Giveaway For Firefighters + New Restaurants + Glow In The Park: 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

Elton John To Headline Curebound Concert For Cures In San Diego

The legendary musician will headline Curebound's benefit concert May 9 at Petco Park, the philanthropic organization announced.

Jason Bonham Spends Led Zeppelin Evening At Fantasy Springs, May 24

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening/JBLZE is back, and the tour is stopping at Fantasy Springs.

Picnic At The Park Returns To The Rady Shell This Weekend

The free community event will feature live music, family-friendly activities and a first look at this summer's concert lineup.

Wu-Tang Clan Bringing 'Final' Tour To San Diego

Produced by AEG, the 27-date "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" tour includes a stop at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

Business

Chick-Fil-A Opening New Restaurant In San Diego

The new location joins more than 20 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the San Diego region.

Laguna Beach Eateries Dish Out Special Menus For OC Restaurant Week

There are a plethora of restaurants participating in the annual Orange County Restaurant Week. What to know.

Las Brisas To Spice Up OC Restaurant Week With Margarita Mixology

The staff behind the well-loved Laguna Beach restaurant is excited to reintroduce their cuisine to the Orange County community Sunday.

Legendary Ramen House Finds Home At South Coast Plaza

Ramen Nagi is making its grand debut in Orange County, bringing authentic Japanese ramen to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

Oceanfront Restaurant 'Lantern's Edge' Unveils Special Menu

The special menu was crafted specifically for OC restaurant week and showcases coastal California cuisine in Laguna Beach.

Orange County Restaurant Week Dining Guide: Date Night Deals And More

There are a plethora of restaurants participating in the annual Orange County Restaurant Week. What to know.

Texas Roadhouse One Step Closer To Promenade Temecula Mall Location

The City of Temecula received development plans for a proposed Texas Roadhouse restaurant off Ring Road in the northeast part of the mall.

Ticka Tikka Indian Cuisine Debuts In Murrieta To Rave Reviews

From the Chicken Tikka Taco to the Masala Fries, this new Murrieta eatery is pushing the boundaries of traditional Indian fare.

Community

'Glow In The Park' Dates Announced For Living Desert Zoo And Gardens

Over select dates in March, head to the Palm Desert zoo for exciting sights and sounds, night after night.

Guy Fieri's Smokehouse: A Huge Stagecoach Country Music Festival Draw

This year, Guy Fieri will feature a lineup you won't believe for his cooking demonstrations during April's Stagecoah Country Music Festival.

Murrieta Giveaway For Firefighters Who Battled Palisades, Eaton Fires

Firefighters have until Friday to enter to win 100 relaxation packages including passes to the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort and a local stay.

Schools

Palm Desert High School Wins 1st Place In 20th Academic World Conference

Over the past 20 years, hundreds of Coachella Valley high school students have competed in WorldQuest.

San Diego Teachers Encouraged To Apply For $500 Grants For Projects

North Island Credit Union Foundation is offering grants through its teacher grant program.

Travel

Copa Airlines To Offer Panama City-San Diego Flights This Summer

The airline will offer nonstop flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between San Diego and Panama City.