Helping Fire Victims/Donut Kindness/Turkey Trots: Saturday Smiles

CALIFORNIA — To say that it's been a rough week is a dramatic understatement. More than ever, we need a break from sad news. Our Saturday Smiles begin this week with stories of help for the wildfire victims.

How To Help Victims Of California Wildfires

• Tens of thousands of Californians were evacuated as 85,000 acres burned and thousands of structures were destroyed.

Airbnb Starts Open Homes Program For Hill And Woolsey Fires

• Hosts will be recruited to provide free housing to displaced residents, volunteers and relief workers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Seal Beach Helps Doughnut Shopkeeper Get Home To Sick Wife

• Have you visited Donut City lately? Residents band together and buy doughnuts to help a local store owner get home where he is needed

Where To Eat Free On Veterans Day 2018

• With gratitude for the service of vets & active-duty military, restaurants in California are offering freebie meals & deals Nov. 11-12.

Newly Renovated Aquarium Reopens In Manhattan Beach

• The new and improved aquarium includes 14 oceanic tanks, two fresh water tanks, a wrap-around touch tank and more.

Art And Nature Collide At Laguna Beach Art Museum

• 1,000 people participated in this Shoreline Project on Laguna's Main Beach in a celebration of Art and Nature

Singer José James Creates Loving Tribute To His Idol Bill Withers

• The genre-blending artist, performing at the Troubadour this week, talked to Patch about his new album "Lean on Me."

No, That's Not Santa: OCFA Rescues Man From South County Chimney

• A frantic rescue call late Thursday ended with Orange County Fire Authority's dismantling of this Laguna Niguel chimney

'Star Trek' Home For Sale In Malibu For $5.7 Million

• This futuristic home featured in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" boasts an ocean view terrace, enclosed patio and detached guest unit.

Congressional Candidate Harley Rouda On Election Day: Photos

• Candidate Harley Rouda, running for CA's 48th district, rallied with fans then marched to vote with his wife and family on Tuesday, Nov. 6

SoCal Turkey Trots 2018:

• Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Guide 2018: San Diego County
• Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: Guide To L.A. County
• Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: List Of Orange County Races
• Thanksgiving Turkey Trots 2018: List Of RivCo Races

--Fire photo: A wildfire comes down from a hilltop Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018, near Newbury Park, CA. The Ventura County Fire Department has ordered evacuation of some communities in the path of the fire, which erupted a few miles from the site of Wednesday night's deadly mass shooting at a Thousand Oaks bar. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

--All other photo credits on individual story links