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‘After Christmas’ sales off to an early start

On the day before Christmas, retailers turned shoppers’ attention to the day after the holiday. “After Christmas” sales began before the holiday at Amazon.com, Old Navy and CVS, among other retailers.

 
30 arrested during 49ers’ last game at Candlestick

San Francisco police say 30 people were arrested — some apparently for stealing seats — during the 49ers’ final regular season game at Candlestick Park.

 
Stop dreaming about it: 9 reasons to see ‘Walter Mitty’ including David Bowie

“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” starring and directed by Ben Stiller, is a sweet, hopeful, good-hearted tale hampered by the fact that it can’t quite decide whether it’s a comedy or a drama. But there are at least nine good reasons to see it.

 
Gay couples rush to get married in Utah as judge denies appeal

A federal judge on Monday allowed gay marriage to continue in Utah, rejecting a request to put same-sex weddings on hold as the state appeals a decision that has sent couples flocking to county clerk offices for marriage licenses.

 
Mom’s dying wish granted two years after death

Before her death, an Iowa woman wrote a letter to be delivered to her husband when he fell in love again. The wishes in her letter have been granted, thanks to an Iowa radio station.