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.
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.
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?
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?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
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.
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.
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.
Study: Nearly half of Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season
The holiday shopping season has kicked off, but it can also bring along financial challenges.
The holiday shopping season has kicked off, but it can also bring along financial challenges.
Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
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.
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?
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?
Labor Day 2024: What’s open and closed
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Labor Day.
Here’s a look at what will be open and closed on Labor Day.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?
After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.
After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.
South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.
Will fog block July 4 San Francisco's fireworks?
San Francisco's annual fireworks display on the waterfront is often obscured by fog. What about this year?
San Francisco's annual fireworks display on the waterfront is often obscured by fog. What about this year?
Nathan’s hot dog contest 2024 goes to Patrick Bertoletti with Joey Chestnut sidelined
Patrick Bertoletti wins his first Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest title, devouring 58 hot dogs and surpassing his previous record, in an event notably absent of reigning champion Joey Chestnut.
Patrick Bertoletti wins his first Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest title, devouring 58 hot dogs and surpassing his previous record, in an event notably absent of reigning champion Joey Chestnut.
July 4th parades and fireworks 2024: How to watch live
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here.
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here.
Are fireworks legal in California?
For many people, the Fourth of July holiday means BBQs, pool parties, good vibes, and of course, firework shows! But in the Golden State, you may want to think twice before lighting your own fireworks.
For many people, the Fourth of July holiday means BBQs, pool parties, good vibes, and of course, firework shows! But in the Golden State, you may want to think twice before lighting your own fireworks.
Best July 4 San Francisco Bay Area fireworks 2024: What you need to know
The 4th of July is almost here and KTVU has set up a list of events across the Bay Area, where you can fire up the grill, dance to live performances, and watch the fireworks explode in the night sky. Here is a list of some city spots to make your holiday a memorable one.
The 4th of July is almost here and KTVU has set up a list of events across the Bay Area, where you can fire up the grill, dance to live performances, and watch the fireworks explode in the night sky. Here is a list of some city spots to make your holiday a memorable one.
Bay Area cities cancel July 4 festivities because of extreme heat
The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.
The extreme heat and fire danger is spurring Bay Area cities to cancel July 4 activities for the health and safety of their residents.



















