Community Corner
Single Mom Wins House + New Trader Joe's Store + Over 40 Pets Rescued: Saturday Smiles
Home sells for record-breaking $34 million; local students win scholarships; new Play Arena opening at Legoland; 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
Adopt A Pet For Free Saturday At San Diego Humane Society
San Diego Humane Society will waive adoption fees Saturday for all animals during the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Over 40 Pets Rescued From Home In San Diego's North County
Humane officers recovered 28 dogs, six puppies, five cats, three kittens and a chameleon from an Escondido home, a spokesperson told Patch.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arts and Entertainment
Nike And Lego Play Arena Coming To Legoland California Resort
Nike and the Lego Group have partnered to bring the limited-time experience to the Carlsbad-based theme park.
Schools
These School Districts Have The Best Teachers In SoCal: New Report
A total of 750 California school districts were ranked in Niche's tally of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide.
Business
Costco Wants To Open New Store In Lake Forest
Warehouse retail giant and well-loved chain Costco wants to build its 14th Orange County story in Lake Forest.
Trader Joe's Newest LA Store Is Directly Across The Street From Another Trader Joe's
One store’s apparently not enough for this LA neighborhood — so Trader Joe’s built a twin across the street.
Community
The Bradley Road Bridge will address historic flooding that regularly forces the road to close during storms.
Hollywood Bowl Brings New Shuttle Bus To San Fernando Valley
Valley music lovers have a new option for getting to and from the Hollywood Bowl.
'It's My American Dream' Single Mom Wins Casino House Giveaway
Meet the SoCal mother and grandmother who won a house in the Pechanga Resort Casino Home Sweet Win slot contest this weekend.
Long Beach Announces Summer Concerts At Airport
The three concerts will feature genres from rocksteady to Latin jazz funk, city officials said.
Main Beach Debuts New Amenities In Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach City officials and residents gathered this week to celebrate the completion of the Main Beach Park improvement project.
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido and the San Diego Zoo in downtown San Diego are award-winning, accredited botanic gardens.
Summer Beach Bag Giveaway With In Bloom Bookery: Contest Through June 30
In Bloom Bookery and Riverside County Patch have joined up to launch your summer reading! Here's how to enter to win.
Events
37th Annual Palos Verdes Street Fair & Music Festival Returns Next Week
The street fair and music festival will run from Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15.
Bring Dad To Murrieta's 54th Annual Father's Day Car Show
Families are invited to enjoy a day of classic cars, vendors, awards and live music.
Hermosa Beach Fine Arts Festival Returns This Weekend
The Fine Arts Festival features several types of art, including pottery, glasswork and paintings.
In July, guests will enjoy bands paying tribute to Green Day, Taylor Swift and more. Plus, a laser show every week.
New Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival Owners Making Big Changes: What To Know
In a few short weeks, the road out to Lake Skinner will be lined with cars journeying for a weekend of country concerts, camping and more.
Temecula's South Coast Winery Hosts 'Tacos & Tempranillo'
Here's what you need to know about this weekly dining excursion.
Young Anglers Invited To Lake Elsinore's Kids Fishing Derby
The event welcomes children of all abilities to win trophies, engage in activities and watch demonstrations.
Real Estate
Gordy Crawford's Oceanfront Home Sells For Record-Breaking $34M
A new record for the most expensive home ever sold in Dana Point was broken this month, The Orange County Register reported.
Restaurants
The grand opening event, scheduled Father's Day weekend, will include food and drink specials, live music, and family-friendly activities.
This Iconic CA Food Chain Is Opening Locations In Walmart Stores
The Walmart locations will serve the classic fast food eatery's full menu.
Schools
13 San Diego Area Students Win College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
The students received awards worth $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years at the institution financing the scholarship.
Class Of 2025 Celebrated At Banning High School
Banning High School stadium was filled with families and supporters of the class of 2025 last week.
'Life-Changing': El Camino College Students Win Fashion Scholarship
"I cried," one student said about finding she'd been awarded the scholarship from a nonprofit. "Winning that was life-changing for me."
UC Riverside To Build Medical Teaching Hospital, Research Center
The new hospital will provide a vital resource for the Inland Empire, which is facing explosive population growth and a lack of doctors.
Sports
Long Beach To Host 7 Paralympic Sports In 2028
“This milestone truly showcases our commitment to inclusion, athletic excellence and community spirit," Mayor Rex Richardson said Tuesday.
Over 31K Run In San Diego Rock 'N' Roll Marathon
More than 31,000 runners hit the streets, including rock star Travis Barker and MMA fighter Chito Vera.
South Bay Teen Uses Math And Golf To Teach Kids Through New Program
Bennett Hong, 17, created the Future Fairways program to teach kids to share his two passions: golf and math.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
