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.
8 Lizards Born At San Diego Zoo After Dozens Of Reptiles Seized At Border
Dozens of reptiles were found packed inside knotted and taped pillowcases at the U.S.-Mexico border.
12 Dogs Taken In After Fire At North County Senior Living Community
Eleven dogs were rescued from an affected apartment, while another dog was found running loose near the fire.
653 Rare Frogs Released Into LA County Mountains In Conservation Push
The release included frogs raised in the LA Zoo's new bio-secure amphibian facility as part of a long-running recovery program.
Missing Dog Reunited With San Diego Family Nearly 3 Years Later
Colby was found with fleas, matted fur and a possible skin infection, according to San Diego Humane Society.
New Gorillas Join Troops At San Diego Zoo, Safari Park
Both arrivals were part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.
ArtWalk Carlsbad Returns With Fine Art, Music And Ocean Views
The free two-day festival will feature artwork from more than 150 artists, live music, food vendors and hands-on activities for children.
City Hosts Pool Party For Neurodivergent Kids In Mission Viejo
Families were neurodivergent children were invited to the free pool party on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Craft In The Park: Oceanside Event Offers Hands-On Projects For Kids
Participants can make rainbow garden and butterfly suncatchers, and design and decorate fabric snapback bracelets.
Free 'A Minecraft Movie' Screening Planned In Santee
The outdoor movie night will take place at Town Center Community Park East.
The production runs Oct. 9 through Oct. 18 at the theater, located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs.
The 300-acre development, dubbed the Elsinore Ring, would feature a 3.2-mile track, capable of hosting IndyCar and NASCAR races.
Ringling's Greatest Show On Earth Returning To San Diego After 11 Years
The reimagined circus is bringing acrobats, international performers, a live DJ and YouTube stars to Pechanga Arena.
Special 'Reading Buddy' Adoption Event Scheduled At RSM Library
At the event, Rancho Santa Margarita families can adopt a stuffed animal "reading buddy," create a collar and take it home.
New Farmers Market Soft Launches In Rancho Santa Margarita This Weekend
The RSM Certified Farmers Market is coming to the Lakeshore Amphitheater parking lot at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake.
Pechanga Resort Casino To Host Culinary Job Fair: Multiple Positions Available
Pechanga Resort Casino calls on all who are considering a career in culinary, restaurant and beverage service to attend their next job fair.
Target Beauty Studio Arrives In San Diego County
The retailer's new beauty concept is rolling out at more than 600 stores nationwide, including 92 in California.
Temecula Event Teaches Businesses How To Become Vendors
The free event will be held at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange.
City Of Beaumont Celebrates $4.5M In Upgrades At 20-Acre Sports Park
The city held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the latest improvements.
Encinitas Historic Bus Tour To Offer Rare Look Inside Bumann Ranch
The three-hour tour will include more than 60 historic points of interest.
Santa Monica Digital Archive Preserves Generations Of Mexican American History
Historic photos and oral histories document generations of Santa Monica's Mexican American community.
Santee Firefighters To Host Annual Pancake Breakfast
The $5 breakfast will be held at Fire Station 5.
Peltzer Farms Celebrates 30th Anniversary Of Its Famous Temecula Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival
It's time to head back to Peltzer Farms, where memories are made every fall.
Casa Vega Marks 70th Anniversary With One-Day $2.15 Meal Deal
Casa Vega will celebrate seven decades in Sherman Oaks by serving one of its longtime combination plates at its original 1956 price.
In-N-Out Just Made Several Changes To Its Ingredients — Here's What's Different
The California-born burger chain says the updates are part of its ongoing push to improve the quality of its food.
Lake Elsinore's Newest Ice Cream Shop Prepares To Open: Get The Full Scoop
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream, since 1945, coming soon to Lake Elsinore, will be a "new place for families."
190 San Diego County Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The students are among more than 16,000 semifinalists in the running to be named a National Merit Scholar.
Fall 'Mini MBA' Being Offered At Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center
Designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs, the tuition-free course is focused on AI and cyber.
More Than 200 Colleges, Universities, Trade Schools, And Military Organizations Coming To Temecula
The 18th Annual College and Vocational Fair is geared toward high school and college students, and adults exploring new career pathways.
$250M Transformation Of 76-Year-Old Veterans Memorial Stadium Begins
Construction is underway on a massive new athletic comp
San Diego Gulls Single-Game Tickets Now On Sale
The Gulls have scheduled promotional nights throughout the season.
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