Christmas

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for their children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting on Dec. 20 at a Stop & Shop located at 815 Grand Army Highway, where two women with two young children were accused of putting…

As travelers across the country begin to make their way home after the Christmas holiday, health leaders are concerned with the possibility of a post-holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

The Salvation Army continued its 30-year tradition of giving out Christmas meals Friday, but this year they handed out the 2,000 hot meals at three different sites around the county to ensure the safety of those participating. Salvation Army Officer Major Dave Shull says the modified event actually allowed them to reach out to more people in neighborhoods they don’t…

A Miramar business owner is asking for the community’s help in catching a christmas bandit. NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado has a look at the suspected thief caught on camera.

San Diego residents, trying to get rid of their Christmas trees, can now drop them off at recycling locations across the city.

Christmas may seem hard enough being separated from family and loved ones, but for people in assisted living facilities and their families– it can be heartbreaking. Visitors haven’t been allowed inside local nursing facilities since restrictions were first put in place back in March. “He wasn’t feeling very well this morning and I don’t think he recognized me,” said...

NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on this year’s Salvation Army Christmas meal giveaway.

As businesses struggle through the pandemic, some restaurant owners are staying open this Christmas hoping locals turn to them for to-go meals. “With what’s happening and what’s going on, we consider ourselves lucky because we have a full staff today,” said Niccolo Angius owner of Cesarina in Point Loma. Angius told NBC 7 they normally close on Christmas but...

NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado spoke with the owner of Cesarina who stayed open on Christmas for to-go orders.

NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on the Salvation Army Christmas meals

The coronavirus upended Christmas traditions, but determination and imagination kept the day special for many

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Queen Elizabeth II has delivered a heartfelt message of hope in her Christmas address, praising the “indomitable spirit” of those who have risen “magnificently” to the challenges of the pandemic

Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?

Pope Francis has made a Christmas appeal to nations to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are available for all

While midnight mass has been canceled across the county because of the regional stay-at-home order and county’s 10 p.m. curfew, those who chose to celebrate Christmas at church planned instead on taking part in outdoor, online and televised services.

Many holiday shoppers are following pandemic rules — masking up and socially distancing — at San Diego stores and shopping malls, but they also need to follow the rules if they intend to return any of their Christmas presents. This could be a record year for holiday returns, according to retail experts. Online sales are way up, and some shoppers…

Bethlehem has ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land

More Americans welcomed furry additions to their families this year, and many of those new pet parents are planning to give them a very merry first Christmas. NBC’s Liz McLaughlin reports.