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Killer Whales Spotted; Winning Lottery Ticket Sold: Saturday Smiles
Barbie Truck continues tour, SeaWorld offers an "Inside Look" at animals, students get full-ride scholarships, 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
Killer Whales Spotted Off OC Coast In New Sighting: Video
A pod of orcas, including one calf, were spotted off the coast of south Orange County this past week.
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Arts and Entertainment
Harrison Ford To Receive Critics Choice Career Achievement Award
Ford "has starred in many of the most successful and acclaimed films in cinema history," Critics Choice Awards, organizers announced.
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How To Get An 'Inside Look' At Animals At SeaWorld San Diego
The San Diego theme park's Inside Look event is back with all-new and returning behind-the-scenes experiences.
'Oppenheimer,' 'Barbie' and 'Succession' Dominate SAG Award Nomination
"Oppenheimer" and "Barbie" scored four nods in top categories while 'Succession' leads TV nominations with 5.
When Peking Acrobats Come To Palm Desert, Human Limits Will Be Pushed
The group will take the McCallum Theatre stage on Jan. 28.
Business
Banning Celebrates PetSmart's Grand Opening
A multitude of pets and their people visited the new PetSmart to check out the many offerings at the Banning store location.
Cipriani Opens Beverly Hills Restaurant, Its First In California
The legendary global Italian hotspot has finally opened an outpost in California.
Old Walmart Building In Lake Elsinore To House New Boat Dealership
The long-vacant 126,661-square-foot building at 31700 Grape Street will have a tenant.
Pechanga Resort Casino's Great Oak Steakhouse Relaunches For 2024
Great Oak Steak House reopens with a 235-seat capacity, lounge, and bar at this AAA Four Diamond, Wine Spectator Awarded restaurant.
Community
Marker Honoring Historic Stone Placed At Clinton Keith Road Extension
A boulder bearing the markings of history was destroyed in June, making way for wider roads and ease of transit. It will not be forgotten.
Teacher Killed In Crash Won't Be Forgotten In Menifee
The under-construction Sally Buselt Elementary School at the corner of Briggs and Wickerd roads is named after the beloved teacher.
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Temecula: Match 5 Ticket Sold
If you bought a Mega Millions Lottery Ticket for Tuesday night's drawing, you could be $85,000 richer.
Events
Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Tour Rolls Into Carlsbad This Weekend
The pop-up event is "a continued celebration" of the 60th anniversary of "Barbie moving into her very first Dreamhouse" in 1962.
Elmo's Furry Fun Fest Kicks Off At Sesame Place San Diego
The all-new Elmo's Furry Fun Fest will offer 11 weekends of special family fun at the Chula Vista-based theme park.
Monster Jam Returns To San Diego For Stadium Championship Series West
Monster trucks are racing into Snapdragon Stadium for two action-packed weekends.
Health
Children's Hospital Commemorates Its 500th Liver Transplant
The 25-year-old Children's Hospital Los Angeles Liver Transplant Program has grown to one of the largest in the country.
OC Man Thanks Providence Mission Hospital Staff For Saving His Life
The crash survivor suffered amputation of both legs, third and second-degree burns, and broken bones after the Newport Beach collision.
Real Estate
Charlie Puth Lists Beverly Hills Home For $17M: Report
The Grammy-nominated singer has listed his 1965 Trousdale Estates home, which was designed by architect Rex Lotery.
Schools
$3M CSUN Grant To Increase Number Of Underserved Students
The federal grant aims to help the university to bolster underserved students in STEM studies.
2 Lake Elsinore High Schools To Compete In Annual Academic Decathlon
The theme of the 41st Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon is “Technology and Humanity."
4 CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Students Get Full-Ride Scholarships
The scholarship program was established for graduates from the Coachella Valley USD, Desert Sands USD and Palm Springs USD.
Beaumont High School Set To Compete In 41st Annual Academic Decathlon
The theme of the 41st Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon is “Technology and Humanity."
Great Oak High School Set To Compete In 41st Annual Academic Decathlon
The theme of the 41st Annual Riverside County Academic Decathlon is “Technology and Humanity."
Sports
PGA Pro Player Of The Year Award Goes To Michael Block For 2nd Time
Michael Block, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, wins 2nd consecutive PGA of America Professional Player of the Year.
Weekend Events
IE Weekend: 'PAW Patrol' On Stage; Kiss The Brides Expo; Rat Pack Show
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Jan. 13-14, throughout the Inland Empire? Patch has you covered.
LA Weekend: Dr. Seuss Experience; Food Truck Fest; Buddhas On Display
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Jan. 13-14, throughout Los Angeles County? Patch has you covered.
OC Weekend: Whale Walk & Talk; BrideCon; Breakfast At Tiffany's Brunch
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Jan. 13-14, in Orange County? Patch has you covered.
SD Weekend: Monster Jam; Barbie Dreamhouse Pop-Up; Winter WNDRland
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, Jan. 13-14, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
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