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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Some stories to warm your heart following Valentine's Day —

Manhattan Beach Kid Wants To Plant Trees To Fight Climate Change

• The 11-year-old Manhattan Academy student is hoping to raise $30,000 to plant trees in Manhattan Beach.

San Diego Humane Society Gets $250K Grant From Petco Foundation

• Petco has pledged $10 million in grant investments to what it deems the most effective animal welfare organizations around the country.

Once-Ailing Sea Lion, Rescued In Laguna Beach, Heads To Zoo

• Nursed back to health for past year at Pacific Marine Mammal Center, "Meatball" is off to her new life in Iowa.

VIDEO: Black Bear Snoops Out Home Near Lake Arrowhead

• The bears are natural scavengers and will remember an easy food source.

Cool Digs: Guide To Palm Springs' Modernism Week

• Here's what you need to know about the desert's iconic Modernism Week.

74th Annual Date Festival Opens At RivCo Fairgrounds In Indio

• The festival begins Valentine's Day and runs through Feb. 23.

Malibu Searching For Artists For New 'Birds And Bees' Exhibit

• The City is looking for artists to submit original work inspired by Malibu’s natural beauty, including flora, fauna and native habitats.

Mira Costa Band Hosts Concert Fundraiser For Upcoming Trip

• The band will perform at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and the National High School Concert Band Festival in Washington, D.C.

John Legend In San Diego: Get Your Tickets Here

• On the final leg of his nationwide tour, Legend will stop in San Diego this summer. Get your tickets here.

40,000 Pounds Of Pet Food Donated To Rancho Coastal Humane

• Rescue Bank donated nearly 20 tons of cat and dog food to Rancho Coastal Humane Society for distribution to pet rescue organizations.

Murrieta Valley Students Show Heart For Troops On Valentine's Day

• MVUSD students hand made over 47,300 Valentine's Day cards that have been delivered to veterans and active-duty personnel around the world.

STEAM Preschool Approved For Murrieta

• The infant-to-preschool Science Technology Engineering Arts and Math child development program will be operated by the RCOE.

BeachLife Festival Announces Speakeasy Stage Lineup

• The new Speakeasy Stage will welcome rock legends and SoCal punk staples to perform stripped-down versions of their songs.

Santa Monica Ed Foundation Raises $186,154 In 10 Days

• The contributions will directly go toward arts programs, classroom aides, STEM, student health & wellness programs in Santa Monica schools.

Janet Jackson Bringing 'Black Diamond' Tour To San Diego

• The 34-date North American leg of the world tour will stop at San Diego State's Viejas Arena.

6 UCSD Scientists Named Sloane Research Fellows

• A half-dozen UC San Diego researchers were named Alfred P. Sloane Research Fellows, the university announced.

Restaurants:

Exotic 'Khan Saab' Restaurant Poised To Open In O.C.

• Its halal-tradition cuisine is a blend of Pakistani, Indian and Afghan dishes. Grand-opening festivities & benefit dinner planned next week.

Crowds Camp Out For Free Chick-fil-A In SGV: PHOTO SHOW

• Hoping to win year of free meals, throngs turned up for opening of San Gabriel Valley store in West Covina. See anyone you know?

Asian Eats To Highlight O.C. Cherry Blossom Festival 2020

• Pop-up restaurants and food trucks will be at the ready during the annual, three-day event, coming up in March in Orange County.

Real Estate:

Gene Autry's Rancho Palm Springs Hits Market At $8.25 Million

• Constructed in 1927, the estate is located in Old Las Palmas and is rich in historical architecture.

Dreaming Of Retirement? Check Out These CA Homes

• Desert, beach, city, and river communities are all available for the soon-to-retire who plan to downsize.

Deals On California Homes For Sale, Some With Dramatic Price Cuts

• From $40,000 to $1.1 million, these sellers are dropping their prices. The biggest reduction was not in Beverly Hills or Blackhawk.