Saturday Smiles: UnBEARably Tasty Snack; Summiting Mt. Whitney; Southland Gets Drenched (And Loves It!)

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories from this week.

Korean Dogs Saved From Becoming Entrees
Olympic Committee Picks LA as 2024 Finalist
Bluewater Grill Wins 2015 Monte Carlo Extravaganza Restaurant Competition
Honeycomb Stands no Chance Against Turbo
Region Gets More Rain in 1 Morning Than It’s Had All Year
Feds Award Nonprofits Grants to Help Homeless Veterans
Pet of The Week Gets Name From Making ‘Muffins’
Agoura Hills’ Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to Give $2 Million Humanitarian Prize PHOTOS: Murrieta Police, Councilman Hike Mount Whitney
Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell returns from 75-day Alaska Patrol
Photos: Highlands Social Club Hosts Movie Friday

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Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.