San Jose celebrates Mexican heritage with 3rd annual Cinco de Mayo festival

San Jose residents gathered downtown on Sunday to celebrate the city’s third annual Cinco de Mayo festival, an event dedicated to honoring Mexican culture, craftsmanship, and community roots.

May Day demonstrations across Bay Area and beyond

May 1 marks the annual observance of May Day, a date traditionally used by unions and community organizations as a day of action, strikes, and protests.

What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message

Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.

Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft

What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.

Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed

Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.

Easter and Passover food safety tips: How to reduce the risk of foodborne illness

Families and friends will be gathering around the dinner table to mark Easter, Passover, Mother’s Day, and other occasions. With so many people cooking these at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to ensure they know how to prepare them to avoid contamination by foodborne bacteria.

Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.

California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

San Francisco first responders prepare for a busy weekend of parades and fan fests

It's going to be a busy weekend in San Francisco, and beautiful weather is sure to draw big crowds. The warm weather is here, and there is plenty to do in the city to enjoy the festivities.

Oakland's Lunar New Year Parade set to draw thousands to Chinatown

Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

What’s open and closed on Presidents' Day 2026

With Presidents' Day falling on Monday, Feb. 16, many Americans are gearing up for a long weekend. Here's what's open and closed.

Love is on the menu: Valentine’s Day 2026 food deals

There are lots of ways to celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14. Several sit-downs, fast-casual, and fast-food restaurants are offering food deals.