FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

San Francisco kicks off holiday shopping season in Union Square

With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.

Veterans Day 2022 deals, discounts and freebies

Here are some restaurants and businesses with promotions this year on Veterans Day.

Holiday tree lighting ceremony held in San Francisco Union Square

It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but in San Francisco there was a "three, two, one" countdown in Union Square to light the Macy's Holiday Tree. 

Possible pilot strikes coincide with busy holiday travel season

U.S. airlines will have to pay more than they expected to reach new contracts with pilots, who are using the leverage of a pilot shortage and rising travel demand to seek significant wage increases.

San Francisco's welcome ambassadors celebrate one year in the city

San Francisco's welcome ambassadors have been on the city streets for a year now, and Mayor London Breed says they're making the streets safer and more welcoming.

Starbucks holiday drinks and seasonal red cups return to stores this week

It’s that time of year. Starbucks’ holiday menu — including Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte — is returning to stores soon in the seasonal red cups.

What to do with your leftover Halloween candy (besides eating it)

Got some leftover Halloween candy this year? While eating it is always fun, you can also donate the candy to U.S. troops. Here are a few ideas.

Halloween costume earns boy free McDonald's french fries for a year

The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.

Halloween freebies, deals: Here's where you can get free food on October 31

It’s no tricks and all treats at many U.S. restaurants and stores on Halloween 2022. Here are some of the places to get free food and deals today.

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?

Behind that jack-o'-lantern's face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American culture.

Drug expert says parents shouldn't fear fentanyl in Halloween candy

As Halloween approaches, local police departments are warning about what's known as ‘rainbow’ fentanyl. It's the dangerous opioid make in bright-colored powders and pills, and it's even being transferred in candy containers sometimes. 

These are the best California cities for Halloween

California rates pretty well for trick-or-treating, according to WalletHub's 2022 Best Places for Halloween report.