3 Eagle Chicks Hatch + Best Beer Bar + New Store Openings: Saturday Smiles

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

2 Eagle Chicks Hatch Tuesday: Big Bear Bald Eagles Greet Babies

Welcome to the world, little hatchlings. Overnight, Jackie and Shadow— Big Bear's bonded pair of bald eagles— welcomed 2 babies.

6 New High Fashion Stores Open In Ontario Mills

According to Ontario Mills, six new retailers will open in the Spring of 2025. Look for Marc Jacobs, Suit Emporium, Carbonstar and more.

And Eaglet Makes 3: 3rd Big Bear Bald Eagle Hatching Amid Snow Storm

Jackie and Shadow— Big Bear's bonded pair of bald eagles—feed their hatchlings and keep the three eaglets warm during the March snowstorm.

Gray Fox Burned By Wildfire Released Into Wild

The fox suffered third degree burns across all four of his paws.

Murrieta's First Gun-Detecting K9 Sniffs Out Firearm During DUI Stop

Kyra, the department's newest four-legged officer, is a Belgian Malinois.

San Diego Humane Society Kicks Off March Meowness Tournament

The annual photo contest invites pet lovers to enter their best pet photos into a bracket-style showdown that mirrors NCAA's March Madness.

Arts and Entertainment

America's Finest City To Get Its Own Monopoly Game

San Diego is getting its very own edition of Monopoly, and San Diegans are invited to share their ideas for the board game.

Circus Vargas Brings 'Hollywood Dreams' To San Diego County

Experience the glitz and glamour of Tinseltown under the Big Top.

History-Making Showman Serves As Ringmaster At New Circus Vargas Show

Known as the "Last Ringmaster," Johnathan Lee Iverson has worked in the circus business for more than 25 years.

Bars and Restaurants

Jordan Parker Winery Opens In Temecula: What To Know When You Go

Owner Jordan Parker focuses on big, bold Syrahs and a delectable Mourvèdre, and a new Malbec blend he calls Orpheum. Step inside to try it.

Man Who Brought Chick-Fil-A To San Diego Opening Another Location

Owner-operator Matt Hughes opened San Diego's first Chick-fil-A in 2006 on Sports Arena Boulevard.

Popular Coffee Chain Opens Doors In Aliso Viejo

Philz Coffee opens for business on Wednesday, March 5 in Aliso Viejo. What to know.

San Diego Pub Named Best Beer Bar In Country: Ranking

Just ahead of St. Patrick's Day, O'Brien's Pub in Kearny Mesa ranked as the best beer bar in the U.S. by USA Today.

Urbane Cafe To Often First Location In Long Beach, 2nd Planned

Urbane Cafe is opening its first location in Long Beach this week — and already has a second location in the city in the works.

Business

Google Store Opens In Santa Monica March 7

Google's latest retail location — the second on the West Coast — will open in Santa Monica this week.

Community

CHP Temecula Explorer Program Reopens, Open House Announced

Have you thought of joining the California Highway Patrol? This program is for teens to 21 year old's to learn more about this career path.

Help Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute In San Diego

Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections across San Diego County.

'It Gets Better' Expands Grant Program for LGBTQ Youth

Designed to fund LGBTQ+ youth-led initiatives in schools, youth groups and community spaces, grants range from $500 to $10,000.

Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park Slated To Reopen

The park at 20700 Cereal Street has been shuttered since November.

Schools

Eighth Grader Wins San Diego County Spelling Bee

Duaa Ouznali from Bright Horizon Academy will represent San Diego County at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

OC Student Selected As Finalist For $25K Scholarship Contest

An Orange County student is excelling beyond the rest after she submitted her design to the Cox Mobile phone case design contest.

RivCo College May Become CA's Only Accredited Tribal School: Report

Financial concerns loom for the Palm Desert campus, but experts say accreditation could provide major benefits for Native American students.