Custodian Honored For Saving Student + Turkey Trots: Saturday Smiles

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Animals

RivCo Supes Approve $117K Tortoise-Proofing Fence

All 5 county supervisors approved the cost of the fence line to keep the endangered desert tortoises from falling into a working gravel pit.

San Diego Humane Society Seeks Foster Volunteers While Shelter Space Is Full

With shelters at capacity, San Diego Humane Society is asking volunteers to temporarily open their homes to foster animals in need.

Business

Hyatt Vacation Ownership To Host Hiring Event Tuesday At The Welk

The company is looking for people to fill several dozen open positions at the Escondido-based resort The Welk.

Hydration Room Opens In Encinitas

The vitamin IV and injection therapy clinic is located in Encinitas Village.

See's Candies Opening Wildomar Location Near Murrieta City Limits

The shop will open at 32360 Clinton Keith Road, which is inside the Renaissance Plaza strip mall that also houses Barons Market.

Community

Art-Wrapped Utility Boxes Brighten Old Town, Temecula Weighs In

Residents share their thoughts on the Public Art Project featuring 20 utility boxes vinyl wrapped with original art from local artists.

City Gives $1 Million To Queen Mary For Repairs: Report

The City Council approved the amount for additional repair work for the ship in hopes of partially opening by the end of the year.

I Heart Mac N Cheese Ads Far From Cheesy: Vote For Your Favorite

The Palm Springs High School kids in the FILM pathway program are working toward their future resumes. Help them out by voting online.

Local Hearing Loss Advocate Nominated For National Award

The 2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards honors people who are making a positive impact on the hearing loss community.

Long Beach Homebuyers Will Get Relief With New City Grant Program

The grant program will offer households up to $20,000 with applications expected to open in early 2023.

Murrieta Filmmaker Cranks Out Over 130 Campy-Horror Flicks

Is he the pulp-fiction filmmaker of our time? Horror director Dustin Ferguson takes a bite out of the film industry with his newest release.

Orange County Firefighters Announce New Helicopter On The Way

The Orange County Fire Authority announced it had approved the purchase of two new firefighting helicopters.

Palm Desert Dog Parks Slated To Reopen Tuesday

Get ready to go outside and let the doggies play. Palm Desert dog parks are reopening ahead of schedule.

Santa Monica Community Garden Set To Open

Santa Monica's community fifth garden is set to open Saturday, boasting garden beds, fruit trees and composting.

Veteran, 99, Named Beaumont's Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal

All entries will honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have bravely served our nation in the United States Armed Forces.

Events

Doggy Daze: Get Your Pup Ready For Sunday's 'Pet Extravaganza'

It's time for Beverly Hills' 12th annual Doggy Daze event.

Festival Of Lanterns Slated At Alga Norte Aquatic Center In Carlsbad

Hundreds of lanterns are expected to float in the recreation pool during this year's event, according to the city.

Find Handmade Wares At Crafts Fair In Trabuco Canyon Saturday

Residents on the hunt for unique and handmade items can stop by the No Crappy Crafts Fair this Saturday.

Greater L.A. Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting local charities in Los Angeles County.

Inland Empire Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting charities in the Inland Empire.

Making Families In Riverside County: Adoption Event At RivCo Courts

More than six dozen children in foster care will be formally adopted during a series of hearings in Riverside and Indio.

Orange County Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best This Thanksgiving

Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting local charities in the O.C. area.

San Diego County Turkey Trots 2022: Guide To The Best For Thanksgiving

Shake your tail feathers! Run up an appetite, and join the turkey-day tradition while supporting local charities in the San Diego region.

Shop Handcrafted Treasures In Mission Viejo Nov. 19

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the annual Gifts and Goodies Holiday Boutique this November.

Trout Season Opening Weekend Returns To Santee Lakes

Santee Lakes will be stocked with 3,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout for the two-day event, according to event organizers.

Voices For Children: Banning Chamber Of Commerce Sunrise Breakfast

Register to hear Jessica Muñoz, Riverside County Executive Director for Voices for Children on Nov. 16.

Restaurants

Jon & Vinny's Opens Beverly Hills Location

Jon & Vinny's, known for its high-end Italian food and celebrity clientele, opened a spot in Beverly Hills.

LeBron James-Backed Blaze Pizza Opening In Murrieta

The company's first Murrieta location is at 28210 Clinton Keith Road.

Opening Day Means Free Chick-Fil-A For 1 Year For 100 OC Heroes

Buena Park will soon house a new Chick-fil-A. To celebrate, the company will donate to Feeding America and surprise 100 local heroes.

Pechanga Offers Take Out Meals, In Restaurant Dining This Thanksgiving

Leave the cooking to the experts this year as holiday specials are being offered at the six restaurants inside Pechanga Resort Casino.

Trejo's Tacos Hosts Grand Opening In Santa Monica

Actor Danny Trejo hosted a belated grand opening for his taco spot in Santa Monica, Trejo's Tacos.

Schools

Banning Custodian Honored For Saving Choking Kindergartener

A long-time Central Elementary School custodian rushes into action when the little boy chokes in the lunchroom.

Cal State San Marcos Receives $3M Grant For Students With Children

The four-year grant will go to student parents who could use child-care assistance while they work toward graduation.

'Kindness Week': OC Elementary Schools Launch Weeklong Event

More than 7,000 elementary students will be urged to be kind to themselves and other students in a weeklong effort.