$26M Winning Lotto Ticket; New Restaurants: Saturday Smiles
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories in Southern California that made us smile this week —
$26M Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Southern California
Have you checked all of your recent lottery tickets? If you have the winning numbers, this could change your life!
Santa Monica Woman To Compete On 'Wheel Of Fortune'
A Santa Monica woman will be a contestant on "Wheel of Fortune" in an episode airing Friday.
14-Year-Old Girl Creating Hundreds Of Homeless Care Packages
Rachael Rosenberg of Woodland Hills founded Bundles of Kindness, an organization providing well-stocked care packages for the unhoused.
Granada Hills Teen Wins $25K For Community Work
Nirvan Rayamajhi was awarded $25,000 for spearheading a number of different community service initiatives.
30 Abandoned Cats Rescued From Condo In San Diego's North County
Thirty cats were rescued by the San Diego Humane Society after they were left behind inside a condominium in Escondido.
LA County Waives Cat Adoption Fees For November, December
The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has waived adoption fees for cats during November and December.
Palisades Couple To Play Mr. And Mrs. Clause In Netflix Special
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, a couple for 37 years, will co-star in The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two.
'The Right Stuff' TV Show To Film In San Diego Area For Tax Credits
All 88 planned filming days for the Disney+ historical drama "The Right Stuff" are set to occur in the San Diego area.
BTS Wins 4 People's Choice Awards At Santa Monica's Barker Hangar
The People's Choice Awards was held Sunday night at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.
Aloe Blacc, Others To Play Concert For California Wildfire Relief
Proceeds will aid recovery efforts for over 25 state parks affected by the 2020 wildfires.
Skiers, Snowboarders: Southern California Mountain Resorts Open
Southern California slopes began to open Sunday for the winter season, with more openings scheduled this week.
San Diego International Adds Cancun, Fort Lauderdale Routes
Alaska Airlines launched its first flight to Cancun from San Diego Friday and will start flights to Fort Lauderdale Saturday.
College Of The Desert Offering Free Tuition To Former Students
The plEDGE to Complete program offers free enrollment, academic counseling, educational planning sessions and support services.
Despite Coronavirus, 2021 Amex PGA Golf Tourney To Play La Quinta
The tournament will be played at PGA West in La Quinta and La Quinta Country Club from Jan. 21-24.
Marilyn Monroe's Return To Palm Springs Still Pending
A 26-foot-tall sculpture of the iconic actress dubbed "Forever Marilyn" was a tourism phenomenon in Palm Springs, but it left the city.
LA Artist Asks Us To See Plastic 'We Are All Eating & Breathing’
Plastic sun-bleached kids' toys and furniture hover above Honor Fraser Gallery—a bright and important message from artist Kenny Scharf.
San Diego Recognizes 10 Businesses, Organizations For Recycling
"By reducing their carbon footprint in our communities, these workplaces are showing the community they care about the city's future."
Supes Approve Air Quality Strategies For Portside Communities
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a set of strategies, as part of an air pollution reduction plan for portside communities.
Oxygen, Hydrogen Power Proposed For Riverside County Public Buses
The RTA is proposing to transition its entire fleet to hydrogen fuel-cell electric buses powered by oxygen and hydrogen.
County OKs 'Dark Skies' Designation For Julian, Borrego Springs
The ordinance will support Julian in becoming an International Dark Sky Community and update Borrego Springs' light pollution standards.
Help Fund Art, Music Programs In Desert Sands USD
The fourth annual CAMFest will not be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden amid coronavirus, but a virtual event is scheduled.
'CHiPs For Kids' Toy Drive Kicks Off In Coachella Valley
Each year, the Indio CHP collects toys for Coachella Valley children whose families may not be able to afford holiday gifts.
Coachella's Ernie Ball Hands Out 55,000 Free Handmade Face Masks
“The Coachella Valley is our home and we wanted to help the community in any way possible,” said Brian Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball.
Supervisors OK Additional $2M For Coronavirus Income Relief
County supervisors voted to allocate an additional $2 million for an income replacement program for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supervisors OK Otay Ranch Resort Development Near Chula Vista
When completed, Otay Ranch Resort Village will feature 1,938 energy-efficient homes, a fire station, sheriff's station and more.
Wildomar's Holiday Lights Contest Underway
Entries will be accepted through 5 p.m. December 8.
Beaumont USD Board Member Brian Sylva Honored, MSJC Seat In View
Sylva is leaving the district after making a run for a spot on the Mt. San Jacinto Community College Governing Board of Trustees.
Food and Restaurants
Temecula Valley's Top Winter Drink Recommendations
The drinks can be gifted or indulged at home this holiday season.
Blaze Pizza Celebrates New Hemet Location With Free Pie
The free pizza is offered to anyone who downloads the Blaze Pizza app Nov. 17-28 and adds the new Hemet location as their fave.
Randy's Donuts Heading To Santa Monica In 2021
Randy's Donuts will open a new location at the former Coffee Bean in Santa Monica in 2021, the company announced.
Randy's Donuts Opening In Torrance
Randy's Donuts will open a new location in the South Bay on Dec. 1, the company announced.
Gelson's Announces Thanksgiving Dinner Packages In Hollywood
Whether you need to feed a family of meat-eaters or your meal is strictly plant-based, Gelson's has you covered.
New Amazon Fresh Store Opens In North Hollywood
The store features the high-tech Amazon Dash Cart which allows shoppers to pay simply by placing an item in their cart.
Donate To Santa Monica's Virginia Avenue Park Holiday Food Pantry
Santa Monica locals can donate or volunteer with the Holiday Food Pantry at Virginia Avenue Park.
West L.A. College In Culver City Will Distribute Food To Students
West L.A. College in Culver City will distribute food to students Friday before the Thanksgiving holiday, district officials announced.
Health and Research
Cancer Survivor Donates $8M For Research At John Wayne Institute
A cancer survivor has donated $8M for cancer research at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica.
Masks Unlikely To Impair Lung Function: UCSD-Led Research Team
A study found that wearing a mask is unlikely to cause any issues with shortness of breath or otherwise diminish lung function.
Gift Of $1M To Expand 3D Printing At Rady Children's Hospital
The gift will create a research and development fund intended to expand those 3D printing capabilities.
San Diego Postdoctoral Researcher Named Grant Recipient
A researcher at the Salk Institute of Biological Studies in San Diego is a recipient of L'Oreal USA's 2020 For Women in Science Fellowship.
Cal State L.A. Offers Free Drive-Thru Flu Shots Today
Attendees will also receive free grocery bags and dental care kits.
This article originally appeared on the Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch
