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For Many, Easter Sunday Marks a Return to In-Person Worship
For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners
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William and Kate Lead Royals at Easter Service; Queen Absent
Senior British royals including Prince William and his wife Kate have attended an Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle
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Origin of Easter Eggs
Here’s everything you should know about the origin of Easter eggs, the likely pagan tradition that turned into one of the most recognizable symbols of Easter.
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Group Gathers at Oakland's Lake Merritt for Easter Service
A small, devout group of believers gathered at Lake Merritt early Sunday morning to celebrate easter in a special way.
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Bay Area Celebrates Easter as Coronavirus Restrictions Ease
Easter services were held across the Bay Area Sunday with COVID-19 restrictions easing. But doctors continue to warn people to celebrate smart. Christie Smith reports.
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Bay Area Residents Celebrate Easter as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
While COVID-19 restrictions ease, doctors continue to warn people to celebrate smart.
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Bay Area Churches Grateful as They Prepare for Easter Services During the Pandemic
Many Churches throughout the Bay Area are feeling grateful that they will get to celebrate Easter in person this weekend. Jodi Hernandez reports.
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Bay Area Churches Gear Up for Easter Services as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
Churches across the Bay Area are gearing up for Easter weekend. Some have put up tents and are holding services outside, all to keep parishioners safe.
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Woman, 82, Dazzles by Dressing Up Every Sunday for Virtual Church Services
“I really can’t believe all the attention that I have received the past two weeks,” Dr. La Verne Ford Wimberly said.
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Divers Participate in Underwater Easter Egg Hunt in Florida
The annual underwater Easter egg hunt in the Florida Keys is also a fundraiser to help local children in need.
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Australian Zoo Celebrates Easter with Their Animals
An Australian Zoo is celebrating Easter by decorating the animal exhibits and welcoming in guests to join the festivities!
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Here Are the Grocery Stores That Will Be Open (and Closed) on Easter Sunday
Walmart will be open on Easter, but Target will be closed — drugstores such as CVS and Walgreens will stay open for all your needs.
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Richmond Pastor Cited for Holding Easter Sunday Service
A Richmond pastor who was cited for holding Easter Sunday service says he’s not going to stop. He assures he’s not trying to be defiant but is determined to serve his congregation. Jodi Hernandez reports.
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North Richmond Church Cited for Violating Health Order
A Contra Costa County church has been cited after sheriff’s officials allege it violated the county’s health order by holding mass on Easter Sunday.
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Contra Costa County Church Cited After Allegedly Violating Health Order, Holding Easter Mass
A Contra Costa County church has been cited after sheriff’s officials allege it violated the county’s health order by holding mass on Easter Sunday.
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Bay Area Churches Get Creative Delivering Easter Service During COVID-19 Crisis
Easter Sunday is taking on a whole new importance for many this year as houses of worship across the Bay Area are turning to technology to stay connected.
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Bay Area Easter Services Go Virtual
Easter Sunday is taking on a whole new importance for many this year as houses of worship across the Bay Area are turning to technology to stay connected. Sergio Quintana reports.
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Golden Gate Bridge Parking Lots Closed Easter Weekend to Prevent Overcrowding
The Golden Gate Bridge District announced Friday that it will close the south end parking lots and the Caltrans’ Vista Point parking lot entrance this weekend to prevent overcrowding in light of the novel coronavirus. The district has placed signage around the bridge’s entrances encouraging travelers to continue practicing physical distancing and other coronavirus safety protocols. Visitation at the...
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Mount Diablo Beacon to Be Lit on Easter and Succeeding Sundays
The beacon atop Mount Diablo will be lit after sunset on Easter, this Sunday, and will be illuminated each succeeding Sunday until the new coronavirus crisis has ended, representatives of nonprofit group Save Mount Diablo said Friday. Save Mount Diablo staff and volunteers, in coordination with their partners at California State Parks, will light the famed beacon at Mount Diablo…
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Bunnies to the Rescue as Virus Hits Belgian Chocolatiers
Easter Sunday is normally the most important date on Belgian chocolate makers’ calendar