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Sea Lion Rescued + Comic-Con To Return + Support For Wildfire Victims: Saturday Smiles
New lung cancer treatment saves local man; 'Peanuts' Celebration comes to Knott's Berry Farm; 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
Empty The Shelters: Promotion Aims To Make Space For Pets In LA
San Diego Humane Society wants to find loving homes for pets and provide critical support to shelters in fire-ravaged areas.
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Flight Out Of San Diego Area To Make Space For Displaced Pets From LA
Global nonprofit Greater Good Charities will fly more than 50 adoptable pets from Gillespie Field in El Cajon to NorCal and Oregon.
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Get An 'Inside Look' At Animals This Weekend At SeaWorld San Diego
The San Diego theme park's Inside Look event returns for one more weekend.
RivCo Firefighters Aid In Sea Lion Rescue Amid Pacific Palisades Fire
CalFire Riverside County Firefighters on the Pacific Palisades Fire helped rescue a sick sea lion during their Zuma Beach Base Camp stay.
Arts and Entertainment
Despite Uncertainty, Comic-Con To Remain In San Diego Through 2027
The convention has been held annually in San Diego since 1970.
FireAid Benefit Concert Aims To Support LA Wildfire Victims
The FireAid special benefit concert aims to provide support to those who lost everything in LA's devastating wildfires.
Jurassic Quest Brings 'Life-Like' Dinosaurs To Del Mar Fairgrounds
Jurassic Quest features live shows, rideable dinosaurs, science and art activities, bounce houses, photo opportunities and more.
'Peanuts' Celebration Comes To Knott's Berry Farm: Musicals & More
Knott's Berry Farm will stage a new musical show and exhibit dedicated to Charles Schulz's "Peanuts" comic strip.
'Spring Awakening' Opens In Palm Springs, Revolution Stage Company
The Broadway musical, an eight-time Tony-winning coming-of-age story, including a victory for Best Musical in 2007, opens in Palm Springs.
will.i.am, D-Nice, DJ Hed To Host Wildfire Livestream Benefit Thursday
The "LA Check In" event will be streamed live on YouTube and Instagram Thursday night.
Community
LA Fire Victims Will Get $770 Payments, Biden Announces
President Biden announced $770 one-time payments for victims of LA wildfires, here's how to get yours.
Local Philanthropy Curebound Grants $8.25M For Cancer Research
"Passionate people working together can make cures possible, and cures are miracles."
Mission Viejo Community Rallies To Support CA Wildfire Victims
Mission Viejo residents showed their support with victims of the Los Angeles wildfires this week.
'Passionate' OC Firefighter Named Mission Viejo Employee Of The Year
Fire Apparatus Engineer Jaime Martinez has been named the Orange County Fire Authority's 2024 Mission Viejo Employee of the Year.
Pechanga Tribe Pledges $500K To LA Fire Victims, SoCal Charities
Impacted by fires in the past, Pechanga knows the importance of coming together to lift people in need, Tribal Chairman Mark Maccarro says.
San Diegans Show Love For LA As Donations Pour In For Wildfires
Multiple San Diego-area organizations announced the outpouring of donations for victims had nearly filled their headquarters.
Government
Gov. Newsom Proposes Billions In New Funding For LA Fire Emergencies
"To the people of Los Angeles: We have your back," Newsom said in a statement.
Health
New Lung Cancer Treatment At Temecula Valley Hospital Saves Local Man
Iraq veteran Kipp Petry knows his life was saved after "groundbreaking medical care" with a team of doctors and the Ion and da Vinci robots.
Schools
8th-Grade Girls From Banning, Hemet Are America's Next Scientists
“I learned that we as girls need to dream big, and if we set our hearts to it we can do it.”
Banning Elementary, Middle School Students Excel In Science, History
A recognition ceremony at the Banning High School Performing Arts Center celebrated the achievements of these Banning USD students.
Sports
LA Sports Teams Pledge Over $8M In Donations To Fire Relief Efforts
The Los Angeles area's 12 professional sports organizations have combined to pledge more than $8 million in donations.
Travel
Alaska Airlines To Offer Flight To Medford, Oregon From San Diego
Alaska Airlines will begin a daily nonstop flight to Medford through Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport starting May 15.
New 4-Story Hotel Coming To Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
The hotel is scheduled to open in early 2026.
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