San Jose fire leaves families homeless for the holidays

This is not what mother of two Paige Roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, as she dressed her newborn daughter, Nora. Roster, her partner, Paul Eischens, and their kids are staying at a Los Gatos motel due to unfortunate fate.

San Jose fire leaves families homeless for the holidays
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This is not what mother of two Paige Roster had in mind as being home for the holiday, as she dressed her newborn daughter, Nora.?Roster, her partner, Paul Eischens, and their kids are staying at a Los Gatos motel due to unfortunate fate.

Highland Park shooting: Bond set at $50K for father of alleged gunman

"Robert Crimo Jr., again the father, took a reckless and unjustified risk when he decided on Dec. 16, 2019, to sign his son's application for a firearm owner's ID, or FOID card. At the time he signed the application, his son was 19 and could not — let me say that again — could not get a FOID card, and because of that could not legally purchase a firearm without his father's assistance in that application process," Lake County officials said.

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With 10 days of holiday shopping left, shoppers are cutting back on spending

The director of Santa Clara University’s Retail Management Institute says it’s been a tough year for consumers and retailers. Recent data shows people may be looking for a social experience and are not spending as much money on gifts while shopping. 

How to tip your mail carrier during Christmas, holiday season

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Don't have your Christmas plane ticket yet? Here's what an expert says

According to Hopper — known for flight and hotel deals — an estimated 53 million people are expected to depart from U.S airports over the holiday period.