$699M Lotto Win + 2 Nobel Prize Winners: Saturday Smiles

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08 October, 2021

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy. Scripps Scientist Receives Nobel Prize In Chemistry Benjamin List, a former student and assistant professor at Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Scientist At Scripps Research Receives Nobel Prize For Physiology or Medicine Ardem Patapoutian, 53, a scientist at Scripps Research, jointly received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Weekend At A Winery: Tour Temecula In 'Real Housewife' Style You may not play a "RHOBH" on TV, but this cable-car, vineyard trolley (featured on a recent episode) will ferry you about as if you do. Movies By The Sea: Catch 'Coco' And Other Flicks At Venice Pier Check out a free movie series at the Venice Fishing Pier each Thursday this month. Winning $699.8M Lotto Ticket Sold In California A California Lottery player snagged a $699.8 million ticket, the first Powerball Jackpot of the year. Baja Californian Dogs At San Diego Humane Society Ready For Adoption Seven dogs transferred to San Diego Humane Society's Oceanside Campus from Loreto, in Baja California, are now available for adoption. Mini Fall Festival Coming To Virginia Avenue Park The Mini Fall Festival will be held during the Saturday Pico Farmers Market in Santa Monica. Rogers Scholars Celebrated At CSUSB Palm Desert Hats off to merit scholars from Cal State San Bernardino Palm Desert, awarded Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation scholarships for 2021-22. New Kids On The Block MixTape Tour To Include San Diego Stop The tour will include special guests Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue. Sammy Hagar & The Circle Performing 3 Nights At Catalina Island Celebrate Sammy Hagar's Birthday Bash at Catalina Island on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. SD Unified Opens School Choice Application Window For 2022-23 The program is open to all SDUSD students, in addition to out-of-district students and students attending private or charter schools. Marina Del Rey's The Bouqs Co Partners With David's Bridal Marina del Rey-based company Bouqs Co, a flower delivery service, has partnered with David's Bridal to offer special wedding packages. San Diego Accepts Applications For Sports Arena Development "San Diego has a rare opportunity to remake a part of the city that is desperate for revitalization," Mayor Todd Gloria said. LA County Takes Next Steps To Return Bruce's Beach To Descendants The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors took the first step to return Bruce's Beach to the descendants of Willa and Charles Bruce. County Supervisors Support Plan For Afghan Refugee Resettlement The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a comprehensive plan for Afghan refugee housing and resettlement. East County Advanced Water Purification Program Releases VR Video The East County Advanced Water Purification program unveiled a virtual reality tour video, allowing viewers to view the facilities. Kitchen Storage Galore In California Homes Are you searching for a walk-in pantry, or perhaps a butler's pantry to store everything out-of-sight? Check these 9 options. Food and Restaurants Venice Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Coffee Hour & Restaurant Opening Venice Chamber Of Commerce: Check out a virtual coffee hour with Alfred Coffee Abbot Kinney and a new restaurant opening on the boardwalk. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Opens In Murrieta A ribbon-cutting this week celebrated launch of the restaurant devoted to its chicken fingers, coleslaw, Texas toast & super-secret sauce. Health and Science Beach Cities Health District Named 'District Of The Year' Beach Cities Health District received a huge nod from the Association of California Healthcare Districts. Law Requiring Narcan In Rehabs Partially Penned By SD DA Office Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan, is a nasal spray that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. Exer Urgent Care Opens A New South Bay Location Exer Urgent Care expands its locations across SoCal, bringing its newest clinic to Torrance. Council Establishes Tenant Legal Defense Fund For COVID-19 Impact The creation of the program supplements the city's COVID-19 Housing Stability Assistance Program. If you have an idea for a nice news story in your town, let us know. Email your story tips to [email protected].