It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?

For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall.

US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole

Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.

Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.  

Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.

Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports

Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died. 

US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs

The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.

Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo

A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.

4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

The ultimate Bay Area July 4th guide: Fireworks, parades and more

Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on this year’s Independence Day has the Bay Area buzzing with festivities, parades and, of course, fireworks. From the North Bay all the way down to the Peninsula, here at the events happening.

Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations

Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.

Marina braces for Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show, massive crowds

San Francisco is preparing for its major July 4th fireworks display on Saturday night, an event expected to draw massive crowds as pyrotechnics are launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history.

Upcoming Golden Gate Bridge road closures
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In light of celebrating America's 250th anniversary, the Golden Gate Bridge will be closed to traffic for a historic fireworks show on Saturday. 

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Golden Gate Bridge July 4 historic fireworks display

For the third time in history, the Golden Gate Bridge will be lit up with fireworks on July 4 to celebrate the momentous 250th anniversary of America’s independence. 

San Francisco launching fireworks from Golden Gate Bridge for July Fourth
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For the first time since 2012, the Golden Gate Bridge will be lit up with fireworks to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's independence. This display is the city's only official celebration happening this year. 

How much are Americans spending this Fourth of July?

As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.