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Teacher Donates Kidney To Student + Make-A-Wish Grants Disney Wishes: Saturday Smiles
Big Bear eaglets test their wings; maned wolves and orangutan get new home; school wins Green Achiever award; 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
2 Maned Wolves Have New Home At San Diego Zoo
The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed 8-year-old Cora and 9-year-old Rio.
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Learning To Fly: Watch Big Bear Eaglets Test Their Wings
Two eaglets, Sunny and Gizmo, born to Jackie and Shadow—Big Bear's favorite bald eagle pair—are spreading their wings this week.
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Rescued Critically Endangered Fijian Iguanas Arrive At San Diego Zoo
The iguanas were among more than 600 reptiles seized in 2017.
San Diego Zoo Orangutan Group Welcomes New Member
Labu, a 14-year-old male, arrived from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Arts and Entertainment
After Cancer Scare, Heart Is Ready To Rock Riverside County
The band confirmed it will make a summer stop in the county. Tickets are now on sale.
Clydesdales And RivCo Cops Usher In Stagecoach Country Music Festival
The team of horses and the Palm Desert Riverside County Sheriff's deputies joined forces in what has become an annual meet-up.
Legoland California To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Driving Schools
The new tracks feature realistic road scenarios, intersections, roundabouts, and even a car wash equipped with interactive bubble triggers.
New Interactive Exhibit On Display In Laguna Beach
Residents can get a firsthand look at "FloBot," a towering 12-foot steel sculpture, now on display at Laguna Beach City Hall.
Veterans Get Free SeaWorld Tickets For Military Appreciation Month
Veterans and up to three guests can register for complimentary one-day admission through May 11 to the San Diego theme park.
Business
Massage Business Planned In Lake Elsinore Strip Mall
Natural Foot Spa is proposing a range of therapeutic services, including cupping, deep tissue massage, foot massage, and full-body massage.
'Prestigious' Butcher Shop Opening In Manhattan Beach This Summer
The new Manhattan Beach location at 1121 Artesia Blvd. will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Want to feel like you're in Europe without breaking the bank or spending over 10 hours on a plane? Temecula may be your best SoCal option.
Community
2 San Diego Area Cities Rank Among Top 20 Safest In California: Report
SafeWise released its 2025 Safest Cities report. See where cities in San Diego County ranked on the list.
A 'Picture Perfect' Mother's Day Gift; Special POTM Discount In Laguna
Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach is offering a special Mother's Day discount on tickets through May 11.
Beaumont Library Expansion Gets $250K Boost From Morongo Tribe
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is supporting the Beaumont Library District's first major expansion project in 60 years.
Free South Bay Youth Camp Empowers Kids Through Beach Culture
Culture Club is looking for more than a dozen campers in the Manhattan Beach area for multiple upcoming camps at Bruce's Beach.
Holocaust Memorial At Murrieta Town Square At Groundbreaking Phase
"Never Again!" the rallying cry for the Holocaust Remembrance Foundation of the Valley, which has worked tirelessly to install the memorial.
Murrieta, Menifee Among California's Safest Cities: Report
The two cities saw declines in both property crime and violent crime rates, according to data culled from the FBI.
Navy SEAL Who Died At Sea Receives Posthumous Award For Heroism
Nathan Gage Ingram's wife accepted the award on her husband's behalf during a ceremony at the Navy's Silver Strand Training Complex.
OC Cities Rank Among Top 10 Safest In CA For 2025
SafeWise released its 2025 Safest Cities report. See where cities in Orange County ranked on the list.
Oceanside Make-A-Wish Kid Headed To Disney World
Hudson, a 5-year-old who is battling cancer, just received an invitation to attend Once Upon A Wish Party at Walt Disney World.
Thomas Kessler has donated blood and platelets at San Diego Blood Bank for 35 years.
RivCo Girl, 4, Is Granted Disney 'Royal Ball' Wish Amid Cancer Fight
Abbigail, 4, loves Disney princesses, fireworks, and is battling cancer. Her family shared her reaction to her Once Upon A Wish invitation.
Temecula Wins Two CA Park & Recreation Society Awards Of Excellence
The City of Temecula proudly accepted two awards in the categories of Marketing & Communications and Facility Design.
Government
California Now Has 4th Largest Economy In World
New data shows the Golden State's nominal GDP reached $4.1 trillion, surpassing Japan's $4.02 trillion.
Restaurants
New Chicken Franchise In Palm Desert Opens To Rave Reviews
If it’s your first time trying bb.q Chicken, prepared to be hooked.
Wetzel's Pretzels Is Giving Away Free Pretzels Saturday In SoCal
Wetzel's Pretzels is offering free pretzels in celebration of National Pretzel Day.
Schools
Credit Union Awards Scholarships To 10 Students In San Diego County
Since the creation of the program, North Island Credit Union has awarded more than $445,000 in scholarships to students.
El Rodeo Elementary Students Celebrate Twin Day
El Rodeo Elementary School students recently paired up and dressed alike as part of a Spirit Week celebration.
Prestigious Lab Internships Benefit Budding Scientists In RivCo
Mt. San Jacinto students are gaining professional experience in regenerative medicine, molecular biology, neuroscience, and genetics.
San Diego Area School Earns 'Green Achiever' Award
Only five schools in the Golden State achieved the highest distinction as Green Achievers.
Temecula Resort Visited By USC Marshall School Of Business Students
A professor at USC Marshall School of Business took a class of students to visit this Temecula Valley resort and meet the owner and alumni.
Temecula Teacher Donates Kidney To Student, Celebrates 1 Year Later
A Temecula teacher and her 8-year-old student rang the bell at Rady Children's Hospital one year after her living kidney donation.
Sports
Wildomar Gymnast, NCAA Athlete, Marks 4th Best All-Around Score
A Wildomar resident and a University of Missouri Senior helped shatter school records.
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