Local 2 reporter reveals childhood Baby Jesus tragedy

By Published On: December 13, 2016Last Updated: December 29, 2025

Candy Cane Lane, a gem of a Cathedral City neighborhood that makes Christmas great for thousands of people in the Coachella Valley, has seen some of its decorations and lights stolen or broken by jerks this year. While covering this story, Local 2 reporter Katie Widner reveals a Christmas decoration tragedy from her childhood.

Luckily, even after all these years, anchor Brooke Beare is there to comfort her.

First they came for the Baby Jesus. Then, they came for the Wise Men. Here’s hoping that Mary and Joseph ended up ok.

Written by : Casey Dolan

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