Neither last Friday’s rain nor chilly temperatures – not even the sub-prime mortgage crisis – could keep Santa from his annual appearance at the Coldwell Banker offices of Pence, Hathorn & Silver during the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk. Eight-year-old Rita Germano of Santa Monica gives her holiday wish list to Santa. The event was well attended despite the inclement weather. photo by Dave Quick
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