From Rehab To Entrepreneur; 500 Flamethrowers: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here. Time for the lighter side of news. Here are some of our favorite stories from around Southern California this week.

Got Cans? California Couple Collects Recycling For Dream Wedding

• Mikayla Virgen and Joel Arnold have a dream wedding that will cost roughly $20,000. But they need your cans to help pay for it.

After Rehab, CA Woman Finds Success Through Skin Care Business

• Molly Beane is the founder of From Molly With Love, a skin care company that's sold worldwide. But she is not your typical success story.

New Happy Hour Launches At Little Ruby Santa Monica

• Make your work week fly by with discounted food and drinks Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

New Posters Promote Kindness, Inclusivity In Culver City

• What do you think? Will these posters make an impact on local businesses and their customers?

Elon Musk's Boring Co. Sells 10,000 Flamethrowers In 2 Days

• Although Boring Co. is a tunneling firm, pre-orders for the $500 flamethrowers have already pulled in a whopping $5 million.

New Netflix Bus Stop Ad Moves, Breathes, & Creeps People Out

• A naked mannequin vacuum sealed in plastic is seen 'breathing' through a face mask at a West Hollywood bus stop. Is it creepy or cool?

Super Bowl Watch Party; Black History Parade: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for family fun and things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

CSU Selects New SDSU President

• Adela de la Torre has been appointed president of San Diego State University, becoming the first woman to serve in the role.

San Diego County Hotels Receive AAA's Four, Five Diamond Ratings

• AAA has released its Four and Five Diamond hotel ratings. Here are the top-rated hotels in San Diego County.

San Diego Food Waste Prevention Programs Win Climate Change Grant

• ProduceGood and the San Diego Food System Alliance were among the 31 projects awarded a combined $9.4 million.

Veteran Officer David Nisleit Named San Diego Police Chief

• David Nisleit is a three-decade veteran of the San Diego Police Department.

Free Tax Prep Available For Low-Income Families In San Diego Co.

• The free tax preparation will take place until April 16 at dozens of locations throughout the county. See if you qualify.

Jason Day Wins Farmers Insurance Open

• Jason Day beat Alex Noren in a sudden-death playoff Monday at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla.

CA's 'Mojave Maxine' Counters Punxsutawney Phil's Forecast

• The Southern California tortoise emerged from her burrow this week, signaling warm weather ahead.

Beaumont Breaks Ground On Potrero Interchange

• Local leaders say the project will be an asset to The Pass.

Whitewater Canyon Hiking Area To Reopen

• The county fire chief has ordered 7 "hazardous fire danger" hiking areas to reopen, effective Thursday.

Popular Beaumont 'Bookmobile' Adds A New Stop

• Can't make it to the brick-and-mortar library in town? Check out one of these four stops around town where you can connect with the library.

Opportunity Knocking At Beaumont Library: Career Online H.S.

• An innovative program allows adults over 19 to earn an accredited high school diploma, a career certificate, and prepare for college.

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