Monterey Park

Judy Seckler and Claudia Peschiutta Voices from the Mall "I like the whole traffic thing. It makes Christmas fun. It's part of the holidays." --Isela Diaz, Los Angeles "People try to find a parking spot that's close. I went straight to the top floor. My plan is to come early. I come as soon as the mall opens. --Stephanie Koning, Montrose "It's the season; it's busy. Drivers aren't paying attention to parking attendants. It's yucky.

Claudia Peschiutta GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL -- Glendale is a long from home for Patrick Petre but he's happy to be here. A Rancho Santa Margarita resident, Petre, 48, was recently named senior vice president of the hospital. He is replacing Steven Fellows who left to head a San Gabriel hospital. Petre came from San Dimas Community Hospital, where he was the chief executive officer. Before that, he spent eight years at Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park.