Surprise Baby Gibbon; Firefighter Mural: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Take a break this weekend, and check out some Southern California stories to brighten your day.

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Siamang Gibbon On Birth Control Surprises San Diego Zoo With Baby

• Eloise, a 37-year-old siamang gibbon at the San Diego Zoo, recently welcomed her seventh baby — despite being on birth control.

'Holiday By The Bay' Holiday Park Opens Wednesday In San Diego

• The Hilton San Diego Bayfront's Holiday by the Bay holiday park will open Wednesday.

Riverside County's 2019 Queen Scheherazade, Court Crowned

• Ten young ladies from across Riverside County competed for the crowns of Queen Scheherazade, Princess Dunyazade and Princess Jasmine.

Mama's Kitchen To Distribute Bake Sale Pies In San Diego County

• Mama's Kitchen volunteers will distribute pies around San Diego County Wednesday, part of the nonprofit's Thanksgiving Pie Bake Sale.

Orange County's Favorite Thanksgiving Pie, Revealed!

• We asked, and you answered! In Orange County, LA & across Southern California, here is your favorite pie to finish your Thanksgiving dinner!

Orange County Supes Give Back To Needy, Homeless With Funds

• Recently approved funds for the neediest in Orange County will financially support more restaurant meal programs and provide added shelter.

10 Must Dos At Disneyland Holidays 2018

• It's the most wonderful time of the year! and at Disneyland, the magic will inspire you until Jan. 6, 2019. Here is what you can experience!

Heart To Heart, Two OC High Schools Receive CPR Training Kits

• Lifesaving kits were donated to two Orange County schools, enabling students to learn the lifesaving skills of CPR in just one class period.

Blazing Forward: Grate Work At Rancho Santa Margarita Target

• You may not give a sidewalk storm grate a second glance, but for a Coto De Caza man with an aunt battling MS, fixing this meant everything.

UCSD Receives $1 Million Grant For Pancreatic Cancer Research

• Pancreatic cancer is the country's third deadliest cancer.

Watch: Helicopter Crew Braves Raging Fire To Rescue Trapped Trio

• Two pilots, amidst billowing smoke and critically low fuel, took a risk to save three people and two giant dogs from the Woolsey fire.

Casino Morongo Reopens Original Gaming Facility

• The refurbished Casino Morongo is now back in action across the parking lot from the newer, 27-story Morongo, Casino Resort & Spa.

Firefighters Who Battled Cranston Fire Honored In 'Heroes Mural'

• The mural represents the hard work that both law enforcement & the firefighters do to keep the community safe," said Supervisor Washington.

Festival Of Lights; Ice Rink; Tofurky Trot: SoCal Weekend

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

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ALSO SEE:

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: Riverside County 2018

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Events: San Diego County 2018

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Images via Tammy Spratt, San Diego Zoo Global, RivCo, Casino Morongo

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