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Blind Dog Rescued + Meet Baby Rhino Neville: Saturday Smiles
A deer was spotted swimming in the Pacific Ocean. The Lake Elsinore Storm minor league baseball team won the California State Championship.
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Animals
Blind Dog Rescued From Hole At SoCal Construction Site
Firefighters were able to conduct a rescue operation to save the dog, "Cesar," from a 15-foot hole in Pasadena.
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Deer Swims 2 Miles Off The Coast Of Laguna Before Running Up Coast Highway
The deer reportedly swam about two miles in the Pacific Ocean before finding shelter in an Emerald Bay backyard.
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Pet Wellness Gets $25,000 Boost In Coachella Valley
The funds will be used to help people sterilize, vaccinate and microchip their animals.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park Names Baby Southern White Rhino 'Neville'
The energetic and confident calf is thriving and has been experiencing many new firsts since his birth on Aug. 6, according to the zoo.
Watch This Young Buck Swim Across Main Beach In Laguna: Video
One resident was walking Main Beach this weekend when he saw a strange sight.
Business
Eastvale Donut Shop A Sweet Spot For Lottery Hopefuls
After a $6 million Powerball winning ticket was sold at Eastvale's Sunny Donut, customers said this is a "lucky place" to play the Lottery.
The eyewear company's new Waterside location will be its 27th store in California.
Zero Proofed Cocktails Pop-Up Brings Booze-Free Nightlife To Venice
The company promotes having fun alcohol-free.
Community
3 New Industrial Buildings On 5 Acres Proposed For West Temecula
If approved, the buildings on Avenida Alvarado would total more than 55,000 square feet of interior space.
Biden Administration Announces Full Operation Of Desert Solar Project
The Blythe Solar Power Project is situated on BLM land and is expected to produce enough energy to power approximately 145,500 homes.
Boys & Girls Clubs Of The San Gorgonio Pass Awarded $5K Grant From SCE
The money will be used to support the BGCSGP's Creators STEAM program.
Community Comes Together To Restore Habitat In Redondo Beach
Volunteers, Los Angeles Conservation Corps and South Bay Parkland Conservancy are working toward bringing wildlife back to the Esplanade.
Culver City Kid Gives Sun-Maid Raisins A Makeover
The temporary redesign comes after a nationwide search for doodles to support schools.
Donate A Ponytail, Get A New Look At Spa Pechanga's Mane Campaign
Those willing to cut and donate their long hair can get a free cut and style this October, courtesy of Pechanga Resort Casino.
New Sidewalks, Driveways, Access Ramps Coming To Indio Neighborhood
The project will be constructed in four stages and is expected to be completed in fall 2023.
San Diego Housing Commission Awarded $7.5M Grant For Minority Homebuyers
San Diego began an effort to expand homeownership among people of color thanks in part to a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.
San Diego Rescinds WWII Law Calling For Removal Of Japanese: Report
A former law that directed the FBI to remove San Diegans of Japanese descent during World War II was officially rescinded.
Southwest Riverside County Girl Scouts Earn Prestigious Silver Award
The Girl Scouts held a clothing drive, then turned around and opened a flash store to hand out the garments for free to peers in need.
Vista, Oceanside, San Diego Awarded $4.3M For Homelessness
Vista, Oceanside and San Diego are the first three recipients of grants from a $10 million county fund.
Events
5 Big-Name Concerts Landing At Acrisure Arena In Palm Springs
Doobie Brothers, Grupo Firme, Maroon 5, Eagles, and Jimmy Buffett are set to perform starting in December, arena officials announced.
Crafters Sought For Lake Forest Fall Boutique This October
Are you a local crafter in Orange County? The City of Lake Forest wants to hear from you.
Jerry Seinfeld Scheduled To Perform Stand-Up Comedy Shows In Riverside County
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is returning to the region with two shows announced for Rancho Mirage.
Laguna Beach's Festival Of Arts Welcomes 4 New Pieces, Artists
Four artists will contribute to the 90-year-old festival, which hosts more than 1,000 two dimensional and three dimensional works.
Long Beach Celebrates Fourth Annual Annual Giving Day
Long Beach's biggest giving event Long Beach Gives aims to raise $2.2 million for 222 nonprofits in the city.
Mission Viejo Library Celebrates 25 Years With Gala
Residents can be a part of the celebration by purchasing tickets for the Mission Viejo Library 25th Anniversary Gala.
Registration Opens For 'Paint El Paseo Pink' Walk In Palm Desert
The Palm Desert walk will take place Oct. 8 with funds raised at the event supporting Coachella Valley cancer patients.
South Orange County Residents And Their Dogs Can Join The Pawz Pack
The La Pawz Dog Team is hosting a Community Pack Walk for Orange County residents and their four-legged friends.
Temecula Art And Sidewalk Painting Festival A Family Affair For Many
Artists arrived en masse to in Old Town Temecula to show their creativity and sell their wares.
Temecula Brewery Scene Celebrated With 2nd Annual CraftHop
Temecula Valley is a popular stop for craft beer lovers with almost 20 breweries, meaderies and distilleries.
Health
Nurses Get Special 'Thank-You' With Goat Yoga In San Juan Capistrano
Orange County nurses became a part of the herd as a thank-you from two local donors.
South OC Hospital Announces $712M Expansion Plan In Mission Viejo
Providence Mission Hospital announced a $712 million expansion plan in south Orange County.
UCSD Awarded $16M To Recruit Diverse Biomedical Science Faculty
UC San Diego is the recipient of the five-year, $16 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
Real Estate
Danny DeVito And Rhea Perlman List Mount Washington Pad
It's always sunny in Mount Washington, so cheers to the buyer who snags this celebrity listing.
Kim Kardashian Drops $70M On Cindy Crawford's Old Malibu Home: Report
Kim Kardashian reportedly bought an extravagant oceanfront property in Malibu that used to belong to Cindy Crawford.
Restaurants
Burgers, Dim Sum: 4 New Restaurants In Santa Monica
See what's new and coming soon to the Santa Monica dining scene. Hint: it involves burgers, dim sum and fried chicken.
San Diego Ranks High On 'Best Brunch Cities In America' Report
Here are some eateries to visit in the coastal metropolis — reportedly one of the best cities to enjoy the fusion of breakfast and lunch.
Schools
2 San Diego County Schools Earn 'National Blue Ribbon' Honors
The U.S. Department of Education announced 297 winners nationwide.
Newcomb Academy Earns National Blue Ribbon Award
The East Long Beach school is among 297 schools nationwide that won America's top honor for individual schools.
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Earns National Blue Ribbon Award
The Rolling Hills Estates school is among 297 schools nationwide that won America's top honor for individual schools.
Sports
LA Angels' Pitcher To Lead 34th Annual Walk Against Drugs
LA Angels' Pitcher Patrick Sandoval will serve as the keynote speaker for the 34th Annual Walk Against Drugs in Mission Viejo.
Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball Wins 2022 California League Championship
The Padres affiliate won its first league title since 2011, completing a nine-game winning streak.
Men's Professional Tournament Begins At Barnes Tennis Center
First-round singles play began in the second annual $612,000 San Diego Open ATP 250 men's tournament at Barnes Tennis Center.
Over 5,000 Athletes, Celebrities Compete In Annual Malibu Triathlon
Thousands of athletes put their stamina to the test over the weekend for the annual Malibu Triathlon benefitting Children's Hospital LA.
Rams Invite Late Agoura High Student's Family, Team To Practice
Carter Stone loved football, and he worked every day to get better. After his sudden death, the Rams invited his family to practice.
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