Benicia bakers make life-sized Han Solo out of bread
A bakery in Benicia is getting national attention after creating a life-sized Han Solo out of bread. Hanalee Pervan and her mother, Catherine Pervan, spent weeks molding, baking and assembling the life-sized sculpture using wood and two types of dough.
Chipotle’s Boorito Halloween tradition returns in-person after 2-year hiatus
Here’s how to score a free meal on Halloween.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations in SF draw thousands from around the world
San Francisco's Yerba Buena Garden was filled with a celebration of indigenous cultures and sound on Monday, as the city marked Indigenous Peoples Day, honoring the native people who inhabited the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus from Spain.
Airbnb rolls out anti-party measures ahead of Halloween
Airbnb is taking steps to deter unauthorized parties at its listings during the Halloween weekend, the home rental service announced Monday.
Map: Instacart reveals America’s Halloween candy obsessions
The country is pretty evenly split over the top rival sweet treats purchased around Halloween.
'The Grinch' horror movie 'The Mean One' coming this Christmas, reports say
"The Mean One," a new parody of the classic Grinch story but twisted into a slasher film, is coming soon, according to reports.
Half Moon Bay pumpkin breaks festival record
The record was broken in Half Moon Bay's Pumpkin Weigh Off, but was just short of the world record set at 2,703 pounds.
What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2022
Though the holiday has seen a recent shift in observance to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is still a federal holiday — meaning several businesses will be closed on Monday.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate
Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.
Oreo announces limited edition Snickerdoodle cookies via cryptic tweets
The newest holiday flavor will only be around for a limited time while supplies last.
Macy's hiring 41K seasonal workers for the holidays
Macy's plans to hire 41,000 full and part-time seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season. Over 10,300 seasonal workers in 2021 joined the company full-time.
UPS to hire over 100,000 workers for holiday rush
UPS promotes seasonal jobs as positions that can lead to year-round employment.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Bay Area airports, freeways, busy as holiday getaways get underway
Travel demand remains high for Labor Day weekend as gas prices drop. Airports advise early arrival for flights.
Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Flying or driving, here’s what to expect
Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Walmart releases 2022 Top Toy List to kick off holiday shopping season
Families can save on toys this holiday season with many on the list under $25. These items are available now to buy or pre-order on Walmart’s website.