$2.5M Lotto Ticket + New Amazon Fresh Planned: Saturday Smiles

San Diego CA

17 September, 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. San Diego County Awards 5 Teachers After Tough COVID-19 Year The Office of Education announced Friday its 2021-22 Teacher of the Year awards. The five winners have a shot at statewide recognition. Malibu Team Will Celebrate Young Cancer Survivor At Triathlon Team AwesomeSauce will compete in the Malibu Triathlon to honor cancer survivor Payton Grimes' bravery at the Children's Hospital. Recreation Park May Go To The Dogs Monrovia officials are considering adding a dog park to Recreation Park and want to hear feedback from residents on the idea. 'Jeopardy!' Names Ken Jennings, Mayim Bialik Hosts It's official. Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik will host "Jeopardy" for the rest of the year. 14th Annual Ralph Love Plein Air Competition To Begin In Temecula Plein air is often defined as painting pictures outdoors, from life. $2.5M Winning Lotto Ticket Bought In LA Can you use an extra $2,581,768? There's a lotto ticket somewhere in Los Angeles County that's worth a life-changing jackpot. County Spent Nearly $12M In Federal Funds For Housing Needs The $11.74 million was provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Village Hosts Its First Stroll Supporting Moms & Families Lace up your sneakers, roller skates, or bring your stroller, the Village will host its first stroll to support moms and families in need. Newport Beach Fire Department Makes Their Mark On New Firehouse Newport Beach Firefighters, city officials, gathered to "top out" the new Station 2. 30 CA Colleges Make Princeton Review's 2022 'Best' List The 30th annual edition includes 387 colleges from across the country. See which California schools made the list. Riverside County Receives $2.5M In Grants To Reduce Wildfire Risk Cal Fire said that of the 105 projects slated to receive Fire Prevention grants statewide, four are in the county. San Diego Public Safety Agencies Get Wildfire Prevention Grants Four San Diego-area firefighting agencies will receive state grants to help them fund their wildfire prevention and preparedness programs. Find Your Local California Coastal Cleanup Day Event September is Coastal Cleanup Month, and on Sept. 18, dozens of beach cleanups will take place along the California coast. British Airways Resumes San Diego-London Flights British Airways is the first airline to resume non-stop service from San Diego to the United Kingdom since March 2020. Northern Fulmar, Rescued In Seal Beach, Hitches Ride Out To Sea This waterlogged seagull was rescued in June, Wetlands & Wildlife Care specialists say. On Friday, the gull was released back into the wild. Legislation Introduced To Keep Marine Corps Recruit Depot Open The San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot has served as the recruit training center for the western United States since 1923. Free Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site To Open For 1 Day In CatCity The drop-off is slated from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Edom Hill Transfer Station, at 70-100 Edom Hill Road. 2 More U.S. Citizens Able To Escape Afghanistan, Issa Says A couple in their 80s — residents of California's 50th Congressional District — are on their way home, Rep. Darrell Issa said. 'Jeopardy!' Stage Dedicated To Late Host Alex Trebek "Jeopardy!" dedicated its production stage during the show that aired Monday, renaming it after late host Alex Trebek. SD Housing Commission Launches Affordable Housing Dashboard Households looking for affordable housing in San Diego can find information about locations on a new online tool. Palm Springs Leader Tapped For CA Transgender Advisory Council The California Transgender Advisory Council is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. Halloween RivCo Halloween Events 2021: Trick-Or-Treats & Haunted HousesYour fall guide to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, festivals, Day of the Dead extravaganzas & more throughout the Inland Empire. Food and Restaurants Claremont Craft Ales Medals At Great American Beer Festival The Claremont brewery won a bronze medal for its "Happy Days," an imperial red ale. Family-Owned Emilio's Mexican Restaurant To Open In Lake ElsinoreEmilio's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina has been operating in San Jacinto since 1983. Now the family is opening a second location. Supervisors Take First Step In Allowing Home Kitchen Businesses The home kitchens, known as "MEHKOs," can be authorized on a county-by-county basis. Temecula Wine Country Tourism Marketing District Gets Thumbs Up County supervisors tentatively approved a five-year renewal on Tuesday, and an Oct. 5 public hearing is scheduled on the matter. Committee Approves 'Spaces As Places' Outdoor Dining Program San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's "Spaces as Places" program will head to the full City Council in October. Amazon Fresh Grocery Store To Open First IE Location In Murrieta Just eight Amazon Fresh stores are currently located in California. The first store opened to the public in Los Angeles in September 2020. Health and Science Prebys Cancer Center Opens At Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego Prebys Cancer Center is part of Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, a program that treats patients throughout San Diego County. New COVID-19 Treatment Center Opens In Riverside County The Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center at RUHS Medical Center is the first state-supported clinic of its kind in the county. Hood Foundation Gives $3M To USCD To Endow Public Health Chair The gift is intended to support excellence in research, education and practice of public health at UC San Diego. County Supervisors Vote 3-1 For Reproductive Freedom Resolution The Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to declare San Diego County a "champion of reproductive freedom." If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].