Cancer Survivor's Wish Comes True + Rescued Sea Lions Released: 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

New Marine Species Report Card Gives In-Depth Updates On CA Ocean Life

With the Aquarium of the Pacific's new Marine Species Report Card, the public can now keep track of the wellbeing of ocean wildlife.

SeaWorld Releases Rehabilitated Sea Lions On Camp Pendleton Beach

Both of the female California sea lions were rescued in December 2024.

Arts and Entertainment

Kendrick Lamar Serves Shoutouts To IE, San Bernardino During Grammys

During Lamar's award speech, the rapper paid homage to the communities that raised him to stardom.

SeaWorld San Diego To Celebrate Lunar New Year This Weekend

The event will feature cultural entertainment, festive décor, and authentic food and beverage options.

Sesame Place San Diego To Kick Off First-Ever Mardi Gras Celebration

The celebration will feature Sesame Street-themed interactive activities, carnival colors and special performances.

Business

4 New Stores Slated For Promenade Temecula Mall, Spring & Summer, 2025

Promenade Temecula Mall announces two new stores this summer: Garage and Aerie, while a new play place and juice bar are also "coming soon.'

U.S. Postal Service Holding Job Fairs In San Diego

The agency is looking to fill about 75 positions, including letter carriers, automotive mechanics and motor vehicle operators.

Watch Me! In Long Beach Fills Void For Women's Sports Bars

As the first-ever women's sports bar in California, Watch Me! is putting a spotlight on community and creating a space for women.

Wildomar Walmart Plans May Push Forward At Planning Commission Meeting

The proposed Walmart store would be built at the southwest corner of Monte Vista Drive and Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar.

Community

2025 Manhattan Beach Tour De Pier Will Raise Money For Cancer Research

The 13th annual Tour De Pier will benefit three organizations that work to advance cancer research.

Kids Cooking Classes Available For Santee's Future Chefs

If you want your kiddos to learn how to cook, look no further than this City of Santee class!

Thousands To Flock To Redondo Beach Harbor For Super Bowl 10k/5k

It's not too late to sign up to participate in the 2025 Redondo Beach Super Bowl 10k/5k.

Restaurants

Agua Caliente Casino Debuts New Menu At Water's Café

The popular casino eatery has added everything from "guilty pleasures" to farm fresh meals.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Location

The event will feature barbecue food, deals and giveaways, including a grand prize drawing for a family four pack to Disneyland.

Jimmy John's Opens New Location In Chula Vista

The sandwich chain opened at a shared location with Dunkin' in Chula Vista.

Schools

County Gives $600K To Rural School Districts For Broadband Service

The funding will bring high-speed broadband service to 900 students in the Warner, San Pasqual and Vallecitos school districts.

Murrieta Middle School Earns AVID Designation, One Of 200 US Schools

The school has implemented AVID strategies, creating a positive impact and keeping a college/career focus for students.

Sports

Seal Beach Cancer Survivor's Wish To Go To Super Bowl Comes True

Make-A-Wish is delivering the ultimate 2025 Super Bowl experience for a 19-year-old resident of Seal Beach.

Surf City Marathon: Temecula Woman, French Man Claim Victory In 2025

A Temecula woman won the Surf City Marathon over the weekend in Huntington Beach.

Travel

San Diego International Airport Sets Passenger Record In 2024

The total surpasses the previous high mark of 25.18 million passengers set in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.