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Baby Orangutan Born + Fast Food Chain Selling $1 Meals + Help Name A Baby Monkey: Saturday Smiles
Belmont Park, SeaWorld offer veterans free admission; Taco Bell opening three new Live Más Cafés; 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
Video: Orcas Hunt Great White Sharks, Teach Their Young To Eat The Livers
The specialized shark-hunting pod can be seen targeting juveniles, flipping them upside down, and feasting on their energy-rich livers.
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Arts and Entertainment
Belmont Park To Honors Veterans With Free Admission On Veterans Day
Active-duty military, veterans, retirees and National Guardsmen will receive free park admission Nov. 11 at the oceanfront amusement park.
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Kendrick Lamar Dominates, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny Score 3 Grammy Noms
Kendrick Lamar scored a leading nine Grammy nominations Friday.
SeaWorld To Honor Veterans With Free Admission, Fireworks And More Veterans Day Weekend
Active-duty military, veterans and their families with receive free admission and priority entrance during Veterans Day weekend.
Business
IE Bath & Body Works Opens With 'Scent Bar,' New Layout, Upgraded Shopping Space
The best way to shop for scents is in person, Bath & Body Works says. This store in the Inland Empire offers all the new bells and whistles.
Community
LA Zoo Celebrates First Baby Orangutan in Nearly 15 Years
The baby boy Bornean orangutan was born to 43-year-old mother Kamlim, whose last baby was born 15 years ago.
Name The Baby Monkey At Living Desert Zoo: Here's How To Enter Your Choice
A family of Patas monkeys is calling the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens home in Palm Desert, and you can give the baby a name!
Olympics Volunteers Sought For Los Angeles 2028 Games
"The Games would not be possible without the volunteers who are key in shaping the experience of fans and athletes alike," Mayor Bass said.
Palm Springs Writers Guild Plans Interactive Book Festival At Rancho Mirage Library
40 published local authors will be at the Rancho Mirage Library's Community Room meeting with the public, selling and signing their books.
San Diego Made Holiday Market Returning To Liberty Station
The two-day outdoor festival will feature handmade gifts, art installations, creative workshops, live music and family-friendly activities.
Southwest Riverside County Veterans Group Gathers To Share Creativity
SWR volunteers attended a recent Veterans Day Open House to learn about how craft therapy supports veterans on their healing journeys.
Volunteers Sought For Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade
Laguna Niguel residents were encouraged to come and be a part of the volunteer effort.
Restaurants
Bagel Chain Opens New Bakery In San Diego's South County
Customers who visit the new location can get a buy one, get one free egg sandwich.
Farm 2 Fork Cafe, Bakery In Banning Will Celebrate Ribbon Cutting: What To Know When You Go
As we said farewell to Jitterz Coffee Shop, a new coffee shop prepares to open with some sweet surprises.
Iconic LA Deli Is Here To Stay — At Least Until After The Olympics, Owner Says
The owner had previously suggested shuttering the iconic eatery over concerns about homelessness and crime.
New Restaurant, Wine Bar Opens In Victoria Gardens Friday Nov. 14
Come for seasonally inspired dishes made with oak-fire grilling and brick-oven roasting cooking techniques, and each one under 595 calories.
At Live Más Café restaurants, "Bellristas" prepare signature beverages such as Churro Chillers, Agua Refrescas and coffee drinks.
This Fast Food Chain Is Selling $1 Meals To SoCal Customers During Shutdown
"A warm meal at a fair price can offer a moment of comfort during uncertain times, and we believe that matters," the CEO told media outlets.
Schools
San Diego County Teacher Named 2025 California Teacher Of The Year
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond praised the winners for their passion, creativity and commitment to inspiring students every day.
Sports
Banning High School Cross Country Teams Running For CIF, League Honors
Both mens and women's teams will represent Banning High School at the CIF Prelims on Saturday, November 15, at Mt. San Antonio College.
Padres Hire Former Pitcher Craig Stammen As Manager
"Craig has been a strong presence in our organization for nearly a decade," General Manager A.J. Preller said.
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