It’s true! Santa came to town! He and his sleigh, pulled by a very accommodating LAPD Pacific Division SUV, and with a police escort to boot, stopped several places all over town this week. It’s a show of community spirit on the LAPD’s part, and it’s a heart-warming event for the kids — and kids-at-heart. There are even elves. This year’s most requested items, according to Santa? Computers and video game consoles. I guess we have a very high-tech group of kids here in Mar Vista.

Thanks, Pacific Division! Bye, Santa! See you next year.