SANTA IN TOWN

(November 26) It's official -- the holiday season has begun in Rancho Murieta. Hundreds turned out Friday evening for the Community Club's annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Plaza. Festivities included a holiday-themed dance routine performed by students of the Premier Dance Academy, horse-drawn wagon rides, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Haleyann Hart was one of many children who had her picture taken with the pair. The only hitch in the proceedings came when the tree was lighted and abruptly went dark again due to an electrical problem.