White House 2023 Christmas decor unveiled

First lady Jill Biden unveiled the official 2023 White House holiday decor Monday in hopes of inspiring visitors to embrace their inner child and keep their hearts open to the "magic, wonder, and joy" of the season.

Secondhand Sunday: Thrifting for gifting grows in popularity

National Secondhand Sunday offers a chance for shoppers to discover unique items and forgo expensive, lower-quality items that are made en masse today.

Watch: Train adorned with Christmas lights rumbles through southern England

The Christmas Train of Lights in southern England kicked off the holiday season last week with its first run ahead of its official opening.

Several Bay Area residents arrested over holiday weekend for DUI

The Petaluma Police Department had their work cut out for them this weekend with 11 DUI arrests being made by residents spanning all over the Bay Area.

Piedmont's Scouts Tree lot now open for holiday season

If you're looking to support a good cause with your Christmas tree purchase this year, the Scouts Tree lot in Piedmont might be the business for you.

Holiday preparations in full swing post-Thanksgiving

As the sound of a chainsaw made a fresh cut into the trunk of a pine tree, Steve Clancy shared how his grandfather started selling fresh cut Christmas trees almost 75 years ago. 

Amazon, NFL hoping to establish tradition with 1st Black Friday game

It is not a stretch to say that the Black Friday game between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets is Amazon’s Super Bowl.

How to handle combative relatives during the holidays: 'Welcome to attend,' with conditions

They say this is the most wonderful time of the year — and quite possibly, it could be. That is, except if you anticipate having combative relatives in your home during the holidays.

Shoppers and soup kitchens make final preparations for Thanksgiving

From folks who were hosting Thanksgiving for their families to organizations that planned to feed the less fortunate, the day before Thanksgiving was a busy one.

Holiday travel season off to a good start at San Jose airport

Last holiday season, technical glitches and severe weather across the country caused major delays in San Jose. 

Hundreds turn out for free hot holiday meal in San Jose

A free Thanksgiving meal in a downtown park brought out hundreds of residents experiencing homelessness.

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Bay Area law enforcement cracking down on retail thieves over Thanksgiving weekend

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday right around the corner, law enforcement said Friday that they stand ready to go after organized retail thieves while making sure shoppers are safe. 

Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot

Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.