Olympic Gold Medal Winner; New LA Diner: Saturday Smiles

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30 July, 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. 'Charlie's Angels' Star Sells Santa Monica Home For $11.4M "Charlie's Angels" star Shelley Hack sold her dreamy, Craftsman-style home in Santa Monica. Poway's Kelsey Plum Helps U.S. Win Gold Medal In 3x3 Basketball Poway native Kelsey Plum was the tournament's leading scorer, averaging 6.1 points per game. Sing For Hope Pianos: Tickle The Ivories In Beverly Hills Parks Sixteen, LA artist-designed pianos are coming to BH parks & community spaces as part of Wallis Annenberg Center & city's public-arts effort. You Live In California? Here's How People React What do people say when you tell them you live in the Golden State? Californians share the best responses. Adoption Fees Waived For Adult Animals At SD Humane Society The San Diego Humane Society has 1,539 animals in its care. Of those, 466 are available for adoption. Kiwanis Charity Golf Tourney 2021: Registration Is Open In SFV The San Fernando Valley tournament will be Sept. 13 at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge, with lunch at Los Toros in Chatsworth. Council Clears Way For Holiday Bowl To Be Played At Petco Park "This is a win for San Diego before the game is even played," said Council President Pro Tem Stephen Whitburn. 9 LA Community Colleges To Host Aug. 7 Open Houses & Registration Fall 2021 semester options will be a mix of in-person, online & hybrid classes. Bonus for vaccinations, too. Company Buys Sorrento Towers Office Complex For $146M Sorrento Towers consists of two seven-story office buildings situated atop a multi-level parking structure. Balloon Artist Transforms Newport Beach, One Party At A Time A Newport Beach mother covered her home in balloons in the pandemic to make her neighbors smile. Since then, business is ballooning. First All-Electric Tugboat In U.S. Coming To San Diego Alabama-based Master Boat Builders will assemble the 82-foot vessel that will tug ships in and out of the Port of San Diego. JW Marriott In Palm Desert Unveils New 'Entertainment Zone' The 12,000-square-foot arcade area is part of an effort to attract families to the newly updated resort. Cleveland National Forest Gets $3M For Wildfire Preparations The Cleveland National Forest will use the grant to help reduce fuel on 1,485 acres of public land and 26.5 miles of roads. 16-Mile Trail Project Between Menifee, Hemet Gets Budget Boost Work on the east-west Salt Creek Trail got underway in the first half of 2020. MTS Board Inks Deal With Inter-Con For Transit Security Services "This is an important day for the future of MTS passenger safety and security." Air Canada To Resume Nonstop Flights From San Diego To Vancouver The resumption comes after Air Canada suspended service in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Interim President Named For SD College Of Continuing Education Kay Faulconer Boger will serve as the interim president of the San Diego College of Continuing Education. Southwestern College Begins Career Training Courses In Technology The programs are focused on computer and information technology. Weekend Fun/Future Festivals Animanga; Comedy Shows; Fairs; Concerts In Dome: SoCal Weekend Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. Ramona Country Fair Kicks Off With Western Shows, Rides "The Ramona Country Fair is an old-fashioned country fair showcasing the best Ramona has to offer." Reign Of Terror Haunted House Is Hiring In Thousand Oaks For 2021 Have what it takes to terrify people? Calabasas Pumpkin Festival Returns For 2021; Artisans Sought Vendors with autumn & Halloween crafts & goodies can register for booths at the October festival's Marketplace. Chatsworth Holiday Parade & Festival Set For 2021 Return Mark your calendars! Holly jolly lies ahead ... Malibu Plans Halloween Fun For 2021 Outdoor movie, food trucks & giveaways on "CineMalibu" agenda, and costumes encouraged! Pre-registration required ... Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch Returns For Halloween 2021 In Culver City The iconic extravaganza, with its "Pumpkin Village," has ranked as a family-favorite, Westside tradition for more than 30 years. Food and Restaurants Fan-Fave 'City Tacos' To Open 1st LA Locale At USC The San Diego-based chain, with a diehard following, is offering free tacos on opening day, Aug. 2, at USC Village campus restaurant. Clark Street Diner To Open At Former 101 Coffee Shop Location The bakery's fifth Los Angeles location will be at an iconic Hollywood location, which has appeared in "Swingers" and "Entourage." Uovo Marina Del Rey Opens Uovo Marina del Rey is the third restaurant to open at the Boardwalk Marina del Rey. Messhall Kitchen LA To Offer Oyster & IPA Pairings - One Day Only The eatery in the heart of Los Feliz, is paying combined homage to National Oyster Day and National IPA Day with Aug. 5 specials. Balboa Park-Inspired Cocktails Arrive At TRUST Restaurant In SD The San Diego eatery's bar manager used the park's gardens, theaters and zoo as inspiration to craft a collection of themed sips. 'California Avocado & Shrimp Pizza' For National Avocado Day Celebrate the lumpy, bumpy "alligator pear" on July 31 avo day, with this 2021 award-winning recipe from Mary Beth Porucznik of El Cajon. Score Free Guac On National Avocado Day 2021: Greater Los Angeles The only thing better than guacamole is free guacamole, right? Hot Dog On A Stick Launches First Food Truck In San Diego County An Encinitas native who is the granddaughter of the founder is making her own mark on the iconic brand with a food truck in San Diego. Get Free Sub With H2O Donation At Firehouse Subs In Greater LA The upcoming "H2O For Heroes" bottled-water drive benefits local firefighters, first responders & senior centers during summer heat. Health and Science BCHD Hosting Back To School Vaccine Clinic: How To Sign Up Students ages 12 and older, along with school staff and families, can register for Beach Cities Health District's vaccine clinic. Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Planned At Culver City Fire Station No appointment is needed at this pop-up vaccine clinic in Culver City. 68 CA Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News New rankings from U.S. News & World Report also highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty in California. $50K Matching Gift To Double Donations To Humane's Vet Medicine Each year, nearly 35,000 companion animals and 13,000 wildlife are cared for by San Diego Humane Society. Group Of Leaders Launch 'Accelerate to Zero Emissions' Coalition The coalition aims to make it easier for residents and businesses to transition to electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen vehicles. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].