• National Slovak Society distributing holiday cards to Pittsburgh-area nursing homes

  

• Officials offer fire safety reminders for holiday decorating

  

• 1,000+ children receive holiday gifts through 2 Michigan hospitals' effort

  

• Thousands attend to Dallas Holiday Parade. "It's a special time of joy"

  

• Beloved Bay Area therapy dog saying final goodbyes after aggressive cancer diagnosis

  

• Travelers brave heavy Colorado snow, traffic to enjoy Georgetown Christmas Market

  

• Philly Salvation Army in need of more toy donations this holiday season

  

• Bay Area conservationist describes offshore oil drilling plan as "serious" threat