SANTA CRUZ — For 12 years, October in Santa Cruz has been designated as a time to laugh, courtesy of the annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival. Following last year’s installment, which brought a record ...

“DEI” may be a verboten term in the current presidential administration, but at Santa Monica’s second Bergamot Comedy Festival, it’s a mandate. The six-day event’s 2025 tagline insists, “Inclusivity ...

The new Christmas film, ‘Dear Santa,’ not only has the famous and comedic actor, Jack Black, playing Santa Claus but revolves around an interesting idea. Many people had thought of this idea before, ...

"HO, HO, HO! HA, HA, HA!" HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the world-famous Laugh Factory Hollywood will welcome Santa Claus and a slate of beloved ...

Laughter, competition and community generosity marked the 16th Annual Santa Maria Police Council Golf Tournament and Comedy Night Friday at the Santa Maria Country Club. April Chavez is the Santa ...

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