Magic Moment With Mickey Mouse​​; Puppy Adoption: Saturday Smiles

Here are some of the brighter spots in living in Southern California this week.

Special Needs Tot Has Magical Encounter With Mickey Mouse

• "Thank you for being more than an employee. Thank you for being an absolutely magical human being," Ella's mom said of this cast member.

Young Gray Whale Spotted In Marina Del Rey: Video

• The marine mammal was seen spouting water from its blowhole before descending back down into the ocean.

Dine At Nearby Jersey Mike's & Support Rady Children's Hospital

• Save the date: All proceeds from sales on a day next week at the sandwich shops throughout San Diego will go to the medical facility.

Wingwalker Brewery To Host Puppy Adoption Event

• In the market for a new family pet? Why not mull it over with a few beers.

Chelsea Clinton To Visit San Diego Zoo On Children’s Book Tour

• She will read from her new book, "Don’t Let Them Disappear: Twelve Endangered Species Across the Globe," and answer youngsters' questions.

Redondo Union High School Theatre Presents 'Into The Woods'

• Tickets are on sale now for the performances at RUHS Auditorium.

Sock-&-Shoe Donation Drive Underway At Tri-City Hospital Centers

• After a nurse once gave a patient the shoes off her own feet so the person could be discharged, the foundation hosts the annual collection.

Free Rebuilding Malibu Event To Inform, Educate Fire Survivors

• REBU LIVE is a free community event for those who are in the process of rebuilding their homes after the Woolsey Fire.

Poway Named Among Top 20 Safest Cities In CA: Report

• SafeWise compiled the list by analyzing recent FBI crime statistics and census population data.

I-15 Stretch Dedicated To Fallen Cal Fire Firefighter

• Husband, father and firefighter Cory Iverson, 32, died December 2017 while battling the devastating Thomas Fire in Ventura County.

Community-Wide Garage Sale Returns To Hermosa Beach

• City officials hope that the event will help clear out space in residents' garages to alleviate street parking congestion.

SeaWorld Kicks Off 55th Anniversary Celebration

• Enjoy special food deals, music by the Sea Street Band and new limited-edition collectibles.

Want More Sick Days At Work? You'll Love This Proposed Bill

• Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, introduced bill to guarantee at least five paid sick days each year for private sector workers.