Hanukkah 2024 started on Christmas Day in rare occurrence
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
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The eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024, an occurrence that happens very infrequently.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
CBS New York's Lisa Rozner shows how one family is drawing upon the festival of lights for hope and strength this holiday.
It's not too late to turn your home into your very own festival of lights with Hanukkah lights, decorations, candles and more.
A menorah lighting ceremony will be held at Beverly Hills City Hall Tuesday to mark the third night of Hanukkah.
The Festival of Lights reminds many of the miracles of the past - and how they can still happen even in modern times. Both Chanukah and the holiday traditions involved began on Sunday evening in homes across the nation.
With festivals, food, lighting ceremonies and entertainment in Southern California, Hannukah has arrived for the holiday season.
For your complete holiday recipe guide, consider items that would work for all the holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
Menorah lightings, potato latkes, fun for the whole family during this week of Hanukkah celebrations all over town.
Want to spice up Hanukkah dinner this year? Try this complete four course meal!
Chanukah is a time for traditional recipes. Maryann Goldberg of the Kosher Bite Deli provides some recipes for your Chanukah celebration.
As temps in LA plunge to below 70 degrees, it's starting to feel like the holiday season is finally upon us.
Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles' first elected Jewish mayor, will participate Friday in the 29th annual City Hall menorah-lighting ceremony.
Chef Cathy Garland of Lucca Cafe provides a traditional latke recipe and two very non-traditional recipes.
How many people actually know the history behind one of the most joyous seasons?
Holiday time is upon us yet again, and before the stress weighs you down, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to help ensure that you'll make it through the season with a smile.
From shipping your luggage to taking public transportation to the airport, we've assembled a few of our favorite tips for saving money on holiday travel. You don't have to waste your whole holiday budget on getting home this year!
Thanksgiving and the first full day of Hanukkah fell on the same day this year, making way for the unique holiday fusion of "Thanksgivukkah."
Welcome to your 2012 Holiday Guide! Don't miss our gift-giving ideas, shopping advice, food & drink recipes, and movie & music recommendations. Share some holiday cheer with your friends!
Every night and day from Dec. 8 through Monday, Dec. 16 neighborhoods throughout Orange County offer Hanukkah feasts, menorah lighting and cultural events to mark the sacred holiday. Observe the festivities in the way your family and your tradition dictates, but don't miss out on extra fun this year at the best places to celebrate the season in Orange County.
What is Hanukkah? Are there any Hanukkah celebrations in LA? Get the answers here!
Jews across the Southland will begin lighting candles at sundown Wednesday to mark the first night of Hanukkah.
Aerial footage shows the bear in a Pacoima neighborhood, surprising neighbors, exciting dogs and causing a brief lockdown of the Sara Coughlin Elementary School campus.
"I have great confidence that Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation will carry this legacy forward with the same care, respect, and vision," said Kelly Roberts, soon-to-be former owner.
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
The endorsement comes less than one month before the June 2 election.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
Aerial footage shows the bear in a Pacoima neighborhood, surprising neighbors, exciting dogs and causing a brief lockdown of the Sara Coughlin Elementary School campus.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading himself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
"I have great confidence that Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation will carry this legacy forward with the same care, respect, and vision," said Kelly Roberts, soon-to-be former owner.
The endorsement comes less than one month before the June 2 election.
Aerial footage shows the bear in a Pacoima neighborhood, surprising neighbors, exciting dogs and causing a brief lockdown of the Sara Coughlin Elementary School campus.
Through her attorney, Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving in her DUI case.
The building and several cars caught fire.
A suspect wanted for allegedly injuring a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after leading police on a pursuit before crashing and then barricading himself inside a car in Beverly Hills on Sunday, prompting an hours-long standoff with police.
Police said that the threat is believed to have been a hoax.
Following the Orange County death of victim Ed Ashman on Thursday, new charges of involuntary manslaughter for the teen's mother were announced by the DA on Friday.
Ocean experts say to expect more shark sightings through the summer. "It is gearing up to be a sharky summer," said Chris Lowe, the director of the Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach.
The redesignation of All American Way to Charlie Kirk Way is "in honor of slain activist Charlie Kirk," according to Westminster City Council documents. The name change was approved by the city council in a 4–1 vote last fall.
The crash happened at around 11:50 a.m. near Newland Street, police said.
Evacuation warnings were lifted on Sunday morning, firefighters said.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies fatally shot a man who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault in the Oak Hills area, near Hesperia, on Saturday.
Riverside County firefighters have fully contained the Gopher Fire, which broke out in southern Riverside County on Saturday afternoon and temporarily forced evacuation orders for some residents.
The team will move from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Sunshine Motel, at 570 N. H Street, was also found to be unsafe due to health and safety violations and was red-tagged for closure.
The Ontario Tower Buzzers teamed up with a pair of kids from the Make-A-Wish foundation to design unique jerseys for the Minor League Baseball team.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
ICE reported the 18th death of an individual in its custody so far this year, putting the agency on track to record a new all-time high in detainee deaths.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
LA County public health officials issued a bacteria warning at several beaches as a potentially record-breaking heat wave arrives in Southern California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Justin Wrobleski tossed six scoreless innings to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 to snap a four-game losing streak.
The Los Angeles placed left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation and purchased the contract of left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Oswald Peraza hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the New York Mets.
Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy.
Just a week after the two-weekend Coachella Music Festival left Indio, the Empire Polo Club grounds were flooded by country music fans for Stagecoach. Police arrested 119 people during the three-day event, most of whom were arrested for possession of alcohol under 21 years of age.
The Stagecoach Music Festival was evacuated on Saturday night due to extreme winds blowing in the area.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
During a court appearance on Thursday, Los Angeles County prosecutors said that singer D4vd, who was charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had a "significant amount" of child pornography on his cellphone.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Judith Nwandu, LA Sentinel correspondent, shares news highlights: NAACP responds to rising hate incidents and showcasing Black women entrepreneurs.
This week's Class Act takes us to one of the oldest schools in the San Fernando Valley, where the Hunters or Canoga Park High School learn skills in and out of the classroom. Jasmine Viel reports.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife representatives sedated the bear and transported it out of the neighborhood after it wandered about on Monday morning.
Comedian Joe Dombrowski talks about his new special “Dad on Arrival.”
Dr. May Nour, UCLA Health Vascular and Interventional Neurologist, talks about the two types of strokes and how to respond when key indicators present.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.