UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers this year at higher pay
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers, at higher pay than a year ago, to help handle the holiday rush this season, in line with hiring the previous three years.
SF Chinatown kicks off 33rd annual Moon Cake festival
San Francisco Chinatown launched its 33rd annual Autumn Moon Cake Festival Saturday afternoon in a celebration of traditional Chinese culture.
Hallmark Channel's 'Countdown to Christmas' movie lineup released
Hallmark Channel lists 31 movies that will air on “Countdown to Christmas” and another nine that will run on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ “Miracles of Christmas.”
Child's dream of Rosh Hashanah event now draws more than 1,000 to Oakland
A song celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, rang out in the Oakland Hills Friday evening, as a crowd sang and gathered outside for a very unique service that has become a 15-year tradition in the Bay Area.
Rising union support, strikes signal shift in labor landscape
Labor Day is a day when politicians court labor unions, and picnics are held across the nation. This year, unions are more optimistic about their prospects. Workers find unions more appealing due to better pay and fairer work regulations.
‘Something to do with America?’ When asked why we observe Labor Day, these Gen Zers ‘have no clue’
On the first Monday of September, Americans enjoy a long weekend marking the end of summer to celebrate Labor Day. But does the younger generation know why we celebrate?
I-80 highway shutdown poses challenge for Labor Day travelers
Packed planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Westbound I-80 closure begins Thursday night, reroutes to last through Tuesday
Starting 9 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Interstate 80 west will be completely closed for much needed repaving, making it a much smoother ride. The repair is expected to last as much as 40 years.
Biden commemorating 60th anniversary of the March on Washington: 'We continue the march forward'
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
NorCal teen baseball star loses hand in firework accident
A Northern California teen, once a rising baseball star, had his hand amputated in a firework accident, reports say.
National French Fry Day 2023: Here's a look at some of the best deals, freebies to celebrate day
Some of your favorite restaurants are offering great deals on fries.
Check out BART's new ugly holiday sweater complete with blinking lights, honking horn
The director of BART dropped a Tweet this week that has ugly holiday sweater lovers swooning. It's here: BART's 2023 sweater, complete with blinking headlights and honking horns.
California mom gives birth to quadruplets on 4th of July
The couple in Los Angeles welcomed quadruplets to the world at Cedars-Sinai.
SFPD respond to 'unlawful assembly' involving illegal 4th of July fireworks in the Mission
San Francisco Police Department say they responded to an "unlawful assembly" in the Mission District on Tuesday night where they dispersed a crowd of hundreds, who were setting off illegal fireworks.
Fog didn't dampen San Francisco's July Fourth fireworks this year
Fog didn't dampen the Fourth of July celebration in San Francisco Tuesday, as the fireworks show went on below the wispy marine layer, delighting the crowds of thousands with colorful blasts.
East Bay city celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks alternative — a drone show
The first ever drone show to celebrate the holiday in Brentwood drew a huge turnout. Organizers estimated that 15,000 people came to enjoy the festivities. Many said the drone show was a new and exciting experience.
Bay Area drivers express concern about road safety, drunk drivers during 4th of July
Last year, 44 people died in car crashes across the state July 4th weekend.
4th of July fireworks across America
America celebrates its independence this 4th of July with fireworks displays in cities across the country.
Tourists provide business boost in San Francisco this 4th of July
Fourth of July celebrations are underway throughout the Bay Area. Firework fans started showing up in San Francisco's Aquatic Park earlier today, ready to stake out their spot for the big show and enjoy the holiday.
Sutro Tower illuminates San Francisco in double celebration
The iconic Sutro Tower will radiate San Francisco with vibrant lights for a double celebration on Tuesday — Independence Day and the tower's 50th anniversary.