S.D. Zoo Safari Park Winning Float; Wildlife Crossing: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

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S.D. Zoo Safari Park's Rose Parade Float Is Award Winner

• The 2023 float dazzled judges with its animated depiction of the park's iconic animals and conservation efforts.

Rubio's Debuts New Twist On Its '80s Original Fish Taco

• New year, new taco? The San Diego-founded chain is giving its O.G. menu fave - the fish taco - a makeover, as the restaurant marks 40 years.

$2 Million Secured For Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing

• Representative Ted Lieu announced new funding for the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing to protect Los Angeles' beloved puma population.

Pageant Of Masters Casting Call; Snow Summit Night Ski: SoCal Weekend

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

Gray Whale Calf Born In Front Of Amazed Crowd In Dana Point

• Travelers aboard a Dana Wharf Whale Watch vessel were treated to a special surprise this week: a mother gray whale giving birth.

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Brings Pop-Culture Sammies To Manhattan Beach

• Launched by a self-proclaimed "rebel with a dream," the shop offers unique sandwiches with "Dirty Sauce" - two created specifically for MB.

New $50 Million Public Safety Campus In Indio Reaches Milestone

• The 430,000-square-foot facility will be located at 46800 Jackson St. and is expected to be operational by 2024.

SoCal's Michael Block Named PGA Professional Player Of The Year

• The Head Golf Professional at Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club has clinched the PGA's Professional Player of the Year award for 2022.

Despite Rain, Palm Springs International Film Festival Is A Go

• The festival — which is returning to an in-person format this year — gets underway Thursday with the Palm Springs International Film Awards.

66th Lawry's Beef Bowl Feeds Utah, Penn State Ahead Of Rose Bowl

• Penn State and University of Utah players enjoyed a beefy meal at Lawry's ahead of Monday's Rose Bowl Game.

Temecula Dance Company Kids 'Had A Blast' At Rose Parade 2023

• Temecula Dance Company was represented at the 2023 Rose Parade, performing along with Fitz and the Tantrums in front of the Honda float.

Disneyland Half Marathon Back On For 2024: How To Register

• Runners! Take your mark! You have one year to plan for the half marathon at the Disneyland Resort, the first race at Disneyland since 2017.

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa In Cabazon Holding 2 Job Fairs

• Cashiers, custodians, promotions personnel, room attendants, security guards and culinary workers are sought.