Best New Restaurants + Jackpot Winner + New Walk Of Fame Star: Saturday Smiles

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — To keep your weekend light, Patch presents some positive Southern California stories from the past week — many that hopefully will brighten your day.

Arts and Entertainment

Jude Law Honored With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

"Unlike playing an instrument, or writing, or painting, you can't act alone," Law said.

Legendary Musician James Taylor To Perform In Riverside County

The six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will take the stage at Acrisure Arena.

South OC Actress Dazzles In 2nd Lifetime Thriller Movie Of 2024

A south Orange County actress is celebrating the release of her second Lifetime movie this year.

'Visionary' Villeneuve To Be Honored At PSFF For 'Dune: Part Two'

The director will be given the Visionary Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for his work on "Dune: Part Two."

Business

Construction Begins On Dream Hotel & Residences In Palm Springs

For years, progress on the $200 million project has stalled.

One Of The Country's Best New Restaurants Is At Disneyland

Yelp ranked Paseo at Downtown Disney in Anaheim ninth on its list.

Temecula Resort & Spa Proposal Gains Conditional Approval: 3-2 Vote

The 7-story high-rise resort is slated to include a pool, spa, bars, restaurants, and shopping and will change the facade of Old Town.

Community

Historic Beaumont Library Set For Major Renovation

The plan calls for adding 9,114 square feet to the existing 10,991-square-foot library that opened at its current location in 1914.

Jackpot Winner Says He Also Bought Second Unclaimed Winning Ticket

According to the man's lawsuit, he bought both winning tickets, but misplaced the second ticket and is entitled to the entire jackpot.

Tombstone Maker, New Dance Studio, Proposed In Beaumont

Both requests will be heard during Wednesday's 6 p.m. Beaumont Planning Commission meeting.

Health

Neighborhood Healthcare Opens In Temecula

The new Temecula Parkway center offers medical, dental and behavioral health services to low-income patients and in multiple languages.

Holidays

Sesame Place San Diego To Celebrate Hanukkah And Kwanzaa

The Chula Vista-based theme park will recognize both holidays from Thursday, Dec. 26 through Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Temecula Candy Cane House Hosts 'Cider With Santa,' Holiday Toy Drive

If you've ever driven by to collect a candy cane from the house in Temecula, consider dropping by with a new unwrapped toy for a good cause.

Schools

Mount San Jacinto College Bids Farewell To Dean Von Lawson

"Once an eagle, always an eagle," new school, same mascot, Dr. Von Lawson will serve as President of Northland Pioneer College in Arizona.