Lost Cat Home After 15 Years; New Restaurants: Saturday Smiles

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 To Open March 1 With Social Distancing

• New for 2021: "U-Pick Blueberries" at the North County working farm and flower-filled destination.

Humpback Whales Hang Out Near Dana Point Harbor, Patches Returns

• Patches the Dolphin is back, swimming off the Dana Point coastline. Also, whale watchers delight at the sight of this amazing whale Tuesday.

Guy Fieri Opens Redondo Beach Ghost Kitchen Called Flavortown

• The Food Network star has opened pop-up restaurants across the country, including in California.

Palm Springs Lifts Curfew On Bars, Breweries

• Restaurants, bars, wineries and breweries in Palm Springs had been under a curfew since July.

15 Years Later, Missing Cat Is Reunited With Owner

• Brandy, the mystery cat, was reunited with her befuddled owner in Palmdale this week.

Western Gull Released Back Into Wild After Being Shot In Wing

• The Western Gull was found on the beach in Oceanside with a broken bone and wound from a BB pellet.

Laguna Beach Minnow Bathing Suit Founder Talks Travel, Kids

• Minnow founder Morgan Smith of Laguna Beach dished on the inspiration behind her resort-wear swimsuit company.

Dave's Hot Chicken Opening In Culver City

• Dave's Hot Chicken is opening a new Culver City location Friday.

LA Driver Busted With 'Mona Lisa' Of Carpool Dummies

• For a year and a half, the most realistic of carpool lane dummies worked like a charm. But then came the sirens.

Special 'WildLights of Spring' Event Comes To Living Desert Zoo

• WildLights of Spring will take guests on an illuminated journey around the zoo with assortments of lighted animal sculptures and vantages.

Jurassic Quest; Irvine Park Railroad Anniversary: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do virtually and in person this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Disney California Adventure Introduces 'Touch Of Disney' Event

• Disneyland Resort invites all to visit "A Touch of Disney" - a limited capacity, ride-free ticketed experience starting March 18.

Ike's Sandwiches Coming To Culver City

• The sandwich giant will bring its menu featuring than 800 unique sandwiches to Culver City in March.

OC High School Football Resumes With Health Protocols In Place

• Football and water polo are among the sports free to play competitively on Friday, OC Health Care Director Dr. Clayton Chau says.

Jewish Center, Kids Create Frontline Care Packages For Heroes

• Students at the Academy of the Arts elementary school and members of the Jewish Community Center created care packages for hospital workers.

Supervisor Asks Newsom To Reopen Petco Park For Baseball Fans

• Supervisor Jim Desmond believes there is a safe way to reopen and that reward outweighs risk.

Riverside County Getaways For Foodies, Outdoor Enthusiasts

• Enjoy safe, quick excursions to these charming Riverside County towns.

Where To Get The Vaccine In Palos Verdes

• Several Palos Verdes Peninsula pharmacies are offering a limited supply of the coronavirus vaccine to people 65+. Here's how to sign up.

Temecula Valley USD Crowns Spelling Bee Champions

• Hayley Foo, a 5th grader at Ysabel Barnett ES, took the big win, while Dessa Faith Chua, an 8th grader at Margarita MS, came in second.

UCLA Blood Drive Heading To Palos Verdes Peninsula

• UCLA will host an upcoming blood drive March 10 in Rolling Hills Estates.

Congrats To Beaumont USD February Students Of The Month

• Evelyn Surden from Beaumont High School and Madison Martin from 21st Century Learning Institute were named February Students of the Month.

UCSD Researchers Find Genetic Tool To Predict Prostate Cancer

• The UCSD-led team validated a more inclusive and comprehensive genetic tool for predicting age of onset of aggressive prostate cancer.

If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.