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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

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Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks

Flamingo Christmas decoration on a christmas tree at the Miracle in Long Beach, CA Photo credit: Laura Bernal

Miracle: A Christmas themed bar in Long Beach

Adrienne Fajardo, Community Editor
December 19, 2024
A Christmas themed pop-up restaurant/bar in Downtown Long Beach
Santa shaking a little girl's hand while they are both seated.

Santa and Franco Falcon share joy to all

Ifeoma Utom
December 9, 2023
Cerritos College president's office welcomes the holiday season with a Santa and Franco meet and greet for the Norwalk community.
Alfonso Campos assistant manager at Whole Foods in Long Beach.

Voice of the People: Should Christmas music be played before or after Thanksgiving?

Joel Carpio, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2023
Community members give their thoughts on whether they think Christmas music should be played before or after Thanksgiving.
Christmas music readies it's sinister influence.

Community commentary: Christmas in November

Lukas Luna-Arellano, Co-Community Editor
November 3, 2023
Has Christmas come too early?
Little train

Cerritos College hosts first-ever Santa meet and greet

Sophia Castillo, Staff Writer
December 11, 2022
Cerritos College brings the community together on Dec. 10 by hosting a first-ever Santa meet and greet with Franco Falcon accompanying him.
Santa lands in the Norwalk town square for their annual Christmas festival. The event was canceled last year but was able to be held on Dec. 11, 2021.

Santa returns to Norwalk Town Square holiday festival

Vincent Medina, Managing Editor
December 15, 2021
Parents brought their children to see Santa land his helicopter in the Norwalk town square after the COVID-19 prevented his visit last year.
Norwalk city council celebrates the return of the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. They welcome Santa Clause to the celebration on Dec. 4, 2021.

Norwalk tree lighting ceremony returns after lockdown

Vincent Medina, Managing Editor
December 7, 2021
The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony returned to Norwalk after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled it last year.
The Salvation Army Bellflower Corps served Thanksgiving diner to the community in a drive-thru charity event. Their patrons thanked them on Nov. 23, 2021.

Salvation Army serves Thanksgiving to Bellflower community

Vincent Medina, Managing Editor
November 25, 2021
Bellflower and community residents in need received Thanksgiving diner from the Salvation Army.
Childcare coordinator Jenifer Friesen's children Jeffery Rivera (left), Briana Rivera (middle) and Ellie Delgado (right), attempt to contact the family receiving an Angel Tree gift on Dec. 12. Any family that was supposed to receive a gift but did not is urged to contact Norwalk Social Services department.

City of Norwalk spreads Christmas spirit with Angel Tree toy deliveries

Vincent Medina, Social Media Editor
December 15, 2020
Despite the freezing early-morning temperatures, city of Norwalk employees worked tirelessly to deliver toys and clothes to children in need.
Enjoy holiday traditions while remembering to stay socially distant.  Everyone can make small changes in the way they celebrate tp help slow the spread of the virus.

How to honor holiday traditions during a pandemic

Jacqueline Cochran, Community Editor
November 20, 2020
Carve the turkey and sing Christmas Carols, but with some modifications. There are ways to conduct holiday activities that will help slow the spread COVID-19.
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