Bay Area charities see sharp increase in need this holiday season but also uptick in generosity
Bay Area charities have been making adjustments during the holiday season of giving, as the pandemic has led to changes in the way they operate amid increased need in the community.
Bay Area charities have been making adjustments during the holiday season of giving, as the pandemic has led to changes in the way they operate amid increased need in the community.
Salvation Army struggles to raise funds as need for help reaches new levels
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
Because of COVID, the Salvation Army has set out only half the number of red kettles as usual to collect the donations that pay for events like this. The organization now relies more on online contributions.
Bundles of joy: Nurse crochets Christmas gift swaddles for newborns at hospital
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
A hospital in Pennsylvania wrapped its most precious Christmas gifts: adorable newborns.
2020 Vatican nativity display draws comparisons to ‘Star Wars’ scene
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
The Vatican’s 2020 nativity scene, which is different every year, has drawn criticism from some for its futuristic style.
Dec. 15 is the deadline for UPS, FedEx, USPS ground delivery by Christmas Day
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
FedEx, USPS and UPS said Tuesday is the recommended deadline to send gifts in order for them to arrive via ground delivery by Christmas.
DHS warns against the 'Cannibal Sandwich,' a Wisconsin tradition
The Wisconsin Historical Society's website notes the "Cannibal Sandwich" consists of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt and pepper.
The Wisconsin Historical Society's website notes the "Cannibal Sandwich" consists of raw, lean ground beef served on bread (especially rye cocktail bread) with sliced onions, salt and pepper.
Parents warn against dangerous lithium 'button' batteries in holiday toys
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Parents of children in the ICU are warning others about the dangers of holiday toys that use lithium batteries.
Menorah vandalized on 1st night of Hanukkah at Alameda City Hall
By Friday morning, the city's Recreation and Parks Department had erected a new one.
By Friday morning, the city's Recreation and Parks Department had erected a new one.
#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.
20% Americans have reportedly gotten hurt while setting up Christmas trees in 2020: Survey
According to a survey, 1 in 5 Americans have reportedly been injured while setting up their Christmas tree this year.
According to a survey, 1 in 5 Americans have reportedly been injured while setting up their Christmas tree this year.
Staying ho-ho-home for the holidays? Enjoy free movies, shows on Tubi
‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.
‘Tis the season to get festive with Tubi’s over 300 free holiday titles since most of us are staying ho-ho-home this year.
SF SantaCon called off, organizer urges people to stay home and be safe
"Santa Tom" is worried people will ignore warnings and show up to the annual event that attracts thousands.
"Santa Tom" is worried people will ignore warnings and show up to the annual event that attracts thousands.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
Union Square still has sparkle and shine, but streets bare of shopping crowds
The shoppers who were out said they are changing their holiday plans.
The shoppers who were out said they are changing their holiday plans.
Vandals steal lights, break reindeer, yank down Santa's sleigh in northern California
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
But sometime in the night, vandals stole hundreds of ground cover lights, trampled and tore inflatables trying to rip them from the ground, knocked over trees, broke an illuminated reindeer, and yanked Santa's sleigh from the roof.
Mall Santa brings Nerf gun to boy who cried after being told 'no guns' for Christmas
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
After 4-year-old Michael was brought to tears when Santa said he couldn’t have a Nerf gun for Christmas, the mall sent another one to his house with a wrapped gift.
Salvation Army tries to Rescue Christmas
Typically, the Salvation Army relies on its traditional red kettles to fund its relief work. But with shopping severely cut back due to the pandemic, the group is instead turning to a project called Rescue Christmas.
Typically, the Salvation Army relies on its traditional red kettles to fund its relief work. But with shopping severely cut back due to the pandemic, the group is instead turning to a project called Rescue Christmas.
Walmart's holiday drone light show coming to Northern California
Retail giant Walmart has teamed up with Santa Clara based-Intel hoping to bring some holiday cheer and light to this unusual holiday season.
Retail giant Walmart has teamed up with Santa Clara based-Intel hoping to bring some holiday cheer and light to this unusual holiday season.
Beloved Charlie Brown Christmas celebration goes on despite pandemic
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.
Most events are scaled back or shelved this year, but despite the pandemic and Walbridge Fire, Windsor held on tight to its tree grove of 200 brightly-lit trees as part of an annual holiday tradition.