Community Corner
Baby Meerkats + Coolest Neighborhoods + World's Best Hotels: Saturday Smiles
Amazon is hiring 30,000 seasonal workers; kids can get in free at more than 60 attractions and museums; 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.
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Arts and Entertainment
Kids Get In Free At These Attractions, Museums In San Diego County
Kids Free San Diego will take place through October at aquariums, gardens, museums and other cultural attractions across the county.
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South OC Actress Stars In Lifetime Thriller
A south Orange County actress is starring in a new thriller movie set to premiere on the Lifetime Movie Network this month.
Business
2 Palm Springs Hotels Ranked Among World's Best In New Survey
Two luxury hotels designed by Steve Hermann landed in the top 10 after a survey of international readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
Amazon Hiring 30,000 CA Seasonal Workers For Holidays In 2024
Amazon workers have competitive pay and flexible schedules and the potential to transition into regular, full-time employment post-holidays.
Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates 21st Annual Flocktoberfest
The family-friendly "chicken-ed" event will take place Saturday at locations in Fallbrook, Escondido and Santee.
The juice and smoothie bar just opened at the Murrieta Bella Piazza, the 17th location to open in Riverside County.
Pechanga Resort Casino Named In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Reader Poll
With 169 resorts rated in the United States, Temecula's Pechanga Resort Casino is the only casino resort to make the reader's list.
Community
Balboa Park Ranks Among Yelp's 'Top 20 Most Popular Of All Time'
Yelp released its "Top 20 Most Popular Businesses of All Time" list in celebration of the review website's 20th anniversary.
CA's New Salton Sea Conservancy To Address Health, Ecological Crisis
The Salton Sea Conservancy, the state's first established in 15 years, aims to help restore the withering lake and reduce health impacts.
East Hollywood Among 38 Coolest Neighborhoods In The World: Ranking
The neighborhood's culinary scene is among the reasons it landed on TimeOut's worldwide list.
LA's Trash Interceptor A 'Monumental Success,' Pilot Program Complete
LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell will present a motion to keep Interceptor 007 in Ballona Creek long-term at the next meeting.
Native American Day Celebrated At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Families and guests celebrated the cultural heritage of the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians as the casino honored a longtime team member.
Open-Air Trolleys Coming To Newport Beach: City Council
The more traditional trolleys are reminiscent of Orange County's historic Pacific Electric red car trolleys, according to city staff.
Price Gouging Settlements, Electric Rebates Owed To Californians
Price-fixing and gouging cases against gas companies and grocery chains, along with a utility rebate, will put cash in Californians pockets.
RivCo Residents To Hike Mt. Rubidoux For Breast Cancer Awareness
The 13th Pink on Parade will offer an opportunity to climb Mt. Rubidoux, see a car show, food and participate in wellness activities.
Government
Governor Newsom Signs Bill Expediting Pier Wind Project In Long Beach
After completion, Pier Wind will be the largest facility of its kind in the U.S. and would help California meet renewable energy goals.
Newsom Signs Bill Ensuring Milk For Infants Regardless Of Insurance
The bill was sponsored by Assemblywoman Akilah Weber, D-La Mesa.
Schools
California's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis
Of the 50 best public high schools in California, 10 made the list of the top 100 schools in the U.S.
These Are The Best School Districts In CA, New Ranking Says
Niche's annual rankings are based on test scores, academic performance, and input from students, alumni and parents.
Sports
Former Pro Hockey Player To Serve As Keynote Speaker For 2024 Walk Against Drugs
Former professional hockey player Emerson Etem from the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual event.
The Padres will face the Dodgers in a National League Division Series beginning Saturday after sweeping the Atlanta Braves.
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