Tenderloin holiday tree-lighting shows close community ties in neighborhood
A beautiful holiday tree-lighting celebration in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood brought hundreds of people to Boeddeker Park.
A beautiful holiday tree-lighting celebration in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood brought hundreds of people to Boeddeker Park.
8th night of Hanukkah celebrated despite menorah vandalism in Oakland
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
The Jewish Center for Chabad held a gathering at the Piedmont Community Hall on Thursday, where Rabbi Dovid Labkowski lit a giant menorah to celebrate the 8th night of Hanukkah.
Menorah dismantled, thrown into Oakland's Lake Merritt
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
A menorah placed at Lake Merritt in Oakland was dismantled and thrown into the water early Wednesday morning.
Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.
Boss surprises team with lottery tickets as Christmas gifts, leading to $50K jackpot win
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
Sheila Colter, an employee at Med Center Health Environmental Services in Kentucky, gifted her team scratch-off tickets for Christmas, leading to an unexpected $50,000 jackpot win.
76-year-old Benicia man restores bicycles to give to children in need
Tom De Lago partnered with the Benicia Fire Department to get the bikes into the hands of low-income families.
Tom De Lago partnered with the Benicia Fire Department to get the bikes into the hands of low-income families.
Sheriff's deputies bring holiday joy with holiday shopping spree form San Francisco kids
Some children from San Francisco are set to enjoy a happy holiday season after sheriff's deputies treated them to a shopping spree.
Some children from San Francisco are set to enjoy a happy holiday season after sheriff's deputies treated them to a shopping spree.
San Francisco gears up for return of Winter Walk
San Francisco is embracing the holiday spirit, gearing up to open the Winter Walk along Union Square this Friday.
San Francisco is embracing the holiday spirit, gearing up to open the Winter Walk along Union Square this Friday.
Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.
Thoughts turn to Israel as 3rd light is lit on Union Square menorah
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
As a third light was lit Saturday on Union Square's 25-foot-tall menorah in San Francisco, the crowd reflected on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several people attending said their thoughts were with family in Israel this Hanukkah.
Mariah Carey reacts to being dethroned from the top Hot 100 spot
Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Brenda Lee scored the No. 1 spot this week after peaking at No. 2 the last four holiday seasons behind Mariah Carey’s iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Astronaut celebrates Hanukkah from International Space Station with zero-gravity dreidel
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
An astronaut spending the holidays aboard the International Space Station shared a sweet Hanukkah message from 250 miles above Earth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.