GIGA GRANADA HILLS

Carnies ambled and swore, eager tots escaped from the sandbox to wander among the colorful machines, uniformed De La Salle students gazed with anticipation, and a group of skateboarders near the locked up swimming pool languidly passed a joint and looked on as Petit Park was busily being transformed into an amusement park for this weekend's Spring Carnival. The wait will end on Friday evening at 5:00 p.m. Spring Carnival hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday, and from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Is this a tough job? Tiring? No. Not really. How long are you out here every day? About five hours. It's not too bad. Do you do the sign spinning thing? No, just hold it. Do you ever feel any compunction about the degradation of one of our nation's most resonant symbols? Nah. Can I get your name? I'd rather not. Liberty Tax Service is located on the corner of Chatsworth and Woodley next to Smart & Final.