Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank

A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.

Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.

List: Bay Area restaurants open Christmas 2025

Are you eating out or considering take out on Christmas Day? KTVU has compiled an extensive list of Bay Area restaurants open Christmas 2025.

Playhouse building competition raises $40K for longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit

It was like a Santa's workshop on Thursday at the Cow Palace in Daly City, where dozens of volunteers were busy building playhouses, raising $40,000 for a longstanding, well-known Bay Area nonprofit.

Holiday Heroes: 49ers bring magic to hundreds of Bay Area kids at Oracle Park

Bay Area teams and star athletes helped transform Oracle Park into a winter wonderland for the 16th annual Holiday Heroes event. It's dedicated to giving underserved children a night of joy and rare access to top players and entertainment.

List: Best Bay Area holiday light displays in 2025

Eager to find the best and brightest holiday displays the Bay has to offer? Look no further.

The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas

A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.

NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped

NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.

Cautious Christmas shoppers out shopping with 20 days left

It looks like "tis the season to be shopping cautiously" thanks to worries about the economy, jobs, and inflation. Every night, until January 4th, San Rafael's free Holiday Light Spectacular picks up spirits at a time spirit picking up is needed,

Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

'Santa Frauds' and the 12 scams of Christmas: BBB warnings ahead of 2025 holidays

The holiday season brings cheer, and unfortunately, a surge in scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released its annual “12 Scams of the Holidays," highlighting some of the most common tricks scammers use to steal money or personal data around this time of year.