Toddler's Slo-Mo Dash; Win A Whale Watching Trip: Sunday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – If you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to brighten your day.

Air Show; Disney On Ice; A Cappella Jam: SoCal Weekend

• Take a look at the fun events happening in SoCal this weekend.

'Bart Simpson' Voice & Artist: Meet-and-Greets In Palm Desert

• Nancy Cartwright will debut her latest collection of art and sculptures on Friday and Saturday at D Gallery on El Paseo.

New SF Valley Restaurant To Open: Innovative Menu & Stellar Views

• Castaway in Burbank features build-it-yourself charcuterie boards, a steak-driven menu, plus such brunch delicacies as lobster and waffles.

Mother's Day Events & Brunches 2018 Los Angeles Area

• Town-by-town guide to some of the best "Mom" celebrations throughout the region. Don't delay, as many offerings require reservations.

Cinco De Mayo Dining Steals And Deals: Olé!

• Celebrate May 5 in festive style with Dollaritas at Applebee's, $1 tacos at Bubba Gumps, $5.55 pizza specials and more.

SEE: Pelicans Plunge Into University's Graduation Ceremony

• The pelicans entered the ceremony with pomp and circumstance – one even took a seat in the middle of the crowd.

Santa Monica Aims To Make Polluted Storm Water Runoff Recyclable

• Urban runoff brings special challenges with the blend of oils, trash, & animal feces it collects while traveling through roadways & sewers.

Hermosa Beach Launches Responsible Pet Owner Program

• The “Here’s the Scoop: For Cleaner Feet, Streets and Water” campaign will kick off at the Third Annual Pets in the Park event on May 5.

Watch: Tiny T-Ball Player's Slow-Mo Dash For Home Steals Internet

• He's only 3-years-old and he's already taken the country by storm. This SoCal FOAL baseball player was told to run home as fast as he can!

School Sheriff Helps With Aliso Viejo Prom Proposal: PROMPOSAL

• Will you go 2 Prom with me? In OC one high school student asked for promposal help from Aliso Niguel High School's student resource officer.

Thousands Ride For Rwanda Over Rancho Santa Margarita Lanes

• On Saturday, bicyclists were out in force in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, riding for Rwanda across the city. Over 1,000 participated.

Baby Blanket Collection For Military Mamas: RSM

• Rancho Santa Margarita wants new baby blankets for military families in need. Here's what you need to know

When Your Mom Is Your Best Friend : PHOTO

• Help us celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your mother-daughter lookalike photo.

Homecoming Celebration In Los Alamitos This Mother's Day: PHOTO

• Help us celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your mother-daughter lookalike photo.

Surfing Brings Mom & Daughter Together In Mission Viejo: PHOTO

• Help us celebrate Mother's Day 2018 by sending in your mother-daughter lookalike photo.

Mission Viejo Girls Softball All Stars Raise Funds For Hit-A-Thon

• These Mission Viejo Girls Softball All-Stars are raising funds for an upcoming Hit-A-Thon. MVGS is a non-profit youth sports league.

Giveaway Alert: Mother's Day Whale Watching Trip At Dana Wharf

• Does mom love the ocean? Enter Patch OC's Mother's Day Contest to take your family of 4 whale watching thanks to Dana Wharf. Enter now!

Best Mexican Restaurant In LA...Is In Costa Mesa

• The results are back for the Los Angeles Restaurant of the Year and the news is all good for Orange County residents.

Fallen Firefighter's Family Donates To Los Alamitos High School

• "We coined the phrase, be a hotshot in everything you do," firefighter Kevin Woyjeck's family said of the donation to his alma mater, LosAl.

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