How to safely hang Christmas lights on your house, tree
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Putting up holiday lights is an annual tradition for families, but if not done safely — it can lead to possible fire hazards and even physical injuries. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Deacon Dave's Livermore holiday light display back from pandemic, brighter than ever
No other home in the Bay Area has a holiday light display quite like it. Deacon’s Dave Light Display is back open to the public after being closed last year due to the pandemic.
No other home in the Bay Area has a holiday light display quite like it. Deacon’s Dave Light Display is back open to the public after being closed last year due to the pandemic.
Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies and higher prices
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Record-breaking heat and wildfires in late June took a heavy toll on Christmas tree farms in Oregon and Washington, two of the nation’s largest growers.
Rockefeller Christmas tree 2021 illuminated
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
The holly, jolly, best time of the year has gotten a light-filled launch. The towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center has been officially turned on.
Hulu’s ‘Candified’ makes anything ‘come to life with candy’ amid holiday season
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.
Animal welfare groups among those looking forward to Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday has set a high bar for fund-raising after a record-shattering year in 2020.
Giving Tuesday has set a high bar for fund-raising after a record-shattering year in 2020.
Small businesses hope for holiday season boost through shop local campaign
It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and the City of San Jose is trying to give small businesses a boost during the pandemic. The city has launched a campaign called Shop Local SJ.
It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and the City of San Jose is trying to give small businesses a boost during the pandemic. The city has launched a campaign called Shop Local SJ.
Bay Area celebrates 1st night of Hanukkah
Alameda marked its 5th annual public menorah lighting in the city’s Rittler Park, with the lighting a nine-foot tall Lego menorah created by local children.
Alameda marked its 5th annual public menorah lighting in the city’s Rittler Park, with the lighting a nine-foot tall Lego menorah created by local children.
White House reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
‘Chanukah Sameach’ : Biden recognizes Hanukkah 2021 with well wishes
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“From our family to yours, and from the People’s House to your own homes, Jill and I wish you and your loved ones a Chanukah Sameach, a Happy Hanukkah!” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
VIDEO: Nursing home residents go ‘turkey’ hunting with staff
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Penguins at London Zoo post letters to Santa
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Santa Claus opens letters from all over the world, including the ones from penguins living at the London Zoo.
Family donates Thanksgiving meals to honor teen daughter who died in car accident
They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.
They have been donating Thanksgiving meals to 30 families in need as a way to honor Dominique, who died in a terrible car accident just over a year ago.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Postal workers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
Postal workers who recall packages and letters piled up in distribution hubs a year ago are gearing up for another holiday crush.
58-year tradition: Family-owned tree farm is more than business
Business was booming Friday at the Pronzini Family Tree Farm lot at the Marin Civic Center.
Business was booming Friday at the Pronzini Family Tree Farm lot at the Marin Civic Center.
Black Friday lines almost nonexistent at Bay Area stores
Black Friday crowds were different as officials remained on high alert after alarming retail theft throughout the Bay Area.
Black Friday crowds were different as officials remained on high alert after alarming retail theft throughout the Bay Area.
Hundreds of FedEx packages found dumped in Alabama woods, sheriff's office says
An estimated 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
An estimated 300 to 400 packages of various sizes were found in a ravine near the small town of Hayden on Wednesday, the Blount County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
Christmas tree shortage due to summer heat wave and wildfires
People looking to buy a Christmas tree can expect to pay a little more this year. Tree farm owners say that the summer heat wave and wildfires in Oregon have created a shortage.
People looking to buy a Christmas tree can expect to pay a little more this year. Tree farm owners say that the summer heat wave and wildfires in Oregon have created a shortage.