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Displaced Pets Rescued + Community Rallies To Support Fallen Hero: Saturday Smiles
BeachLife festival headliners announced; children's hospital merger finalized; scholarship applications open; 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
Pets Displaced By Wildfire To Be Available For Adoption In San Diego
San Diego Humane Society accepted 39 dogs and one kitten from Pasadena Humane Society.
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San Diego Humane Society Sends Help Amid Devastating Los Angeles Fires
Staff members are bringing back adoptable dogs and donating crates and kennels to Pasadena Humane Society to assist with evacuation efforts.
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Arts and Entertainment
Alanis Morissette, Sublime, Lenny Kravitz Headline BeachLife 2025
The yearly festival takes place over three days from May 2 to 4 and features music, art and culinary experiences inspired by SoCal culture.
Golden Globe Winners: Complete List
"The Brutalist" took home the top prize. Demi Moore won Best Actress for "The Substance" and "Shogun" and "Hacks" won TV's top prizes.
Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Heartfelt Messsage To Nicole Kidman At PSIFF
The actress who plays Nicole Kidman's sister in 'Scarpetta' left the crowd laughing, crying at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Tonight's the Night At McCallum Theater: Rod Stewart Tribute Show
Rod Stewart impersonator Rob Caudill will lead a performance of "Tonight's the Night," as the singer himself launches a new tour.
Business
How far would you drive for a free Crumbl chocolate chip cookie?
Queen Mary Offering Discounted Lodging For Those Impacted By LA Fires
People fleeing from fires in LA County can book discounted rooms on the Queen Mary in Long Beach.
Community
CA Introduces Insurance Protections For Palisades, Eaton Fire Victims
The state insurance commissioner took several actions to help protect consumers impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Community Rallies To Support OC Firefighter Who Died In Line Of Duty
Orange County residents were urged to help support the fundraiser, which benefits the family of Fire Apparatus Engineer Kevin Skinner.
Firebirds, Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Celebrate Desert Day Wednesday
Coachella Valley Firebirds and Official Conservation Partner, The Living Desert, Team Up to Raise Awareness for World Desert Day.
How To Help Los Angeles County Fire Victims: 100,000 Flee Homes
A wind-driven blaze forced 100,000 from their homes, with another full day of howling winds ahead. As they seek shelter, here's how to help.
Health
Rady Children's, Children's Hospital Of Orange County Finalize Merger
The new combined health care system is Rady Children's Health.
Real Estate
Riverwalk Village at Town Center Opens For Model Home Tours In Menifee
A grand opening event on Saturday was planned for the community by the builder Richmond American Homes to show three two-story model homes.
Schools
Credit Union Offers Scholarships To Students In Riverside, San Diego Counties
North Island Credit Union Foundation awards $10,000 in scholarships annually.
Sports
Race Car Driver Debuts 'Classroom Crusher' At Monster Jam San Diego
Monster Jam is in town for a second weekend, so San Diego fans still have a chance to see the all-new truck that's too cool for school.
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