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Free Theme Park Tickets + World's Greatest Places: Saturday Smiles
Fair announces entertainment lineups; new restaurants added to Michelin California Guide; 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
900 Goats To Complete Brush Clearance In Palos Verdes Estates
"If you see the goats this month in Palos Verdes Estates, know that they are hard at work making this community safer," one official said.
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Firefighters Attempt Dog Rescue Amid Flooding Santa Ana River
Cal Fire/Riverside County officials said the dog was stranded in the RivCo riverbed on an island near a cliff, with the water rising.
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San Diego Humane Society Hosts Virtual Kitten Shower Ahead Of Spring
In 2024, the nonprofit cared for 8,642 kittens and anticipates similar numbers this year.
Arts and Entertainment
Brooke Williamson Among Celeb Chefs Attending Palm Desert Food & Wine
The four-day culinary experience returns to Coachella Valley March 20 to 23 with four days of cuisine and wine tastings.
Desert X In Photos: 2025 Exhibition Opens In Coachella Valley
The exhibition uses the open desert as its backdrop for 11 installations by artists from Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
Legoland Offers Free Tickets To First Responders Of Los Angeles Fires
The Carlsbad-based theme park is offering a complimentary Hopper Ticket and up to four additional Hopper Tickets at 50% off.
"The 2025 San Diego County Fair's jam-packed entertainment lineup truly offers something for everyone."
Vixen, Slaughter, Great White To Perform 1 Night In Lake Elsinore
The classic rock bands are scheduled to hit the stage on May 31 at Launch Pointe RV Resort.
Business
New Italian Restaurant Piatti To Open Doors In Laguna Beach
An Italian eatery is opening its doors this spring in Laguna Beach. What to know.
'Pokemon Go' Developer Niantic's Catalog Purchased By Scopely
The Culver City company is buying "Pokémon Go" and other popular mobile games from developer Niantic.
Community
Idyllwild Shuttle Service Owner Named 4th District Woman of the Year
In a recent ceremony, Idyllwild resident Reba Coulter was named District 4's Woman of the Year.
Intuit Dome, NHM Commons Named On Time's World's Greatest Places List
Los Angeles County is home to two of the greatest places to visit in the world, according to a new list of 100 spots globally.
Murrieta Families Put Safety First During K9 Trials Paws 4 Law Fair
The K9 Trials event included a public safety fair, a SWAT display, and local business and event vendors thanks to the Paws 4 Law group.
San Diego Foundation Grants $130K To Help With Free Tax Services
The foundation awarded grants to six organizations that will provide outreach, education, and access to free mobile tax preparation events.
Restaurants
Bar Etoile In Hollywood Added To Michelin California Guide
Bar Etoile was one of 15 restaurants across the state added to the coveted Michelin California Guide this week.
Kusano In Culver City Added To Michelin California Guide
Kusano was one of 15 restaurants across the state added to the coveted Michelin California Guide this week.
Seline was one of 15 restaurants across the state added to the coveted Michelin California Guide this week.
Schools
3 Encinitas 'Rising Stars' Honored During Chamber Of Commerce Event
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
41 San Diego County Schools Named Purple Star Schools
The county is home to about half of the California schools designated as 2025 Purple Star Schools.
Palisades Charter High School Band To Perform At Hollywood Bowl
The school's band will perform in front of an audience of first responders and those impacted by January's wildfires.
Sports
Carlos Alcaraz Shares Bee-autiful Moment With Palm Desert Bee Keeper
Lance Davis, Palm Desert's Killer Bee remover, conducted the 2025 BNP Paribas coin toss, bringing the Spanish tennis player a big laugh.
Tyler Wade, Murrieta Valley HS Alum, Shines At Padres Spring Training
Wade, a former Yankee and MVHS grad, says he is "so happy" he signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with a $1 million team option for 2026.
Travel
Long Beach Airport Launches New Search Engine To Find Flights
The new tool allows users to browse nonstop flights to 23 airports and one-stop service to nearly 400 cities.
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