Baby Koala Born + Best Beaches + Winning Lottery Ticket: 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

Koala Born As San Diego Zoo Celebrates A Century Of Koala Conservation

The female koala joey is the first koala born at the zoo in two years.

'Milestone' Jellyfish Exhibit To Open March 15 At SeaWorld San Diego

"Jewels of the Sea: A Jellyfish Experience" is described as "the first of its kind" at any SeaWorld park.

Pug Puppies Rescued From East County Dumpster Available For Adoption

The "Rainbow Puppies" had been tossed into a dumpster behind a Taco Bell in Lemon Grove, according to Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Business

Blessing Of The Vines, Easter Events Planned At South Coast Winery

South Coast Winery invites you to a local tradition, the Blessing of the Vines, for the much anticipated growing season and other events.

Hawthorne Country Store To Celebrate Chick Day At San Diego Locations

More than 100 varieties of baby poultry will be available during the annual event at locations in Escondido, Fallbrook and Santee.

Pechanga Resort Casino's Pool Oasis Opens For The Season: What To Know

The Cove, the 4.5-acre pool oasis at Pechanga Resort Casino, will open in February.

Special Del Taco Menu Item Returns For A Limited Time

Jumbo Shrimp is making a limited-time return to menus at Del Taco across the country.

Community

3 CA Beaches Named Among Best In U.S.: Report

Tripadvisor ranked the best beaches in the country and the world.

San Diego Beach Ranks Among Top 10 Best Beaches In U.S.: Report

Two San Diego area beaches were named among the "Best of the Best Beaches" in the U.S., according to a new report from Tripadvisor.

Temecula Pickleball Courts Open At Ronald Reagan Sports Park

The city of Temecula has opened its newest facility in the former soccer field location known locally as "The Pit."

Winning SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold In Coachella Valley: Is It Yours?

If you purchased your SuperLotto Plus ticket at this Riverside County convenience store, check your numbers!

Health

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Earns Nursing Association Awards

Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been honored for providing excellent health care by a nursing association.

Real Estate

Temecula Home Offers $1M Views, Backyard Pool, Steps From Wine Country

What's not to love about this South Temecula property? Stunning hot air balloon mornings, evenings poolside, Great Oak High School district.

Schools

SoCal History Bowl: RivCo Teams Earn Nat'l Championship Spots

These SoCal high school history teams qualified for the Varsity/Junior Varsity National Championships, International History Olympiad.