Día de los Muertos festival kicks off in Oakland

Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood held its popular Dia de los Muertos festival Sunday, for the 29th year.

San Franciscans honor loved ones in Día de Muertos celebrations

While Día de Muertos is a chance to honor family and friends who have died, those celebrating the two-day holiday remember the joy and love they shared with their loved ones who are no longer here.

Dutch Bros introduces festive holiday drink menu

Dutch Bros has launched its festive holiday drinks at all its locations to spread warmth and cheer this season.

San Francisco weather: The Bay Area forecast for Halloween

As the kiddos are gearing up to dress as Taylor Swift and characters from Despicable Me this Halloween, they will undoubtedly have this looming question: Will I have to wear a coat – maybe even a raincoat – over my costume? 

Kids in this Iowa town will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since 1938

It’s been 86 years since kids in Des Moines, Iowa, went trick-or-treating on Halloween. Thanks to a severe weather forecast, they’ll be able to celebrate with the rest of America.

Anti-Trump Halloween display attracts attention in Alameda

One East Bay homeowner is mixing Halloween with politics. Each year, Dan Balsam puts up an elaborate display, But this year, he said he's focused on the election. And it's attracting a lot of attention.

Homeless family's Día De Los Muertos altar to be torn down by Caltrans

CalTrans has plans to tear down a Dia de los Muertos altar built by an unhoused man and his son in San Jose, and the family is asking for the community's help.

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.