Pixar Putt Pop-Up Planned + Tiger Cub Born + Stagecoach Lineup Announced: 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

'Elusive' Stray Dog Journey Rescued In Laguna Niguel

The stray dog now named Journey lived in Laguna Niguel and evaded several rescue attempts before she was finally captured.

Tiger Cub Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park

"We are thrilled at the birth of this very special tiger cub at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park."

Arts and Entertainment

2025 Stagecoach Country Music Festival Lineup, Ticket Sales Announced

Passes for the three-day April 25-27 festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio go on sale at 11 a.m. Sept. 13.

Howl-O-Scream Halloween Event To Return To SeaWorld San Diego

Tickets are on sale for the Halloween event, which will feature haunted houses, scare zones, vile vignettes and more.

Lego Spiders Creep Into Legoland California Ahead Of Halloween

More than 1,200 Lego spiders have taken over the Lego versions of San Diego and Los Angeles in Miniland USA at the theme park.

Community

San Diego Blood Bank Donors Get Free SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Tickets

The special offer runs through Sept. 30 at any San Diego Blood Bank donation center or mobile blood drive.

Events

Fall Art & Wine Walk Returning To The Forum Carlsbad

The event will feature art displays and wine tasting at the outdoor shopping center.

Pixar Brings Themed Mini Golf Pop-Up To Long Beach

Beloved childhood characters will take people through the interactive Pixar Putt pop-up coming to Long Beach this month.

Residents Urged To Attend 4th Annual Newport Harbor Underwater Cleanup

The annual event takes place Sept. 21 at Marina Park. Here's how to help in Newport Beach.

SeaWorld To Host Inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Participants will adventure along a 3.1-mile course through the grounds of the theme park. There will also be a one-mile Kids Fun Run.

Sports

Soccer Icon Alex Morgan To Retire From Professional Soccer

Morgan, 35, will play her final match with the San Diego Wave on Sunday at Snapdragon Stadium.