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.

San Francisco weather: Meteorologists predict Christmas surprise

It's been raining off and on throughout the weekend. And more rain is expected this week. But meteorologists have a present in store for Christmas Day.

East Bay homeless shelter helps get lives back on track year-round

As shelters gear up for a busy holiday week, inside the bustling kitchen of the Bay Area Rescue Mission in Richmond, it's just as busy as ever.

Last minute holiday shoppers look for deals in-store and online

There are just two shopping days left before Christmas and millions of people across the country are expected to shop in-store and online, looking for last-minute sales and deals.

Benicia man who rebuilds and donates bicycles to children receives holiday surprise

Christmas came early for one man in Benicia who's made it his mission to rebuild bicycles and give them away to children and teens. Every year, his donated bikes would be picked up by a representative from a church, nonprofit or the fire department to be distributed. But this year, he received a holiday surprise.

San Jose teen continues annual toy drive he started as a child

A San Jose teen made it his goal at just 7 years old to make sure every kids had a new toy for Christmas. Now 12 years later, his toy drive is giving away 30,000 toys. 

The ethical impacts of holidays: Balancing joy with responsibility

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also brings ethical concerns, from environmental impacts to social pressures. Here’s how to approach holidays mindfully.

Here are the states that grow the most Christmas trees

Christmas trees are grown on farms across the country, but these areas produce the highest number of trees annually.

Youth and adult offenders volunteer at Oakland toy giveaway to give back

An Oakland nonprofit helping at-risk youth and adult offenders turn their lives around, is preparing to host its first toy giveaway this weekend.

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri rings bell for Salvation Army in Santa Rosa

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri came to Santa Rosa Plaza on Wednesday for a good cause: ringing the bell for the Salvation Army to encourage donations.