It was a reunion of people from all over Southern California — parents, grandparents, children, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, girlfriends and widows. Yes, widows. And friends and co-workers. And TV crews. In an unlikely place for one — a barren area that requires driving a long, rutted, rocky and unpaved road — this family reunion…

Each year, Santa allows the Town Crier to publish local kids’ letters on their way to the North Pole. Here’s this year’s crop of Christmas correspondence: Dear Santa, I would like a singing Elsa doll for Christmas this year. Merry Christmas.  Love, Kinsey Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus, We have been good listeners and helpers…