Santa stops at Little Anthony's for annual visit, food bank help

The adults got into the act at Little Anthony's Diner as Darla Andreacola, left, and Robin Fisher sit on Santa's lap during the restaurant's annual Santa visit last Thursday. Robin's husband, Bill, took the opportunity to take his own picture. Collecting food and cash for the Community Food …

Santa stops at Little Anthony's for annual visit, food bank help

Ice cream girl Karissa Glenn, as Holly the Elf, makes free hot chocolate for kids under 12. Children got a chance to see Santa and get a free photo with him.

Santa stops at Little Anthony's for annual visit, food bank help

Emily Robinson is a bit shy about talking to Santa; brother Jake waits his turn. Emily's family went to Little Anthony's for her birthday dinner.

Santa stops at Little Anthony's for annual visit, food bank help

UA-SDSU pregame: Series is one of West's best

Arizona is 5-2 in the series with SDSU since 2002-03 but Sean Miller has yet to beat the Aztecs. ... and other pregame notes and links from Honolulu.

Road runner: Reindeer get good MPG, don't clog streets

It's Christmas Eve and one of the most important nights of the year for Tucson's transportation system.

BBB offers safety tips for 'Santa letter' sites

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Arizona recommends that adults carefully review the privacy policies of 'Letter to Santa' websites before allowing children to share personal information.

Gaslight fairs hosting dozens of craftspeople

Jac Genovese sculpted this piece at last weekend's craft fair at the Gaslight plaza. The holiday fairs will run weekends through Dec. 23.

Gaslight fairs hosting dozens of craftspeople

For that warm, cuddly factor, a little handmade bear might do. PJ's Bears "All Things Bears" had lots of furry options at a recent Gaslight fair.

Gaslight fairs hosting dozens of craftspeople

At front, Designs From the Heart, another vendor, featured an array of holiday-themed towels and wall hangings. The fair will run again this weekend. On Saturday events will include a car show.

Gaslight fairs hosting dozens of craftspeople

At least 40 vendors are expected to show and sell their work at a holiday craft fair hosted by The Gaslight Theatre Saturday and Sunday.

There arose such a clatter over tobacco-free Santa

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Santa, snow coming to Foothills Mall

Brace yourselves for a snowstorm so massive it will produce 30 tons of the white stuff.

Tucson Time Capsule : Kino statue dedication

From the Tucson Time Capsule, Jan. 13, 2009: When Father Eusebio Francisco Kino first rode into the Santa Cruz Valley around 1700, he never could have imagined that someday a 2 1/2-ton, 15-foot-tall likeness of him would stand at the north end of a parkway bearing his name. But on Jan. 13, 1…

NORAD Santa trackers having record holiday

DENVER — Santa’s piling up more than presents this year. The big man’s trackers at NORAD say Santa Claus is breaking records on social media and by old-fashioned telephone this Christmas Eve.