Lightsaber Meetup At Disneyland | Puppy Bowl: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories that made us smile this week —

Jedi Forces Unite At Galaxy's Edge In Lightsaber Meetup

• A group of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge fans made a second appearance at Disneyland in this stunning light display.

Puppy Bowl XVI: California Shelter Pups Featured On Animal Planet

• The cutest sports rivalry on TV — Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl on Feb. 2 Super Bowl Sunday — features pooches from California.

Birthday Girl Gets Soft Landing In Temecula Neighborhood

• Isabel Ruiz was surprised by family members with a hot air balloon ride for her birthday.

'Mischievous' Lucifer’s Pizza Opens In San Fernando Valley

• The eatery serves an eclectic mix of pizzas -- spiced from "zero" to "blazing" -- which will appeal to those who like it hot ... or not.

Cannabis Lifestyle Store, Higher Standards, Opens In Malibu

• Higher Standards Malibu will have CBD products, art, luxury smoking accessories, vaporizers and lifestyle brands.

Sign-Ups Open: Coach Pitch Baseball, Softball For Malibu Kids

• Kids, ages 4 to 7, can have an opportunity to learn baseball and softball in a fun, supportive and recreational environment, the City said.

Farmer Boys Raises $150K For Loma Linda Children’s Hospital

• The restaurant chain's team members and customers contributed to the 19th annual fundraiser supporting LLUCH.

Southwest Arts Festival Kicks Off At Empire Polo Club In Indio

• From Thursday until Sunday, 250 artists from around the world will be showing their work.

O.C. Chef Masters Souffle Pancakes & The Line Is Out The Door

• Customers flocked to Burnt Crumbs to try the trendy, "fluffy cloud" dish, and now it's permanently on the Irvine restaurant's brunch menu.

San Diego County Credit Union Opens College-Area Branch

• The new location offers loan, new account and teller stations, plus an exterior ATM.

South Bay Mayors To Attend U.S. Conference Of Mayors

• President Donald Trump will speak to the mayors at the White House on transforming America's communities.

Elsinore High School Ready To Defend Academic Decathlon Crown

• For the last three years, Elsinore High School has won the grueling Riverside County Academic Decathlon.

Walmart Bus Stop Getting Beauty Treatment In Beaumont

• Construction on the project is expected to be completed in May.

Fancy Rat & Mouse Show Heading To Riverside County

• "The main purpose (of the event) ... is to promote and encourage the breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice," show organizers said.

Curry Up Now Opens First SoCal Eatery In O.C.

• The fast-growing chain puts funky twist on Indian cuisine with Tikka Masala Burritos, Naughty Naan & more. Don't miss grand-opening freebies

Volunteers Sought For Lagoon Clean-Up

• Show love for your local wetlands on International Wetlands Day!