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SoCal Helps Maui Fire Victims; Firefighters Help Crow: Saturday Smiles
Resort earns Certified Autism Center Award, SeaWorld rolls out Fun Card, top eco-friendly vacation destination, 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
OC Firefighters Help Crow Tangled In String In Seal Beach
Orange County gave a helping hand to a crow tangled in string and hanging upside down from a palm tree in Seal Beach this week.
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San Diego Humane Society Sends Help After Devastating Maui Wildfires
The nonprofit's Emergency Response Team is supporting animal search and rescue efforts.
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Arts & Entertainment
Madonna's Rescheduled Palm Springs Tour Date Set After Health Scare
The 64-year-old pop diva will now appear at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs on March 13.
SeaWorld San Diego Rolls Out 2024 Fun Card
The 2024 Fun Card offers unlimited admission for all of 2024 — plus the rest of 2023.
'Stairwave' Mural Opens In Dana Point At Lantern Bay Park
The mural spans roughly 364-feet and was created by an award-winning artist known for her intricate stained-glass mosaics.
Temecula ArtFest Replaces Sidewalk Painting Competition: What To Know
The two-day 2023 Temecula ArtFest featuring Cartoon-A Paloozah! is planned from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 16.
Business
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort Earns Certified Autism Center Award
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa Becomes the first Palm Springs-area Hotel to earn its Certified Autism Center Designation.
Community
16-Year-Old Eco-Hero From Long Beach Awarded For Activism
Genesis Butler is the 16-year-old founder of Youth Climate Save and was honored as an outstanding young activist for the environment.
2 Indio Residents Among 10 Young People Honored For Character
Indio residents Alexia Williams and Mia Byers received the 2023 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Award.
2 Lake Elsinore Residents Among 10 Young People Honored For Character
Lake Elsinore residents Betsabe Esquer Cervantes and Juleyssy Barrios-Yaque received the 2023 Jamil Dada Character Excellence Award.
Disabled Resident Rescued From Burning Home, Thanks To OC Firefighters
The fire was reported in the 12600 block of Groveview Street in Garden Grove at 6:33 a.m. Thursday.
Elektra Fike-Data and Tree San Diego are making a positive impact on San Diego.
Indio Honors Hometown Hero In Memory Of One Lost
The city of Indio continues to express gratitude for the sacrifice of U.S. Marine Cpl. Hunter Lopez.
Iskander Family Launches Foster Agency Effort After Boys' Death
Three years after Mark and Jacob were fatally struck in a crosswalk by Rebecca Grossman, their family is planning a foster-family agency.
Long Beach Named Top Eco-Friendly Vacation Destination
Those looking for an ideal destination for green summer travel are looking to Long Beach, according to a new study done by Velotric.
Meet 'Committed Community Servant' Dr. Sheri Parker
Dr. Parker leads many community service projects as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Murrieta-Temecula Area Alumnae Chapter President.
OC Coastkeeper Awarded $98K National Grant For Underserved Learning
The grant money will go toward developing and implementing climate change programs for underserved communities in Orange County.
Temecula Valley Wine Country Spotlighted In UC Davis Study
UC Davis researchers studied the economic dynamics of the Livermore Valley wine region and included a benchmark of Temecula Valley.
Restaurants
Breakfast Republic Opens Palm Desert Location
The cafe that launched in San Diego and now has more than a dozen Southern California locations opened at 44491 Town Center Way.
New Spun-Chicken Joint Opens In South OC Mall
New rotisserie chicken eatery Dizzy Bird just opened up for business in the Shops at Mission Viejo.
San Diego Restaurant Rallies To Support Victims Of Maui Wildfires
Glass Box is hosting a silent auction fundraiser and donating a portion of restaurant sales to support Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Schools
CSUSB's Palm Desert Campus Hosting Convocation To Welcome Students
The 10th annual ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Indian Wells Theater, 37500 Cook St., and will be livestreamed.
San Diego Students Awarded Cal Coast Cares College Scholarships
The Cal Coast Cares Foundation recently awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships to students in San Diego and Riverside counties.
San Diego Teachers Encouraged To Apply For North Island Credit Union Grants
Are you a San Diego area teacher with an innovative project idea? North Island Credit Union could help fund your project.
SMMUSD Looks To Purchase Civic Auditorium
The school district expressed interest in purchasing and revitalizing the historic Civic Auditorium, and breathe life into the old building.
Sports
Storm Baseball Hosts Blood Drive With Special Gifts For Donors
On Sunday, Aug. 20 Lake Elsinore Storm Baseball is giving away some special gifts for those who are donating the gift of life.
Weekend Events
IE Weekend Guide: Taco Fest; Flick N Float; Pints In Pines; Honey 5K
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 19-20, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
LA Weekend: Elephant Parade; Boat Cinema; 'Shakes' In Parks; Air Show
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 19-20, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.
OC Weekend: Free Train Rides; PlumFest; Festival Of Arts Fashion Show
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 19-20, in Orange County? Patch has you covered.
SD Weekend: Uncorked Wine Fest; TwainFest; Model Railroad 'Thomas' Day
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Aug. 19-20, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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