North Redondo Beach Farmers Market Makes Its Public Debut
The North Redondo Beach Farmers Market made its debut on Earth Day.
SeaWorld San Diego's All-New Shark Encounter Opening In May
Park officials said annual pass holders will receive early access on select dates before the public opening.
The Queen Mary Marks 90th Anniversary With A Free Celebration In May
The Queen Mary commemorates the 90th anniversary of her historic maiden voyage with a free daylong celebration on May 27.
Laguna Niguel Mexican Restaurant Celebrates 20 Years With Deals
Avila's El Ranchito Laguna Niguel is celebrating 20 years of service with a week of deals.
9 San Diego County Students Receive 2026 National Merit Scholarships
Nationwide, 700 high school seniors received corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships.
San Diego County Library Media Technician Named CA Classified School Employee Of The Year
Angela Cruz has served as the library media technician at Stuart Mesa School in Oceanside Unified School District for five years.
Vista Murrieta Winter Guard, Percussion Bring Home Major Competitive Awards
"More than the medals, we are MOST proud of how you have grown, what you have learned about yourselves and others, and who you have become."
More World Cup Tickets For LA Matches Go On Sale Wednesday
FIFA will release more tickets for the eight World Cup matches that will be played at SoFi Stadium this summer.
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