Most Americans say they don’t plan year-end charitable giving, poll finds
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
The origins of Kung Pao Kosher Comedy in San Francisco
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy founder Lisa Geduldig said the idea began years ago after a conversation with a friend.
Kung Pao Kosher Comedy founder Lisa Geduldig said the idea began years ago after a conversation with a friend.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Rain forces venue change for large holiday celebration for Oakland families
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Rain Forces Venue Change, But Oakland Holiday Celebration for Hundreds of Families Goes On
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
NYE 2026: Best New Year's Eve fireworks, family-friendly festivities in the Bay Area
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Start 2026 with a bang by enjoying the best fireworks shows the Bay Area has to offer, along with other fun, family-friendly activities. We’ve compiled a list of events that are either low-cost or free.
Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your state
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage
Local organizations are scrambling to make sure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning. Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage.
Local organizations are scrambling to make sure every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning. Sacred Heart in San Jose says it's facing an urgent toy shortage.
Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
South End Rowing Club delivers via rowboat for SFFD toy drive
Santa has his sleigh, but toys for some San Francisco children arrived via row boat this year.
Santa has his sleigh, but toys for some San Francisco children arrived via row boat this year.
Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.
San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus rings in the holidays with harmony and history
One of San Francisco’s cultural treasures is once again helping usher in the holiday season.
One of San Francisco’s cultural treasures is once again helping usher in the holiday season.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
List: Bay Area restaurants open Christmas 2025
Are you eating out or considering take out on Christmas Day? KTVU has compiled an extensive list of Bay Area restaurants open Christmas 2025.
Are you eating out or considering take out on Christmas Day? KTVU has compiled an extensive list of Bay Area restaurants open Christmas 2025.
Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Holiday Heroes: 49ers bring magic to hundreds of Bay Area kids at Oracle Park
Bay Area teams and star athletes helped transform Oracle Park into a winter wonderland for the 16th annual Holiday Heroes event. It's dedicated to giving underserved children a night of joy and rare access to top players and entertainment.
Bay Area teams and star athletes helped transform Oracle Park into a winter wonderland for the 16th annual Holiday Heroes event. It's dedicated to giving underserved children a night of joy and rare access to top players and entertainment.