SF Union Square Hanukkah celebration holds added meaning
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Hundreds gathered in San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday for the first night of Hanukkah.
Jews celebrate Hanukkah under cloud of war, spike in antisemitism
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
The Jewish celebration of Light, known as Hanukkah, begins Thursday at sunset. This holiday comes at a time when antisemitic attacks and rhetoric are at an all-time high.
Notre Dame cathedral to reopen in 1 year after devastating fire in 2019
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
Notre Dame's rebirth from the devastating fire will hit a major milestone. It will begin the last year of repair work before the cathedral reopens its doors to the public on Dec. 8, 2024.
DHS issues new guide to help houses of worship protect themselves
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
The Department of Homeland Security has a part of its agency that works with faith groups nationwide to help protect against violence directed at their facilities and their members.
Daddy Yankee retires from reggaeton to devote his life to Christianity
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
The Puerto Rican superstar with massive hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito” made the announcement on stage in San Juan.
Hanukkah 2023: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
Hanukkah is an 8-day celebration to mark the miracle that took place during the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the year 139 B.C.
East Bay pastor arrested for alleged sex abuse against teen
An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.
An East Bay pastor is now in jail after police in Richmond say he sexually abused a young member of his church.
Pope Francis says he has acute bronchitis, will avoid traveling
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis says he is suffering from acute and infectious bronchitis.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Santa Clara County reaches $90K settlement with woman whose hijab was removed in jail
Santa Clara County has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with a Muslim woman who said her hijab was inappropriately removed when she was being booked into jail last year.
Santa Clara County has agreed to a $90,000 settlement with a Muslim woman who said her hijab was inappropriately removed when she was being booked into jail last year.
Muslim girl, 12, allegedly assaulted by classmates after school in SF
A Muslim middle school student in San Francisco says she was the victim of an Islamophobic attack by two classmates as she walked home from school.
A Muslim middle school student in San Francisco says she was the victim of an Islamophobic attack by two classmates as she walked home from school.
Diwali record set as millions of Indians celebrate amid air pollution worries
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
A “hazardous” 400-500 air quality level was recorded last week, but unexpected rain and wind improved the air on Diwali. But levels are expected to soar again after the celebrations.
Bullying online and in-person worse in Bay Area than the national average
The Northern California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) found that when it comes to bullying children, the Bay Area is worse than most.
The Northern California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) found that when it comes to bullying children, the Bay Area is worse than most.
Jewish-led group holds protest at IDF gala in support of Palestinians
Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protest and says it’s a Jewish-led coalition of Palestinians, Arabs and other allies.
Jewish Voice for Peace organized the protest and says it’s a Jewish-led coalition of Palestinians, Arabs and other allies.
Advocates of sex abuse victims want SF Archdiocese to sell unused property as reparations
Advocates of the victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church issued a detailed letter to the Archdiocese of San Francisco on Wednesday requesting the Catholic Church sell some unused properties to compensate victims.
Advocates of the victims of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church issued a detailed letter to the Archdiocese of San Francisco on Wednesday requesting the Catholic Church sell some unused properties to compensate victims.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
SFO travelers react to worldwide travel alert amid rising political tensions
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
The State Department advised people to exercise increased caution worldwide over the potential for terrorist attacks and violence against Americans.
Muslim mother claims she was verbally harassed, spat at by man in Burlingame
A Muslim mother in Burlingame was allegedly accosted by a man who spat at her as she walked to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, police said.
A Muslim mother in Burlingame was allegedly accosted by a man who spat at her as she walked to pick up her children from school on Tuesday, police said.
Stand with Israel rally in San Francisco denounces violence along the Israeli-Gaza border
Sunday afternoon a group assembled at Civic Center plaza to show unity with Israel and denounce the violence that continues to take lives along the Israeli-Gaza border.
Sunday afternoon a group assembled at Civic Center plaza to show unity with Israel and denounce the violence that continues to take lives along the Israeli-Gaza border.
Thousands gather in San Francisco to rally for Palestine; others return to U.S. after being stuck in Israel
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Thousands of people gathered in San Francisco on Saturday to march in support of Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.