Stolen Dog Reunited With Owner + Fast Food Chain Tests New Treats: 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

Baby Great Horned Owl Reunited With Family After Being Rescued

The young owl was found on the ground in the rain during the recent storm.

Stolen French Bulldog Reunited With Owner After 2 Years

"His mom never gave up searching for him."

Arts and Entertainment

Baby Shark To Make A Splash At SeaWorld San Diego

The limited-time celebration will feature Baby Shark character meet and greets, a mini-live show, activities, food and merchandise.

Business

Better Buzz, Ono Hawaiian BBQ Move Forward In Temecula Town Center

Chain link fencing now blocks off the old Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon, a sign of progress for two new restaurants under construction.

Chick-fil-A Testing New Treats In San Diego

The fast food chain is testing new menu items at certain locations in San Diego, Salt Lake City, Chicago and Tampa.

LSPACE Opens First San Diego Store

The women's swim and apparel brand opened its newest brick-and-mortar storefront at Westfield UTC.

Community

Miramar National Cemetery Support Foundation Launches $900K Project

"I am extremely proud that we are able to make this project become a reality for the San Diego community."

Palm Desert Food & Wine Festival Underway Through The Weekend

Grand tastings are on the menu for this weekend, as well as an intimate evening with Curtis Stone and the Flavors of Ixtapa, Mexico.

Palm Springs Airport Partners with Desert Arc Nonprofit

A dedicated crew—composed of three individuals with disabilities and one job coach—will maintain the airport year-round, seven days a week.

SeaWorld San Diego Opens 'One-Of-A-Kind' Jellyfish Experience

Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience is the largest standalone jellyfish exhibit in the country, according to the theme park.

Temecula Chamber Honors Citizens, Businesses At 59th Gala Celebration

Mark Macarro of Pechanga Resort Casino was given a lifetime achievement award at the 59th Annual Awards Ceremony.

Wildomar Antique And Classic Car Show Will Support Nature Foundation

The Antique and Classic Car Show supports thousands of local youth with free nature education programs at the Nature Education Foundation.

Health

Scripps Health To Build New Medical Center Campus In North County

The Scripps San Marcos Medical Center campus will include an ambulatory care facility and acute care hospital.

Schools

2 Santee Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

"By designating our schools as Purple Star Schools, we affirm our commitment to understanding and addressing these challenges."

3 Carlsbad Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

"Congratulations to the educators, staff, administrators, parents, and students at these schools."

Local Actresses' Anti-Drug Speech Used To Teach At South OC School

Orange County actress Kayden Tokarski is making an impact in more than the world of acting, after her speech was used as a classroom lesson.

Murrieta Middle School Earns National Designation As 'School To Watch'

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School is a CA School to Watch, recognizing its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning.

Oceanside School Earns Purple Star Designation

"Congratulations to the educators, staff, administrators, parents, and students at these schools."

Sports

INDYCAR Gears Up For 1st Ever Thermal Club Grand Prix

Race car fans can experience the iconic Twin Palms route, which includes 17 turns, elevation changes and more.

Learn To Skate Where The Firebirds Play: Berger Foundation Iceplex

The program is intended to help give access to hockey to the local youth. Plus, they're getting some really cool NHL gear.