Holidays

Thousands of flights were canceled amid one of the most treacherous holiday travel seasons the United States has seen in decades, with temperatures plummeting 50 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas and forecasters warning of an impending "bomb cyclone" that could make conditions even worse before Christmas.

Winter storms have hit several key hubs for major US shipping carriers, disrupted some cargo air travel, and caused numerous road closures.

An East Bay restaurant is taking time during the busy holiday season to give back to the local community. Oakland's Marshawn Lynch also stopped by.

Retail experts say sales are down this holiday shopping season mainly due to inflation. Still, many retailers have their largest discount sales in November and last-minute shopping doesn’t truly impact their overall bottom line.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is issuing Spare the Air alerts that will last through Christmas Day, banning the burning of wood or other solid fuel because of excessive pollution in the region.

Early Thursday morning, San Francisco International Airport had 11 canceled flights, Oakland had nine and San Jose had 8, with dozens more delays.

It's the time when many Latin Americans celebrate Las Posadas, an extended period of devotional prayer, lasting until Christmas Eve. 

A holiday tradition among fire stations in San Francisco to see which crew can pull off the best Christmas decorations, was taken up a notch, when the station on 25th street brought real snow from the Sierra to The City.

From homemade neighborhood displays to large elaborate productions, we searched for the best Christmas light displays in the Bay Area. Here is a list of the most popular.

Despite the holidays being a time of joy and celebration, it can be a difficult time for those who are unhoused. But one South Bay nonprofit’s actions reinforced the meaning of the season.