Santa Claus Statue sat atop a rooftop on Santa Claus Lane for many years. But some Grinch came along and stole Christmas. Bah, Humbug!

In reality, the dated roadside Carpinteria Highway 101 stop that many enjoyed for decades saw declining traffic, even though Santa gleefully smiled at the passers-by all year long.  It was time for Santa to go so new shops and themes could be created. Santa was going to be demolished but in Santa's final hour, a group of citizens down the road in Oxnard cried, "You can't kill Santa."

They raised the money to put a fresh coat of paint on this landmark that's adjacent to the northbound traffic on Highway 101 in Oxnard. Thanks to the good hearts and kind deeds of a passionate group of citizens, Santa is alive and well on the 101.