3 $10K SoCal Lotto Winners; New Restaurants: Saturday Smiles

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16 April, 2021

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy. Knott's Berry Farm Announces 2021 Reopening Date Season passholders get a headstart, while general public day is set mid-May. Reserved ticket sales begin soon ... Legoland California To Officially Reopen Thursday After Closure Following two weeks of a limited reopening, Legoland will officially reopen Thursday following a 13-month closure due to the pandemic. 5 Things To Know: Buying Disneyland Tickets, Making Reservations Disneyland Resort reopened ticket sales this week & fans joined a lingering queue to buy tickets and make reservations. Here's how it works. Modernism Week In Palm Springs: Experience Continues The 11-day in-person Modernism Week began last week at sites throughout the Coachella Valley. San Diego Padres Increase Petco Park Crowds To 33% Of Capacity The changes will take place beginning Friday, when the Padres begin a homestand with the Los Angeles Dodgers. 3 SoCal $10K Lottery Winners The jackpot of one of the lotto games played in California has grown to a whopping $240 million. Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites Opens In Silicon Beach Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites has opened its doors in the heart of Santa Monica and Silicon Beach. Petco Intends To Make Half Of Products Sustainable By End Of 2025 San Diego-based Petco Health and Wellness Co. Inc. announced a commitment to increasing its assortment of sustainable products. Museum Of Pinball Looking To Leave Banning, Move To Palm Springs The museum is eyeing the Desert Sun newspaper building located at 750 N. Gene Autry Trail. First-Ever 'Veterans Fishing Derby' Scheduled At Lake Cahuilla Money generated from the tournament fee, and food and beverage sales, will benefit several veterans' organizations. Lake Elsinore Officially Opens 2021 Season The largest freshwater lake in Southern California, Lake Elsinore kicked off the 2021 season Saturday. CCUSD Music Program Earns National Recognition — Again Culver City Unified School District's music education program earned national recognition for the second year in a row. UC Riverside Receives NEH Grant To Study Ancient Maya Culture The money will be used for excavation and surveying of Maya residents at the ancient city of Teotihuacan in central Mexico. Jessica Alba's Honest Company Files For IPO The Honest Company plans to go public under the NASDAQ symbol "HNST." Jon Stewart, Pass Area Lawmaker Back Vets Sickened By Burn Pits "Service members are returning home from the battlefield only to become delayed casualties of war, ...," Ruiz said. Steve McQueen's Former Palm Springs Hideaway Hits Market Purchased with income from his first major film roles, the residence served as a sanctuary and retreat from Hollywood for the actor. Zoom Investor Drops $14.5M On Two Palos Verdes Homes Zoom's Subrah Iyar has invested in two homes on the Palos Verdes Bluffs, reportedly for his two daughters. Lyrid Meteor Shower: How To View The Lyrids have been observed and reported since 687 B.C. — no other modern shower has been recorded as far back in time, according to NASA. BeachLife B Well Livestream Features Lisa Loeb, Tips For Empathy BeachLife and Beach Cities Health District are partnering to bring live music and mental health tips to locals. First House of Novogratz Store Brings Boutique Design To Venice Interior designers and style mavens Robert and Cortney Novogratz opened their first Los Angeles store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Access Mat Added At Venice Beach An access mat was added at Venice Beach Tuesday, giving more people access to the sand. Kaiser Permanente Breaks Ground On New Murrieta Surgery Center The project is part of the Kaiser Permanente medical campus at 28150 Keller Road. Oscar Festivals Scheduled At 2 Coachella Valley Theaters The two Cinemark theaters will be screening all 2021 Best Picture nominees, as well as some Best Shorts nominees. Desert Recreation District Reopens Indoor Activities April 15 The news comes after a year of modified programming amid the coronavirus pandemic. Virtual Performance Center Helps Culver Art Communities Rebuild Culver City has a plan to rebuild its arts and entertainment industries following challenging times in the pandemic. Applicants Sought: San Diego County Juvenile Justice Commission The citizens' commission makes inquiries and recommendations into the administration of juvenile court law in San Diego County. Newsom Signs $536M Wildfire Mitigation Bill The wildfire package enables the state to take urgent prevention actions in communities across the state, including San Diego County. Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation Opens Grant Applications Grants are available through a program intended to enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in Rancho Bernardo. $1M Cannabis Youth Education Grant Awarded To Palm Springs The city will serve as the lead public agency on the project, working with the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs. Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Receives $6M Federal Grant The funding will be used to construct additional affordable housing in both Riverside and Imperial counties. Unemployment Rate Continues Drop In Riverside County Gains in almost every sector of the regional economy were reported Friday. Vaccination Site Opens In South Bay For All LA County Residents All L.A. County adults can sign up for vaccination appointments at AdventurePlex in Manhattan Beach. Here's how to schedule your time slot. Palos Verdes Estates Appoints New Chief of Police Palos Verdes Estates appointed Tony Best as the new Chief of Police, city officials announced. Uber Eats, Nimble Launch New Prescription Delivery Service Uber Eats and Nimble launched a new prescription delivery service in SoCal. Find out how it works. Help Venice Create Its First-Ever Museum Venice Heritage Foundation launched a fundraiser this week to honor its culture and history for generations to come. The Shay Slated To Open In Culver City This Summer The Shay will open this summer in Culver City. It will host the first rooftop pool in Culver City. Festival Of Books; Flower Fields; Sawdust Fest: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Bidder Registration For County's May Tax Property Auction Opens Bidders who did not get to buy property in San Diego County's March online property auction will now get a second chance. SD Foundation, SDG&E Announce Grant For Black Women Entrepreneurs The San Diego Foundation and San Diego Gas & Electric announced a $42,000 grant to the Central San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce. Lawsuit Seeks EPA Protections For 19 Plant And Animal Speci The plant and animal species include a butterfly currently found only in San Diego County and Baja California. Food And Restaurants Shake Shack Opening Blocks From The Beach Shake Shack will open its first Santa Monica location this weekend. $4.20 Burritos On 4-20 (Munchies?): Chronic Tacos Southland Deal The California-inspired taco chain offers "chronic munchies" fix at shops in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside & San Bernardino counties. NANAS Italian & Mexican Honors The Matriarchs Behind The Recipes NANAS Italian & Mexican in Redondo Beach started as a dream and became a reality in the pandemic. Manuela Restaurant Debuts Garden Venue In DTLA Just in time for springtime, al fresco dining, the downtown Los Angeles eatery opens its new outdoor space with cocktail bar. 4 O.C. Families To Open Next Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza In Irvine With locales in Aliso Viejo & Newport Beach, Sgt. Pepps stands as Orange County fave for more than four decades with New York-style pizzas. Get Inked With A Farmer Boys Tattoo & Eat Free For A Year The restaurant chain throughout Southland is marking its 40th anniversary with promo at West Hollywood tattoo shop The Honorable Society. JuneShine Hard Kombucha Opening Tasting Room In Santa Monica Summer is officially about to get started in Santa Monica. Westside's Post & Beam Reopens With Southern Faves Craving shrimp & grits, catfish or oysters? The Baldwin Hills restaurant also welcomes new "American South" chef & LA native Martin Draluck. Avocado's Time To Shine: New Recipes From CA Chef Brian Malarkey The California restaurateur and "Top Chef All-Star" finalist created two tasty dishes as kick-off to state's avocado season. Resident's 'Front-Porch' Food Bank Marks 1 Year In Temecula Launched at COVID onset, the "Good Samaritan Community Food Pantry" began with a red bin & a sign in one woman's front yard. FeedCulver Celebrates First Year And Nearly 40K Meals Provided FeedCulver stepped up to offer nearly 40,000 meals to Culver City locals and keep restaurants in business in the pandemic. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].