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Super Bowl Winners Celebrate At Disneyland + Safest Cities + Wienermobile Coming To SoCal: Saturday Smiles
Museum Month offers half-off admission; NICU babies dress up; school district earns 'Green Achiever' award; 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.
Arts and Entertainment
Actress Katherine Heigl And Her Mom Commit To Helping Riverside County Pets
The family's foundation, named in honor of the screen star's older brother, will bring low-cost spay and neuter services to the desert.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Marshmello, Good Charlotte And More Set For 2026 San Diego County Fair
Additional headliners for the Grandstand series are expected to be announced in March and April.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
OC Boy Played Young Bad Bunny In Super Bowl Performance
The 5-year-old boy who played a young Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl halftime show is from Orange County.
San Diego Museum Month Offers Half-Off Admission At Over 70 Sites
Participating sites include museums, aquariums, gardens, historic sites and state parks.
Seven Seas Food Festival Bringing Global Flavors, Concert Series To SeaWorld San Diego
This year's menu features more than 150 food and drink options inspired by dishes from around the world.
Business
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Plans Two Career Expos This February
Hiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews for Public Safety, Food & Beverage, and Culinary roles.
Murrieta's Restaurant Month In Planning Stages For March Opening Day
Restaurants are invited to take part in this citywide celebration. Which restaurants do you hope will participate in 2026?
New Costco Plans Underway In Lake Forest After Vote
Plans to create a new 165,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale building were just solidified, thanks to the city's planning commission.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Plans February Stops In SoCal
Oscar Mayer's 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels is heading to Southern California.
Community
County Launches Homelessness Data Dashboards
The data tracks progress on multiple programs, as well as outcomes for people served by county outreach teams.
Funding Sought For CA State Parks Library Pass Program To Keep Parks Accessible To All
Through 2026 you can check out a CA State Parks library pass and visit 200 parks for free, but that could change if a new bill doesn't pass.
Lunar New Year Celebration Set As Annual Tet Parade Comes To OC
More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the annual parade in Westminster. What to know.
Marilyn's Birthday Toast Guinness World Record Attempt Planned For 100th Birthday Anniversary
Grab 500 of your favorite friends, your Marilyn costume, and head to Palm Springs in May to help set a Guinness World Record.
NICU Babies Dress Up For Valentine's Day At Rady Children's Hospital
The babies celebrated their first Valentine's Day with a special photoshoot. See the adorable photos.
Orange County Cities Rank Among Safest In CA For 2026
SafeWise released its 2026 Safest Cities report. See where cities in Orange County ranked on the list.
This San Diego-Area City Ranks Among Safest In CA For 2026
SafeWise released its 2026 Safest Cities report. One city in San Diego County ranked on the list.
Health
The Orange County-area hospital has received $30 million from longtime supporters Ron and Sandi Simon, officials said this week.
Schools
4 Encinitas High School Students Honored During 'Rising Star' Event
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Black College Expo To Offer Scholarships, On-The-Spot Admissions
Students will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives, apply for scholarships, attend seminars and more.
"These scholarships open doors for students who are working hard to achieve their dreams, often while overcoming significant challenges."
San Diego County School District Earns 'Green Achiever' Award
Only five schools or school districts in the Golden State earned the highest distinction as Green Achievers.
Torrey Pines Wins San Diego County High School Mock Trial Competition
More than 850 students participated in the 20th annual program at San Diego Superior Court's Central Courthouse.
Seasonal
8 Great Ways To Spend Valentine's Weekend In Temecula Valley: Gift A Year Full Of Experiences
From dinner and a laugh to strolling and shopping on Old Town Front St., here are some unique ways to spend Valentine's Day in Wine Country.
Celebrate Valentine's Day In Downtown Disney With Red Velvet CraftShakes
Might we suggest a red velvet mini CraftShake? This is topped with cream cheese–frosted rim, cake crumbs, topped with a red velvet cupcake.
Sports
Banning Broncos Boys Soccer Team Secures League Victory, Makes School History
The Banning High School Broncos secure the program’s first Sun Valley League Championship in school history.
College-Athletes Plan Humanitarian Aid Across The Globe
Westmont College Women's Soccer shows its heart, fundraising for a May, 2026 mission trip to Uganda and Kenya to support a women's shelter.
High School Seniors Urged To Apply For CalKIDS College, Career Training Scholarships
Students completing financial aid applications are encouraged to check for available CalKIDS scholarships before the March 2 deadline.
MSJC Menifee Campus Celebrates New $50M STEM Building, Completion Of Measure AA
The new Math and Science Building is the final project funded by the $295 million bond measure.
Release The Kraken! Coachella Valley Firebirds Nod To NHL Team Alliance
"Kraken Night," presented by Alaska Airline, shines a spotlight on the shared commitment to player development and on-ice success.
Seahawks Celebrate Super Bowl LX Win With Disneyland Visit
Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker the III and Orange County-born quarterback Sam Darnold will make the traditional visit Monday.
Temecula Dog Handler, Former Dog Show Winner, Judges Junior Handlers At 150th Westminster Dog Show
Penny, a Doberman Pinscher, secured the top title at New York City's Madison Square Garden, besting over 2,500 entries.
The TVHS Bears and Coach Jennifer Guinn invite you to their home stadium Thursday for round one of the playoffs.
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