Viral gift wrapping hacks for this holiday season

Social media users are sharing their various gift wrapping hacks online. Whether they involve secret techniques for oddly shaped gifts or showing off unique gadgets that help make the process easier, these tips will help make the holidays a lot less stressful.

Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines

Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.

North Bay non-profit making holidays brighter for single moms

The Sparkle Project started in one woman's home and spread across the state to bring help to women in need. The North Bay nonprofit is now making holidays brighter by fulfilling wish lists.

Suspect in FOX News Christmas tree fire released after arraignment

The man suspected of lighting fire to a giant Christmas tree outside the FOX News Channel was arraigned and placed on supervised release, according to the NYPD.

Christmas tree set on fire outside Fox News Channel

A homeless man was arrested in connection with setting fire to a Christmas tree display in midtown Manhattan outside the FOX News Channel, according to the NYPD.

Traveling for the holidays? What you need to know

An SFO spokesperson tells us at this point, proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result is not required for the 48 contiguous continental United States, but what about the other two?

Sheriff's office admits photo of Santa getting a concealed handgun permit may have been 'insensitive'

One person on Twitter commented: “Good to know that Santa, who only comes in contact with reindeer, elves, Mrs. Claus, and children, has the ability to take one of them out if needed."

2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays

Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.

Where Americans are hiding Christmas gifts, poll reveals

A new poll asked Americans where they’re hiding their Christmas gifts — and the most popular place also proved to be the first place most kids snoop.

Governor Newsom takes part in state Capitol tree lighting ceremony

Governor Newsom took part in the 90th annual tree lighting ceremony in front of the State Capitol on Thursday. The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus were there to help kick off the holiday season.

Glide takes children on charitable Christmas shopping spree in San Francisco

Christmas came early for some 90 children in GLIDE's Janice Mirikitani Family and Childcare Center program who entered the Old Navy flagship store in downtown San Francisco Friday night.

Caltrain's festive holiday train is back

The holiday tradition put on by Caltrain is returning to Bay Area stations this weekend.