Wine Country Getaways; Boardwalk-Dancin' Rihanna: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some sweet Southern California stories from the past week.

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3 High School Teammates All Starting On MLB Opening Day

• A statistics professor has said the probability of this happening is "less than one in a billion."

San Diego Padres Begin 2021 Season With Fans Back At Petco Park

• "It will be 553 days since we've last had a Padres fan here for a game," Padres CEO Erik Greupner said.

1 Millionth Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Administered In Beaumont

• Riverside County hit a milestone Wednesday, and it happened in Beaumont.

10 Great Ways To Experience Temecula Valley Wine Country

• Horseback, e-bike, hot air balloon, sidecar? What's your fancy?

Video: Rihanna Dances With Friends At Venice Beach

• Rihanna went unnoticed under her face mask, dancing with friends and family at Venice Beach last week. Watch the video.

Please Enjoy These Pictures Of A Nursing Home Dance Party

• Vaccinated residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in the Mission Hills put on their dancing shoes Thursday and celebrated life.

Small Local Restaurants To Get Boost From Utility Company Grants

• Restaurants with 50 or fewer employees and just one location can apply for grants.

Concert To Benefit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Other Zoos

• The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance runs the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Santa Monica Ranked Among Top 50 Beach Towns In U.S.

• Santa Monica was ranked a top beach town in the U.S., according to a 2021 report from Stacker.

3 San Diego Area Cities Ranked Among Top Beach Towns In U.S.

• A new report from Stacker ranked the best beach towns in the U.S. See which cities in San Diego County made the cut.

Redondo Beach Ranked Among Top 50 Beach Towns In U.S.

• Redondo Beach was ranked a top beach town in the U.S., according to a 2021 report from Stacker.

Lake Elsinore's New Walmart Supercenter: More Job Opportunities

• The new Walmart Supercenter opened Wednesday with 320 full- and part-time employees, and more hiring is planned, according to the company.

San Diego Area Schools Named 2021 CA Distinguished Schools

• More than 100 Golden State middle and high schools were honored this year. See which San Diego area schools made the cut.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Says Staff Will Return To Lot In June

• Sony Pictures Entertainment says staff will start returning to the Culver City lot beginning June 1.

Ike's Sandwiches Opening Its First Culver City Location

• Cult-favorite Ike's Sandwiches will host its grand opening in Culver City April 9. It also has a fundraiser to benefit Culver City schools.

Virtual Food Hall Opening In The South Bay This Spring

• South Bay locals can order meals to-go at the area's first SocialEats OnTheGo virtual food hall. It opens this spring.

Jurassic Quest Drive Thru Returns To San Diego

• Two million people have attended Jurassic Quest Drive Thru since the national tour launched last summer.

UCSD Students Among Those Who Can Participate In COVID-19 Study

• Investigators will enroll approximately 12,000 college students aged 18-26 years at more than 20 universities across the U.S.

Gift For Research Into Trauma, Deformities In Pediatric Patients

• A $1 million donation will support research at UC San Diego aimed at improving the mental health and wellbeing of pediatric patients.

Vaccine Clinic Gives People Experiencing Homelessness First Doses

• A vaccine clinic provides people experiencing homelessness their first doses.

City Of Temecula Announces Spring Classes For Everyone

• From a "Junior Sports" class to a "Couples Date Night Cooking Workshop," there is something for all.

Murrieta To Reopen City Hall After Months Of Closed Doors

• The Murrieta Police Department and Murrieta Fire and Rescue will also reopen their lobbies.

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Easter and Passover Dining

• Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Greater L.A.
• Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Orange County
• Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: San Diego County
• Easter & Passover Dining & To-Go Guide 2021: Riverside County

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If looking for family-outing ideas, check area guides for Easter weekend options ...

• Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: Greater L.A.
• Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: Orange County
• Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: Inland Empire
• Easter Egg Hunts, Bunny Meet-Ups & More 2021: San Diego County