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Mass. Police Officer Pays for Shoplifting Suspects' Holiday Dinner
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…
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Photos: The 2020 Holiday Season in San Diego
The holidays sure look and feel different in 2020. Since you may not get to visit your favorite scenic San Diego spot for Christmas this year, we thought we’d try to bring that spot to you.
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Holiday Travelers Return to Bay Area, Raising Concerns Over Another Virus Surge
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.
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Salvation Army Hosts Christmas Meals in Different Way
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…
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Local Business Burglarized on Christmas
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.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Program
San Diego residents, trying to get rid of their Christmas trees, can now drop them off at recycling locations across the city.
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Visiting Family Through a Window: Christmas for those in Assisted Living Facilities
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...
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Salvation Army Christmas Day Meals
NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on this year’s Salvation Army Christmas meal giveaway.
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Restaurants Fighting to Stay in Business During Pandemic
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...
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Local Restaurants Fighting to Stay in Business
NBC 7’s Lauren Coronado spoke with the owner of Cesarina who stayed open on Christmas for to-go orders.
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Salvation Army Christmas Meals
NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar has more details on the Salvation Army Christmas meals
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A Pandemic Christmas: Services Move Online, People Stay Home
The coronavirus upended Christmas traditions, but determination and imagination kept the day special for many
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I'm Depressed and It's Christmas. What Can I Do?
Caroline Moss is an author and host of the podcast “Gee Thanks, Just Bought It,” which helps people find the products they need to make life easier, better and more productive. Now with this column, “Asking for a Friend,” she’s helping people get the advice they need to make life easier, better and more productive. To submit a question for Caroline, email us...
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Queen Elizabeth Pays Tribute to ‘Kindness of Strangers'
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
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Don't Be an Environmental Grinch! Find Out If Your Christmas Trash is Recyclable
Did you know during Christmas season the average American produces up to 25% more trash?
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In Christmas Message, Pope Calls for Putting Vulnerable First in Vaccine Distribution
Pope Francis has made a Christmas appeal to nations to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are available for all
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Christmas Mass Celebrated Outdoors Due to Pandemic
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.
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Preparing for Holiday Returns
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…
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Coronavirus Dampens Christmas Joy in Bethlehem and Elsewhere
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
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Pampered Pets: Americans Spend Big on Furry Friends
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.