What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2023
If you forgot a food item or batteries on Christmas Day, there are several stores that plan to remain open, many with adjusted holiday hours.
SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
SantaCon 2023: How to enjoy (or completely avoid) the San Francisco tradition
The Santas are coming. Here's what you need to know about the San Francisco holiday bar crawl — SantaCon.
What is the 'card draining' scam? Police warn holiday shoppers purchasing gift cards
Shoppers buying gifts cards for friends and family this holiday season are being urged to carefully examine the cards to avoid a new scam.
‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve' with Ryan Seacrest: Check out the lineup
Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2024 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with satellite locations in Los Angeles and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Truly Hard Seltzer wants to pay the utility bill for your holiday lights
Truly Hard Seltzer wants you to “keep it light" this holiday season by paying for elaborate light displays.
Taco Bell's Double Decker Taco makes triumphant return for the holidays
Taco Bell is reintroducing its beloved Double Decker Taco just in time for the holiday season, delighting fans who have been eagerly anticipating its return.
Christmas crime: Man steals tree from roof of car in San Mateo
Police in San Mateo say a man snatched a Christmas tree right from the roof of a car.
Hanukkah 2023: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
It's lit: Tree at Oakland's Jack London Square has lights on
Dozens rang in the new season with KTVU on Saturday at Jack London Square Holiday Tree Lighting in Oakland.
Petaluma's environmentally friendly Christmas tree farmer has been serving community for decades
From this weekend to next, will be the peak of the peak of the Christmas tree buying season. As many as thirty million will be sold in the U.S. alone. One environmentally friendly farmer from Petaluma and his family have turned to making Santa’s elves into a helicopter pilots to keep tree groves pristine.
Bikes built for kids impacted by imprisoned parents
Christmas can be very difficult for families with incarcerated loved ones.
Family shares last meal with 86-year-old patriarch before deadly Thanksgiving DUI Concord crash
The family of an 86-year-old Concord man killed in a Thanksgiving Day DUI crash wrestled with mixed emotions on Tuesday. Although they were sad at their loss, they found solace in the last meal they shared with him.
Post Office in Livermore shows off new package sorting machine
The U.S. Postal service in Livermore on Thursday showed off some of its new equipment to help Americans ship millions of packages around this country this holiday.
'Snowfall' part of Warriors' holiday tree lighting celebration
It was a spectacular sight in San Francisco as the Warriors hosted a free holiday celebration for the community in Thrive City on Wednesday night.
Strong winds knock over National Christmas Tree in front of White House
Strong wind gusts knocked over the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House Tuesday afternoon.
Bay Area family mourns loss of 'peaceful' teen gunned down
15-year-old Alan Ruiz Jr. was visiting his family in Lodi over Thanksgiving weekend when police confirmed he was gunned down.
Ways to keep holiday packages secure
It's Cyber Monday, a day when billions will be spent shopping online. But as delivery drivers make their way to your homes, so may package thieves.
White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled
First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.