Bay Area airports bustling amid Christmas travel rush

With days to go before Christmas, huge lines of people snaked out the door Friday morning at Oakland International Airport on the busiest travel day before the long weekend holiday. 

Fun holiday games for families on a budget

In preparation for the upcoming holiday gatherings, families are on the lookout for easy and budget-friendly game ideas to add cheer to their celebrations.

Ryan Gosling drops Christmas version of 'I'm Just Ken,' shares new EP

Merry Christmas, Barbie! Ryan Gosling has released an “I'm Just Ken" EP with collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt. Listen to the new festive ballad here.

Weather complicates plans for holiday travelers at SFO

Tuesday's rainy weather complicated plans for travelers just as the busy holiday travel season is picking up steam. By afternoon, the rain gave way to clear skies, and travelers say getting around is getting pretty easy after a rough start in the morning.

Children's hospital offers cheer and opportunity with holiday store

The 'Cheer Holiday Store' allows parents to 'shop' for toys for their children being treated at Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, as well as their siblings. Volunteers and staff even do the gift wrap.

Volunteers deliver 2,400 tamales to farmworkers in Half Moon Bay

A Christmas caravan, battling pouring rain, journeyed from San Jose to Half Moon Bay on Wednesday morning to deliver thousands of tamales to farmworkers.

Here’s how much Kevin McCallister’s 'Home Alone 2' NYC trip would cost in 2023

There’s no doubt Kevin enjoyed his time in New York in the hit sequel film, but here’s what you would spend now to relive his adventure during the holidays.

Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2023

While many restaurants are closed on Christmas Day, some keep their doors open for those looking to eat out on the holiday. Here are the holiday hours for Chick-fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, and more.

San Francisco's downtown legacy businesses in need of holiday shopping boost

Some of San Francisco's legacy businesses downtown say they are seeing a slight increase in shoppers, as the city goes all out this holiday season to draw more people to Union Square and the surrounding area to shop and dine.  "I've felt safe the few days I've been here. It's very walkable," said Alex Eddings, a tourist visiting from Nashville.

Airlines bolster preparedness for holiday travel season after last year's meltdown

There were thousands of flight delays and hundreds of cancelations across the U.S. on Monday as inclement weather ravaged the East Coast, but so far nothing compared to last year's holiday season.

Holiday debt hangover poised to be 'particularly nasty' this year, analyst says

While retail sales are strong, an industry economist is warning about about an uptick in usage for buy now, pay later services as consumers battle growing debt obligations.

Bay Area gears up for heavy rain as holiday travel ratchets up

Mother Nature appears poised to throw a curveball into the Bay Area's way with holiday travel ratcheting up. The region is gearing up for several days of heavy rain as millions plan to take to the skies and roads over Christmas and New Year's.

Samaritan House gives away 4,000 toys to San Mateo families

Volunteers brought the Christmas spirit to San Mateo County Saturday morning; thousands of toys went home with thousands of kids.