Grocery Chain Opening New Stores + James Beard Semifinalists: 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.

Arts and Entertainment

FireAid Tickets Go On Sale Today: What To Know

Here's what you need to know to secure tickets to FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert supporting those impacted by LA County wildfires.

'Green And Gold' Has Local Ties, Brothers Bet The Farm On Film Release

Brothers Anders and Davin Lindwall's "Green and Gold" feature film (Jan. 31) follows a handshake bet on the Packers to save the family farm.

San Diego Skater Shines Bright In Disney On Ice: 'Magic In The Stars'

Patch talked with Azul Diaz, a 19-year-old skater from Chula Vista who is ready to shine bright in Magic in the Stars.

Business

Little Goat Kitchen + Bakeshop To Open Soon In Temecula

This is a new concept for owners Brad and Alicia Trevithick, owners of Goat & Vine and Two Travelers Wine Bar, both in Old Town Temecula.

Long Beach Bowl To Open By End Of The Year

The city's first-ever amphitheater will open along the Downtown Long Beach waterfront near the Queen Mary.

Luxury Supermarket Chain Opening 3 New Stores In LA County: Report

Erewhon is expanding its LA presence in 2025, opening locations in Manhattan Beach, West Hollywood and Glendale.

Community

BIGHORN Cares Charities Donate $875K At Annual Fundraiser

Over 70 Coachella Valley nonprofits will receive funds from the Golf Club Charity, totaling in $875,000 in donations.

CalFresh Recipients Who Lost Power May Qualify For Food Replacement

CalFresh is California's largest food assistance program.

Nominees For Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce 59th Award Gala Named

Attendees were invited to a night of elegant celebration, honoring outstanding community members with numerous awards.

Palm Springs International Airport Approved For Extensive Remodel

The plan calls for a hybrid Rental Car Center, parking structure with two sub-surface levels north of the terminal, and new baggage claim.

'Parade Of Planets' Still Visible In CA Night Sky Through January 2025

If you've looked up at the night sky in January, chances are you've seen some of the brightest views of our solar system in over a year.

Redondo Beach Celebrates Completion Of Pier Skate Park Mural

Join Redondo Beach in celebrating art, community and the city's vibrant energy at the ribbon cutting for new mural "Skate Waves."

Restaurants

46 CA Restaurants, Chefs Named 2025 James Beard Semifinalists

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the prestigious culinary awards, sometimes known as the "Oscars of food."

Dine LA Restaurant Week Returns With Special Menus, Wildfire Benefit

Hundreds of local restaurants across LA County are offering special lunch and dinner menus at a range of prices.

Schools

New Elementary School Opens In South OC

A new early preschool-grade 5 campus has just opened for enrollment in Laguna Niguel. What to know.

Santa Monica High School Students Earn Martin Luther King Awards

Two Santa Monica High School seniors earned awards from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Westside Coalition.

'Soil Your Undies' Beaumont Science Fair Winners Announced: 2025

One Starlight Elementary School student believes farmers should consider using underwear as a way to test soil health based on his research.

Sports

Genesis Invitational Moves From Pacific Palisades To Torrey Pines

The tournament, annually hosted by Tiger Woods, will be played on its regularly scheduled dates of Feb. 10-16.