$13M Lotto Ticket + Disney Lunar New Year: Saturday Smiles
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Festive Lunar New Year Treats At Disney California Adventure 2022
What's new for Disney California Adventure's Lunar New Year celebration? Sights, tastes, and must-have merchandise coming soon.
RivCo Dog Reunited With Owner After Running Away Amid Caldor Fire
A beloved pet missing for four months was safely returned to its owner after it was pulled from 5 feet of snow in the mountains.
San Diego Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees To Honor Betty White
The organization hopes to find forever homes for 100 pets before what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday on Monday, Jan. 17.
California Out Of Most Severe Category Of Drought, Per Latest US Drought Monitor Map
Early January rainfall and snow in Northern California helped eliminate the worst of drought conditions in the state.
NCTD Begins Pilot For Discount Rides From Coaster Stations
The program gives riders a $7.50 credit toward trips to or from the Sorrento Valley and Carlsbad Poinsettia Coaster Stations, NCTD said.
Pentatonix Singer Ties The Knot In Gorgeous Malibu Ceremony
Pentatonix singer Matt Sallee hosted his wedding in the Malibu mountains in January, one of many recent celebrity weddings in the city.
50-Acre Organic Farm On Tribal Land Opening To Public: Coachella
A grand opening ceremony for the market, named Temalpakh Farm Market, will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 18.
Firefighters Do Good In Orange County: OCFA Offers Roadside Help
A group of Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters lent a hand to a family in need over the weekend.
Cannabis Brand Sweet Flower Opening Its Flagship In Culver City
Sweet Flower is heading to Culver City.
County Supervisors Elect Nathan Fletcher Board Chair For 2nd Year
Due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, supervisors participated via teleconference on Tuesday.
Dog Adoption Fees Waived Starting Saturday At RivCo Shelters
Adoption fees will be waived until Jan. 31, but adopters will still need to purchase a dog license.
Newsom Puts $10M Toward Agoura Hills Wildlife Crossing
Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2022-2023 budget includes $10 million for the State Route 101 crossing in Agoura Hills, a major move forward.
Malibu Named Top City For Online Window Shopping: Analysis
An analysis found that people love checking out Malibu homes on Zillow... shocker.
Palos Verdes Estates Names New City Manager
The Palos Verdes Estates City Council this week unanimously appointed a new city manager.
Venice Family Clinic Street Medicine Expanding In South Bay
Venice Family Clinic has plans to expand its street clinic program and bring more vaccines to the South Bay.
Deadline Extended For San Diego County Grand Jury Applications
The deadline for county residents to apply to serve on the 2022/23 San Diego County Grand Jury has been extended until Jan. 28.
Newsom Visits San Diego To Talk Homelessness Solutions, COVID-19
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited a homeless encampment in downtown San Diego to highlight his California Blueprint.
Pandemic Weddings: Hitched At Honda Center Wins Innovation Award
From the first couple to the last, "Hitched At The Honda Center" helped SoCal couples keep their wedding dreams alive during the pandemic.
UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal Partners With Marina Del Rey Company
Marina del Rey-based company Whatnot partners with UFC Fighter Jorge Masvidal.
Floral Memorial Created For LA County Firefighter Slain In Blaze
Locals created a floral memorial at Fire Station 83 in honor of Firefighter Jonathan Flagler, who died fighting a blaze in Palos Verdes.
Supervisors OK First Step Toward Home Kitchen Trial Program
The board voted unanimously to take the first step toward allowing micro-enterprise home kitchens in San Diego County.
San Diego County Supervisors Approve Budget Equity Policy
"Placing equity at the forefront is to ensure that everyone will thrive."
$13 Million SuperLotto Plus Ticket Sold At RivCo Liquor Store
The lucky ticket was purchased at Sunnymead Liquor, 24121 Sunnymead Boulevard.
Festivals and Events
2022 Coachella Valley Music Festival Lineup Announced
The festival's opening weekend at the Empire Polo Club is sold out. Presale tickets for the second weekend will start at 10 a.m. Friday.
Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins Will Headline BeachLife Festival
Weezer, The Smashing Pumpkins and Steve Miller Band, Sheryl Crow and 311 will perform at BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach.
LPGA Announces 2022 Season With JTBC Championship In Palos Verdes
The LPGA Tour is heading to Palos Verdes in 2022.
Coachella, Palm Springs Partnering For MLK Remembrance
Entertainment will include singer Keisha D, Sol de mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico and Norman and Sharon McKee on African drums.
2022 SAG Awards Nominees Announced
The nominees for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday.
Palm Canyon Theatre To Present 'There's Nothing Like A Dame'
The all-female, Broadway concert is set for Feb. 9.
Palm Springs Modernism Show & Sale, Modern Design Expo Return
Both shows will take place at the Palm Springs Convention Center Feb. 18-21.
Celebrated Dickens Festival Returns To Riverside Next Month
The favorite event that transforms downtown into Victorian-era London is scheduled to be in-person.
Food and Restaurants
Restaurant Week 2022: Guide To The Best In California
January kicks off the culinary tradition of chef specials & prix-fixe menus throughout the Golden State. Find ones near you ...
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters To Open First IE Location In Temecula
By late spring/early summer, San Diego-based Better Buzz will open a location at 32435 Temecula Parkway, the company confirmed to Patch.
Bluestone Lane Opening In Manhattan Beach
Bluestone Lane, the New York City-born, Australian-inspired premium coffee roaster, will open in Manhattan Beach.
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