Community Corner
Hawk Rescued; Ice Rinks Open; Winning Lotto Ticket: Saturday Smiles
Last Chuck E. Cheese "Make Believe Band," Princess Diana's blouse up for auction, teachers awarded grants, 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
Limited Edition K-9 Calendar Available For Purchase In Seal Beach
The limited edition calendar features Seal Beach Police Department K-9 Aides Saurus and Yosa.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Young Hawk Stuck In Batting Cage Rescued, Thanks To MVAS
What started as a bad day for this juvenile Cooper's hawk changed for the better after a call to the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arts & Entertainment
Disneyland Announces Special Event Schedule For 2024
Disneyland Resort released its calendar of special events planned in 2024 to help prospective visitors as they plan their trip to the park.
Palm Springs Intl. Film Festival Announces Full 2024 Fest Lineup
The festival will begin Jan. 4, 2024, with Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center, according to festival officials.
South OC Actress To Serve As 'Hometown Celebrity' For Holiday Parade
The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade takes place Saturday and will also feature Academy Award-nominated actor and comedian Steve Oedekerk.
'Supernatural' Star Survives 'Widowmaker' Heart Attack, Thanks LA FD
Mark Sheppard, who played the popular Crowley in the series, says he wouldn't be here if not for his wife and LA firefighters who saved him.
Business
Beverly Hills Restaurant Named Among Best New LA Eateries Of 2023
A Beverly Hills restaurant was named the second-best new restaurant in Los Angeles of 2023 by Time Out.
Beverly Hills Sketchers Footwear Line Approved By City Council
A new line of Beverly Hills-themed footwear is coming from Sketchers.
Walmart Upgrades Revealed In San Jacinto Supercenter Refresh
At the grand opening, organizers shared $8,400 in grants to local organizations in San Jacinto, and displayed a new community-focused mural.
Community
$33K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In Los Angeles County
The estimated jackpot is $20 million for Wednesday's drawing.
Feds Announce $72M In Funding For Salton Sea Restoration
The funding is designed to expedite implementation of the state’s 10-year Salton Sea Management Program.
Menifee Positioning Itself As Hub For 'High-Wage, High-Skill' Sectors
A special ceremony was held Wednesday at Menifee City Hall to formalize the "JOBSNow Initiative."
Metro Boosts A, E, C And K Line Service: Shorter Waits, Later Trains
More frequent trains and later service are coming to several Metro lines this month.
Sand On Its Way To OC Beaches To Combat Shrinking Shorelines
Some Orange County beaches are about to get a lot sandier, after a long-awaited replenishment project began this week.
Scripps Institution Of Oceanography Gets $6.5M Geodesy Grant
The grant will make Scripps "a marquee destination for geodesy training," Scripps researcher Yehuda Bock said.
SoCal TikToker's Tiny Patch Of Joshua Tree Inspires Would-Be Campers
A 20-something TikToker shares his viral story on roughing it, desert style in Joshua Tree. All it took was $200 and a dream.
State Awards $50M To Improve Indian Canyon Drive, And Keep It Open
Indian Canyon was one of only two projects statewide that received the California Transportation Commission’s highest priority ranking.
Tidepooling Adventures Return To Birch Aquarium
Tickets for Birch Aquarium's Tidepooling Adventures go on sale Dec. 15.
Health
McGrath Foundation Pledges $25M For UCSD Health Outpatient Pavilion
The new outpatient pavilion at UC San Diego Health's Hillcrest Medical Campus is slated to open in 2025.
Schools
Banning USD Talks Building Assets, Reducing Risks Program
The Real Talk Podcast brings Kelly Daly and Sarah McComisky to discuss the BARR program for Banning High School.
COD's Palm Desert, Indio Campuses Hosting Family Nights
Family Night events allow incoming students to learn more about College of the Desert classes and programs, as well as financial aid.
Free Esports Expo Coming To Riverside County Office Of Education
Is your kid a gamer who wants to make a career of it? If yes, you and your child might want to attend this weekend's event.
Mt. San Jacinto College Offers Array Of Events Across Its Campuses
See MSJC's December events happening at the college's Menifee, San Jacinto, and Temecula campuses.
Murrieta Valley USD's 'Inclusion' Program Gets State Nod
The MVUSD was one of just seven Riverside County districts to receive a Golden Bell Award during the CSBA Annual Education Conference.
New Program Honors Top High School Seniors Across Coachella Valley
With this new event, Greater Coachella Valley Student of the Month is recognizing top seniors in all three desert-area districts.
Seasonal
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Underway In Lake Forest
Details for this year's Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration in Lake Forest were just released. Here's what's in store come Dec. 9.
Families In Need Get Christmas Surprise, Thanks To Seal Beach Police
Seal Beach Police officers teamed up with Target and the Seal Beach Police League to give gifts to local families in need.
Fireworks Show Returns To SeaWorld San Diego For Holiday Season
Beginning Dec. 9, "A Christmas Wish Fireworks Show" will return every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in December.
IE Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24
Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California.
LA Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24
Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California.
New Lego Tree Shines Bright At Holidays At Legoland California Resort
Holidays at Legoland California Resort runs on select dates through Jan. 7 at the Carlsbad-based theme park.
Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter throughout Orange County and Southern California.
San Diego Guide To Outdoor, Ice Skating Rinks: Holidays 2023-24
Find the hottest spots to chill out this winter throughout San Diego County and Southern California.
Socialize With Santa Over Pancakes At Sawdust Holiday Event
Laguna Beach Firefighters will be cooking up a pancake breakfast at the Sawdust Art Festival on Sunday, Dec. 10. What to know, how to go.
Temecula Wine Country Chefs Share Favorite Cookie Recipes
Which one would you make? From Europa Village to E.A.T. Marketplace and beyond, here are some of the most delicious cookie recipes for 2023.
'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In IE 2023
Catch the Christmas classic on stage in the Inland Empire and throughout the Southland.
'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In LA 2023
Catch the Christmas classic on stage in Los Angeles County and throughout the Southland.
'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In OC 2023
Catch the Christmas classic on stage in Orange County and throughout the Southland.
'The Nutcracker': Where To See The Holiday Ballet In SD 2023
Catch the Christmas classic on stage in San Diego County and throughout the Southland.
View 12-Foot Gingerbread Replica Of Iconic Laguna Building At Montage
To celebrate the city's vibrant and rich history, Montage Laguna Beach have recreated the historic lifeguard tower in a gingerbread replica.
Sports
Michigan To Face Alabama In 2024 Rose Bowl
Michigan will face Alabama in the Rose Bowl Game on New Year's Day in a playoff semifinal.
SCPGA Names Golf Professional Of The Year At Rancho Mirage Meeting
Todd Keefer, PGA of Los Posas Country Club in Camarillo, was named as the 2023 Golf Professional of the Year.
UCLA To Play Boise State In LA Bowl On Dec. 16
UCLA will play Boise State in the LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 16, game officials announced.
USC To Play Louisville In Holiday Bowl In San Diego On Dec. 27
USC will face Louisville in the Holiday Bowl at Petco Park in San Diego on Dec. 27, officials announced.
Weekend Events
IE Weekend: Santa Village; Menorah Lightings; Tom's Farm Holiday Train
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 9-10, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
LA Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Christmas Parades; Hanukkah Fests
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 9-10, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.
OC Weekend: Lighted Boat Parades; Hanukkah Fests; Celtic Christmas
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 9-10, in Orange County? Patch has you covered.
SD Weekend: 2 Lighted Boat Parades; Zoo Jungle Bells; Birdstock Fest
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Dec. 9-10, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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