San Jose increases fireworks fines before New Year's Eve
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone fireworks are illegal and dangerous while San Jose increased fines for violations.
Bay Area law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone fireworks are illegal and dangerous while San Jose increased fines for violations.
New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
Violations issued to Bay Area establishments promoting New Year's Eve parties
A few Bay Area restaurants have found themselves in trouble for attempting to violate the state health order and try to throw New Year’s Eve parties.
A few Bay Area restaurants have found themselves in trouble for attempting to violate the state health order and try to throw New Year’s Eve parties.
SF Dept. of Public Health issues notice of violation to businesses promoting New Year's Eve parties
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year's Eve
If ever a year's end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it.
If ever a year's end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it.
Record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100
Holiday songs filled nine of the Top 10 slots, with artists of yesteryear and modern pop stars among the list of 39.
Holiday songs filled nine of the Top 10 slots, with artists of yesteryear and modern pop stars among the list of 39.
New Year's plans are subdued in the Bay Area
As 2020 draws to a close, it looks like most people in the Bay Area expect a subdued New Year's Eve
As 2020 draws to a close, it looks like most people in the Bay Area expect a subdued New Year's Eve
Bay Area plans for subdued New Year holiday
As 2020 draws to a close, it looks like most people in the Bay Area expect a subdued New Year's Eve
As 2020 draws to a close, it looks like most people in the Bay Area expect a subdued New Year's Eve
Nearly 1.3M traveled through US airports Sunday
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 1,284,599 on Sunday, the highest total since March 15. More than 10 million people have traveled by air since Dec. 18, including six days with at least 1 million people getting screened.
The Transportation Security Administration said it screened 1,284,599 on Sunday, the highest total since March 15. More than 10 million people have traveled by air since Dec. 18, including six days with at least 1 million people getting screened.
Holiday mystery: Gingerbread monolith appears in SF park on Christmas Day
The Bay Area had its very own mysterious monolith that appeared on Christmas morning -- this one was more seasonably appropriate.
The Bay Area had its very own mysterious monolith that appeared on Christmas morning -- this one was more seasonably appropriate.
Retail experts: E-commerce to face hit from holiday refunds
Retail experts say shoppers are expected to return twice as many items they did during last year's holiday period, a hit to companies who depended on e-commerce during the pandemic.
Retail experts say shoppers are expected to return twice as many items they did during last year's holiday period, a hit to companies who depended on e-commerce during the pandemic.
Alex Trebek's widow posts inspiring message about kindness on first Christmas since 'Jeopardy!' host's death
Alex Trebek 's widow shared a message of faith and inspiration on the first Christmas holiday since the "Jeopardy!" host's death.
Alex Trebek 's widow shared a message of faith and inspiration on the first Christmas holiday since the "Jeopardy!" host's death.
Curbside Christmas tree pickup in San Francisco scheduled for January
City officials on Saturday reminded residents that San Francisco's curbside pickup of holiday trees will take place in early January. Last year, the city chipped more than 500 tons of Christmas trees into mulch.
City officials on Saturday reminded residents that San Francisco's curbside pickup of holiday trees will take place in early January. Last year, the city chipped more than 500 tons of Christmas trees into mulch.
South Bay non-profit distributes Christmas meals to South Bay homeless
Organizers behind a tradition six decades in the making had to make a major shift this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers behind a tradition six decades in the making had to make a major shift this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shipping delays disappoint Bay Area Christmas plans
Plenty of Bay Area families didn't get their Christmas gifts delivered on time this year, even if they ordered them weeks ahead of time.
Plenty of Bay Area families didn't get their Christmas gifts delivered on time this year, even if they ordered them weeks ahead of time.
Shipping delays mean some families go without all their Christmas gifts
With vaccines and presents being shipped out simultaneously, shipping couriers were unable to deliver all Christmas gifts on time this year.
With vaccines and presents being shipped out simultaneously, shipping couriers were unable to deliver all Christmas gifts on time this year.
Love it or hate it: Flamin' Hot Cheetos tamales divide family at Christmas
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
A Washington man decided to create a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos tamale to spice up his family’s Christmas Eve tradition but his family were not so thrilled with his rendition.
Home for Christmas: Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite lost stuffed cat with owner
A Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite a wayward stuffed cat with its owner with the public’s help and a dash of holiday magic.
A Delta flight attendant hopes to reunite a wayward stuffed cat with its owner with the public’s help and a dash of holiday magic.
Salvation Army provides thousands of Christmas meals to homebound seniors
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
Salvation Army delivered a Christmas miracle during the pandemic — 4,800 meals to homebound seniors.
‘Brighter days are coming soon’: President-elect Biden wishes Americans a Merry Christmas
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill wished Americans a Merry Christmas on Twitter Friday.