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Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.
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President Biden signs 50 bills into law ahead of Christmas. Here’s the list

These new laws include rules involving Native American tribes, AEDs in public schools, hazing on college campuses, and much more.
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Santa tracker 2024 live: how to follow Santa with Google or Norad

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Santa Cruz wharf remains closed due to high danger

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NORAD’s Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids.

“There are screams and giggles and laughter,” said Bob Sommers, a civilian contractor and NORAD volunteer.
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The Santa Cruz Wharf needed repairs. A court battle followed instead

The partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf followed years of legal battle and delayed…
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The Santa Cruz Wharf needed repairs. A court battle followed instead

The partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Wharf followed years of legal battle and delayed…
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Santa Cruz Wharf to remain closed indefinitely after partial collapse

The end of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf fell into the ocean on Monday around 12:44 p.m. The wharf remains closed indefinitely.
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‘Time will tell’: Santa Cruz officials assess damage partial wharf collapse; give no timeline for reopening of local landmark

The collapse added to a long history of ocean waves beating back and outright destroying landmarks along the Monterey Bay coastline known for its pristine beauty.
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Santa Cruz wharf to remain closed while officials assess damage

Powerful seas fueled by recent storms, a wharf more than a century old battered by hundreds of storms and a construction zone made for a “perfect situation” Monday for the partial collapse of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf on Monday, according to a city official.