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Teen Surfers Save Drowning Family + Top Restaurants + Kids Get Free Admission: Saturday Smiles
Best high schools and school districts ranked; mountain lions and pelican released into wild; 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
Mountain Lions Released Back Into Wild In San Diego County
Watch these two young mountain lions being released back into the wild, thanks to the Humane Society in Ramona.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
SeaWorld San Diego Releases Pelican To Wild After Being Rescued In Arizona Desert
SeaWorld's team found severe foot wounds that were treated over months with regular Epsom salt foot baths and close monitoring.
Find out what's happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Arts and Entertainment
15 Can't-Miss Things To Do In Southern California This October
October is known for Halloween, but it's also a great time for harvest festivals, public awareness walks and Oktoberfest celebrations.
'Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West' Opens At Temecula Museum
The City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Museum present "A Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West," a traveling exhibit.
Kids Get Free Admission At These Attractions, Museums In October In San Diego County
Kids Free San Diego will take place through October at aquariums, gardens, museums and family-friendly destinations across the county.
Kids Get Free Admission In October At San Diego Zoo And Safari Park
Both parks are offering seasonal events as well as free admission to children ages 11 and younger with a paid adult ticket.
Nice Night For A Billy Idol Concert At Morongo Resort Casino: What To Know
The punk-rock icon of the 1980s brings his voice and trademark snarl to the Morongo Grand Ballroom this October for an acoustic show.
Stagecoach Passes Now On Sale: See Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Post Malone Live
California's largest country music festival debuts April 24.
Vegas Sphere Tech Planned For Palm Springs Theater Amid Restoration Project
This Palm Springs theater, currently under renovation, will feature LED panels overhead, courtesy of the company behind the Las Vegas Sphere.
Business
Harvesting Heritage In Temecula Valley: A Look At Hispanic Winemakers
It's Hispanic Heritage Month, and we asked these local winemakers how they incorporate their culture into every bottle during harvest time.
Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates Flocktoberfest At San Diego Area Stores
The family-friendly event will take place Saturday at locations in Fallbrook, Escondido and Santee.
Community
Three Laguna Beach teens were honored this week by the Laguna Beach City Council for their role in saving a family.
38th Annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram 6K Walk/Run Challenge
The walk-run challenge features an elevation gain of over 1,800 feet for the 3.7-mile course.
Beaumont To Host King Ludwig's 35th Annual Oktoberfest: 'Prost!'
For three days, guests can enjoy a lively biergarten, live music and dancing. Plus, competitions like Stein holding.
Experience Old Bavaria In Temecula When Oktoberfest Returns To Europa Village
The celebration will feature German beer tastings, traditional dishes and festive live music in the heart of Temecula Wine Country.
'Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West' Opens At Temecula Museum
The City of Temecula and the Temecula Valley Museum present "A Great Frontier Odyssey: Sketching the American West," a traveling exhibit.
Poetry Lounge Added To November's 'Pride on the Page Book Festival' In Palm Springs
Six poets will have the opportunity to share their work from inside the center during the event at the Poetry Lounge.
San Diego Area Cities Rank Among 'Best Small Cities In America'
WalletHub released its 2025 Best Small Cities in America list. Several cities in San Diego County made the rankings.
Temecula's Europa Village To Host Romantic Italian 'Dinner In The Garden'
Located within the Temecula wine country, Europa Village is bringing a slice of Italy’s romantic garden dining traditions to SoCal.
Health
Groundbreaking On $25M CareMar Recovery Center Starts At Hoag
Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach celebrated the groundbreaking of the state-of-the-art facility this week.
Restaurants
Encinitas Restaurant Among Nation's Top 100, New Ranking Says
The eatery was named to a ranking of 100 nationwide that "delight their communities and make them better."
LA County is home to 20 of the top 100 taco spots in the U.S., according to Yelp.
Schools
These Are The Best Public High Schools In CA, New Ranking Says
The annual rankings use student, alumni and parent input, plus data from the U.S. Dept. of Education, to evaluate schools.
These Are The Best School Districts In CA, New Ranking Says
Find out which school districts rank among the best in the Golden State on Niche's latest ranking.
Seasonal
Los Angeles Cemeteries To Participate In Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
The Dia de los Muertos event will feature folklorico dance, mariachi performances, arts and crafts, and more. Here's what to know.
Orange County Cemetery To Participate In Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
The Dia de los Muertos event will feature folklorico dance, mariachi performances, arts and crafts, and more. Here's what to know.
Sports
Polo Returns To Temecula: Wine & Polo Classic At Galway Downs
The sport returns to Temecula's famed equestrian field with all the society fanfare, including food and wine, after more than a decade.
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