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Nonprofit Offers Welding Training To Public Housing Residents

• Local nonprofit Re-Ignite Hope will provide a free welding certification course to public housing residents looking to change their careers.

9 Puppies Rescued In San Diego Now Available For Adoption

• The puppies were rescued after their stray mother took shelter under a van to protect her newborns from the rain.

Disneyland Hotel Reopens July 2: Reservations Open Thursday

• It's time to announce the grand re-opening of the Disneyland Hotel! Starting July 2nd return to the magic & beautifully refreshed rooms.

Temecula Announces Return Of Live In-Person Concerts

• The Summer Concert Series kicks off June 10 at the Temecula Amphitheater.

CA’s Top Baby Names Of 2020

• The U.S. Social Security Administration has revealed 2020’s top names for babies born in California. See the top 10 boys and girls lists.

Weekend Plans? Watch A Drive-In Movie In The South Bay

• Roadium Open Air Market & Drive-In presents its Friday night flicks with the Disney musical "Enchanted."

Mega Millions Ticket With 5 Numbers Sold In San Diego

• The winning ticket is worth $183,291.

Mission Viejo's Sabrina Sloan Takes 'Hamilton' Pantages Stage

• Sabrina Sloan, Mission Viejo native, rejoins the cast of "Hamilton" at the grand re-opening of Pantages Theater months early.

Murrieta Poised To Go Bigger On 2021 Fireworks For 30th Birthday

• City Council is poised to approve two fireworks shows for 2021 in celebration of Murrieta's 30th year of cityhood.

Aero Theatre Plans To Reopen June 10 In Santa Monica

• The Aero Theatre on Montana Avenue plans to reopen June 10.

Bear Sightings; New Giraffe; Raccoon Rescued: CA Animal Stories

• Animals from across California have recently made headlines. Patch has curated some of the most adorable and interesting stories.

Free Digital Resources Offered To San Diego Small Businesses

• The program offers free resources to companies seeking to keep up with the digital demands of the coronavirus crisis.

Laguna Beach Ocean Clean-Up Efforts Planned For June 5

• In advance of World Ocean Day, several local marine and conservation groups will paddle offshore to collect trash lodged in the kelp beds.

Temecula Woman Wins Big On 'Wheel Of Fortune'

• Victoria Rice took home $123,600 in cash and prizes, including a trip to Cancun.

Venice Company Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.

3 Santa Monica Companies Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.

San Diego Area Companies Among 2021's Best Workplaces: Inc.

• Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, according to the ranking.

Southwest Airlines To Expand Service To Hawaiian Islands From SD

• Flights to Kahului on Maui will begin June 6, and to Kona on the "big island" of Hawaii and Lihue on Kauai on June 27.

Airline Begins Service To NY, Expands Montana Flights From SD

• Alaska Airlines is offering daily nonstop service from San Diego International Airport to New York and seasonal nonstop service to Montana.

Travel Is Up At Palm Springs International Airport

• Airport officials said the addition of several new service routes are contributing to the rebound in air travel at the city-owned airport.

All Aboard? LA to Coachella Valley Train Service Planned

• The $1 billion project would use existing rails, with stops proposed in Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties.

Supervisors Discuss Future County Transportation, Land Use Plan

• A land use and transportation plan could impact future building development in unincorporated regions.

New Homeless Veteran Housing Opens In Tustin, Adding 45 Beds

• The extension of OC Rescue Mission transitional housing and services for homeless or formerly homeless veterans in Orange County.

Coachella Valley's Desert X 2021 Announces More Than 650K Visits

• Desert X announced this week that a record of more than 650,000 visits to its third edition, which closed Sunday.

SANDAG Begins Next Phase Of Del Mar Bluff Emergency Repairs

• Crews will clear vegetation, remove debris, grade sections of the bluffs and build a support berm to further stabilize the bluffs.

BNP Paribas Open Returning To Indian Wells In October

• "We are excited to be back in the desert at one of the most prestigious events on the WTA and ATP Tour calendars."

TVHS Girls Soccer 'Season That Almost Wasn't' Comes To An End

• The lady Bears gave it their all Tuesday out on the pitch, falling to #1 seeded Harvard Westlake.

Saddleback College New Mascot Chosen, Design Forthcoming

• After dropping the Gaucho & much discussion, the Rattlers, Mountain Lions and Bobcats were all in the running. Which one did you like best?

Laguna Beach's Water Polo Sisters Return To Play: How To Watch

• Mackenzie Fischer is a defender on the team, while her sister Aria Fischer plays center on the squad. Here's how to watch the 3 game series.

Supervisors Approve Program For Valley Center Seniors, Youth

• An intergenerational pilot program for Valley Center was unanimously approved by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

County Supervisors Approve New Environmental Justice Office

• The Office of Environmental and Climate Justice will work to help communities harmed by pollution and environmental racism.

San Diego County Supervisors OK New Policy Approach, Office

• Proponents say the plan and new office will prioritize evidence and data in decision-making, as a way to ensure better policies.

Murrieta Police Chief Tony Conrad Sworn Into Office

• Chief Tony Conrad, a 26-year-resident of the Murrieta/Temecula Valley told the audience, "I absolutely love working in this city."

2nd Marijuana Retail Outlet Approved For Lakeland Village

• "Lakeland Village needs all the money it can get just to put in street lights," said Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, who lives in the area.

With Millions Of COVID Relief Dollars, RivCo's Reserves Increase

• Thanks to federal and state relief money, Riverside County's budget concerns amid COVID appear to be in the rear-view mirror.

Schools and Education

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Awards Three Full-Ride Scholarships

• These three new scholarship recipients join 15 other University Legacy Scholars from the previous three years.

Outstanding 2021 Undergraduate Named At CSUSB Palm Desert

• Sofia Torres-Crespo is a first-generation college student who has received constant encouragement from her mother and grandmother.

'Live Mas' Scholarships Benefit Santa Monica Student, Programs

'Live Mas' Scholarships Benefit Palos Verdes Students, Programs

'Live Mas' Scholarships Benefit Southland Students, Programs

• Recipients include 150 Taco Bell employees and 305 people who have won the Live Mas Scholarships in the past.

San Diego Foundation Grants $3.2M For Summer Enrichment Programs

• The San Diego Foundation announced the first round of $3.2 million in grants to 40 local nonprofit organizations.

Celebrate These 2021 Culver City Graduates

• Congratulations to the class of 2021. Share why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Culver City Patch.

Car Parade To Celebrate Culver City High School Senior Athletes

• A car parade Sunday will honor and recognize Culver City High School senior athletes.

UCSD Health Begins Trial Treating Migraines With Cannabis And CBD

• "Right now, when patients ask us if cannabis works for migraines, we do not have evidence-based data to answer that question."

Supervisors Support Plan To Restructure San Pasqual Academy

• San Diego County supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to "reimagine and restructure" the Escondido-based San Pasqual Academy.

Food and Restaurants

San Diego Council Votes To Extend Outdoor Dining To July 2022

• San Diego businesses will be able to continue outdoor operations on sidewalks, city streets and private parking lots through July 13, 2022.

Dog Haus Expands To Westside With Ghost Kitchen

• Dog Haus Santa Monica ghost kitchen is serving up gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers and other meals to-go.

Weekend At A Winery: Add Big White House To Must-Visit List

• No fancy fountains or manicured lawns at this boutique winery in Livermore - just a laid-back atmosphere and really great "wine nerds."

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