Burned Bear Cub Healing; NBA At Venice Beach?: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Southern California stories from the past week — hopefully some that will make your day.

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NBA Explores Possible Outdoor Basketball Game At Venice Beach

• The National Basketball Association is exploring outdoor games — Venice Beach could be a potential location.

Ramona Wildlife Center Treats Bear Cub Burned In California Fire

• The bear cub approached firefighters in Plumas County with burned paws during the Dixie Fire.

Lottery Tickets With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego County

• The SuperLotto Plus numbers were drawn Wednesday evening.

First Baptist Church Of Venice Granted Historic Designation

• A historic Black church received historic designation status by the Los Angeles City Council.

Photos: The Village Hosts Its First Stroll For Moms In Need

• A new Westside community supporting parents and kids creates its first annual stride to support moms in need.

Pechanga Becomes Official Partner Of USC Athletics

• Audiences will see Pechanga’s logos and name inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, home of USC Trojans football.

2 Temecula Charter Schools Qualify For 2-Year Extension

• Temecula Preparatory School and Temecula Valley Charter School are expected to receive the two-year extension.

Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available Across RivCo

• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still evaluating data on boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

More Sleep On Tap For Lake Elsinore USD Middle, High School Kids

• A law aimed at allowing more sleep for California teens takes effect in the LEUSD starting with the 2022-23 school year.

Weekend At A Winery: Stop For The Wine, Stay For The Glow

• If you need a reason, besides the vino, to visit Paso Robles wine country, the dazzling, "Bruce Munro: Light at Sen­so­rio" may be it.

Pumpkin Festival Returns To Glendora Next Month

• The Pumpkin Festival will be held at Centennial Heritage Park and includes a petting zoo, hay jump and pumpkin patch.

Pasadena Residents Among MacArthur 'Genius Grant' Winners

• Filmmakers Alex Rivera and Cristina Ibarra received the no-strings-attached fellowships from the MacArthur Foundation.

Beverly Hills Doctor Recognized For Philanthropic Treatment

• Dr. Patricia Gordon’s organization has treated nearly 9,000 women across the globe for cervical cancer in the face of an epidemic.

Construction Starts For New Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

• Construction is scheduled to begin in October for the new Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital.

Southern California Fair Opens At Perris Fairgrounds

• The four-day event will continue until Sunday, Oct. 3.

Culver City Students Rank At 3rd-Highest Voter Registration In LA

• As volunteers prepare for high school voter registration week, see how Culver City's young voter registration rate compares to the county's.

Applicants Sought For San Diego Arts And Culture Activity Funding

• The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.

Monrovia Restaurant Named To Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand List

• The Bib Gourmand spotlights restaurants that offer delicious food and exceptional service at affordable prices.

Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Returns With New Spirit

• "It’s a celebration of our community and our resiliency."

SD Airport Authority To Receive $25.9M For Noise Mitigation

• The $25.9 million in grants marks the largest annual amount given to the authority by the FAA for its Quieter Home Program.

Fall Family Fun Announced For SkyPark At Santa's Village

• Children of all ages can celebrate Fall in a magical forested theme park at SkyPark at Santa's Village.

MSJC Teams With Garner Holt Education For Animatronic Makerspace

• Mt. San Jacinto College has an agreement to build an Animatronic Makerspace at the college's San Jacinto Campus.

Beaumont Library Celebrating Its 110th Anniversary on October 1

• Free library mug for the first 110 people to check something out!

Temecula Car Dealership Launches Scholarship Submission Contest

• GOScH Ford Temecula is accepting applications from Temecula and Murrieta high school seniors for its 4th Annual Local Scholarship Awards.

Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee Expanding In Culver City

• Culver City is getting its own Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee location.

Anthropologie Opens In Manhattan Village (Photos)

• Anthropologie opens its doors this week at the new Manhattan Village location. Here's a sneak peek of the store.

Over $103M In COVID-19 Housing Stability Program Provided In San Diego

• The COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program has provided over $103 million in rent and utility relief to 11,806 San Diego households.

Glendora Youths Can Get Free In-N-Out For Reading

• The “Cover to Cover Club” is reminiscent of Pizza Hut’s “BOOK IT!” reading program, which also awards youths with free food.

LA Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Attends MoVal Dedication Ceremony

• The pro was on hand for the unveiling of the new Kawhi Leonard Basketball Court at Weston Park.

Manhattan Beach School Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School

• In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education, including 28 in California.

Santa Monica Runner Participating In Boston Marathon

• This will be the first Boston Marathon since 2019.

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FOR HALLOWEEN & FALL FUN:

• O.C. Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Pumpkin Patches
• Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In Orange County
• Halloween Haunted Houses: Orange County 2021 Guide

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• San Diego County Halloween Guide 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Haunts
• Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In San Diego County
• Halloween Haunted Houses: San Diego County 2021 Guide

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• RivCo Halloween Events 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Haunted Houses
• Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In Inland Empire
• Halloween Haunted Houses: Inland Empire 2021 Guide

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• Oktoberfest 2021: Guide To The Best In Los Angeles County
• Halloween Haunted Houses: Los Angeles County 2021 Guide