Rescued Blue-Footed Booby | Christmas Toy Drives: Saturday Smiles

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SeaWorld Releases Rescued Blue-Footed Booby Back Into Wild

• SeaWorld San Diego animal care staff medically cleared the bird for release and it was returned to the wild off the La Jolla coast.

Beverly Wilshire Plans Festive Events For Children

• Little ones can enjoy cookie decorating and writing letters & meeting Santa on upcoming Saturdays at the iconic hotel in Beverly Hills.

Be A Santa To A Senior: How To Participate In SoCal

• The program allows community members to buy gifts for seniors who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season.

Rhino Born Via Artificial Insemination Named 'Future'

• The southern white rhino at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has been named Future for what she represents to the field of rhino conservation.

Elon Musk Shows Off New Tesla Cybertruck In Malibu

• The Tesla CEO brought his Cybertruck to Nobu, and curious diners, including actor Ed Norton, came outside to see the truck.

USC To Face Iowa In Holiday Bowl At SDCCU Stadium

• USC will face Iowa in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27 at SDCCU Stadium in San Diego.

Riviera Village Farmers Market Hosts Toy Drive, Carolers

• The Riviera Village Farmers Market in Redondo Beach will be celebrating the holidays this Sunday with candy canes, carolers and more.

NAFTA Replacement Deal Includes $300M For Tijuana River Valley

• The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement trade deal includes $300 million in funding to address cross-border pollution in the Tijuana River Valley.

Woodie Parade And Holiday Market Coming To Malibu

• Check out the classic cars and enjoy free activities like wreath-making, ornament-making and pictures with Surfin' Santa.

East County Posse Provides $15K To Military Families For Gifts

• The East County Posse gave $500 Walmart gift cards to 30 military families, allowing them to purchase holiday gifts.

Calabasas Business Owner Recognized By City Council

• CMIT Solutions of North LA was recognized at a Calabasas City Council meeting for completing the Certification in Cybersecurity.

County To Explore Creating Vet Connect Office In Tijuana

• A Vet Connect station in Tijuana would allow vets to access the military benefits they are due after deportation, according to the county.

CSULB Student Wins 'Light What You Love' Video Contest

• Cathy Bui won the first Lamps Plus “Light What You Love" contest by creating a video of about the inspiration of family and friends.

San Diego Padres To Play 2 Games In Mexico City In 2020

• The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks will play a two-game series in Mexico City at Alfredo Harp Helu Stadium.

Food and Restaurant News

Slater's Gold Dust Burger Shows Some That Glitter Is Delicious

• Hold the frankincense and myrrh, and bring on the gold! Slater's 50/50 in OC is serving up festive entrees - one with 24-K gold-dusted bun.

Universal & Bravo To Team Up For First-Ever Food & Wine Festival

• Planned at Universal Hollywood is two-day culinary extravaganza with live challenges, food & wine pairings and panels with “Top Chef” alums.

Where To Enjoy 'Eight Crazy Nights Of Cocktails' During Hanukkah

• InterContinental Los Angeles Century City has crafted a menu of special libations - one for each night!

dineLA Restaurant Week 2020 Coming Soon: Mark Your Calendars

• The upcoming event will feature specials at 400 restaurants -- including old favorites and new ventures -- throughout Greater Los Angeles

Pizzeria Marks 1-Year Anniversary With $5 Special In Northridge

• Patrons can get cheese or pepperoni pizzas, with beverage, for $5 during a one-week celebration at Pizza Press on Balboa Boulevard.