Celebrity chef Guy Fieri rings bell for Salvation Army in Santa Rosa
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri came to Santa Rosa Plaza on Wednesday for a good cause: ringing the bell for the Salvation Army to encourage donations.
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri came to Santa Rosa Plaza on Wednesday for a good cause: ringing the bell for the Salvation Army to encourage donations.
Bay Area stores open and closed on Christmas Day
Many Bay Area stores are open on Christmas Eve, and those open on Christmas Day will close early. Here's a comprehensive list of retailers' 2024 holiday hours.
Many Bay Area stores are open on Christmas Eve, and those open on Christmas Day will close early. Here's a comprehensive list of retailers' 2024 holiday hours.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
List: Best Bay Area holiday light displays in 2024
Got a holiday itch for twinkling lights and bright colors? We thought you did. So we compiled a list of the best holiday light displays around the Bay Area.
Got a holiday itch for twinkling lights and bright colors? We thought you did. So we compiled a list of the best holiday light displays around the Bay Area.
Inflatable holiday décor sparks fire at North Bay home
Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.
Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.
Watch: Giant Santa inflatables take over Utah neighborhood
A Utah neighborhood is getting attention for its synchronized festive decorating skills.
A Utah neighborhood is getting attention for its synchronized festive decorating skills.
Christmas tree light controllers sold at Target, Walmart recalled for fire risk
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
A Christmas accessory sold at several major retailers, including Target, Walmart and Cracker Barrel, has been recalled.
SantaCon in San Francisco: Epic pub crawl and Christmas fundraiser
It's that time of year again – when thousands of Santas descend upon San Francisco.
It's that time of year again – when thousands of Santas descend upon San Francisco.
Airbnb rolls out ‘anti-party restrictions’ for New Year’s Eve
Airbnb introduces measures to reduce unauthorized parties during New Year’s Eve, blocking high-risk bookings globally.
Airbnb introduces measures to reduce unauthorized parties during New Year’s Eve, blocking high-risk bookings globally.
5 unusual holiday traditions around the world
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Some holiday traditions date back thousands of years, while others are thanks to a marketing campaign from Col. Sanders.
Are poinsettias and mistletoe really dangerous?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
Learn the truth about the safety of popular holiday plants like poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly. Are they as dangerous as you’ve been told, and what precautions should you take?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.


















