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Loma Linda Chases Off Grinch For Holidays

Mayor Rhodes Rigsby officially dedicates the city's Christmas tree as children help keep the Dr. Suess character from ruining the holiday fun.

No matter what the Grinch tried, the holidays officially took hold in Loma Linda on Monday night.

The Dr. Suess character, and not Santa Claus, tried his best to play spoiler during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in front of the civic center. But the children in attendance helped chase him away, letting the holiday spirit light up.

Mayor Rhodes Rigsby, with the help of his daughter Annelise, lit the tree, while the Loma Linda Academy eighth grade sax quartet played holiday tunes.

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Hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes -- even some from the more festive Grinch -- were shared on the chilly evening.

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