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Baby Rhino Born + Students Surprise Teacher With Car: Saturday Smiles
A popular burger truck is opening a restaurant. Plus, a statue of "Rick and Morty's" main character pops up in Southern California.
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Animals
Southern White Rhino Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The male calf was born Aug. 6 at the Nikita Kahn Rhino Rescue Center at the park in Escondido.
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Watch 14 Blue Whales Frolic Off Orange County Coast
Travelers aboard a Dana Wharf Whale Watch vessel Monday saw 14 blue whales while navigating Orange County waters.
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Business
New Bev Tasting Room Opens In Venice
The female-founded canned wine company aims to serve as a space to highlight female businesses and creators.
New Stretching Studio Hosts Grand Opening In South Orange County
StretchLab in San Clemente is offering half-off on all intro stretches to celebrate its introduction to the south Orange County community.
Community
$36M Rehabilitation Project Planned Along Santa Ana River In RivCo
One of the challenges moving forward on the project is the presence of transient camps within and around the river bottom.
City Of Wildomar Announces Funding Opportunity For Local Nonprofits
Special emphasis will be given to projects that have a direct/specific benefit to the city of Wildomar and its residents.
Otay Mesa East Port of Entry should lead to shorter wait times when completed.
Extremely Rare Beverly Hills Helicopter Landing OK'd For Netflix Film
Landing a helicopter in front of City Hall is no small task, but the "Beverly Hills Cop 4" production is ready to sweeten the deal.
Laguna Woods Seniors Thrilled To Enjoy Classic Car Show
In honor of National Senior Day, Ivy Park of Wellington hosted a classic car show to celebrate residents living in the community.
Large-Scale Homeless Facility Proposed For Palm Springs Gets Big Boost
The state awarded the city and county $19 million for the project dubbed the Palm Springs Navigation Campus.
Long Beach Receives $13.1 Million For Emergency Rental Assistance
The loan will allow the city to continue to help renters who applied for the Long Beach Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Longtime Rossmoor Woman's Club Member Honored For Service To Community
An extraordinary Orange County woman was honored at the Rossmoor Community Festival.
Mission Viejo Library Gets Helping Hand From Local Donor
AvalonBay Communities Inc., the real estate trust that owns Eaves in Mission Viejo, donated $5,000 to the Mission Viejo Library this week.
Nonprofits Look Into Shared Housing Model To Tackle Homelessness
Two nonprofit organizations have announced the creation of the San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative to help end homelessness.
San Diego Opens La Paz Mini Park In Valencia Park Neighborhood
The $2.6 million, half-acre mini park transformed an underutilized corner lot.
Senate Designates Long Beach's International Gateway Bridge
The California State Senate officially approves the name of Long Beach's new cable span.
Overlooking the Malibu coastline, Rick Sanchez sits on a toilet. He's preparing to save the "Rick and Morty" world from an alien invasion.
Events
2022 Temecula Art And Street Painting Festival Returns
This year's festival takes place Sept. 16-17 and features an all-new Cartoon-A Paloozah.
Free Household Hazardous-Waste Collection Event Scheduled In Murrieta
The free event — open to all RivCo residents — will take place in the Murrieta City Hall parking lot.
Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Greater L.A.
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Inland Empire
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In Orange County
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
Oktoberfest 2022: Guide To The Most Wunderbar In San Diego County
Raise a stein! It's oom-pah time.
South Coast Winery And Resort Announces Grape Stomps, Outdoor Concerts
The events are being held in September at the Temecula Wine Country resort to celebrate California Wine Month.
Uptown Jazz Festival Coming To Long Beach For 11th Year
The festival will be headlined by Grammy award-winning singer Stephanie Mills.
Health
San Diego County To Distribute Monkeypox Vaccines For Intradermal Use
San Diego County has recorded 223 cases of monkeypox, ranging in age from 20 to 64 and all among males.
Temecula Hospital Receives Three Awards For Exceptional Care
The hospital demonstrates its commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke.
Thousands Taste Creative Chicken At Beverly Hills Tender Fest (Photos)
Thousands of attendees tasted creative chicken tenders from celebrity chefs and famous Los Angeles spots Saturday at a massive Tender Fest.
Real Estate
Historic 46-Acre Bible College On Murrieta Hot Springs Sells For $50M
Over the next 18 months, the buyer plans to renovate the property and return it to its roots as a wellness resort and spa.
Restaurants
Dave's Hot Chicken Expands In San Diego; Location Opening In December
The restaurant's tenders and sliders come on a sliding-heat scale from no spice to "reaper" — a level so hot, a signed waiver is required.
Dave's Hot Chicken Plans Long Beach Opening In January
The restaurant's tenders and sliders come on a sliding-heat scale from no spice to "reaper" — a level so hot, a signed waiver is required.
The restaurant's tenders and sliders come on a sliding-heat scale from no spice to "reaper" — a level so hot, a signed waiver is required.
Laguna Beach Pro Skateboarder Partners With CA Eatery Urban Plates
Orange County residents can try the "Nyjah Bowl" starting Wednesday at any Urban Plates location.
Popular Smashburger Food Truck Opening Restaurant In Santa Monica
The popular traveling burger truck Heavy Handed will open a permanent spot in Santa Monica this fall.
Schools
LA Students Surprise Teacher With New Car After Secret Fundraiser
As math teacher Julio Castro sat in a meeting, his students shuffled around campus to pull off an epic surprise: They bought him a car.
San Diego State University Set To Welcome Largest Incoming Class Ever
The university has admitted nearly 6,500 students, its largest incoming class ever.
UCSD Expands Housing, Offers Housing Guarantee For Incoming Students
UCSD had reduced the amount of guaranteed housing in order to reduce housing density in an effort to limit the spread of the virus.
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