Community Corner
$2.24M Winning Ticket + Aquarium Reopening + Coachella Schedule + Fair Concert Lineup: Saturday Smiles
Another millionaire made at local casino; Boy Scout works to build neighborhood library; Erewhon opening new spot; and more nice SoCal news.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.
Arts and Entertainment
Bret Michaels, Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias And More Added To 2026 San Diego County Fair Concert Lineup
Additional acts for the Grandstand series are expected to be announced in May, organizers said.
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Coachella Weekend 2 Schedule: Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G Return To The Main Stage
Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G return to the stage to close the show April 17 through 19, 2026. See full set times here.
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Country Star Walker Hayes To Perform At SeaWorld San Diego's Seven Seas Food Festival
The concert is included with park admission.
Business
Erewhon To Open At LACMA’s New $724M Building
The high-end grocer is coming to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Skylight Books Plans 2nd LA Location
The bookstore says its second location has enough room for a cafe.
Southwest RivCo Pitch Competition Winners Announced: $1K Prize, Up For $20K In Next Round
Entrepreneurs from Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and surrounding areas vied for the big prize: to make it to the next level.
Community
The estimated jackpot is $45 million for Monday's drawing.
4th Millionaire Made At Pechanga Resort Casino Since 2025: 'Home Sweet Win' Game Still In Play
Last weekend, yet another guest at Pechanga Resort Casino won $1 million on a slot machine that's truly giving winners.
79th Annual Murrieta Firefighters BBQ This Weekend: What To Know When You Go
Head to Town Square Park this Saturday for the 79th Annual Firefighters' BBQ in Murrieta.
BIGHORN Charities Fund Raises $1Million For Cancer Research, 'Wish List'
The contributions fulfill the club’s “critical cancer wish list,” which includes art and wellness programs for 400 patients and healthcare.
Citizens Celebrated At 60th Annual Temecula Valley Chamber Of Commerce Awards Gala
Over 600 guests attended the March gala at Pechanga Resort Casino, where the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce honored these locals.
The annual event will bring together more than 100 restaurants, wineries and breweries to support wildlife conservation efforts.
OC Boy Scout Works To Build Neighborhood Library In South Orange County
A 15-year-old Boy Scout sought the public's help in funding his project: a neighborhood library for the Juaneno Band Mission Indians.
Riverside County Honors Mariana Robles As District One Volunteer Of The Year
The retired educator and longtime CASA volunteer has long supported foster youth, helped reunite families and advocated for kids in need.
South Bay's Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Reopening To Public This Saturday
A grand reopening for Cabrillo Marine Aquarium in San Pedro is set for this Saturday, following two years of upgrades.
Taste Of Leucadia Returns Thursday With Food, Drinks And Live Music
The 13th annual event will feature tastings from local restaurants, farmers market vendors and specialty food pop-ups.
Temecula Rod Run To Bring 500 Classic Cars Back To Old Town In May
The free annual event returns in May with a Friday Night Cruise, Saturday Show & Shine, vendors and thousands of Old Town visitors expected.
Health
New $400 Million Inland Valley Hospital Tower Opens In Wildomar
The California Department of Public Health gave a green light to begin patient care in the new tower, according to hospital officials.
Restaurants
New Revolving Sushi Restaurant To Open In Temecula: What To Know About Kura Sushi
Temecula's new Kura Sushi, also known as "conveyor belt sushi," prepares for its grand opening this month.
Old Town Temecula's Gaucho Grill Is Hiring As Argentinian Steakhouse Prepares To Open
The Gaucho Grill Argentine Steakhouse will soon open in the historic Old Town Bank building after an extensive historic renovation.
Zen Curry And Grill, Temecula's Indian-Fusion Restaurant Draws Locals, Wine Country Visitors
What we sampled at the #22 restaurant on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants list and why we can't wait to go back to try more Indian-fusion dishes.
Schools
The Rising Star program is a monthly breakfast that honors seniors from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
Sports
3 South Bay Peninsula Junior Golfers Receive SoCal PGA Performance Awards
Three young South Bay Peninsula golfers who are on the Southern California PGA Junior Tour have received awards for their achievements.
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