Heartwarming Weekend: Babies’ Holiday Celebration and Boy Rescued by Good Samaritans

Positive Stories from Southern California

A dog was rescued from a canyon in San Diego after falling about 30 feet near Mission Heights Park.
A mountain lion cub, hit by a car, is recovering at the Ramona Wildlife Center despite suffering a severely fractured hind leg.

The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is set to return in 2024, offering 80 new flavors for visitors to enjoy.
Sesame Place San Diego is offering free entry to first responders (i.e., police, firefighters, and EMTs) from February 16th through the 19th.
The Temecula Valley Wine Country Tribute Concert Series for 2024 promises an unforgettable experience under the stars of a Temecula Valley winery.

Dutch Bros. Coffee opened its first Orange County location in Fountain Valley last week.
Knott’s Berry Farm is hiring 2,000 workers for the 2024 season with a hiring event scheduled from Feb. 17 through Feb. 24.
LA Ale Works launched a new beer to celebrate CicLAvia’s ‘Miles Of Smiles’ 2024 season.

Palm Springs honored nine community service honorees for their outstanding contributions to human rights and social progress.
San Diego County issued 129 marriage licenses on Valentine’s Day, setting a county record back in 2014.
The Los Alamitos Education Foundation’s Fundraising February is still accepting donations and bids for over 70 items.
Good Samaritans played a crucial role in the safe return of a kidnapped 4-year-old boy during an Amber Alert.
The grand opening of Ladera Linda Community Park was celebrated by community members after years of construction.
NICU babies at Rady Children’s Hospital dressed up for a special Valentine’s Day photoshoot.
The San Diego Humane Society hosted a Wildlife Baby Shower to support the tiniest and most vulnerable wildlife babies.
As a special Valentine’s Day treat, the Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel was illuminated with a variety of red and pink hues, representing hearts.
Nominations for the Southwest RivCo Women of the Year are now open to honor remarkable women in the Third District.
A Temecula Amazon driver won $25,000 in the ‘Alexa, Thank My Driver’ campaign, becoming one of the most thanked Amazon drivers in the nation.

The Carlsbad City Library is hosting Fleet Science Center workshops for youth through April.
An annual event featuring vendor booths, dog adoption opportunities, demonstrations, and giveaways is set to take place soon.

Kaiser Permanente supports CSUSB Palm Desert’s Street Medicine Program, offering free healthcare services to homeless and vulnerable individuals in the desert.

Two Southern California eateries are recognized among the nation’s best restaurants by USA Today.
OpenTable listed three Riverside County restaurants and three San Diego restaurants among the 100 most romantic in America.
Michelin ranked the six best Chinese restaurants around Los Angeles for a delightful dining experience.

Three Riverside high schools advanced to the Mock Trial Competition’s Elite-8, presenting arguments in a courtroom setting.
Encinitas honored five ‘Rising Stars’ from high schools in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
A Menifee 5th grader from the Menifee Union School District progresses to the next round of the RivCo Spelling Bee in March.

After a win, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Mahomes continued the tradition by heading to Disneyland for the third post-big-game parade.

These heartwarming stories from Southern California are sure to brighten your day and inspire positivity.