Mardi Gras Celebration + Legoland Mini Dinosaurs: Saturday Smiles

San Diego CA

11 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. Residents Celebrate Mardi Gras At Senior Living Community Felicita Vida in Escondido held its first-ever Mardi Gras parade. Temecula's Special Games, Smiles For All, Rain Or Shine On a chilly March morning, families gathered at Great Oak HS to celebrate the love of the game, time with buddies, and inclusivity for all. State champion Temecula Valley High School girls soccer team. (Photo: Courtesy Jennifer Matis, Card My Yard Franchise Owner) Temecula Valley Golden Bears Soccer Team Wins State Championship The Golden Bears girls soccer team of Temecula Valley High School are D1 state champs after defeating the San Marcos Knights 4-1 Saturday. Culver City Shows Support For Ukraine (Photos) Culver City is showing its solidarity with Ukraine with blue and yellow lights across the city. More than 30 LEGO dinosaurs were added to the Miniland U.S.A. area of LEGOLAND California Resort. (Photo courtesy LEGOLAND California Resort) Lego Dinosaurs Take Over Miniland U.S.A. At Legoland California PHOTOS: Each dinosaur took a team of master model builders more than 60 hours to design and construct, according to LEGOLAND officials. San Diego Students Eligible For Wheelhouse College Scholarships Wheelhouse Credit Union offers two programs that combined will provide $10,000 in scholarships to students in San Diego County. It's Women in Construction Week, and this Laguna Beach builder's story of ambition, passion and success is a perfect way to commemorate what this week means to Orange County. (Julie Laughton Design Build) Women In Construction: Laguna Beach Builder Breaks Glass Ceilings On International Women's Day Julie Laughton — a designer-builder in Orange County — discusses what it takes to be the best in the business. United States Postal Service Hiring In West Los Angeles The United States Postal Service is offering multiple job fairs, including Westside and South Bay locations. Ms. Pat with Officer Robert Loza as she was brought to her new home in a nearby desert community senior center. (Courtesy Photo, Beaumont Police ) Beaumont Cop Helps Homeless Woman Find Shelter From The Storms Ms. Pat lived inside her car in the city of Beaumont. When cold winter weather arrived, this officer was ready when she asked for help. Performers Invited To Join 2022 Venice Pride Festival Here's how to get involved with the 2022 Venice Pride Festival. Teams competed in the first-ever dragon boat racing festival in Marina del Rey Saturday. (Courtesy of Visit Marina del Rey) Marina Del Rey's First Dragon Boat Festival Draws A Crowd: Photos A crowd gathered to cheer on teams at Marina del Rey's inaugural Dragon Boat Festival. SD Workforce Partnership Receives Grant For Health Care Programs The JPMorgan Chase Foundation awarded the San Diego Workforce Partnership a $400,000 grant to pilot health care programs. United States Postal Service Hiring In South Bay The United States Postal Service is offering multiple job fairs, including Westside and South Bay locations. Hundreds of firefighters from 30 fire departments will help collect donations during the Burn Institute's annual Firefighter Boot Drive. (Burn Institute) Firefighters Across San Diego 'Fill The Boot' For Burn Institute Firefighters from 30 fire departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections throughout the county. Reality Rally Returns To Temecula With City Council Support The city will likely sponsor the Reality Rally, a meeting of "Reality Television's" stars gathering to fundraise for Michelle's Place. San Diego Unified Chooses New District Superintendent Dr. Lamont Jackson will become the San Diego Unified School District's permanent superintendent. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is hiring for more than 200 positions at the favorite SoCal destination. (Nicole Charky/Patch) Pacific Park In Santa Monica Hiring More Than 200 Workers One of Los Angeles' most iconic landmarks is hiring this spring. 43 Horned Lizards, 9 Snakes Hidden In Man's Clothes At CA Border Agents found 52 live reptiles tied up in small bags and hidden in the man's jacket, pants pockets and groin area, authorities said. Spirit Airlines To Add Oakland Route From San Diego In May Spirit Airlines will add nonstop service between Oakland and San Diego International Airport beginning May 25. More than 115 varieties of baby poultry will be available during the annual event at Hawthorne Country Store. (Photo courtesy Hawthorne Country Store) Hawthorne Country Store Celebrates Chick Day In San Diego County More than 115 varieties of baby poultry will be available at Hawthorne Country Store during the annual event. Venice Family Clinic Announces Next Step In Homeless Health Care Venice Family Clinic launched its Street Medicine Curriculum, a training to educate the next generation of homeless health care providers. 7 San Diego Affordable Housing Projects Recommended For Funding Seven proposed affordable housing projects have been recommended for funding under a new program called "Bridge to Home." Online marketplace Good Eggs will deliver in Palos Verdes starting March 17. (Courtesy of Good Eggs) Food and Restaurants Where To Score Pi Day Steals & Deals 2022 No need to be a math genius to know that 3.14 will add up to tasty offers Monday, March 14 throughout California. Good Eggs Brings Organic Delivery Service To Palos Verdes Good Eggs, an organic online marketplace, is heading to the Palos Verdes Peninsula community. Culver City, Venice Salt & Straw's New Flavors Are Cereal Nostalgia Ice cream favorite Salt & Straw is introducing five new flavors — all guaranteed to bring you back to Saturday morning cartoons. Randy's Donuts throughout Greater LA have two St. Patrick's Day doughnuts on menu March 15-17. (Courtesy of Randy's Donuts) St. Patrick's Day Greater L.A. St. Patrick's Parades, Fests & Dining Specials 2022O.C. Fun Guide To St. Patrick's Day Fests & Dining Specials 2022Inland Empire Guide To St. Patrick's Festivities & Dining Specials 2022San Diego-Area St. Patrick's Parade, Fests & Dining Deals: 2022 If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].