Was he a real person? Yes; Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is observed by the Church on December sixth, is the great and good Saint who first acted the part of Santa Claus.

Researchers have used forensic methods to produce images of the man who Santa Claus is based on. Saint Nicholas of Myra lived over 1,700 years ago. According to accounts of his life, he was very ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — For the second year in a row, a robotics team from Santa Cruz County high school students earned third place at the prestigious MATE ROV Competition World Championship.

From St. Nick to Santa to Kris Kringle, why we have different names for the jolly bringer of Christmas gifts You may call him Santa Claus, but the bearded guy in the red suit is a man known by ...

Goleta, Calif. – The Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Response Team is investigating a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian that occurred early Sunday morning. On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at ...

For the second year in a row, a robotics team from Santa Cruz County high school students earned third place at the prestigious MATE ROV Competition World Championship.

The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake is being remembered at the Historical Museum. A special photo and video exhibit is up.

First responders from Santa Cruz County agencies rush to the scene of a simulated emergency at Soquel High School on Thursday as they participate in a live shooter drill. The annual training ...