Wiggle Waggle Walk; Beer At Disneyland; Yay UCSD: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — Yay - it's a three day weekend! Boo - it marks the end of summer. Well, maybe it's the end of summer for people for own snow shovels and ice scrapers, but here in Southern California, we are treated to glorious days year-around.

But to kick-off this long weekend, here are some lighter stories from around Southern California.

Record-Breaking Ride Ends In 'Awww' On 'Jurassic Park' Final Days

• After 62 rides at Universal Studios, whirlwind ended with "dino-mite" proposal for Los Angeles couple. Why the Barbasol can? SEE VIDEO.

Sand Sculpting Challenge; Brews, Blues & BBQ: SoCal Weekend

• Looking for things to do this Labor Day weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered.

Disneyland Galaxy's Edge Will Offer Alcohol At Oga's Cantina

• Black Spire Outpost at Galaxy's Edge to serve adult beverages to pilots, bounty hunters, smugglers, galactic travelers & locals in 2019.

Wiggle Waggle Walk To Raise Money For Pasadena Humane Society

• The money raised will be used for food, shelter and medical care for the more than 12,000 homeless PHS cares for every year.

Does San Diego County Owe You Money? Claim Your Refund Now

• Residents have one week remaining to claim part of $380,000 in unclaimed money, the county's treasurer-tax collector said.

Sierra Vista HS Levels Playing Field For All Student Athletes

• It is time for equal opportunities, facilities and equipment for both men and women's sports in Baldwin Park's Sierra Vista High School.

Redondo Beach Named One Of Best Small Cities To Start Business

• Starting a small business is risky, but some cities are better for it than others, according to a new report.

Best In Class Launches Creative Writing Competition For Students

• The free short essay competition is for students in second through eighth grades.

Hands On Learning For Chaparral Design Based Living Class

• Chaparral Middle School 7th grade students present DBL engineering projects on August 27.

98 Acres Of Wildlife Corridor To Be Preserved In Liberty Canyon

• The new acquisition will create a block of 2,430 acres of public open space not divided by a single paved road.

Labor Day Restaurant Freebies & Deals 2018

• Bid farewell to summer in California with a free Dairy Queen Pumpkin Pie Blizzard, a free slice of pie from Marie Callender's and more ...

Scripps Launches Women's Health Program For San Diego County

• The perinatology program is open to all high-risk pregnancy patients planning to deliver at a Scripps hospital.

Most Scenic Restaurants In CA: OpenTable's List

• OpenTable released its "100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America" list for 2018. Did your favorite spots in California make the list?

'Dodger Killer' Justin Verlander Hit With $1M Bill At LA Hotel

• Although the Houston Astros beat the LA Dodgers in the 2017 World Series, the Beverly Hills Hotel got the last laugh.

UCSD Seventh-Best School In U.S. In New Ranking

• UC San Diego is the seventh-best university and the best public school in the country, according to rankings from Washington Monthly.

New Clinical Trial For Breast Cancer Drug Launches At UCSD

• UC San Diego medical researchers plan to recruit up to 15 eligible patients for the trial.

Buy Local Health And Fitness Festival Coming To Reed Park

• The free event will bring together Santa Monica’s local businesses, services and non-profits for a fun-filled day of health and fitness.

Tarantula Season Creeps Up Earlier Than Usual In SoCal

• The furry spiders normally start to make an appearance once temperatures cool off, usually around October.

Oktoberfests: Your 2018 Guide To 'Wunderbar' In O.C.

• Oom-pah-pah! Brush up on your German tavern songs and polka skills, and "Prost!" to Bavarian traditions throughout Orange County.

Oktoberfests: Your 2018 Guide To 'Wunderbar' In LA Area

• Oom-pah-pah! Brush up on your German tavern songs and polka skills, and "Prost!" to Bavarian traditions throughout Los Angeles.

>>Also See: List Of All ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ Restaurants In Northern California

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