Community Corner
Unclaimed $200M Jackpot + Gingerbread Mansion + Disneyland Deals: Saturday Smiles
Former detective wins $44.3 million jackpot; local student to represent state in U.S. Senate Youth Program; 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
City Aims To Help Pup Stuck At Animal Shelter Find A Forever Home
City volunteers have been writing letters of recommendation on behalf of a young dog who has been at the shelter for 232 days.
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Severely Injured Mountain Lion Rehabilitated And Released Into Wild
The emaciated, anemic and wounded mountain lion spent nearly six months at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center.
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These Are The Most Popular, Trendiest Pet Names In San Diego: Report
"The pet names we choose are a look into our latest cultural obsessions and our sources of joy."
Arts and Entertainment
Josh Groban Headlines McCallum Theater Gala Fundraiser
Tickets are still available for the intimate evening with the famed singer at the Palm Desert theater's largest fundraiser of the year.
Kerry Washington Awarded Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
"Mom, dad, can you believe it? An actual star," Kerry Washington said during her acceptance speech.
McCallum Theater Offers Holiday Hits, Motown Music, More This Season
The McCallum Theater has a star-studded holiday lineup this December. Look to see who's coming to the stage during the Christmas season.
'Rising Star': Ariana Grande To Be Awarded At Palm Springs Film Fest
Grande, a household name in pop music, will be honored for her role in "Wicked" at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
RivCo Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites 8,516 Feet Above Sea Level
Ride the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evenings to experience the holiday shows far above Riverside County.
See 'Dancing With The Stars' Live At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
“Dancing with the Stars,” Season 33 finalist Chandler Kinney will perform as a special guest at "Dancing with the Stars: Live!"
Business
Home Depot Opening 2nd Store In Murrieta
The new store at 27738 Clinton Keith Road near Interstate 215 is slated to begin welcoming customers on Dec. 12, according to the company.
New Disneyland Deals Launched For SoCal Residents
The Disneyland Resort announced a limited-time ticket offer for Southern California residents Tuesday.
The leaders behind Waymo say the driverless rideshare service is traveling 1 million miles and serves 150,000 paid rides a week.
Rylee + Cru Opens First Flagship Boutique At The Forum Carlsbad
"We're always excited to have a brand's first physical store open at one of our projects," said Ward Kampf, president of Northwood Retail.
Taco Bell Launches Live Mas Drive-Thru Cam In Los Angeles
Want to star in a Super Bowl ad? All you have to do is roll through this Los Angeles County Taco Bell drive thru.
Trader Joe's Opening New Store In North County
The 10,595-square-foot location will be the first Trader Joe's in Vista.
Trader Joe's To Continue SoCal Expansion In 2025
"We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country and hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year."
Community
67th Annual Holiday Parade Marching Into Encinitas This Weekend
The community celebration will include a ceremonial tree lighting and a special visit from Santa Claus.
47th Annual December Nights To Fill Balboa Park With Holiday Cheer
The free two-day event in Balboa Park kicks off from 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Former Long Beach Detective Wins $44.3 Million Powerball Jackpot
A former LA County police detective and avid lottery player won a life changing $44.3 million Powerball jackpot.
Hurkey Creek Park Beautification Project Gets Supervisor Approval
The Hurkey Creek Park Beautification Project will fix landscaping, improve the restrooms, add play features and provide needed maintenance.
Menifee Fire Station Built In 1960s Gets $8.85M In Renovations
Nearly two-thirds of the funding for upgrades at Fire Station No. 5 on Goetz Road came from voter-approved Measure DD.
Pechanga Chefs Create Gingerbread Mansion, Wonderland At Resort Casino
The 10-foot-tall gingerbread construction took 5 days to build. It's a feast for the senses, baked fresh by Pechanga's renowned pastry chef.
Temecula's Tree Lighting Draws Record Crowds In 2024
The Temecula Christmas Tree lighting at the Duck Pond drew hundreds to watch the countdown and see Santa Claus.
Unclaimed $200M Mega Millions Jackpot Expires In 2 Days
The mystery winner of a nearly $200 million Mega Millions jackpot has until Saturday to claim it before it vanishes.
Winning SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In San Diego
The SuperLotto Plus numbers were drawn Saturday evening.
Health
Michael's House Treatment Center Celebrates 35 Years Of Helping Others
The addiction treatment care center is 35 years old.
Scripps Health Doctors Receive Grant To Develop Smart Shoulder Implant
Researchers received a $317,000 grant award from the National Institutes of Health to develop a "smart shoulder" replacement implant.
Schools
San Diego Student To Represent CA In U.S. Senate Youth Program
Only two California students were chosen for the competitive program.
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