Doritos Restaurant + Glowing Dolphins + Live Panda Cam: Saturday Smiles

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Doritos Restaurant + Glowing Dolphins + Live Panda Cam: Saturday Smiles Local wins Jimmie Johnson fan design contest; restaurant celebrates 25 years; zoo animals enjoy pumpkin treats; and more nice SoCal news.

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.

Dolphins Glow As They Swim Through Bioluminescent Waters In San Diego

Glowing dolphins were caught on camera as they swam through the bioluminescent red tide off the coast of La Jolla.

Ghastly Sea Creature Washes Up On South OC Beach

A pale, mangled-looking sea creature washed ashore in the Dana Point area Saturday, SF Gate reported.

Howl-O-Ween: Pumpkins Delight Living Desert Zoo Animals Ahead Of Event

Zookeepers at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens gave out pumpkin treats to the animals in their care as a nod to upcoming Howl-O-Ween.

San Diego Zoo Launches Live Giant Panda Camera

The zoo launched a live giant panda camera so people around the world can connect with Xin Bao and Yun Chuan.

Aerin's First West Coast Store Opens At Palisades Village

Aerin, the luxury lifestyle brand from Aerin Lauder, has opened its first West Coast store at Palisades Village.

Burlington To Open New Store In Palm Desert

Burlington, which has operated stores since 1972, is hiring retail associates for its new store in Palm Desert.

Doritos To Open First-Ever Restaurant In LA

Doritos After Dark will offer appetizers, entrees and desserts during arena events, according to Frito-Lay.

Gourmet Italia Celebrates 25Years, The Prestifilippo's Journey

The Temecula restaurant grew from seven tables to supporting multiple ventures of owners Alessandro "Alex" and Charity Prestifilippo.

New Discount Gas Station Comes To South Temecula: What To Know

A large sign declaring the building of the new Ralphs discount gas station is posted at the construction site.

Salton Sea Rehab Work Expands, Groundbreaking Ceremony Held

The expansion project aims to create a network of ponds and wetlands, provide fish and bird habitats, and suppress dust.

San Diego Graphic Designer Wins Jimmie Johnson Fan Design Contest

"Seeing my artwork on Jimmie's car and having it run in the championship race is a dream come true."

Halloween-Themed Night Market In Mission Viejo: What To Know

The event will be held at the North Paseo at LOS OSOS on Saturday, Oct. 19 in Mission Viejo.

RivCo Ghost Walk: Spooky Ballet, Join The Flashmob, What To Know

High school students perform re-enactments and take on the roles of goblins, apparitions, victims, malefactors & other Halloweenish figures.

Santee Lakes To Host Spooktacular And Trunk Or Treat

The family-friendly Halloween event will include candy, games, a donut walk, face painting, food trucks and more.

SeaWorld San Diego To Host First-Ever Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run/Walk

Participants will adventure along a 3.1-mile course through the grounds of the theme park. There will also be a one-mile Kids Fun Run.

First Kid In San Diego To Delay Type 1 Diabetes With New Drug: Report

"Big, big deal": This 12-year-old boy is the county's first young person to receive treatment to stave off onset of Type 1 diabetes.

"We are incredibly proud of our schools for this achievement," said Superintendent Terrence Davis.

New 'Moon Tree' Finds Home At Lake Forest Elementary School

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School in Lake Forest celebrated the planting of a NASA Moon Tree on Monday.

Hometown Hero Pitches 7 Scoreless Innings For Dodgers: Report

Harvard Westlake alumnus Jack Flaherty went from dreaming of being a Dodger to pitching a seven shutdown innings in NLCS Game 1.