Ghosts of Halloween Past: Costumes done KTVU style

A chill is in the air and it's not just the changing weather. Spirits, ghouls and goblins abound as Halloween approaches. Here at KTVU we dug through our personal archives to display the ghosts of Halloween past. Here's some of the costumes we wore on Halloween. 

Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist

From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.

Here are the top Halloween costumes for couples, according to Google

Whether you're throwing a Halloween party or planning to trick-or-treat, Google offers some great ideas for costumes to get you ready for the holiday.

San Jose mother puts up elaborate Halloween display to honor son who passed away

Mom's tradition of decorating home for Halloween continues despite her son's death from terminal illness. Now she does it to honor her son's memory and for neighbors who have come to love her displays.

Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends

If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.

Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy

Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?

2024 Indigenous Peoples' Day festival shows Bay Area's early role in holiday

Hundreds of people attended a festival marking Indigenous People's Day at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens on Monday afternoon. The festival started in 2018 when the city decided to rename it Columbus Day, which falls on the same Monday in October.

What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024?

Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states and cities.

JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season

JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.

Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF

A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?