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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Here are some of the stories brightening our lives in Southern California this week.

Day Out With Thomas; Undie Run; Turkeys On Trails: SoCal Weekend

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

MiraCosta College Receives $1.5M In Funding For Veterans Center

The $1.5 million in state funding will furnish a veterans center on MiraCosta College's Oceanside campus.

Monrovia To Host Veterans Day Ceremony To Honor Those Who Serve

A new plaque has been installed at the Monrovia Library Park to recognize all who served in the Vietnam War, the City said.

Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District Launches Toy Drive

The district will collect new, unwrapped toys at its fire stations in Rancho Santa Fe, 4S Ranch, Fairbanks Ranch, Cielo and Elfin Forest.

Family Free Day At Lanterman House Will Have Crafts, Gingerbread

Create Gingerbread-inspired ornaments, learn Gingerbread House decorating techniques and more at the Lanterman House and Visitor Center.

UCSD Health Offers Preventative Lymphedema Surgery

Roughly one in five of the 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lymphedema, according to UCSD Health.

Carlsbad-Based Science Company Receives $300K Grant From EPA

The EPA awarded $300,000 to Carlsbad-based Seacoast Science Inc. for the company's efforts to develop environmentally sound technology.

About 1.3 Million Car Trips Replaced By Scooters, Bikes In Santa Monica: Report

Nearly half of rides using shared mobility devices from Oct. 2018 to Sept. 2019 replaced trips that would have otherwise been made by car.

From Power Plant To Park, LA County Helps Redondo Beach

The LA County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to help the city convert a 1950s-era natural gas power plant to a regional park.

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Mess Hall Market Launches Lunchtime, Outdoor Yoga In Tustin

Once a week on Tuesdays, the center will host BYOM (bring your own mat!) sessions.

Green Cilantro Goddess Ravioli: A Patch Recipe Share

The dish took first prize in a contest sponsored by California pasta maker Three Bridges.