Flower Fields Open + Support For Ukraine: Saturday Smiles

San Diego CA

04 March, 2022

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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. Carlsbad Flower Fields Open For 2022 Season More than 70 million flowers are set to bloom at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Pageant Of The Masters Introduces St. Patrick's Day Discounts Orange County residents can strike gold this pageant season with great discounts on tickets through March 17. Sidewalks Finally Coming To Carver Tract In Coachella Valley The $2.6 million project includes widened roadways, the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb ramps and drainage improvements. Malibu Installs First Emergency Box To Help Firefighters The city installed the first of 30 weatherproof "Beacon Boxes" that will help out-of-area firefighters respond to local emergencies. Equestrian Trail Opens In Temecula Valley Wine Country Rancho California Water District's newest equestrian trail allows riders to avoid riding along dangerous stretches of De Portola Road. Ukrainian supporters march in Santa Monica. (Photo by Michael Wittner/Patch) Hundreds Of Ukrainian Supporters March In Santa Monica (Photos) A large group of Ukrainian supporters marched in Santa Monica on Sunday. Online Tutoring Effective At Making Up For Learning Loss: Study A pilot program has shown promising results in online tutoring helping K-12 students recover from pandemic-driven learning loss. Malibu High Senior Wins $2,000 Scholarship From Boys & Girls Club The scholarship money represents hope for college for Malibu High School senior Francis M., who was just named the Club's Youth of the Year. LGBT Days To Be Celebrated In Cathedral City The pride flag will be raised at Cathedral City Hall at the end of March, celebrating strength in diversity, the city said. Junior Lifeguards Registration Opens In Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Fire Department's Junior Lifeguard Program is open for applications. This photo of a cat named Ozzie won first place in last year's "March Meowness" photo contest. (San Diego Humane Society) Pet Owners: Submit Pictures For March Meowness Photo Contest Have cute or silly photos of your pet? Enter San Diego Humane Society's third annual March Meowness photo contest! Have You Encountered A Coyote In Culver City? Take This Survey Where do you see coyotes in Culver City? A local study is asking for feedback. Here's how to respond and share your thoughts. Tejano Music Festival Coming To Cathedral City This Weekend The event will feature the music, food and culture of Mexican-Americans who originate from Texas. Montana Avenue Branch Library Reopens In Santa Monica The Montana Avenue Branch Library in Santa Monica reopens this week. Port Of San Diego Finalizes Purchase Of 2 All-Electric Cranes The Port of San Diego purchased two all-electric harbor cranes, touted as the first such cranes in use in North America.Marina del Rey will host its first Dragon Boat Festival Saturday at Burton Chace Park. (Courtesy of Rian Barrett) Marina Del Rey To Host Its First Dragon Boat Festival Marina del Rey will host its first-ever Dragon Boat Festival at Burton Chace Park. TransNet Funding Approved For Road Projects In San Diego County Supervisors voted in favor of spending $142.9 million in 2023 TransNet funds for numerous street projects in unincorporated communities. Riverside County Students Prove Courtroom Prowess The students competed in the 2022 Riverside County Mock Trial Competition. Supervisors OK Turning 3 Properties Into Affordable Housing Three vacant, county-owned properties in the cities of Escondido and San Diego will be turned into affordable housing. Favorite Culver City Businesses That Have Closed A simple question on Patch's Facebook page drew an outpouring of memories and longing for businesses that are no longer here.To help fund an interim housing project in Northridge, two men from Hope of the Valley will run 250 miles in 16 days. (Hope of the Valley) 'Death To Hope': 2 Men Attempt A 250-Mile Run Two men will run 250 miles in just 16 days to raise the $750,000 needed to finish a massive interim housing project in Northridge. San Diego County Supervisors OK Doula Pilot Program The pilot doula program will aim to support underserved parents and improve maternal health, including birth rates. Bird E-Scooter Pilot Program Lands In Indio, City Announces Indio officials have approved a deal with Bird, an electric transportation company, for a one-year pilot program with the e-scooters. County Supervisors Vote To Divest From Fossil Fuel Industries The Board of Supervisors voted to ban county investment in all fossil fuels — including coal, petroleum and natural gas. Morongo Hiring More Than 200 People, Job Fairs Begin This Week The hiring events are scheduled on March 1, 3, 8, 10 and 23. County Officials Tout Successes Of Mobile Crisis Response Teams The Mobile Crisis Response Teams began services in January 2021 and are now available countywide.Demonstrators gathered at the Malibu Pier to voice their opposition to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. (Rick Ray/@rickrayfilms on Instagram) 'Stand With Ukraine': Demonstrators Take To Malibu Pier (Photos) Around 40 demonstrators on Wednesday voiced their opposition to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine at the Malibu Pier. Russians, Ukrainians, Belorussians Play In Indian Wells Open Top professional tennis players will visit the Coachella Valley for the BNP Paribas Open that begins Monday, and the world is watching Flogging Molly Coming To Fantasy Springs Resort Casino The Celtic punk rock group is slated to play March 19 at the Indio resort. Riverside County's Unfunded Pension Gap Closes The county's unfunded pension gap is $2.24 billion, compared to $2.49 billion estimated in the prior year, according to county data. Debt Relief On Water Bills Extended To Nearly 500 CWA Customers Relief was provided to those who fell 60 days or more behind in their bills between March 4, 2020, and June 15, 2021. Food and Restaurants These Dana Point Restaurants Want To Save The Bees Restaurants at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel are taking part in "Viva Abejas," a campaign supporting the Help Save the Bees Foundation. Everything Bagel Flavor Is Back At Jeni's By Popular Demand "It's shmear again!" Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is bringing back their "flavor that divided the internet" — everything bagel. Health and Science Palos Verdes Teacher Wins Grant To Support STEM Learning A Palos Verdes teacher received a grant from the Society for Science. Pechanga Red Cross Blood Drive Seeks 100 Donors Tuesday's Red Cross and Pechanga blood drive aims for more than 100 donors. Spots are still available. Providence Saint John's Health Among 2022 Best Hospitals: Report Providence Saint John's Health Center was recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals for 2022. Providence Little Company Of Mary Among Best Hospitals: Report Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance was recognized among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals for 2022. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].