After getting magnifying glass for Christmas, McKinney boy catches his front yard on fire
A child's Christmas gift is part of what set his family's front yard on fire in McKinney.
A child's Christmas gift is part of what set his family's front yard on fire in McKinney.
Bay Area prepares for big New Year's bashes
This holiday season is turning out to be a great one for business according to restaurant workers in San Francisco.
This holiday season is turning out to be a great one for business according to restaurant workers in San Francisco.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Bay Area shoppers take advantage of after Christmas sales
Shoppers came from all over to the San Francisco Outlets in Livermore Thursday for a day of retail therapy.
Shoppers came from all over to the San Francisco Outlets in Livermore Thursday for a day of retail therapy.
‘All is not lost in this world’: Garbage man leaves gift for toddler who waves at him every trash day
A garbage man gave a 2-year-old boy who waves at him on trash day a holiday surprise.
A garbage man gave a 2-year-old boy who waves at him on trash day a holiday surprise.
Deputies arrest Amazon driver for delivering package, then stealing it from Davenport home
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
An Amazon delivery driver has been arrested after being caught on camera delivering a package and then stealing it seconds later, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. But Sheriff Grady Judd blasted Amazon for refusing to help law enforcement catch him.
‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot
Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.
Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.
Starbucks giving away free drinks through Dec. 31 at ‘pop-up parties’ nationwide
Each day, customers can get a free tall espresso beverage from 1 to 2 p.m. local time at select stores across the U.S.
Each day, customers can get a free tall espresso beverage from 1 to 2 p.m. local time at select stores across the U.S.
Christmas weight gain could be prevented by drinking coffee, study reveals
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Coffee addicts just got another reason to love their morning cup of Joe.
Volunteers pitch in for Salvation Army holiday meals
The Christmas spirit was alive and well inside the San Francisco Salvation Army.
The Christmas spirit was alive and well inside the San Francisco Salvation Army.
Volunteers pitch in to package Salvation Army Christmas meals
Volunteers pitch in to package Salvation Army Christmas meals
Volunteers pitch in to package Salvation Army Christmas meals
Walgreen’s, CVS, Starbucks: These brands stay open on Christmas Day
Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.
Even though it’s Christmas, many stores and restaurants are staying open to meet your last-second shopping or food needs. While some major brands aren’t open today – including Target, Walmart and Best Buy – the following retailers may be just what you’re looking for.
Glide Memorial Church spreads Christmas cheer and warm meals
Some of those in San Francisco most in need lined up this Christmas Eve for a hot meal and companionship inside Glide Memorial Church.
Some of those in San Francisco most in need lined up this Christmas Eve for a hot meal and companionship inside Glide Memorial Church.
Thousands of dollars in donations meant for kids stolen from San Jose church
Two thieves stepped on holy ground to commit an unholy act and it was caught on video.
Two thieves stepped on holy ground to commit an unholy act and it was caught on video.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Alaska Airlines flight attendant sings ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ to passengers on delayed flight
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was determined to keep her passengers on a delayed red-eye flight in the holiday spirit.
Soldier home for the holidays and his 1-year-old son killed in head-on collision
A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.
A Tennessee community is mourning the loss of a soldier who was home for Christmas and his 1-year-old son, who were both killed in a head-on car crash Thursday night.
Grandma charges her family $45-a-head for Christmas dinner: 'My family are spoiled at Christmas'
Hayley Garbutt, a 52-year-old end-of-life carer, charges about $45-a-head for a seat at her Christmas dinner table, the Sun reports.
Hayley Garbutt, a 52-year-old end-of-life carer, charges about $45-a-head for a seat at her Christmas dinner table, the Sun reports.
Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing
The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.
The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.
Santa makes surprise visits to two young boys who were denied meeting him over their service dogs
Police and fire departments in Indiana and Massachusetts recruited St. Nick on Monday to visit two young boys who were denied visits with some of his doppelgangers over the weekend because of their service dogs.
Police and fire departments in Indiana and Massachusetts recruited St. Nick on Monday to visit two young boys who were denied visits with some of his doppelgangers over the weekend because of their service dogs.