'It does break my heart a little bit': A bleak Christmas for America's unemployed
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
Millions of Americans have been jobless since the viral pandemic ripped through the U.S. economy in March, triggering a deep recession and causing widespread unemployment.
'God given right:' Christmas carolers in California defy orders, sing without masks
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
"Everything that's been inflicted upon us right now is unconstitutional and illegal. We have every right to be out here singing to the Lord, singing to Jesus, celebrating Christmas," said Francine Knittel.
CityTeam of San Jose forced to shut down, cancel Christmas meals because of COVID-19
Someone in the recovery program at CityTeam tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the shutdown of meal distribution to the outside for the next 10 days.
Someone in the recovery program at CityTeam tested positive for coronavirus, forcing the shutdown of meal distribution to the outside for the next 10 days.
Bay Area airports report 80 percent less travel compared to last Christmas
The night before Christmas Eve, airports around the Bay Area are much quieter than they were at this time last year and even emptier than Thanksgiving.
The night before Christmas Eve, airports around the Bay Area are much quieter than they were at this time last year and even emptier than Thanksgiving.
Air District discourages wood burning during Christmas, does not issue ban
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking the region's residents to not burn wood during the Christmas holiday but is not issuing Spare the Air alerts that would ban it.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking the region's residents to not burn wood during the Christmas holiday but is not issuing Spare the Air alerts that would ban it.
Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.
Marshawn Lynch holding food giveaway at Emeryville soul food restaurant
Employees at Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul on San Pabloe Avenue in Emeryville will give out food boxes and hot meals, from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Employees at Rob Ben's Neighborhood Soul on San Pabloe Avenue in Emeryville will give out food boxes and hot meals, from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
On the Sith Day of Christmas: 'Star Wars' holiday display lights up California home
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Residents of a San Diego suburb were treated to a “Star Wars”-themed holiday light display, complete with the villain Darth Maul and a Jedi.
Sonoma family transforms grass field into Disney, Star Wars winter wonderland
The Stalls estimate they spent about $30,000 setting up the display, but they say it was well worth it.
The Stalls estimate they spent about $30,000 setting up the display, but they say it was well worth it.
Holiday fear, not cheer, as coronavirus pandemic changes Christmas
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
The patchwork of restrictions being imposed by local and national governments across the world varies widely — but few holiday seasons will look normal this year.
Forecasters say it's going to be a wet Christmas in the Bay Area
If you're planning your Christmas Day, here's a suggestion from the meteorologists: Take a family walk (with masks) in the morning, and Zoom with your family indoors.
If you're planning your Christmas Day, here's a suggestion from the meteorologists: Take a family walk (with masks) in the morning, and Zoom with your family indoors.
Benicia church hosts COVID-friendly holiday light show
A church in Benicia gifts the community with a light show this holiday season.
A church in Benicia gifts the community with a light show this holiday season.
New Jersey teens save children who fell into frozen pond while sledding
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
A group of teens in New Jersey jumped into action to rescue two children who fell into an icy pond while sledding on Thursday.
Restaurant in Benicia won't be turning on its Christmas lights
The owner of the Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant said he doesn't like letting down the community, because but he says the city attorney ordered him to turn off the lights.
The owner of the Loft Wine Bar and Restaurant said he doesn't like letting down the community, because but he says the city attorney ordered him to turn off the lights.
San Carlos residents concerned holiday attraction may be COVID super spreader
While the holiday attraction in San Carlos may look like just another beautiful display some people are calling it a super spreader event.
While the holiday attraction in San Carlos may look like just another beautiful display some people are calling it a super spreader event.
Preventing Christmas tree fires can stop millions in property damage every year
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Christmas trees are a must for many. But while the sight of a fully decorated tree may inspire joy, these trees can pose a significant fire threat if they’re not properly maintained.
Small businesses with low online presence left behind in holiday buying boom
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Already e-commerce sales are up by more than a third over last year, but experts say many small businesses are getting left behind.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.