A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” A tourist season that stretches from October to ...

A man dressed as Santa Claus is facing jail after allegedly hitting a four-year-old boy with a branch at a Christmas market, a court has heard. The little boy and his mother, 38, were visiting the ...

Santa Cruz Metro will offer free fares countywide on all fixed-route, ParaCruz and Highway 17 Express services Tuesday in celebration of the spinning rock we all call home. The day-long freebie ...

The City of Santa Barbara wants to stop people from moving their vehicles in and out of city parking lots to avoid paying fees. “It’s not legal to basically take advantage of that free period ...

he is our subject here. But before we present the true story of "Santa Claus" let us list some of the other Saint Nicholases: St. Nicholas of Flüe, Patron of Switzerland; St. Nicholas of ...

It was a colourful day at an international school in Hong Kong as children put aside their uniforms in favour of more individualistic attire to raise funds for charity. American International ...

“Free dress days” allow students to donate to various charity causes, such as Operation Santa Claus (OSC), while getting the chance to dress casually. According to Sundar, they have become a ...

The aroma of warm, freshly baked bread filled the packed room where Catholic Charities in Santa Maria held a special Easter distribution for some of its ...

Community members have the chance to get medical and dental care at no cost next week during the Free One-Day Clinic in Santa Maria. The Life Hope Centers organization is hosting the local event ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

Want to get outside and enjoy nature for free? For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week, which for 2025 will be held April 19-27, the park service is offering free admission to all its ...