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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here's a look at lighter stories making the news in Southern California this week —

Here's How To Stay In Malibu Barbie Dreamhouse For $60 A Night

To celebrate the brand's 60th anniversary, one lucky person will be able to book Barbie's Malibu Dreamhouse for $60 a night on Airbnb.

SeaWorld San Diego Welcomes 2 Dolphin Calves In 10-Hour Span

SeaWorld San Diego announced that a bottlenose dolphin calf was born Thursday, the second calf in less than 10 hours.

First Gray Whale Of Season Spout-ed In South Orange County

The migration begins! whales travel about 12,000 miles round trip to warm & protected lagoons of Baja to mate & give birth to their calves.

South Bay 12-Year-Old Chosen As Scholastic Kid Reporter

The 12-year-old is one of 50 kids worldwide chosen for the award-winning Scholastic Kids Press program to cover "new for kids, by kids."

UCSD Alumna Jessica Meir Makes History In All-Female Spacewalk

Jessica Meir and Christina Koch participated in NASA's first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

Tiny Toy Testers In Lake Forest, Goddard Preschoolers Rate Play

Preschool children in Lake Forest had the rare (fun!) opportunity to play with some of the newest toys in advance of the Christmas season.

Terranea Resort Presented Award For Sustainability Efforts

Terranea Resort received an award for innovation at the 12th Annual South Bay Environmental Excellence Development Ceremony.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Introduces 13th Roundtrip

Starting Monday, the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner will offer an additional train in each direction between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Pacific Horizon Preserve Restoration Begins Soon

A sensitive habitat along the Orange County coastline owned by OCTA will be restored with native plant species. Some trails will be closed.

Must-See Photos And 5 Takeaways From Desert Daze 2019

The three-day music festival at Lake Perris featured headliners The Flaming Lips, Ween, DEVO and Wu-Tang Clan.

Encinitas Launches Mobile App With Hiking, Riding Information

The Easy2Hike app offers recommended hiking and riding routes for over 30 points of interest around the city.

Laguna Bluebelt Leader Voted Cox Conserves Hero

Jinger Wallace was awarded $10,000 toward her community based non-profit, dedicated to protecting local marine life & restoring the coast.

Culver City Woman Honored By Special Olympics Southern California

Wendy Krieger received the Pier de Sol Humanitarian Award during the Special Olympics Southern California's annual fundraising event.

Principal For A Day Teaches Lessons In Leadership In West Covina

West Covina USD offered the chance for community leaders to act as principal, to learn joys and perils of managing a school site.

Malibu Elementary School Hosts Peace Day Celebration

Students celebrated with dancing, singing, quotes from famous peace leaders and the formation of a giant human peace sign.

California Is First State To Require Later School Start Times

Under the new law, middle schools will start no earlier than 8 a.m., and high schools will start no earlier than 8:30 a.m.

San Diego County Supervisors Approve Electric Vehicle 'Road Map'

The road map will set goals aimed at encouraging use of electric vehicles, including installation of more charging stations in the region.

MTS, NCTD Ridership Up 7% On Free Ride Day

Public transit use during this year's Free Ride Day increased by roughly 7 percent over last year, according to MTS and NCTD.

140 Relinquished Rats Available For Adoption At San Diego Humane

The rats are available for adoption at the Humane Society's campuses in Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego.

Restaurants and Food

Brunos Italian Kitchen Turns 7 With $7 Specials

The anniversary celebration is coming up for the Italian restaurant, always well-reviewed among Orange County and area diners.

'Breaking Bad' Pop-Up Restaurant Opens In West Hollywood

There won't be any of the infamous blue crystal, but there will be Heisenburgers and "Saul-sa" nachos served by people in hazmat suits.

Farmer Boys Comes 'Full Circle' With 100th Restaurant In RivCo

After its original launch in Perris in 1981, the chain is planning to open location No. 100 in the city of its roots.

Fatburger Debuts Vegan Milkshakes Around Los Angeles

The milkshakes, available in vanilla and strawberry flavors, are made with Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream and topped with non-dairy whipped cream.

'Hot Chicken Nights' Now At Huckleberry Cafe In Santa Monica

Those who like it hot are in luck. Spicy levels range from "No Heat" to "Hot as Huck."

This Year's Go-To Halloween Punch: A Patch Recipe Share

Serving “Hayride Hooch” guarantees a spooktacular event. Check out the easy-to-make cocktail, courtesy of Punch Bowl Social in California.

Halloween Guides

Halloween Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches 2019: Los Angeles Co.

Your ultimate guide to Day of the Dead and fall fests, costume parades, carnivals and all things "scary" throughout Greater Los Angeles.

Halloween Haunted Houses, Corn Mazes & More 2019: San Diego Co.

Your ultimate guide to Day of the Dead fests, trick-or-treat events, pumpkin patches and all things "scary" throughout the San Diego region.

Halloween Haunted Houses, Pumpkin Patches & More 2019: O.C.

Your ultimate guide to fall fests, Day of the Dead, parades, trick-or-treat carnivals and all things "scary" throughout Orange County.

Halloween Haunted Houses, Corn Mazes & More 2019: Inland Empire

Your ultimate guide to fall festivals, Day of the Dead, costume parades, carnivals & all things "scary" throughout Riverside County.

Zombie Yard This Halloween In Rancho Santa Margarita

If you enjoy the scarier side of Halloween holiday, you'll need to swing by to see this yard transformation in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Lake Forest's Haunted 'Scream In The Dark' Maze Will Terrify You

Enter if you dare... Lake Forest's spookiest haunted maze is up and running, with 2,000 square feet of terror. No one under 13 recommended.