Gary Sinise Comes Up Smelling Like Roses; Does Space Stink?

It was a fun-filled week in Southern California as residents, young and old, celebrated Halloween. We have several stories about the fun-filled events. And it's not too soon to talk about Veterans Day, Christmas and the Tournament of Roses Parade!

Take a look at some of the lighter stories from Patch this week.

Manhattan Beach Police Sport 'Staches For Movember

• MBPD be displaying moustaches and moustache pins to show their support for prostate cancer awareness.

Hate No More: A White Supremacist Transforms

• He was a skinhead for 15 years, covered in 33 swastika tattoos. Thanks to an unlikely friendship, he's renouncing the hate he once espoused.

McDonald's McRib Returns To Southern California

• Quickly locate the "iconic" sandwich and plan McRib dates with your friends using the McRib Finder app.

Halloween Carnaval Brought Joy, Celebration To West Hollywood

• "The joy of the crowd is palpable & the celebration is a wonderful testament to the city of West Hollywood's creativity," Mayor Heilman said.

NASA Astronauts Talk To Santa Monica Students From Space

• Space smells like “cream of mushroom soup,” one astronaut told students during the NASA Educational In-Flight Event.

Superheroes Surprise Rady Children's Hospital Patients

• PHOTOS: Window washers from A-Plus Window Cleaning of El Cajon wore Superman, Batman, Spiderman and other superhero costumes.

Del Mar Hosts First Breeders' Cup

• The two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships begin Friday at Del Mar for the first time with four races.

Bing Crosby Season Opens At Del Mar Racetrack

• Del Mar's fourth fall thoroughbred horse racing season will offer 16 dates of racing through Nov. 26.

Adoption Fees Half Off Orange And Black Pets At County Shelters

• This Halloween special is available at the county's shelters in San Diego, Carlsbad and Bonita.

State Grant To Help San Diego Co. Officers Monitor DUI Offenders

• The funding from the state Office of Traffic Safety will be aimed at those convicted of felony drunken driving or multiple misdemeanor DUIs.

Breeders' Cup; Dia De Los Muertos: SoCal Weekend

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

Dogs Graduate To New Lives In Inmate, Shelter Pet Program

• Two dogs graduated from the inmate "cell dogs" trainer program at the James A. Musick Facility.

Orange County Rated On Premature Births

• Orange County, Irvine, has the lowest rate of premature births in California, even as nationwide preterm birth rates rise.

Friends Middle School Fills Back Packs For Containers Of Hope

• Students from Friends Christian Middle School of Yorba Linda packed backpacks for those in need, to be delivered through Containers of Hope.

Where To Donate Halloween Candy? Try MV's 'Guys Giv'n Back' & OHH

• Donate Halloween candy through Guys Giv'n Back of Mission Viejo, to help bring a smile to area Marines through Operation Help A Hero.

Beaumont Announces New Councilman Swearing In Date, Time

• The council recently selected a replacement for Mark Orozco.

Lake Elsinore Is 74th Best CA City For Young Families: Study

• Cities across CA were ranked on a combination of affordability, quality schools, future growth and prosperity, and family-friendliness.

Murrieta Is 28th Best CA City For Young Families: Study

• Cities across CA were ranked on a combination of affordability, quality schools, future growth and prosperity, and family-friendliness.

Temecula Is 10th Best CA City For Young Families: Study

• Cities across CA were ranked on a combination of affordability, quality schools, future growth and prosperity, and family-friendliness.

Beaumont Is 4th Best CA City For Young Families: Study

• Cities across CA were ranked on a combination of affordability, quality schools, future growth and prosperity, and family-friendliness.

Calling All Clark Griswolds! Beaumont Hosting Lights Contest

• Beaumont is hosting the first ever "Christmas Lights & Holiday Sights" contest— do YOU have what it takes?

Palm Desert To Honor Veterans at Civic Center Park

• Palm Desert will honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the military and recognize the dedication of those who continue to serve.

La Quinta's Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Happening Nov. 11

• The ceremony will include music by the La Quinta High School Wind Symphony and a special display of American Flag art pieces.

Holiday Spirit Shines At The Living Desert's Annual Wildlights

• The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is celebrating 25 years of dazzling guests with 'WildLights' in Palm Desert.

Retired Teacher, Veteran Appointed to County Veterans’ Committee

• Steven Waggoner’s appointment was approved unanimously, 5-0, by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.

Annual 'Broadway in Drag!' Returns To Palm Canyon Theatre

• Every audience member has a vote in one of the most anticipated and glamorous events of Palm Springs Pride weekend.

Gary Sinise Is 2018 Rose Parade Grand Marshal

• Gary Sinise, of "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" and "Forest Gump" fame, will be the grand marshal for the 2018 Rose Parade.

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