Stinkin' Cute Puppies, Mama Named: Saturday Smiles

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23 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. Bus Driver Helps Missing Man Find His Way Home Transit Authority driver Malinda Serafin went above the call of duty help a disabled man. Rock On: Pasadena Eyes Eddie Van Halen Memorial Plaque Van Halen and his brother Alex started their band in the city and played several local shows before reaching international rock stardom. Homebound Seniors Can Get Vaccine With Help From Firefighters Do you know a homebound senior who needs to be vaccinated? The fire department is conducting outreach to vaccinate seniors at home. (Live in a different community? Reach out to your local fire department for help. If they don't already have a program in place, they may start one.) California's County Fair Guide: Where To Find The Fun In 2021 Can't go another summer without corn dogs & Ferris wheels? Fairgrounds statewide are gearing up — in various venues — for upcoming season. 9 Puppies Given Names After Being Found Under Van Members of the public suggested 478 sets of names for the family via an online form April 8-18. 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Sells Marina Del Rey Home For Over $3M "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sold his Marina del Rey home near the beach for more than $3M. Here's How to Attend U.S. Open At Torrey Pines It's a dream trip for many golf fans. The 121st U.S. Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course is slated to take place from June 17-20 Did COVID Wreck Your Wedding? Win A SoCal Resort 'Mini-Moon' The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa is hosting a sweepstakes for a four-night, perk-filled, honeymoon-ish getaway to one lucky couple. Chef Matthew Kenney, PlantX Partner To Expand New Deli A plant-based deli in Venice is now part of a special partnership and acquisition with Chef Matthew Kenney and PlantX. $10M Budgeted To Help The Homeless The money would come from the federal American Rescue Plan. CA Teen Earns Full Ride To Harvard Elizabeth Esteban is leaving the Coachella Valley to join Harvard's class of 2025 this fall after earning a full-ride scholarship. Amazon Books Shopping Benefits Shelter Marina del Rey Amazon Books store hosts a shopping event to provide hundreds of books for youth at Pacific Sunset Bridge Home in Venice. Outdoor Adventure Hunt; Vintage Car Cruise: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Temecula Restaurants, Bars Handed Huge Federal Grant Opportunity The federal program provides restaurants and bars with funding up to $10 million per business, $5 million per location. 5 Ways To Workout Outdoors Westside businesses are finding creative ways to take workouts outside during the pandemic. Foundation Awards Grants To Build Wealth The San Diego Foundation announced $400,000 in grants to the San Diego Workforce Partnership and the Neighborhood House Association. Feds Honor 2 RivCo Schools For Environmental Efforts The two schools were among 27 2021 Green Ribbon Schools honorees nationwide. Heal The Bay Aquarium At The Santa Monica Pier Reopening Join Heal the Bay Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier for its reopening and celebrate Earth Day. Get the details. Healthcare District Awards $205,400 In Scholarships To Students The Grossmont Healthcare District awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to East County health care students. Make Your Plans Now: July 4 Fireworks Show OK'd In Lake Elsinore The city is ready to resume its annual Independence Day celebration. You're Not From California If You Haven't Done This (Let's Have Some Fun!) If you've never done these California activities, then you might not be from the Golden State. It's Earth Day: Sustainability Projects SDG&E, a subsidiary of San Diego-based Sempra Energy, will begin construction this year on hydrogen pilot projects, among other projects. New Store, Restaurant Planned They are among tenants proposed for a new 51,000-square-foot center on 6.36 acres near Launch Pointe Recreation Destination and RV Park. Santa Monica Pier Hiring For Spring, Summer Are you looking for a job? Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier will host a job fair April 24. SoCal Taco Fest To Return This October At Waterfront Park SoCal Taco Fest will return to Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego, following a year without the food and drink event due to the pandemic. Riverside National Cemetery To Resume Memorial Day Ceremony The "Flag for Every Hero" event was paused last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it will return on May 29, officials announced. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].