RUSHING TO MEET THE HOLIDAYS; MALLS, AIRPORTS FEEL THE CRUNCH.Byline: Lee Condon Daily News Staff Writer Whether Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. is ready or not, Christmas are Hanukkah are here. All the signs were there Tuesday: last-minute marathon shopping and packed airports. The crunch promises to get even worse today as shoppers face a tight deadline: all the major malls in the San Fernando San Fernando, city, Argentina San Fernando (săn fərnăn`dō), city (1991 pop. 144,761), Buenos Aires prov., E Argentina. It is a district administrative center in the Greater Buenos Aires area. and surrounding valleys close at 6 p.m. Glendale resident Nancy Alvarenga had the ultimate experience shared by thousands of last-minute shoppers: She waited in a long line at the Glendale Galleria The Glendale Galleria is a large 3 story regional shopping mall located in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California. It is the second largest mall in Los Angeles County. It is located in Downtown Glendale. , a line that snaked through Kaybee Toys, all the way from the fully accessorized Barbie section to the aisle where they keep the fire trucks. Despite the appearances, it wasn't so bad, she said. ``This is nothing compared to the day after Thanksgiving,'' Alvarenga said. ``We had to come back because there were a few people we forgot on our list.'' North Hollywood resident Andrea Delgado finally got around to bringing her 20-month-old son, John Cabrera John Cabrera (born August 26, 1975) is an American actor and director best known for his role as Brian Fuller on the television show Gilmore Girls on The WB (later The CW). He has also appeared on Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, NCIS, American Dreams, Miracles, and . , to see Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus at the Galleria. Delgado admitted she's going through the ritual more for herself than her son, who at this point is more interested in flickering Christmas lights than Kriss Kringle. ``He'll probably end up getting scared and start crying,'' Delgado said. ``But we have to get the picture!'' As shoppers made the most of the last hours to shop before Christmas, travelers were rushing out of town. Andrea Melby and Sandra Haveson were waiting to board Flight 885 from Burbank to Sacramento Tuesday morning, but when it came to holiday spirit they were in different worlds. Melby was talking on her cellular phone, worrying that she had not gotten enough done in a shortened business week. ``I'm still in a work mode,'' said Melby, who lives in Ventura. ``I'm not ready for it to be Christmas yet.'' Sitting just a few chairs away from Melby, Haveson couldn't wait to get started on her holidays. She was knitting slippers for one of her grandchildren. She had several carry-on bags of gifts and Hanukkah staples from Cantor's Deli. ``I'm going to Davis to see my grandchildren. Then I'm taking the train to Reno for a bridge tournament,'' said Haverson, who lives in Brentwood. ``I have to be back by New Year's because I'm a volunteer at the Getty.'' Victor Gil, spokesman for Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, said today is one of the busiest travel days of the year. ``It's tantamount to a de facto [Latin, In fact.] In fact, in deed, actually. This phrase is used to characterize an officer, a government, a past action, or a state of affairs that must be accepted for all practical purposes, but is illegal or illegitimate. four-day holiday weekend,'' Gil said. ``It's the same reason Thanksgiving is so huge.'' Officials at Burbank Airport advised passengers to arrive 45 minutes earlier than normal to deal with the expected crowds. Gil also said people should not wrap packages they're bringing on board because the items may have to be inspected by security. In addition, all passengers should carry photo identification, such as a driver's license Noun 1. driver's license - a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle driver's licence, driving licence, driving license license, permit, licence - a legal document giving official permission to do something . LAX officials advise passengers to arrive two hours in advance of a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight to allow enough time to park, check-in at ticket counters and pass through passenger security screening. MALL MADNESS Mall Madness is a board game released by Milton Bradley in 1988, re-released as Electronic Mall Madness in 1990, and re-released with updated artwork in 2006. Players set up a two-story mall, and receive money to shop for 6 things on their shopping lists. Valley area malls will adjust their hours today to accommodate the expected crush of last-minute shoppers. All will close at 6 p.m. Open 8 a.m. Antelope Valley Mall The Antelope Valley Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Palmdale, California. Opened in September, 1990, its buildings take up around 1 million square feet (90,000 m²). Its physical main building, parking lots, and ring road businesses encompass an area a bit less than 0. , 1233 W. Ave. P, Palmdale; Burbank Media Center, 201 E. Magnolia St.; Fallbrook Mall, 6633 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills;Glendale Galleria, 2148 Glendale Galleria; Topanga Plaza, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; Valencia Town Center, 242401 W. Valencia Blvd. Open 9 a.m. Northridge Fashion Center Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995 and 1998. , 9301 Tampa Ave.; Panorama Mall, 8401 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City; Promenade Mall, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills; Sherman Oaks Fashion Square, 14006 Riverside Drive A number of cities around the world have a Riverside Drive. In the United States:
Open 10 a.m. Sherman Oaks Galleria Sherman Oaks Galleria is a shopping mall and business center located in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles, California at the corner of Ventura and Sepulveda Boulevards in the San Fernando Valley. Locals colloquially refer to the mall simply as "the Galleria. , 15301 Ventura Blvd. CHRISTMAS DAY SCHEDULES GOVERNMENT: Most federal, state, county and city offices, courts, libraries and animal shelters will be closed Thursday. Most offices will be open Friday. MAIL: The U.S. Postal Service The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) processes and delivers mail to individuals and businesses within the United States. The service seeks to improve its performance through the development of efficient mail-handling systems and operates its own planning and engineering programs. will not deliver Thursday, except for overnight express mail. Regular delivery will resume Friday. SCHOOLS: Public schools in Los Angeles and Ventura counties will be closed Thursday and Friday. TRANSIT: Buses in Los Angeles County will run on a holiday schedule Thursday. Buses in Ventura County also will run on a holiday schedule. Metrolink and subway service will not be operating Thursday. In Santa Clarita, buses and commuter buses will not run Thursday. The Antelope Valley Transit Authority Antelope Valley Transit Authority is the transit agency serving the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster and their suburbs. Antelope Valley Transit Authority is operated under contract by Veolia Transport, and is affiliated and offers connecting services with Metro and Metrolink. will not run Thursday. Commuter and Dial-A-Ride buses will not run Thursday. Regular bus and Metrolink service will resume Friday. BANKS: Banks will be closed Thursday. They will reopen Friday. GARBAGE: Los Angeles Sanitation Department collectors will not operate Thursday, but will resume a regular schedule Friday. STORES: Most department stores and supermarkets will be open Thursday. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos, 2 boxes PHOTO (1) Helen Hilands admires ornaments in the Cherished store during a Tuesday outing to the Woodland Hills Promenade. (2) Kristen Etheridge, left, waits on Phyllis Sherwood at the Bath & Body Works in the Promenade on the next-to-last holiday shopping day. Tina Gerson/Daily News Box: (1) Mall madness (see text) (2) Christmas day schedules (see text) |
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