john tomby, it turns out. he should feel at home. we got a quick look at his appearance dressed up in his red suit and all. his jokes got him fired after 20 years of being santa claus at macy's union square. an adult complains that the joking were too risque. >>> we'll be right back with the connection between gavin newsome, barbecue ribs and tmz. >>> no one likes to be photographed with a mouth full i full of food, especially tom. san francisco mayor, gavin newsome, got caught chowing down on a world series gift. the-could youed ribs were a present from the texans. they posed for pictures as a thank you to the mayor but they are curious how the celebrity website tmz got ahold of the pictures. both mayors deny their offices have any leaks. >> as we know all good things must come to an end and what a good thing it has been, sharing these last 2 1/2 years with lisa kim on this desk. truly, it has been a privilege. >> it's been a privilege working with you. i've never had so much fun before. seen people go through the station and said g

. >> john tombie had trouble catching his breath today. he's been explaining over and over again why after 20 years as one of the main santa's, macy's fired him. >> this couple came in and sat on my knee and i asked them if they've been good and they said "oh yes" and i said "well that's too bad." you know why santa's so happy and jolly all the time don't you? they said no. i said that's because santa knows where all the naughty boys and girls live. >> reporter: he said he's been telling it for 20 years. that couple complained. macy's called his manager and told her the gig was up. >> they told her to get rid of me right now. >> that's all? >> we wanted to get macy's side of the story. they told us, they don't comment on personnel matters. >> but santa john is still laughing. there's now a facebook page to get him rehired and 900 comments on sf gates. i met him ten years ago when he taught me how to be a santa. santa john is known as one of the real pros. >> owner nick bogus worked the toy drive with city firefighters. having such a celebr