Discount Disney Tickets + Baby Baboon Born + Lego Festival Launches + Target Grand Opening: 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.

Animals

9 Endangered Pacific Pocket Mice Released At Camp Pendleton To Boost Species' Survival

The Pacific pocket mouse is the smallest and most endangered mouse in North America.

Animal Friends Of The Valleys Slashes Pet Adoption Fees Through July 25

Animal Friends of the Valleys is a nonprofit animal shelter headquartered at 33751 Mission Trail in Wildomar.

Baby Hamadryas Baboon Debuts At San Diego Zoo

Visitors to the zoo's Africa Rocks habitat may see the infant holding onto her mother or exploring nearby as she becomes more independent.

Big Bear Bald Eagle Healing At Raptor Center, Receives Transfusion From 'Spirit'

A team of expert veterinarians is working on the medical mystery of Southern California's Bald Eagle mom, Jackie.

Cat Rescue Hopes Dozens Of Felines Will Purr Out Their Lives In Lake Elsinore

"In effect, the rescue cats are treated as family pets and not as commercial commodities," city documents state.

Arts and Entertainment

Cinerama Dome, Hollywood Arclight Could Reopen Under New Ownership: Report

News of the iconic theater's possible reopening comes over six years after it closed.

Comic-Con Kicks Into High Gear With Convention Center Programs, Marvel And DC

Comic-Con International will continue Thursday with the San Diego Convention Center fully open for panels, artists, games, cosplay and more.

Patti LaBelle, Nelly, Sugar Ray & Dwight Yoakum Among OC Fair Headliners: What To Know

There's still plenty of opportunities to catch a slew of dazzling musical performances at the Orange County Fair.

Pop Culture Fans Can Get First Taste Of Comic-Con Ahead Of Weekend Events

A few related events will take place around the city on Tuesday.

'Preview Night' Arrives For Comic-Con, Along With Blood Drive, Downtown Events

Downtown bars, hotels and restaurants will get in on the action.

Sony Reveals Plans For Cinerama Dome Renovation; Former ArcLight To Become Flagship Alamo Drafthouse

Sony Pictures has revealed its plans for the renovation of the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood.

Business

Discount Supermarket Chain Opening New San Diego-Area Store Following Closures

The local store is among several California locations the chain plans to open this summer.

Hello Kitty Fans Can Visit Popular Pink Cafe Truck At San Diego Comic-Con

The all-pink mobile pop-up will offer exclusive merchandise and sweet treats in the convention's Interactive Zone.

Hundreds Gather At Target Store Ahead Of Perris Grand Opening

Target employs over 150 people in Perris and has made a significant investment in the city's continued retail and economic growth.

Indoor Pickleball Club To Host Grand Opening In RSM

The Picklr — a fast-growing indoor pickleball brand — is getting ready to open its doors in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Community

Disney Offers Discount Tickets To Anaheim Residents: What To Know

The new ticket deal exclusively applies to Anaheim residents living in specific ZIP codes, park officials said.

Give Blood, Get Free Spider-Man Shirt At San Diego Comic-Con Blood Drive

This year's blood drive is themed around the upcoming "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" film.

Lego Festival Launches At Legoland California Resort

The festival features interactive play zones, live entertainment, and hands-on building activities for families.

Over 700 Pints Of Blood Collected On First Day Of 50th Comic-Con Blood Drive

Donors receive a limited-edition Marvel Spider-Man T-shirt and other giveaways while supplies last.

Refurbished Ramona Cal Fire Air Base Reopens After Major Upgrades

"The Ramona Air Attack Base has long served as a cornerstone of aerial firefighting in San Diego County."

Restaurants

Famous PUDN, Swing Inn Announce Sweet And Savory Partnership In Old Town Temecula

Old Town Temecula actor and entrepreneur Dean Norris has joined up with the team at Famous PUDN for delicious desserts to go with your BBQ.

Schools

Beaumont Students Train With Local Urgent Care, Gain Medical Skills

Beaumont USD and All Valley Urgent Care-Calimesa provide students with on-the-job experience as part of the high school's CTE pathway.

From Cooking To Engineering, Beaumont Students Gain Life Skills Amid Summer Programs

The labs ranged from hands-on lessons in engineering, culinary arts, video production, health care, performing arts, and law enforcement.

UCR's Historic Archiving Project Receives $350K In Funding Thanks To Endowment Grant

The Early California Project 2.0 will document 20,000 residents from the 1760s to the 1850s. Here's why that matters today.

Seasonal

Legoland California Resort Expands Brick-Or-Treat Halloween Event With New Trick-Or-Treat Street

The family-friendly Halloween event returns on select dates from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1.

Sports

Tickets Go On Sale For Coachella Valley Lakers’ Inaugural 2026-27 Season

The NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers will play 24 regular-season home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert.