Athletes Bring Home Olympic Medals; New Grub: Saturday Smiles

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06 August, 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. Rehabilitated Juvenile Mountain Lion Released Back Into Wild Each year, the San Diego Humane Society treats nearly 13,000 injured, orphaned and sick wild animals. New 'Jeopardy!' Host In Negotiations After 36 years with iconic game show host Alex Trebek, a new host could be joining the show. Disneyland Resort's Magic Key Program: New, Improved Annual Pass Disneyland Resort's annual pass holders & fans waited for news of if and when they could repurchase passes. Starting Aug. 25, everyone can. Stinky 'Corpse Flower' Set To Bloom This Month At LA Museum On display at California Science Center in Los Angeles, the "once-in-a lifetime," rare stinker is on loan from The Huntington in San Marino. Rage Against The Machine, Travis Scott Sign On For Coachella 2022 Frank Ocean, who was slated to headline last year, signed on for Coachella 2023. San Diego County Students Win Sustainability College Scholarships Wheelhouse Credit Union awarded five students in San Diego County scholarships through its Sustainability College Scholarship Program. Volunteers Spruce Up Elementary Schools On BCHD's Garden Prep Day More than 70 volunteers planted and weeded to prepare elementary school gardens for the upcoming school year. Free Ride: Laguna Beach Residents Dish On Favorite Trolley Stop Laguna Beach locals declared on social media their delight at the trolley returning to town. LA County Fair Plans 'Bite-Sized' Return For 2021 Tickets are on sale for the upcoming, scaled-back version at Pomona's Fairplex, with a bevy of fair food & a mini carnival. At Home Superstore Opens In Temecula's Old Kmart Building The 86,479-square-foot home décor store opened Wednesday Tamandua Pup Born At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Southern tamanduas are a type of anteater that are native to Central and South America. Bacari Silver Lake Adds Late-Night, Live Entertainment The Sunset Boulevard restaurant, at former Cliff's Edge site, is featuring music on Thursdays & Fridays in its dreamy courtyard. Temecula Theater To Launch Season In September "Songs For Hope" is set for Sept. 23. City Applies For Emergency Closure Of La Jolla Sea Lion Rookery With the permit, the city anticipates an emergency closure of the area starting this week through Sept. 15, when pupping season concludes. Topography Ranch Hitting Market In DeLuz, Asking $5.8 Million The property will list August 20. L.A. Arboretum 'Lightscape': Tickets On Sale For 2021 Holidays Secure your spots for the bedazzling extravaganza at Los Angeles Co. Arboretum & Botanic Garden, the San Gabriel Valley treasure in Arcadia. The Temecula Valley Museum Announces New Quilting Exhibit The new travelling exhibit will be displayed at the Temecula Valley Museum from Aug. 29, 2021 through Oct. 24, 2021. Port, San Diego Symphony Open Rady Shell At Jacobs Park The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park is touted as the West Coast's first bayside concert venue and park within a park. 11 Students Capture Local History For Lanterman House Internships Each intern recorded tales from a variety of San Gabriel Valley-area residents for historic archival at the La Cañada Flintridge museum. Beaumont Library Lets You Bring the Internet Home! Chromebooks and hotspots can now be borrowed at the Beaumont Library. Pasadena Accessibility Advocate Receives Robert Gorski Award Resident Donna Pomerantz was selected for Robert Gorski Access Award, named for longtime city employee & champion for disability community. Morongo Announces 3 Hiring Fairs In August, 250 Jobs To Be Filled There is a $1,000 welcome bonus for eligible full-time positions. Village Venture Arts & Crafts Faire Plans 2021 Return: Claremont Mark your calendars: The October extravaganza is back! Volunteers sought, too. Coachella Valley Job Fair Announced The Valley Wide Employment Expo will be held virtually, according to the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce. Descanso Gardens' Halloween & Holiday 2021 Line-Up Announced The La Cañada Flintridge botanical oasis is bringing back its beloved, "Carved" & "Enchanted Forest Of Light" fests to San Gabriel Valley. CVS To Increase Hourly Minimum Wage To $15 CVS said its "new wage structure" will include higher hourly rates for workers such as pharmacy technicians and call center representatives. Olympics and Sports San Diego Native Wins Gold Medal In Olympic Golf Tournament San Diego-born and raised Xander Schauffele won the gold medal in the men's Olympic golf tournament by one stroke over Rory Sabbatini. San Diego Cyclist Wins Bronze Medal At Olympics San Diegan Jennifer Valente won an Olympic bronze medal Tuesday in women's team pursuit cycling. 6 Orange County Women's Water Polo Players Go For Gold In Tokyo Alys Williams of Huntington Beach joins several Orange County residents in the final water polo match vs. Spain, Thursday. Laguna Beach Water Polo Sisters Play For Gold In Tokyo Sisters from Laguna Beach join several Orange County residents in the final water polo match vs. Spain. Costa Mesa Volleyball Player Vies For Gold In Tokyo Olympics April Ross and Alix Klineman defeated team Switzerland at the Semifinal Beach Volleyball games on day 13 of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Riverside County Daughter Makes Olympic History At Tokyo Games Sarah Robles is the first American woman to win two Olympic medals in weightlifting. She is the oldest U.S. female weightlifter competing. U.S. Team Pursuit Squad With San Diego Cyclist Qualifies Third San Diegan Jennifer Valente helped the United States record the third-fastest time in qualifying for the women's team pursuit. San Diegan Homers In U.S. Olympic Baseball Team's Victory San Diegan Nick Allen homered as the United States defeated South Korea. SDSU Hires Stanford Associate Coach As Women's Golf Coach Lauren Dobashi, who has spent the past eight seasons with Stanford, has been hired as San Diego State's women's golf coach. Banning High School Football Gets New Head Coach He may be a fresh face to the Broncos, but John Tyree comes to Banning High School with extensive coaching experience and a winning record. 4 San Diego Players Advance In Tennis National Championship The tournament has been held annually in San Diego since 1990 except for last year, when it was moved to Mobile, Alabama. Food and Restaurants The Brothers Sushi Is Coming To The Westside Brothers Sushi is bringing its signature omakase to Santa Monica. Dave's Hot Chicken Opens 1st San Gabriel Valley Location For those who like it hot, the SoCal chain requires a signed waiver for its "Reaper"-level, spicy chicken. Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Puts Final Touch On CA Debut The opening of JWB Grill is the final phase of the project that was the first Margaritaville property to open on the West Coast. Slater's 50/50 Is Booking Football Fantasy Parties In Pasadena The burgers & beer joint is taking reservations for Fantasy Football Draft Night & season game days, offering private rooms & menu specials. Slater's 50/50 Is Booking Football Fantasy Parties In San Diego The burgers & beer joint is taking reservations for Fantasy Football Draft Night & season game days, offering private rooms & menu specials. Slater's 50/50 Is Booking Football Fantasy Parties In O.C. The burgers & beer joint is taking reservations for Fantasy Football Draft Night & season game days, offering private rooms & menu specials. Health and Science Obesity, Heart Factors Cause Cognitive Decline In Latinos: Study UC San Diego School of Medicine researchers found that obesity and cardiovascular factors combine to cause cognitive decline in Latinos. Firefighter Aboard MCLB Barstow Improves High Desert Safety "We do this so the local community and commuters can have the best possible emergency service care," firefighter Corey Sierra said. Graphic Cigarette Labels Alter Perception Of Smoking: Study San Diego-area researchers found that graphic warning labels are effective reminders of the negative health consequences of smoking. Public Input Sought For Draft Maritime Clean Air Strategy The Port of San Diego is inviting the public to review and provide input on its Draft Revised Maritime Clean Air Strategy. COVID-19 Cases Surpass 300K As County Marks 2M Fully Vaccinated "The more people who get vaccinated the closer we will be to achieving our vaccination goal." Southwestern College To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations Southwestern College will require all employees and students accessing in-person instruction and services to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. 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