Baby Cheetahs + New LEGO Store Opening + Coachella Showtimes + Winning Lottery Ticket: 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

4 Cheetah Cubs Named At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

A social media contest determined the name of one of the male cubs. Wildlife care staff named the other three male cubs.

Big Bear Bald Eaglets Eat, Bonk And Vie For Attention As 30K Watch Nature In Action

Two eggs laid by the bonded Bald Eagle parents, Jackie and Shadow, have hatched, as tens of thousands tune in to watch the eaglets grow.

San Diego Humane Society Welcomes 20 Dogs From Overcrowded Imperial County Shelter

The dogs will be spayed or neutered, as well as undergo medical and behavioral evaluations before becoming available for adoption.

Arts and Entertainment

Coachella Weekend Showtimes Announced: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G

When should you head to that main stage during Weekend One of Coachella Music & Arts Festival? Here's everything you need to know.

Disney On Ice Skater Brings 'Full-Circle' Dream To San Diego Stage

Performer Jaysa Bozzuto talked with Patch about touring, favorite moments and what fans can expect this weekend at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

Business

LEGO Store Opening In Temecula, First For Riverside County

There are currently just 14 LEGO retail stores in California and one LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad.

Nordstrom To Open San Diego's First Local Service Hub

The small Nordstrom Local sites offer services such as online order pickup, returns and alterations rather than traditional retail sales.

Warby Parker Opens First Coachella Valley Store In Palm Desert

The store opened April 4 on El Paseo.

Community

$13K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In Orange County

The odds of matching all five numbers and the Mega number is 1 in 41,416,353, according to the California Lottery.

41st Annual 'Whale of a Day' Festival Coming Soon To Rancho Palos Verdes

The 41st annual Whale of a Day Festival is set for Saturday, April 25 at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Crew Of Historic Artemis II Mission To Splash Down Off San Diego: 5 Things To Know

Navy divers will be on hand Friday to help the crew exit their Orion spacecraft and safely escort them aboard the San Diego-based ship.

Iconic Carlsbad 5000 Set For 40th Race Along Coast

"Reaching 40 years is an incredible milestone and speaks to how much this race means to the running community."

Joe Biden Makes Surprise Visit To LA County Ice Cream Shop

The famously ice cream-loving president made an unannounced visit to a local ice cream shop.

Santee Senior Living Community To Open Pickleball Court, Host Free Community Barbecue

The public is invited to celebrate the new amenity with a free community barbecue and games.

SDG&E Customers To Get Credit On April Bill

"The Climate Credit is one of several statewide tools designed to help customers while California reduces emissions."

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A Opening Third Drive-Thru Focused Location In San Diego County

The drive-thru focused location will also offer carry-out, delivery, catering and outdoor seating.

New Wellness Café Opens Doors In Encinitas

The café features cold-pressed juices, smoothies, lattes, wellness shots, and grab-and-go foods made with organic, all-natural ingredients.

Viral Matcha And Coffee Chain Picks Beverly Hills, Studio City For 1st West Coast Locations

Fueled by TikTok-friendly drinks, the New York-born chain has grown to nearly 100 locations just six years after its founding.

Schools

Record $110M In Grants To LA County Schools Will Train Thousands Of New Mental Health Workers

The grants will significantly expand programs training counselors and social workers serving children and families, officials say.

Santa Monica College Launching Bachelor's Degree In Cloud Computing

Santa Monica College's Bachelor of Science degree in Cloud Computing will be the second four-year degree offered by the community college.

Sports

Clippers Owner's $110M Gift To SoCal Universities Aims To Boost Mental Health Services

The donation is the sixth largest in the history of the Cal State University system, officials said.

Pickleball Tournament In Palm Desert: Fundraiser For American Heart Association

Here's how to register to play pickleball for a cause in May at the Palm Desert JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.

Travel

16 Route 66 Must-Visit Spots In The IE As 100th Anniversary Approaches

From the Wagon Wheel to the 1st McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino the Inland Empire is ready for the 100th Anniversary of the Mother Road.