Reader Comment

Comment from B.C. of Laguna Woods: “I went with a group on a tour to look at Christmas decorations. Our driver took us through Nellie Gail and other exclusive neighborhoods where the homes are fabulous and decorations look professional. After viewing the beautifully decorated homes, the final stop was the most lit-up of all. The driver said, ‘At a time when city governments are cutting back, one city is going in the opposite direction.’ Our last stop was Mission Viejo city hall. I have a question for the citizens of Mission Viejo: do they have any idea about the cost? Considering the hundreds of hours it took workers to wrap all those trees in lights – including not only the trunks but the branches – it must have cost a fortune. I would say it was impressive, but what was the total cost?”