5 Adorable Seals Released to Ocean; Sawdust Festival; Starbucks Orange Drink Pays Homage to the OC: Saturday Smiles

If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

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Groundbreaking Held for Deputy Ken Collier Neighborhood Park in Santee

• The deputy was killed in the line of duty in February 2010 while trying to stop a drunk driver going the wrong way on Highway 52 in Santee.
  

Laguna Beach's Pacific Marine Mammal Center -- The Helping Hands of Orange County

• Laguna Beach's Pacific Marine Mammal Center released 5 seals into the ocean on Sunday, in advance of the Laguna Canyon Fire.

Legoland Unveils One World Trade Center Replica to Kick Off 4th of July

• The 26-foot-tall Lego model—the tallest in the U.S.—is flanked by replicas of the 9/11 Memorial’s twin reflecting pools and memorial trees.

SDG&E, Padres Go to Bat for San Diego Nonprofits

• The two entities aim to provide more than $500,000 to local organizations this season.

Poway to Break Ground for Tony Gwynn Memorial Statue

• An upcoming groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled, city officials announced.

Principal Selected For Torrey Pines High School Is 1986 Grad

• "I have always been a Falcon, and I will always be a Falcon, and I can’t wait to be back," said Rob Coppo.

'California Starts Here': South Bay Showcased With New Website

• Visitors and residents can find information on things to do, attractions, events and more

New Parks and Recreation Director Selected for Encinitas

• "Ms. Campbell brings a wealth of experience with a focus on customer service," said Encinitas City Manager Karen Brust.

5 Things to Think About Before Posting Your Vacation to Facebook

• We know, it's amazing to share your awesome vacation photos with friends and family on social media. But they aren't the only ones watching

Surfers Healing Provides Waves of Joy for Autism Community at Doheny State Beach

• San Juan Capistrano charity Surfers Healing provides a perfect day to Autism community: free, joyous surf experience in Southern California.

WATCH: ABC's of Drowning Prevention will Save Lives Over Holiday Weekend

• The Orange County Fire Authority's ABC's of Drowning Prevention will save lives this July 4th weekend. WATCH this video and be water safe.

Starbucks Orange Drink Sweeps Across Nation with Nod to Orange County

• The latest on Starbucks' secret menu is a nod to Orange County; Orange Drink joins Pink Drink and Purple Drink in a rainbow of flavors.

Laguna Beach's 50th Annual Sawdust Art and Craft Festival is Underway

• The 50th anniversary of the annual Sawdust Art and Craft Festival is in full swing, with an array of local artists, musicians this summer.

Elderly Woman Found in Redondo Beach Reunited with Family

• Staff with the Department of Adult Protective Services were able to locate the woman's family and arrange for her to be picked up

$150 Million Yacht Anchored Off Marina del Rey Gives Beachgoers Glimpse of Good Life

• The yacht includes a helicopter landing pad, 14 guest cabins and 10 crew cabins, along with a full swimming pool and a sky lounge.

Santa Monica's Lionsgate to Acquire Starz for $4.4 Billion

• The transaction significantly increases the combined company's content creation capabilities

Starz Extends Contract with CEO Through 2020

• Chris Albrecht was credited with making the premium cable channel into a leading, award-winning brand.