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Olympian Gets Replacement Medals After Fire + Best State Park Winners: Saturday Smiles
City hits population milestone; brewery wins medals; band adds final tour stop; fair announces concert lineup; 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.
Arts and Entertainment
Blink 182 Adds A Final SoCal Stop To The 'Missionary Impossible' Tour
Tickets go on sale this week for the tour that ends in October 2025.
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RivCo Carnival Returns May, 2025: What To Know
This will be the second year of the Riverside County Carnival. Last year, over 15,000 people visited the popular carnival.
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Sesame Place San Diego Reopening Water Attractions
The Chula Vista-based theme park features 18 themed rides and water attractions.
Business
Long Beach Brewery Wins 2 Medals At World Beer Cup
"For us to earn two silvers was an amazing accomplishment," ISM Brewing owner Ian McCall told Patch.
New Coffee Shop, Other Big Changes At Dana Point Harbor Amid Project
As the project enters the start of its third phase of construction, four tenants have found new homes at Dana Wharf.
West Coast-based food chain Nick the Greek is bringing its Mediterranean street food to south Orange County.
Community
2 San Diego Area Parks Voted Among CA's Best State Parks
The poll highlighted California's best parks for birdwatching, camping, hiking, learning about history, picnicking, wildflowers and more.
Give Blood, Get Free Padres Tickets At Padres Summer Blood Drive
The ninth annual Padres Summer Blood Drive will take place at Gallagher Square at Petco Park.
Lake Elsinore Hits Population Milestone, Officials Harness New Mindset
Over 70,000 people reside in the growing Riverside County town, which city officials say "continues on an upswing."
San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Opens New 'Water Ways' Exhibit
The new exhibit allows children to turn water valves on and off, launch balls into a water vortex, and experiment with dams.
Temecula Man Picked For National Military Caregiving Fellowship
For this Temecula local who cares for his brother, learning to "lead with empathy" is one of the most important pillars of caregiving.
Seasonal
Discounted Tickets On Sale For SeaWorld San Diego's Howl-O-Scream
Howl-O-Scream will feature haunted houses, themed scare zones, vile vignettes, frightening shows and more.
Schools
Beaumont USD Gets State Award For Reducing Chronic Student Absenteeism
The state recognizes school attendance improvement programs at the district or county level. In 2025, BUSD was one of 19 to be honored.
New Malibu High School Will Open Ahead Of Schedule
The under-construction Malibu High School will open ahead of schedule, district officials said.
Teacher Of The Year Finalist Announced In Lake Forest
The nation's leading premium early childhood education provider, The Goddard School, announced its final contenders for the award this week.
Sports
2028 Olympic Ceremonies To Take Place At 2 Iconic LA Stadiums
The opening and closing ceremonies for both the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics promise to be cutting edge, Mayor Karen Bass said.
Coachella Firebirds Battle Canucks To Tie Up Playoff Series: 2025
Jacob Melanson scored five minutes into OT to tie the best-of-five series at 1-1. Read the full game recap.
Olympic Swimmer Gets Replacement Medals After Palisades Fire
"When tough times happen, you find out who your friends are," Olympic swimmer Gary Hall Jr. said.
Temecula Hockey Rink To Get $3 Million Renovation: Report
The floor of the beloved sports park is in desperate need of an upgrade after multiple people were injured.
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