Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub

The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.

'Grinch' swipes presents from Alameda apartment complex for 2nd year

Residents of an Alameda apartment complex are venting their frustrations after a real-life Grinch left them with nothing to put under their trees this year. The thieves struck the complex's package room at the Ballena Village Apartments just days before Christmas and Hannukah.

Hanukkah begins with huge menorah lighting in San Francisco

Hanukkah is officially underway with an enthusiastic kickoff Wednesday night in San Francisco’s Union Square drawing in several hundred to witness the lighting of a three-ton menorah.

Muni offering free rides on NYE

San Francisco Muni will offer free rides on New Year's Eve for the 25th year in a row, to help keep celebrants from drinking and driving.   

Christmas Eve festivities in full swing across San Francisco

Across San Francisco, Christmas Eve was marked by community, tradition, and the warmth of family gatherings.

Why domestic violence increases during the holiday
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Dr. Linnda Durre? explains why women often experience an increase in domestic abuse on or around major holidays, including, christmas, new year's, and thanksgiving.

These Bay Area restaurants are open on Christmas Day

If you're considering a special meal out on the holiday or even grabbing take-out, we've compiled a list of Bay Area eateries open on Christmas Day.

Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage

NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.

SF police spread holiday joy to children admitted to hospital

San Francisco police officers suited up to spread holiday cheer to children who will be spending Christmas away from their homes. They brought joy to those who are dealing with serious illnesses.

San Francisco Ballet's Nutcracker celebrates big milestones this season

The San Francisco Ballet was the first in the country to perform the Nutcracker in 1944. This year, its celebrating the production's 80th anniversary.

In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season

Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.

A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases

This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.

Delays at SFO as record travel holiday season expected

Clouds and wet weather delayed roughly 130 flights to and from San Francisco International Airport on Monday morning, two days ahead of Christmas.