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90-Year-Old Earns First Degree + Famed Fighter Opens Brewery: Saturday Smiles
Big Bear bald eaglet reaches milestone; prone paddlers break record; pygmy hippo marks milestone in managed care; 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
Big Bear Bald Eaglet 'Sunny' Reaches Huge Milestone
Sunny stunned live cam viewers on Friday morning when the eaglet hovered above the nest.
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Pygmy Hippo Marks Milestone In Managed Care At Ramona Wildlife Center
Hannah Shirley was crowned the world's oldest living pygmy hippo ever in managed care.
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RivCo Animal Shelters To Adopt 'No-Kill' Policy
The county, which houses 35,000 pets per year, will start hiring dozens of positions to support the goal of a no-kill shelter community.
San Diego Humane Society Extends Weekend Adoption Hours For Summer
San Diego Humane Society currently has more than 1,800 animals in its care, including more than 700 ready for adoption.
Wilson's Warbler Catches A Ride On Dana Wharf Vessel
This charming little bird made a surprise appearance during a Dana Wharf Whale Watching tour last week.
Arts and Entertainment
Jimmy O. Yang To Bring 'Big & Tall' Show To Agua Caliente
The "Silicon Valley" star will take the desert stage this summer. See ticket prices.
Business
New San Diego Boutique Showcases Native American Craftsmanship
"It's time for the world to see that we are still here, thriving and creating beauty as we always have," store owner Ruth-Ann Thorn said.
Pechanga Arena San Diego To Keep Name Through 2026
Pechanga Resort Casino is Pechanga Arena's longest-serving naming rights partner in the venue's history.
Community
Aerospace Community Expo Coming To Riverside: What To Know
The 1st Annual Aerospace Community Expo is a free, family-friendly event to explore the skies, aircraft, aerospace careers, and more.
Beaumont's 105th Cherry Festival & Parade Returns This Weekend
The annual Pass Area festival celebrates shared community values and honors its historical roots as a small, agricultural town.
Circus Bella Performance Scheduled In Bluebird Park: What To Know
The family-friendly event is returning for its 16th annual summer show in Laguna Beach.
Menifee Buys 398 Acres To Preserve As Permanent Public Open Space
The hills above Menifee tower over the city and will not be developed, according to officials.
New Desert Apartments Focus On Coachella Seniors, Disabled Residents
With a new name and a new focus, Coachella is "building more than homes -- we're strengthening the heart of our community," the mayor says.
Popular Exhibit Gets New Look At San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
"With over 10 years of loving use, it was time for a much-needed upgrade," museum spokesperson Kathleen Sandoval told Patch.
Roper Romp In Temecula: Three's Company-Inspired Group Tours Old Town
If you were visiting Old Town this weekend, you may have witnessed a gaggle of Mrs. Roper lookalikes strolling, shopping and toasting.
Talk, Read, Sing Day To Celebrate Early Literacy With Free Event
The fifth annual event will feature a bilingual story time, hands-on literacy crafts and activities, a free book giveaway, and more.
Restaurant
A Bakery Is Giving Away One Million Pastries. Here's How To Get One
The giveaway comes after Paris Baguette, a South Korean bakery chain, reached one million rewards program subscribers.
Bagel Chain Opens New Bakery In San Diego's North County
The new location marks the 17th San Diego-area store for the bagel brand.
Pizza Chain Opens Newest Location In San Diego's North County
The chain offers specialty pizzas, pastas, wings, salads and desserts.
Temecula's Newest Brewery, Owned By Famed MMA Fighter, Opens Soon
Hendo's Barrel House opens with the fanfare one would expect of an MMA fighter with a full day of concerts, steakhouse flavors and fun.
Schools
$88K Cal State Grant Will Aid The Desert's Most Vulnerable Population
"This grant represents more than financial support — it's a vote of confidence in our students, our faculty and our mission to serve."
The winners were recognized for the difference they make in the lives of their students.
Murrieta Man Graduates With 5 Degrees: MSJC Class Of 2025
One graduate earned five degrees, and another, a 90-year-old woman from Temecula, received her first. Congratulations to the class of 2025.
Temecula Woman, 90, Earns First College Degree: MSJC Class Of 2025
One graduate earned five degrees, and another, a 90-year-old woman from Temecula, received her first. Congratulations to the class of 2025.
Sports
Special Olympics SoCal 'Flame of Hope' Relay Gets Underway
The annual event began with a midmorning ceremony at Chula Vista Police Department headquarters.
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