Early Easter at Vasquez Rocks

The hope and renewal of Easter came early here Saturday afternoon in the emotional re-enactment of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection at the traditional service against the dramatic backdrop of the Vasquez Rocks formation.Tony Castro in the Daily News.

Some 700 faithful weathered windy conditions under sunny skies to watch actors from several local churches perform the two-

millenniums-old biblical story that is the bedrock of Christianity. Many, like Colleen Reyes of North Hollywood, had tears in their eyes as Jesus was crucified on part of the historical rock formation that has been made famous by its use in films, television series and commercials.