$890K Winning Lotto Ticket; Migrating Whales: Saturday Smiles
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories from around Southern California that made us smile this week —
Chef Nancy Silverton Brings New Restaurant To Culver City
Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton opened fast-casual, Italian restaurant Pizzette in Culver City this month.
1st Gray Whale Sighted Off Dana Point On 'Gray Friday' 2020
While others were Black Friday shopping, whale watchers were gifted with the rarest of opportunities - the 1st Gray Whale sighting of 2020.
CA Bobcat Burned In El Dorado Fire Returns To The Wild
A juvenile bobcat that was burned in the El Dorado Fire has made a full recovery and will soon return to her natural home in the wild.
'Jeopardy!' Production Begins In Culver City
Production started Monday on the set of "Jeopardy!" in Culver City.
In-Person Modernism Week Announced For April: Palm Springs
Event organizers are "optimistic" that they will be able to provide in-person tours and programs in April 2021.
Lakers' LeBron James Signs Two Year, $85 Million Extension
The contract will keep James in L.A. until 2023, when his son Bronny James could be eligible for the NBA Draft.
Farmers Insurance Open Slated Without Fans At Torrey Pines
The Farmers Insurance Open will be held Jan. 25-31 at Torrey Pines Golf Course, but spectators will not be permitted due to the pandemic.
Laguna Police Play Santa's Helpers With Lost Amazon Packages
Amazon packages from a jettisoned container discovered on Nyes Place were returned to their rightful owners thanks to the Laguna Beach cops.
$890K Winning Lotto Ticket
The ticket missed winning $229 million by one number.
Olympian Aly Raisman Partners With Rancho Mirage-Based Nonprofit
The now-retired American gymnast is working with the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center to combat child abuse.
Santa Monica's Grant Elementary Named Top LA County School
Santa Monica's Grant Elementary was recognized as a top LA County school in a report published by USC Rossier Center on Education Policy.
Cox Charities Donates $100K In Grants To 10 Local Nonprofits
The grants will help address immediate needs in the community focusing on COVID-19 relief, the digital divide and social justice efforts.
'Lift To Rise Of Palm Desert' Receives $25K Grant From US Bank
The grant will be used to provide low-income individuals and families with affordable housing amid the pandemic.
Jersey Mike's Subs To Open Third Torrance Location And Give Back
Jersey Mike's Subs will open its third location in Torrance this week with a special event to help give back to front line workers.
County Reopens COVID-19 Rental Assistance Application Period
An additional 10,000 households economically impacted by COVID-19 are able to apply for rent relief from San Diego County.
Virtual Culver City Film Festival Begins This Week
Culver City Film Festival might look different this year—but the show does go on—and this time it's virtual.
Certified Farmers Market Palm Desert Relocates To San Pablo Ave.
A celebratory and socially distanced ribbon cutting will take place at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Local NAACP Branch 1034 Partners With Perris High School
The local NAACP chapter is ensuring that Perris HS students have internet access during distance-learning.
Rancho Palos Verdes Joins LA Vs. Hate Week
Rancho Palos Verdes is participating in an important new campaign: LA vs. Hate Week.
Southland Restaurant Owner Says No Relief, No Rent
Los Angeles restaurant owner Andrea Borgen Abdallah tells Patch why it's time to save the restaurant industry — before it's too late.
Encinitas, SANDAG To Begin Construction on Undercrossing Project
Construction for the $12.1 million El Portal Undercrossing project in Encinitas will begin next week, city officials announced.
Medical and Science
UCSD Selected To Lead $28M Grant For HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials
The Collaborative Clinical Trials Unit at UCSD has been selected to lead and administer a seven-year grant for HIV/AIDS clinical trials.
UC San Diego Announces Major Expansion Of COVID-19 Testing
UC San Diego is boosting its coronavirus testing efforts and increasing the number of samples taken for wastewater early detection.
Paying People To Stay Home Increases Social Distancing: Report
"As counties received more stimulus funds, their residents stayed home more," according to a UC San Diego and University of Chicago study.
Holiday Events
Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Orange County
Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: Inland Empire
Holiday Events: Christmas, Hanukkah & Santa 2020: San Diego Co.
Ice Skating Rink; Jungle Bells; Tree Lightings: SoCal Weekend
Roundhouse Aquarium In Manhattan Beach Hosts Holiday Lights Event
Schedule A Zoom Visit With Santa And Frosty
This article originally appeared on the Redlands-Loma Linda Patch