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VIDEO: 'Pom Squad' 55+ Cheerleaders Kick Coronavirus In Indio
The Pom Squad may be down right now because of coronavirus, but they're not out.
Drive-By Zoo Delights Los Alamitos Families
Residents cheered up their front lawns with these fun stuffed animal zoo displays during the coronavirus shut down. Did you participate?
San Diego-Based Choir Covers Song To Spread Hope: Coronavirus
Chamber Bravura has released a cover of the inspirational song "Flashlight" with the goal of spreading a message of hope amid the pandemic.
In Malibu, Boys & Girls Club and Waveside Deliver Food For Free
Thanks to generous donations, the two nonprofits have teamed up to provide free food and delivery to Malibu seniors and service workers.
Former Camp Pendleton Marine Opens New Business Amid Coronavirus
San Diego native Tony Gallarado opened a Mosquito Joe pest control franchise at the start of April. The business serves all of the county.
San Diego's Housing Market May Be Recovering
While still down compared to last year, San Diego's sales have improved over the last week by more than 23 percent.
Chatsworth Company Reuses Batteries To Power Hospitals
Chatsworth-based BigBattery is repurposing car batteries to help power local hospitals' COVID-19 triage centers.
Pepperdine Donates 3,000 Face Shields To LAC+USC Medical Center
The Homeland Security Advisory Council at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy donated 3,000 face shields on April 14.
Coronavirus: Redondo Woman Making Masks For Military, Hospitals
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution are creating face masks for military members and hospitals across California.
Orange County's Oldest Resident Celebrated By Local Heroes
Anaheim native resident Elmer Thill turned 106 on Sunday. This year, the city that he loves came to him for a drive-by birthday parade.
Sandy San Clemente Skatepark Unburied By Rebellious Crew
Whether a good move or a buzzkill for San Clemente to bury the skatepark, these dirt bikers & skateboarders took it back this week.
San Diegan Offers Free Video Series For Nurses: Coronavirus
A San Diego nurse attorney, author and veteran of the AIDS crisis is offering nurses a free video series to help them survive the pandemic.
Scripps Health Using Plasma To Treat Coronavirus Patients
Scripps Health became the first health care provider in the county to use an experimental plasma therapy, the health care system announced.
Santa Monica High Student Raising Money For LA County Hospitals
A Santa Monica High School student is partnering with students, the community to help purchase protective gear for health care workers.
Santa Monica Nurses, Suspended For Demanding Masks, Back On Job
A Santa Monica nurse tells Patch what happened when she stood up for herself, other nurses and patients.
Working Wardrobes Rebuilding Lives, Rebooting Careers
The Orange County nonprofit that lost everything to fire is helping job-seekers during the coronavirus pandemic through a new video series.
Chargers Select Justin Herbert To Lead Franchise In '20 NFL Draft
Socially distant amid coronavirus, the LA Chargers chose the Oregon QB as their 1st round draft pick, 6th overall in the 2020 NFL draft.
Troy High School Students Reach National Math Competition Finals
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, student competitions continue to happen. For these Fullerton High Schoolers, no math challenge is too great.
Inmates Make Masks At Las Colinas Jail In Santee: Coronavirus
The completed masks are washed in hypoallergenic detergent before being packaged for delivery to San Diego County's seven jails.
South Carlsbad Beach, Old Town San Diego Park To Receive Grants
The California State Parks Foundation and its sponsors announced $75,000 in grant funding for state parks throughout the state.
San Diego County Approves $5M Loan Program For Small Businesses
"Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, and they're in a world of hurt right now."
Alibaba Founder Donates Protective Gear To San Diego Hospitals
Joe Tsai of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sent nearly half a million pieces of personal protective equipment to hospitals in the region.
UCSD Researchers Study Leukemia Markers To Find Vulnerabilities
Researchers used genome technology to identify markers of an aggressive type of leukemia, which may help pinpoint the cancer's weaknesses.
On The Edge Of Homelessness In OC: United Way Seeks To Help
Families on the brink of homelessness in time of coronavirus are helped across OC, thanks to the United Way $500 emergency debit cards.
Food And Restaurants
Greater L.A. Jersey Mike's Launch Weekend, Hunger-Relief Campaign
A portion of Saturday & Sunday proceeds will go to Feeding America food banks, gearing up for expected, skyrocketing needs due to layoffs.
Mickey Fine Grill Donates 90 Meals To Emergency Workers
The iconic diner and pharmacy has donated full meals to workers for Beverly Hills Police and Fire and emergency staff at Cedars-Sinai.
Craving Schnitzel & Sauerkraut? Rasselbock Opens For Takeout
If your stay-at-home could use some Oktoberfest oom-pah-pah, the Mar Vista restaurant is standing by and ready to deliver its German eats.
Du-par's Legendary Pancake Batter Will Get You Through Lockdown
As more folks dine at home during shutdown, the L.A. diner reports brisk sales of its mix -- lauded by Esquire as "Best Pancakes In U.S."
The Henry Amps Up Its To-Go Menu In Coronado
Daily and weekly family dinner deals, weekend brunch kits and discounts on pick-up orders and beer, wine and cocktails are all on tap.
Temecula's Organic Roots Opening Second Location
Despite the coronavirus shutdown, owner Paul Cook said now is the time to offer customers "healthy and organic food."
Murrieta's Reading Cinemas Now Delivering Popcorn, Hot Dogs, More
Amid the coronavirus shutdown, the movie theater is offering its concession stand food for delivery and curbside pickup.
Buffalo Wild Wings Reopens In Murrieta; Temecula To Follow
Many restaurants have been forced to close amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Earth Day
Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Goes Green For Earth Day
Pacific Park's Ferris wheel at Santa Monica Pier will light up green for Earth Day.
3 TVUSD Schools Recognized By State As 'Green Achievers'
The Temecula district was lauded on Earth Day for efforts to achieve environmental excellence, according to state officials.
Crystal Cove State Beach Earns State Park Grant On Earth Day
On Earth Day, Orange County's famed Crystal Cove State Beach was awarded a grant, along with 20 other southland parks.
2 Redondo Beach Schools Earn Green Ribbon Distinction
On Earth Day, Jefferson Elementary and Patricia Dreizler Continuation High are recognized for their efforts to reduce environmental impact.
This article originally appeared on the Malibu Patch
