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4 New In-N-Out Locations + Breweries Win Awards: Saturday Smiles
New grocery stores opening; Warped Tour returns after six-year hiatus; very special coffee shop launches; 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.
Animals
Proposals Sought For P-22 Memorial Sculpture At Griffith Park
Organizers envision the memorial as a way to demonstrate the large impact the mountain lion had on attitudes toward conservation.
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Arts and Entertainment
Ken Jeong Honored With Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Actor Ken Jeong rose to fame after he pursued both medical school and a career in comedy.
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Warped Tour Returns After 6 Year Hiatus With Stop In LA County
Last held in 2018, the Vans Warped tour is coming to Los Angeles County for a weekend next summer to celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
Business
3 Long Beach Breweries Win Big At Great American Beer Festival
The nation’s largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here’s who took one home.
5 San Diego Area Breweries Win Gold At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here's who took one home.
Amazon Fresh To Open First Store In San Diego County
The store will feature a wide selection of national brands, produce and protein, as well as Amazon's private-label brands.
LA's Highland Park Brewery Wins 4 Golds At Great American Beer Fest
With a Brewery of the Year award and four gold medals, the LA County brewery was the most decorated beer maker at this year's competition.
Malibu Brewing Co. Wins Medal At Great American Beer Festival
The nation’s largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals.
New Discount Grocer To Open Doors In Lake Forest
ALDI is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Lake Forest Thursday, Oct. 24. What to know.
Several New Stores Opening At San Diego's Fashion Valley
"Recent retail openings and upgrades have transformed the center, offering an upgraded experience for visitors and retailers alike."
South Bay Brewery Wins Big At Great American Beer Festival
The nation's largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here’s who took one home.
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Community
Irvine Puts $20M Toward First-Ever Homeless Shelter After Vote
The Irvine City Council authorized the purchase of two properties for a future homeless shelter site at this week's meeting.
Massive Development Proposed Along I-10 In North Indio
The mixed-use Oasis At Indio proposal is eyed for 183 acres of undeveloped land.
Events
Halloween Spooktacular Returning To The Forum Carlsbad
Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and visit participating retailers and restaurants for trick-or-treating.
Fairgrounds Operator To Pay $5.6M To Settle Pandemic Loan Allegations
"These loans were intended to provide critical relief to eligible businesses during a time of global crisis."
Long Beach Taqueros To Compete In First Ever 'Taco Death Match'
The inaugural taco competition in Downtown Long Beach will pit 10 taqueros against each other for the festival-meets-competition.
Trout Season Is Coming To Santee Lakes
Santee Lakes will be stocked with 3,500 pounds of trout for the two-day Trout Opener.
Restaurants
Dodger Stadium World Series MVP Contenders Include Karaage, Dumplings
The dishes are far from the peanuts-and-Cracker Jacks fare that comes to mind for a ballpark menu. This is LA, after all!
In-N-Out Opening 4 New Locations In SoCal
The restaurants are listed as "opening soon”" in four different Southern California communities.
Kids Eat Free On Halloween At Applebee's In SoCal
Customers can get two free kids' meals with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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