The California Watermelon Festival brings a slice of summer to the San Fernando Valley

The sweet taste of summer is coming to Lake View Terrace with the return of the widely popular California Watermelon Festival.

The June 22 and 23 festival is basically a watermelon wonderland where fans of the big green juicy fruit can indulge themselves in all things watermelon.

“It’s really celebrating and kicking off the summer in a refreshing way, and most people love getting refreshed with watermelon,” said Alexandra Fuentes, one of the festival co-organizers.

Thousands...