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5 Kittens Saved From OC Apartment Fire
Firefighters rescued five young kittens from a smokey fire in a garage at an apartment fire in Westminster.
Humane Society Partners With DocuPet For Dog Licensing In San Diego
All new dog licenses for San Diego residents and other residents within the SD Humane Society's jurisdiction will be issued via DocuPet.
Puppy Raisers Needed To Help Riverside County-Based Nonprofit
The Coachella Valley-based Guide Dogs of the Desert is in need of potential foster families for puppies.
Unarmed Women Take On Wildlife Poachers, RivCo Nonprofit Gives Praise
Palm Desert-based Living Desert Zoo supports work by the all-female Black Mamba to protect black rhinos and other wildlife in South Africa.
Utah Family Reunited With Dog Stolen From San Diego Campsite
Chancho was stolen from his crate while the Grillo family was vacationing at Campland by the Bay.
The Living Desert Zoo Announces Job Fair To Fill 70+ Positions
The event is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the 1,200-acre zoo located at 47900 Portola Ave. in Palm Desert.
Anti-Overdose Drug Revives Stricken Inmates At George Bailey Jail
The anti-drug-overdose medication was recently made readily available for people in custody at all San Diego County jails.
Culver City One Step Closer To Making 'Reparations A Reality'
Culver City Council agreed to work toward creating a system of reparation designed to narrow the racial income and housing gap in the city.
Delivery Driver Goes Above And Beyond Amid Heat Wave In Laguna Niguel
This unidentified FedEx driver exceeded one Laguna Niguel resident's expectations while delivering a package this week.
Former San Diego Appellate Judge Nominated For Chief Justice Of State High Court
Patricia Guerrero, a former San Diego appellate justice, will be the first Latina to serve as California's chief justice if confirmed.
Fundraiser To Benefit Inclusive Playground In Agoura Hills
Stop by The Stand in Westlake Village to help build an inclusive playground in Agoura Hills.
Mayor Todd Gloria Signs Ambitious Climate Action Plan Update
The Climate Action Plan includes setting a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
Murrieta Church Hands Out Backpacks 4 Life At Community Safety Event
Murrieta businesses, first responders donated time and safety information at the Greater Works Church Backpack 4 Life event.
Palos Verdes Reef Restoration Project A Success: Report
The project took place in 2020 and saw quick success in attracting sea life and kelp.
Telling Central Coast Stories: 805 Premiers Conner Coffin Documentary
Well-known Cali beer 805 told the story of hometown hero and pro surfer Conner Coffin, who always goes back to his central coast roots.
Annual Arts And Craft Faire Returns To Seal Beach: Save The Date
The 44th Annual Seal Beach Lions Arts and Crafts Faire will feature over one hundred arts and crafts vendors.
Annual Rodeo Returns To Norco With Bull Riding, Mutton Busting, More
Festivities are slated to get under way on the evening of Aug. 26.
Celebrate Fall CRUSH In Temecula Valley Wine Country 2022
CRUSH returns to wine country, featuring 30 Temecula Valley wineries.
L.A. Comic Con Plans December Return; Tickets On Sale
The pop-culture extravaganza is coming Dec. 2-4 to the Los Angeles Convention Center with celebs, and the latest collectibles and games.
Murrieta Summer Movies In The Park: What's Playing This Weekend
Family fun in August: See a free movie in the park.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival And Parade 2022 Returns To Little Tokyo, LA
One of longest-running ethnic fests in U.S., the cultural event spans two weekends with free, family-friendly activities, live music and more.
OC Hosts Summer Movies In The Park Series
There are a few more outdoor showtimes left in the county's summer-long movie series.
Purified Gelato: Test Out The Purest Sweet Treat In Calabasas
Support the Pure Water Project in Calabasas this weekend with a day of games, face painting and a sweet treat made with pure water.
San Diego County Fair Announces 2023 Dates, Theme
Adventure awaits next summer at the 2023 San Diego County Fair. The fair will run June 7 through July 4 with the theme "Get Out There!"
Tickets On Sale For 2 New Fall Concerts At The Rady Shell In San Diego
The second annual Día de los Muertos Celebration and "Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA with Rajaton" have been added to the fall lineup.
Construction Begins In Marina Del Rey For DISC Surgery Center
The DISC Sports and Spine Center's new surgery center is slated to open in Marina Del Rey in early 2023.
UCSD Program Monitoring Wastewater Expands To Track Monkeypox
"It's the same process as SARS-CoV-2 qPCR monitoring, except that we have been testing for a different virus."
L.A. Witmer Historical Estate On Market For 1st Time In 100 Years
The 1920s compound and cultural landmark was built by David Witmer, a renown Los Angeles-area architect, who also designed the Pentagon.
Bungalow Kitchen Belmont Shore To Host 'Food And Wine: Italy Edition'
The evening in August will feature five-course, wine-paired dinner highlighting Italy's Piedmont region.
Everytable Opens With Takeout And Meal Subscriptions In Chatsworth
The eatery aims to upend the fast food biz with chef-crafted, healthy, grab-and-go meals at fast food prices.
Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Debuts At Harrah's In San Diego
Reservations are filling fast for the new restaurant at the hotel and casino in the Funner-Valley Center area.
New Pizzeria Brings NYC-Style Pizza To Beverly Hills
Lodge Bread Co. founders recently opened Full Proof Pizza — with a commitment to naturally leavened dough and option for pizza by the slice.
Rise Southern Biscuits And Righteous Chicken Opens In Thousand Oaks
"It's about time that Californians get a taste of the best dang biscuits in the biz," company official said of first West Coast restaurant.
Whiskey Red's Adds 'On The Docks' Weekend, Pop-Up For Sips And Bites
Keep summer vibe alive with $3 street tacos, $2 chips and dip, and $5 cocktails at new spot at Fishermen Village's Marina del Rey restaurant.
Redondo Beach Friendship Campus Celebrates Groundbreaking: Report
The groundbreaking ceremony included a celebratory festival.
San Diego Foundation Awards $150K To Hire Minority Teachers
The pilot initiative will recruit and place 30 teachers of color throughout several school districts in San Diego County.
Santa Monica High School Adds Integrated Engineering-English Course
The interdisciplinary course will help seniors prepare for college writing expectations and the engineering job market.
USLA National Lifeguard Championships Returns To Hermosa Beach
The competition returns after a six-year hiatus for the nation's toughest lifeguard athletes to be crowned the Best Ocean Lifeguards.
Flying Out Of San Bernardino International Airport A Breeze: Report
Inland Empire residents have more options when it comes to air travel.
Sierra Canyon Adds Yet Another NBA Player's Son To Roster: Reports
Ashton Hardaway, son of NBA player and coach Penny Hardaway, will become the Sierra Canyon Basketball squad's fourth NBA son.
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