Holiday shipping deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS dates for on-time delivery
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, major mail carriers are reminding customers of key shipping deadlines to ensure packages arrive by Christmas.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Hanukkah 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated?
This year, Hanukkah will begin on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and end on Jan. 2, 2025.
Caltrain Holiday train tours the peninsula to dazzle crowds at stations this weekend
A long-time Bay Area holiday tradition returns this weekend as Caltrain's Holiday Train makes its way from San Francisco down the Peninsula.
President Biden kicks off holidays with National Christmas Tree Lighting for final time
President Joe Biden kicked off the holiday season Thursday night in front of the White House for the last time.
Sending Christmas cards to Canada? Think again
The Canada Post strike has prompted the USPS to halt international mail acceptance to Canada, impacting holiday shipping. Learn what this means and explore alternative options.
Here are the 10 places known for a white Christmas
It’s only an official white Christmas if one inch or more of snow is on the ground Christmas morning. Here's where it's most likely to happen.
42% of Americans plan to regift to save money during the holidays, survey finds
A recent survey reveals that 42% of Americans plan to regift this holiday season as economic pressures drive changes in gift-giving habits.
Sunday after Thanksgiving travel sets new TSA record
More than 3 million people flew in the U.S. on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting a new record. It’s one of only two days to ever top 3 million passengers.
This Alameda Christmas tree tradition dates back more than 85 years
A neighborhood in Alameda is flipping on its holiday lights and displays to bring in the Christmas cheer.
Unique SF-themed gingerbread village set to debut at Fisherman's Wharf
A unique San Francisco-themed gingerbread house village will make its debut to the public next week at Fisherman's Wharf. Jon Lovitch, the artist, flew to the Bay Area from New York City on Friday afternoon to put on the finishing touches. He invited KTVU for a behind-the scenes look.
The Guardsmen Tree Lot kicks off holiday season with a worthy cause
The Guardsmen Christmas tree lot at Fort Mason is a holiday fixture. Since 1947, the organization has sold trees to benefit at-risk youth in the Bay Area.
Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up
One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.
Woman serves Thanksgiving feast to neighborhood animals
A woman in Ohio served a Thanksgiving feast to the neighborhood animals.
East Bay Regional Parks celebrates Green Friday, waives park fees
The East Bay Regional Park District waived all fees in honor of Green Friday, and visitors at Fremont's Ardenwood Historic Farm were ready to enjoy the beautiful weather.
East Bay woman who lost her son cooks for hundreds this Thanksgiving
An East Bay grandmother is spending her Thanksgiving holiday serving hundreds of people across the East Bay.
San Francisco police spread Thanksgiving cheer, deliver meals to elderly
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on gratitude and to share good food and fortune.
Watch: Christmas train creates "magical" scene in England
A Christmas train lit up the night in England recently, creating a dazzlingly colorful scene that looked like something straight out of ‘The Polar Express.’
A comprehensive list of Black Friday store hours in the Bay Area
For many Americans, the sport of nabbing deals on Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving, is as much of a tradition as the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies.
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.