Student Wins $2M Home + Bintlets Born + Free FIFA World Cup Tickets: 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

San Diego Zoo Celebrates First Binturong Births Since 2000

The babies, known as bintlets, are the first of their species born at the zoo in 26 years.

Arts and Entertainment

Lake Elsinore's 'Live At The Lakefront' Concert Series Returns July 2

The events will held at the Launch Pointe Recreation Destination & RV Park.

Olivia Rodrigo's Release Party Planned At Temecula Record Shop: What To Know When You Go

The Discovery Records listening party celebrates local singer Olivia Rodrigo's new release 'You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love.'

Santee Summer Concert Series Returns With 9-Week Music Lineup

The annual series will take place Thursdays from June 11 through Aug. 13, excluding July 2.

Santee Summer Concert Series To Open With Patriotic Drone Show

Following the performance, 250 drones will light up the night sky in a patriotic aerial display.

Business

24 Hour Fitness Debuts Remodeled Walnut Gym

The remodeled gym is now open.

Community

$33K SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego County

The estimated jackpot is $27 million for Wednesday's drawing.

Bear Joins Yosemite Elopement Photo Shoot, RivCo Photographer Shares The Story

Ariel Smartt, a SoCal photographer, always wanted to see a bear while shooting in Yosemite. Her recent work would make Ansel Adams proud.

Beaumont Nights @ Towncenter Continue Through July

Each week, Beaumont Nights transforms downtown into a vibrant hub, and with it come these lively market-night events at Towncenter.

BVOV Presents 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration In Hemet June 19

The event is the first of two Juneteenth celebrations BVOV is presenting in the San Jacinto Valley.

Discovery Days Returning To The Forum Carlsbad With Free Family Fun

The free program will focus on a different theme each week, including superheroes, marine life, dinosaurs, space and insects.

Historic Encinitas Bus Tour To Offer Rare Visit To Bumann Ranch

The three-hour tour will feature more than 60 historical points of interest throughout the city.

Medical Student Wins $2 Million Irvine Home In Pechanga's Massive 'Home Sweet Win' Giveaway

See what happened in Temecula recently at the second Pechanga Resort Casino giveaway.

New Guinness World Record Set In Palm Springs Honors Marilyn Monroe's 100th Birthday

The city now holds the world record for the "largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe."

Santa Monica High Graduate Named Commander Of NASA's Next Artemis Mission

The Santa Monica High School graduate will lead the next major Artemis test flight as NASA prepares for future Moon missions.

'Some' Library, Rec Center Funds May Return In New San Diego Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

The May revisal budget 'found' revenue sources to help preserve some library and recreation center hours. Now, the council will vote.

Winning Powerball Ticket Worth Over $500K Sold In San Diego

The estimated jackpot is $225 million for Monday's drawing.

Restaurant

Award-Winning Pizzeria To Open Doors In Laguna Beach

Truly Pizza will celebrate the opening of its Laguna Beach location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday.

San Diego Restaurant Named Among 50 Best In North America

Voters take into account quality of food, service, surroundings, atmosphere, social impact and price.

The Heritage Steakhouse Names Executive Chef Ahead Of Santee Opening

Meredith Manée brings more than 25 years of culinary experience to the role.

Sports

6 World Cup Retail Pop-Up Stores Opening Across LA County

The stores will sell official merchandise through the end of July.

Free FIFA World Cup Tickets Available For Veterans, Military, First Responders

The program honors the military community and commemorates America's 250th anniversary.

World Cup In LA: What To Know About Matches, Tickets, Transit And More

The World Cup starts this week. Here's everything fans need to know about what's happening in Southern California.