Trapped Horse Airlifted To Safety; Halloween Fun: Saturday Smiles

Bea Karnes
·6 min read

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories from SoCal that made us smile this week —

LA County Animal Care And Control Waives Cat Adoption Fees

  • The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is waiving cat adoption fees this month to help get animals into homes.

Tiny Baby Wallaby Makes Grand Entrance At Living Desert

  • After months of growing and moving around in its mother’s pouch, a tiny baby wallaby, also called a joey, started to peek out.

'Notcho' The Blue Whale Returns To South Orange County Waters

  • Whale watchers were treated with a rare sight this week as a beloved blue whale nicknamed 'Notcho' was spotted off the south OC shoreline.

Amoeba Records Hosts Special Vinyl Giveaway For Record Store Day

  • If you've ever wanted a glow-in-the-dark vinyl, now is your chance.

U.S.S. Iowa Battleship To Be Designated As National Museum

  • "This resolution honors the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the surface forces of the United States."

Riverside National Cemetery To Erect Native American Memorial

  • Officials broke ground on the memorial Friday, in commemoration of California Native American Day.

Firefighters Airlift Trapped Horse In San Juan Capistrano

  • Orange County Fire Authority raced to the aid of Lola, an 8-year-old horse who fell 60 feet down a ravine, Monday.

The Valley Of Change To Host Sherman Oaks Cleanup On Sunday

  • The social justice organization will partner with Aarika Rhodes, who is running for Congress in 2022.

Children's Nature Retreat Reopens After Valley Fire Evacuations

  • The 20-acre animal sanctuary in Alpine, which was already impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, reopened Thursday for reservations only.

Alaska Airlines Expands Service At Palm Springs Intl. Airport

  • Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to announce new or expanded service to Palm Springs International Airport in recent weeks.

Disneyland Ready Be Part Of Reopening Solution In Orange County

  • How soon is soon? Gov. Gavin Newsom says state theme park reopening guidelines would be released "soon." Meanwhile, cast members wait to work.

Modernism Week 2020: MidCen Celebration Coming Soon To The Desert

  • Home tours, architectural films, look at mod-living & Zoom Zoom Room happy hour planned for the annual Palm Springs homage.

Lake Elsinore Drive-Thru Business Shows Another Side Of COVID-19

  • "[Drive-thru restaurants] are now more popular than ever in 2020 due to health concerns and the desire to socially distance.”

3 Coachella Valley Casinos Hiring More Than 300 Employees

  • To help fill the positions, a job fair is scheduled at the Mary Pickford Theater in Cathedral City from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5.

'We Will Leave No One Behind': LA Food Banks See Surge In Help

  • Volunteers and donors are stepping up to help fight food insecurity in Venice and across LA County.

Donate Blood In San Diego County To Help Coronavirus Patients

  • "With approximately 2 percent of the U.S. population testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, every donation is important."

State Gives San Diego $37.7M To Purchase 2 Hotels For Housing

  • The hotels will provide more than 330 rental housing units for San Diegans experiencing homelessness.

Laguna High School 2020 Grad Competes In Dragon Challenge

  • Alumni Nathan Solomon will compete with his Hip Hop Workshop, as a finalist in the Dragon Challenge for a $5,000 prize.

DSUSD Campus Earns Blue Ribbon Honor

  • The "Blue Ribbon" status is bestowed on schools based on their overall academic achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.

Pauba Valley Elementary School Earns Blue Ribbon Honor: Temecula

  • The "Blue Ribbon" status is bestowed on schools based on their overall academic achievement or success in closing achievement gaps.

College Of The Desert Receives $4 Million In Federal Funding

  • The federal dollars will pay for programs intended to help disabled, low-income and first-generation college students and veterans.

Two Van Nuys LADWP Facilities Receive Sustainability Awards

  • The two buildings were able to drastically reduce water usage and increase their reliance on renewable energy.

St. Paul's PACE El Cajon Names New Center Director

  • Preston Choctaw is the new center director of St. Paul's PACE El Cajon.

Hands Of Peace Names New Executive Director

  • Hands of Peace is celebrating International Day of Peace Monday by welcoming its new executive director.

North County Transit District To Replace Half Its Fleet In 2021

  • The NCTD announced it is updating its fleet with over 100 new vehicles, with the first expected to arrive as early as next month.

Local Orgs Get Grants For Domestic Violence, Sex Assault Victims

  • Over $1M in grants were announced for San Diego County organizations that provide resources to domestic violence and sexual assault victims.

Omar Apollo To Perform At The Ford's 'Solidarity For Sanctuary'

  • Panels at the event will touch on immigrant rights, the importance of voting, and solidarity between marginalized communities.

Encinitas4Equality Opens Gathering Space And Black Collective

  • Encinitas4Equality has officially opened its doors as a community gathering space and retail showcase for Black artists and businesses.


Halloween Happenings

Halloween In Orange County 2020 Isn't Canceled, Just Different

  • Though the CDC says trick-or-treating should be canceled in 2020 we rounded up some ideas to keep the fun from being sucked out of 2020.

Monster Bash 2020: Benefit For Meals On Wheels West

  • Save the date for Halloween costume contests, DJ, dancing & silent auctions - all virtual, of course - and family-friendly!

Mr. Jack O’Lanterns To Open For Halloween 2020 In San Diego

  • The pumpkin patch on La Jolla Boulevard opens Oct. 3. Or have the patch come to you with the home delivery & decorating service.

Pali High Launches Short Film Competition 'Halloween Freak Fest'

  • The theme is open to "creative interpretation," and winning films will be screened on October 23.

Halloween In OC 2020: Urban Legends Haunts OC Fairgrounds

  • Starting October 1 through Halloween, the OC Fairgrounds is transformed into 4 immersive show zones to scare you silly from inside your car.

Spirit Halloween Stores Open In San Diego County

  • Halloween shopping has already begun.

Mr. Jack O’Lanterns To Open For Halloween 2020 In Hollywood

  • The pumpkin patch on North Highland Avenue opens Oct. 3. Or have the patch come to you with the home delivery & decorating option.

Looking For A Pumpkin Patch? Head To Shawn’s In Mar Vista

  • Picking your perfect pumpkin is tough this year as many lots are closed due to pandemic. But Shawn's to open soon with train & petting zoo.


Food and Restaurants

Happy Birthday To 'Curry Up Now' Means Free Burrito For You

  • Buy one burrito, and get one free this weekend at the eclectic, Indian eatery in Orange County.

Head To The Original Farmers Market & Be Transported To Bavaria

  • A celebrated chef, with Austrian roots, is prepping two days of Oktoberfest fare at L.A.'s Market Tavern. Prost to that!

Sugar, We’re Goin’ To Get Tacos': A Casa Vega & Fall Out Boy Mix

  • What you get when a legendary Sherman Oaks restaurant collaborates with a top band's bassist: a tasty taco that benefits charity.


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This article originally appeared on the Redlands-Loma Linda Patch