$783,546 Mega Millions Ticket; Gray Whale Off San Diego

It's the middle of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Here are some lighter stories from around Southern California this weekend -

Skating By The Sea; Turkey On Trails: SoCal Weekend

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

Gray Whale Spotted In San Diego Bay: Video

• Have you seen the whale? Let us know!

Escondido Police Collect Teddy Bears For Rady Children's Hospital

• The Escondido Police Department is participating in the 27th annual Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive to benefit Rady Children's Hospital.

Reservations Now Open For Legoland Castle Hotel

• The Castle Hotel at Legoland California in Carlsbad is slated to open in the spring of 2018.

Wild Turkeys Walking In Julian: Photo Of The Week

• Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

$783,546 Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Torrance

• The lottery ticket had five winning numbers, but was missing the Mega number in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery.

Culver City Film Festival To Celebrate 100 Years Of Culver City

• The fest will screen over 100 independent films from around the world at the Cinemark Theaters in December.

Orange County Thanks Our First Responders

• TIP OC Volunteers Honor 23 OC First Responders Nov. 1 in Anaheim for Being True Heroes With Heart; AF&R Captain Among Honorees

Santa Breakfasts & Holiday Teas In San Gabriel Valley 2017

• Delight the kids, and create memories! And don't forget .... make your reservations soon as these events fill quickly.

Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas In Orange County 2017

• Delight the kids, and create memories! And don't forget .... make reservations soon as these events fill quickly.

Citrus College Earns Eighth "Military Friendly" Designation

• Citrus College has been named a Military Friendly School by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs, STEM Jobs and Military Spouse magazines.

Sea Lion Waited On A Friend & Together They're 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.

Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign is a Success

• Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park teamed up with Congresswomen Judy Chu and Grace Napolitano to host culminating press conference