Giraffe Calf Born + Winery Of The Year + Free Groceries For Life: Saturday Smiles

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

Large Bear And Coyote Sidekick Stake Out Valley Neighborhood

A large black bear has been spotted over the course of several nights in a Burbank neighborhood.

Masai Giraffe Calf Born At San Diego Safari Park

The calf is bonding with his mom in the zoo's South Africa habitat.

Arts and Entertainment

Green Day, Hozier, Kings Of Leon To Headline Ohana Fest 2025

The lineup for the annual three-day music festival on Doheny State Beach was announced Tuesday.

Legoland California Resort To Launch New Lego Festival

The festival will take place from Saturday through June 8 at the Carlsbad-based theme park and six other Legoland Resorts around the world.

OC Woman Wins Grocery Outlet's 'Free Groceries For Life' Sweepstakes

An Orange County woman just won big, thanks to Grocery Outlet's "Free Groceries for Life" sweepstakes.

Public Art Installation On Display Outside Laguna Art Museum

The museum marked the conclusion of its "Every Single One" campaign with a public art installation crafted by the Laguna Beach community.

The Octonauts, Springtime Fun Coming To Sesame Place

The springtime event will feature chalk art, a scavenger hunt, a spring-themed story time, and special meet and greets with The Octonauts.

Business

CA 'Winery Of The Year' Awarded To Europa Village Wineries And Resort

California State Fair announced the Golden State Winery of the Year for 2025 as one of Temecula's own: Europa Village Winery.

Global Gelato Brand To Open Storefront In Irvine

The Friday event features free gelato scoops, exclusive Gelatissimo swag and the chance to make a difference for local people in need.

Community

Aerial Tramway Season Passes Up For Grabs: See RivCo Like Never Before

Go from desert heat to mountain bliss in the ride up the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. If you've never been, you are in for a treat.

'Art of Wellness' Fairs Designed To Promote Mental Health In RivCo

The free, family-friendly events are scheduled in May.

Autistic Child Rescued From Busy San Diego Area Freeway

The 11-year-old boy, who is nonverbal, had been with family before running out of a Santee supermarket and going onto state Route 52.

'Bobber On The Lake' Awarded Lake Elsinore's April Business Spotlight

Whether barbecue or fishing and kayak rentals, "Bobber on the Lake" has drawn many to enjoy all that Lake Elsinore has to offer.

First-Ever 'Tee Up 4 St. Jude' Golf Tournament Coming To Murrieta

The charity event takes place at Bear Creek Golf Club.

Mounted Posse Volunteers Sought In Temecula, RivCo Southwest Station

If you've ever wanted to ride off into the sunset with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department mounted deputies, now is your chance.

Southern California Metrolink Train Ridership Sets New Record

Weekend ridership on Metrolink trains was higher than ever last month.

Restaurants

Applebee's Thanking Nurses, Teachers With Free Appetizers In San Diego

Nurses and teachers can get a free appetizer with any entrée purchase.

Schools

Oceanside Advisor Named CA Classified School Employee Of The Year

Maria "Lisa" Lopez has served as school community advisor at Oceanside Unified's César Chávez Middle School for nine years.

Office Of Education Honors School District Teachers Of The Year

Most of the school district winners will now go on to compete for one of five spots as San Diego County Teachers of the Year.

South Bay Students Win Water Conservation Art Contest

The three South Bay students won for their illustrations conveying mindful water consumption.
Sports

New Lakers Star To Cover The Restoration Of Vandalized Kobe Mural

"Kobe is L.A.," said the recently acquired Lakers star Luka Doncic.

Temecula Mayor-Former Ball Player-Throws 1st Pitch At High School Game

Mayor Brenden Kalfus donned his high school colors and took to the pitching mound at his alma mater this week in a full-circle moment.