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Bald Eagle Lays New Egg + Best Beaches + Register For Tickets To Olympics + New Restaurants: Saturday Smiles
Festival of Whales returns; near-death bobcat kitten makes full recovery; sea lion sketch show makes comeback; and more nice SoCal news.
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
Big Bear Bald Eagle Lays New Egg, Over 20K To Keep Watch Online
As Friends of Big Bear Valley campaign for $10 million to save the land around the bald eagle nest, the promise of new life has returned.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
East County's 'Largest Dog Festival' Returning To Santee
Fido Fest will feature dog adoption opportunities, agility courses, a pet costume contest and a visit from the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Free Dog Adoptions Continue At Riverside County Fair And National Date Festival
So far, 43 Riverside County dogs have been adopted on-site from the fair.
Near-Death Bobcat Kitten Makes Full Recovery After Being Rehabilitated At Ramona Wildlife Center
The young bobcat was returned to her native habitat after recovering from severe emaciation, anemia and mange, officials said.
New Exhibit At Birch Aquarium To Highlight Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog Conservation Efforts
"The return of the mountain yellow-legged frog took decades," said Robert Raad, senior exhibit designer at Birch Aquarium.
Arts and Entertainment
15 Can't-Miss Events This March In SoCal
Daylight saving time begins on March 8, and that means an extra hour of sunlight at the end of the day to squeeze in activities.
Edith Márquez Slated for Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Performance
The acclaimed Mexican singer, songwriter, and actress will perform on Friday, June 12, with tickets going on sale February 27.
Highly-Anticipated Festival Of Whales Returns To Dana Point
The festival returns for the 55th year with beloved community traditions, including the Magical Migration Parade, carnival and more.
Long Beach Shakespeare Company To Present Reimagined 'Antony And Cleopatra'
A new adaptation of William Shapekpeare's 'Antony and Cleopatra' comes to Long Beach's Helen Borgers Theater in March.
P!nk To Headline 2026 Curebound Concert For Cures In San Diego
The multi-Grammy Award-winning artist will headline the benefit concert at Petco Park, the philanthropic organization announced.
Popular Sea Lion Sketch Show Returns To SeaWorld San Diego
Inspired by comedy troupes like The Groundlings and Second City, Sea Lions Tonite blends pop culture parody with animal education.
Sesame Place San Diego To Celebrate 4th Birthday With Spring Reopening
Opening day festivities include a dance party, free birthday treats and headbands, birthday storytime, and birthday photo meet‑and‑greets.
Business
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Coming To San Diego County
The iconic wiener-on-wheels will make three stops this week in the San Diego area.
Community
$1.5 Million-Plus Powerball Ticket Sold In San Diego County
The estimated jackpot is $203 million for Monday's drawing.
Encinitas Open House To Mark International Women's Day
Kind Health Group's open house aims to honor women's achievements while promoting empowerment and self-care, according to organizers.
Fishing Derby Planned At Lake Cahuilla Veterans Regional Park
The county park district is making park entry and fishing free for all who come out. Here's what's happening Saturday.
Go 'Smell The Poppies' In Riverside County: New Trail Opens Friday
Visitors can typically expect to see vibrant California poppies, deep blue arroyo lupines, purple Canterbury bells, and so many more.
San Diego Beach Named Best In U.S. By Tripadvisor
The local beach was the only U.S. beach that made the world rankings.
Temecula Inventor Celebrates 25 Years Of Astronauts Living, Working In Space
A Temecula inventor, with help from a Space Station camera aimed at Earth, is helping to change people's perspective, one device at a time.
Restaurants
4 Newly-Opened Restaurants Spotlighted In Mission Viejo
A slew of new eateries have recently opened in Mission Viejo. What to know.
Hip-Hop Eatery Marathon Burger Opening 1st Long Beach Location
The chain, founded by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, is partnering with Snoop Dogg to open a Pine Avenue location on Sunday.
The Big Arch Burger is described as the chain's "boldest burger yet."
New Acai Bowl, Coffee Spot Opens Up In Dana Point
The Dana Point Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Alohana Acai Bowls & Coffee.
New Greek Restaurant To Open Doors In Newport Beach: Report
A new restaurant will open its doors where Pizzeria Mozza once operated, The Orange County Register reported.
New Patisserie Opens Doors At Montage Laguna Beach
The French-inspired dining concept will feature artisanal pastries, desserts and coffee in a coastal setting.
Palm Desert Food And Wine Festival Returns In March, 2026
The event offers a diverse selection of food, premium wines, hands-on cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and much more in Mid-March.
The long-planned fast-food eatery opened Thursday at 18490 Dexter Avenue.
Well-Loved Laguna Beach Eatery Hosts Estate Sale Ahead Of Closure
The '20s-inspired restaurant known for its inspiring ambiance will host a silent auction and estate sale prior to closing permanently.
Schools
Carlsbad Gala Aims To Boost Funding For STEAM, Music And Innovation Programs
Carlsbad Educational Foundation's fifth annual Gala to Benefit Students will raise funds for programs serving nearly 11,000 students.
Whiz Kids To Present Award-Winning Projects At Riverside County Science And Engineering Fair
Friday's competition will feature the most projects and students since 2016.
Sports
5M People Register For LA Olympics Tickets — But There's Still Time To Sign Up
There's been a "record-setting surge" of interest in tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Here's what to know.
Beloved Volleyball Coach Bumped To Associate Athletic Director Position At Rancho Christian School
Coach Caitlyn Bato will move up to the Associate Athletic Director role, with an eye on her beloved volleyball program.
La Quinta Para-Karate Coach Lauded As Woman Of The Year By 4th District Supervisor Perez
Para-Karate Coach for Team USA by USA Karate, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, stands by the belief that “Inclusion is a human right."
Travel
Opening Date For Subway Between DTLA, Beverly Hills Revealed By Metro
The subway extension will shuttle passengers between Beverly Hills and downtown LA in about 20 minutes.
Services include one-on-one travel guides and familiarization tours.
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