SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA \u2014 To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week \u2014 many that hopefully will brighten your day.<\/p>\n
Animals <\/p>\n
Bald Eaglets Named By Big Bear School Children: Meet Sandy And Luna<\/a><\/p>\n Sandy and Luna have been named! The two eaglets, hatched in March, are showing signs of walking, waddling and mischief making, experts say.<\/p>\n Find out what’s happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n Mountain Lion Caught In Escondido Neighborhood Released Near Cleveland National Forest<\/a><\/p>\n The male mountain lion was between 2 and 3 years old and weighed around 112 pounds, officials told Patch.<\/p>\n Find out what’s happening in Santeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.<\/p>\n Rare Dove Extinct In The Wild Hatches At San Diego Zoo Safari Park<\/a><\/p>\n Fewer than 180 Socorro doves remain worldwide, all in conservation-breeding programs at zoos across North America and Europe.<\/p>\n Arts and Entertainment <\/p>\n Comedian Kathy Griffin Taking Up Residency At The Plaza Theatre In Palm Springs<\/a><\/p>\n According to organizers, the shows will mark Griffin’s first-ever residency anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n Demi Lovato, Warren Zeiders Added To 2026 San Diego County Fair Concert Lineup<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to the new performers, reserved seating in the Grandstand was announced for the America 250 Fireworks Spectacular on July 4.<\/p>\n Business <\/p>\n Nordstrom Rack Opening New North County Store With Grand Opening Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n A grand opening celebration will feature a DJ, light bites, gift card giveaways and more, a spokesperson told Patch.<\/p>\n Nordstrom Rack Plans To Open New Westside Store<\/a><\/p>\n A new Nordstrom Rack store is planned for the Westside.<\/p>\n Nordstrom Rack Plans To Open New South Bay Store<\/a><\/p>\n A new Nordstrom Rack store is planned for the South Bay.<\/p>\n Specialty Grocery Store Opens Doors In Dana Point<\/a><\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Market, an Orange County-based grocer, opened its doors this past week.<\/p>\n Community <\/p>\n 650 Pints Of Blood Collected During Padres Summer Blood Drive<\/a><\/p>\n The Padres have partnered with San Diego Blood Bank to host summer blood drives since 2017.<\/p>\n Disneyland License Plates Coming To CA: How To Get One<\/a><\/p>\n Sales from the license plates will go toward raising money for children’s hospitals across the state.<\/p>\n Iconic Disneyland Attraction Gets Major Update<\/a><\/p>\n Disneyland officials announced plans to change an attraction that is as old as the park itself.<\/p>\n Murrieta To Celebrate City’s 35th Birthday On June 27<\/a><\/p>\n The event will include live entertainment, vendors, and a fireworks show.<\/p>\n Temecula Celebrates 5th Annual CultureFest May 16<\/a><\/p>\n The event is free and open to all ages.<\/p>\n We’ve found some ideas for those of you who are late to the reservation game for Mother’s Day. It’s Sunday, for those of you who forgot.<\/p>\n Mother’s Day Restaurant Options In Temecula Valley Wine Country: 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Reservations are still available at many of these Temecula Valley Wine Country restaurants open for brunch, lunch or dinner.<\/p>\n Schools <\/p>\n Menifee Union USD Dancer Wins Silver At International Dance Competition Held In Prague<\/a><\/p>\n Hans Christensen Middle School 8th grader represents the USA in a global stage at the World Tap Dancing Championships.<\/p>\n Sports <\/p>\n