2 $750K Lottery Scratcher Wins; Mother Goose and Doo Dah Parades

The weekend is here and that means it's time to take stock of the wacky, light-hearted, uplifting or just plain cool things that happened in Southern California this week -

Mother Goose Parade; Turkey Trot; Doo Dah Parade: SoCal Weekend

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

Credo Beauty Store Opens In San Diego

• Clean beauty company Credo Beauty opened Thursday at Westfield UTC.

San Diego New Year's Events: 2018 Guide

• It's never too early to start thinking about New Year's Eve! Here's your guide to parties and other events happening in and near San Diego.

San Diego Among Best Cities For Singles: Study

• If you’re single, looking to mingle and living in San Diego, you're in the right place.

Padres, Dodgers To Play Mexico Series

• The Padres will serve as the "home" team during the series in May, the third for the league in Monterrey.

Art Garfunkel Coming To San Diego

• Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Friday for his April 27 show at the Balboa Theatre.

Cool Days, Cool Deals: Discounts, Promotions, & Energy Saving

• Power down the house and get outside with discounts for attractions and businesses from Conserve Energy SoCal.

Two Lottery Players Win $750K Off Scratchers Bought In LA County

• Three-quarters of a million dollars is the top prize to win in a Scratchers game.

Dwayne Johnson's Daughter Is New Golden Globe Ambassador

• Simone Garcia Johnson has been chosen for the position formerly known as Miss/Mr. Golden Globe.

Timothée Chalamet To Receive Rising Star Award At 2018 PSIFF Gala

• Chalamet is being honored for his performance in 'Call Me By Your Name.'

Another 10,000 Free Thanksgiving Turkeys Distributed By Morongo

• The turkeys will help provide an estimated 200,000 Thanksgiving dinners to those in need across the Southland.

18 Dogs Saved From 'Horrid Conditions': RivCo Animal Cruelty Case

• VIDEO: Watch as some of the pups are treated after they were found crammed into a wire crate, covered in their own feces.

Background Checks For Ride-Sharing Companies Strengthened

• "Our actions strengthen our existing protections for consumers while being responsive to today's transportation market."

COD, Palm Springs Unified Launch Temporary PS College Campus

• College of the Desert, Palm Springs Unified School District team to launch a temporary College of the Desert Palm Springs campus.

International Cycling Event Brings Top Pros to Moreno Valley

• Cyclocross races will be held at March Field Park for top pros and juniors across North America; Free admission for spectators

Napa In Newport Returns To Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel In March

• A celebrated Disney chef joins Napa In Newport, 2018; Raising funds not only for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy but for Sonoma Fire Victims

Sea Lion Waited On A Friend & Went Viral: The DoDo

• A Laguna Beach sea lion waited on a friend before hitting the open water and made it to the Dodo this week.

Disney's California Adventure: Pixar Pier Construction Schedule

• Paradise Pier will get overhauled into a permanent Pixar themed park. Construction starts January 8, 2018, promising themed fun & adventure.

Grand Californian Remodel Worth Price Of Admission

• Disneyland Resort's Grand Californian has been brightened, modernized and still maintains its Arts & Craft heritage that fans know and love.

Life Is Good For Los Angeles Singles, Study Finds

• Single Angelenos are living in the nation's third best city for singles, a new report found.

Holiday Lights To Return to Hollywood Boulevard

• For the first time in four years, Hollywood Boulevard will have holiday lights and decorations.

Dr. Oz Named Hollywood Christmas Parade Grand Marshal

• Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, Dean Cain and Montel Williams will host the 86th Hollywood Christmas Parade and Ludacris will perform.

Huntington Hospital Gifted $5 Million From Shuttering Foundation

• After 67 years AS&F Foundation is closing its doors.

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