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Rehabilitated Bear Cubs; Best Hotel; Queer Prom: Saturday Smiles
Good Samaritans help a CHP officer, Rescue Jr. opens at SeaWorld, Knott's Berry Farm Hotel gets transformed, 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
Orphaned CA Black Bear Cubs Return To Wild
The cubs were cared for and rehabilitated for five months at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Video: Runaway Horse Gallops Through The City
A black and white dappled horse aptly named Oreo caused a stir when he got spooked and took off without his rider in Burbank.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Business
Aldi Officially Opens Store On Clinton Keith Road In Murrieta
The new Aldi grocery store location celebrated its grand opening Thursday.
East Coast Burger Chain Set To Open Friday At Irvine Spectrum
The popular New York-based burger chain will be serving up their gourmet burgers, crinkle fries and more at the Irvine Spectrum.
Get Free Ice Cream During Jeni's Grand Opening In San Diego
"North Park fits the bill," Jeni's spokesperson Kate Gentille said. "It felt like the right location to grow our community in San Diego."
New Starbucks Approved For Temecula Tower Plaza
An old bank building on Ynez in the Temecula Town Center plaza will be transformed into a large, drive-thru Starbucks coffee shop.
The results for the 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Top Hotels are in, and one South OC hotel ranked with the best of them.
Pixar Place Hotel Redesign Revealed For Disneyland Resort Property
If you're a fan of staying at the Disneyland Resort Hotels it's time to take another look at the Pixar Place Hotel, replacing Paradise Pier.
Rescue Jr. Set To Open Saturday At SeaWorld San Diego
Rescue Jr. will offer play elements, climbing structures, a splash pad, water features and family-friendly rides.
Salt & Straw Expands In San Diego, Celebrates With Special Flavor
To celebrate the opening of Salt & Straw at Westfield UTC, the shop will serve a flavor created with local celebrity chef Brian Malarkey.
The Commons Plans Expansion: 119 Apartments, New Retail And Food
Rick Caruso wants to give The Commons a significant makeover by turning it into a mixed-use development.
The redesigned hotel will offer 322 rooms, 20,000 square feet of event space and newly-constructed public spaces including a restaurant/bar.
Community
Big New Dog Park Coming To Temecula
The project is proposed for the Michael "Mike" Naggar Community Park on Margarita Road.
OC Seniors Dance The Night Away At Special Prom Event
The older adult community was invited to take part in the annual MemorialCare Senior Prom event.
Viral Video Shows Attack On CHP Officer As Good Samaritans Rush To Aid
The three Good Samaritans left their vehicles to help a California Highway Patrol officer who was being attacked on the side of the freeway.
Events
103rd Annual Cherry Festival Coming To Beaumont
For more than a century, the Cherry Festival has been a favorite community event.
Orange County residents can expect chili sampling, live music and activities at the Cook's Corner Chili Cook-Off.
Community Recreation Center Pool Hosts Summer Pool Safety Party
It's National Water Safety Month in advance of summer, and Temecula invites all residents to get water safe for summer at this free event.
Free Movies, Concerts After Seal Beach Announces Summer Programming
The City of Seal Beach is hosting a slew of fun-filled events for the summer season. Here's what to know.
'Friday Nights Live' Continues Friday In Santee
Expressions Dance and Movement Center will take the stage at Santee Trolley Square.
Legoland California Kicks Off Summer With Summer Block Party
Summer Block Party will run through the summer season and feature new characters, shows and plenty of bricktastic fun.
Queer Prom offers LGBTQ+ adults a chance to let loose and celebrate in a way they might not have been able to during their actual proms.
'Safety Town' Returning To Temecula
This year's Safety Town at Pauba Valley Elementary School is sponsored by the Temecula Sunrise Rotary Club.
'Summer Movies In The Park' Slated Across San Diego County
The summer series includes 150 movies at dozens of parks across the county.
Temecula Bike Riders Meet In Old Town For National Trail Day, June 3
On June 3, the City of Temecula is inviting all bike riders to get out and ride the varied trails around town.
Schools
10 San Diego County Teachers Get Grants From North Island Credit Union
The grants will support a variety of class projects in the San Diego region.
District Chef Ensures Students Always Have 'Something Good To Eat'
Todd Bull, district chef for Grossmont Union High School District, has been named Classified Employee of the Year.
Murrieta Star Student Pursues Directing Degree At Carnegie Melon Univ.
Sean is a sophomore, pursuing his Bachelor of Arts degree in the John Wells Directing Program at Carnegie Mellon University.
Murrieta Valley Student Athlete Heads To Cal Poly Business School
This MVHS basketball player and star student heads to Cal Poly Pomona to get a degree in business with an emphasis in real estate.
Sports
OC Golfer Nails Dream Hole-In-One In Unreal PGA Moment
The Mission Viejo golfer's tee shot went directly into the hole without a bounce while he was playing at the PGA Championship this week.
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