Mariah Carey ushers in Christmas season and not a moment too soon
As soon as Halloween ended, Mariah Carey posted a teaser to her hit Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and declared, “it’s time.”
As soon as Halloween ended, Mariah Carey posted a teaser to her hit Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and declared, “it’s time.”
Child finds sewing needle inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy, Ohio police say
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
From dozens of giant balloons, floats, bands, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to return full-scale
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be live and in-person to kick off the 2021 holiday season, the department store announced Wednesday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be live and in-person to kick off the 2021 holiday season, the department store announced Wednesday.
BART trains running later tonight for Halloween riders
BART is running special late service past 9 p.m. on Sunday due to high ridership expected for Halloween.
BART is running special late service past 9 p.m. on Sunday due to high ridership expected for Halloween.
Day of the Dead celebration returns to Oakland's Fruitvale district
Organizers asked attendees to wear masks, while offering a number of services and entertainment. The pop-ups offered both Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
Organizers asked attendees to wear masks, while offering a number of services and entertainment. The pop-ups offered both Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
Halloween costumes are in 'official' shortage, non-profit declares
Many retailers blame the Halloween costume shortage on pandemic-related global supply chain issues.
Many retailers blame the Halloween costume shortage on pandemic-related global supply chain issues.
Halloween: Americans revive spirit of country’s spookiest holiday
The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on Halloween gatherings last year. But although the pandemic isn’t over — last year’s fear is giving way to a renewed appetite for Halloween traditions, especially trick-or-treating.
The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on Halloween gatherings last year. But although the pandemic isn’t over — last year’s fear is giving way to a renewed appetite for Halloween traditions, especially trick-or-treating.
Halloween haunt makes the most of aging Mare Island warehouse
A Halloween haunt in Vallejo makes the most of its location: a 3-story warehouse more than 100 years old.
A Halloween haunt in Vallejo makes the most of its location: a 3-story warehouse more than 100 years old.
Boy bullied for Tony Stark Halloween costume makes superhero return to school
A 10-year-old boy who was bullied for his Tony Stark Halloween costume is going viral after his “proud” mom documented his triumphant return to school.
A 10-year-old boy who was bullied for his Tony Stark Halloween costume is going viral after his “proud” mom documented his triumphant return to school.
Halloween in the Castro is happening: What to expect this weekend
Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.
Castro business owners are expecting large crowds this weekend. Some bars are offering live entertainment. There will even be a street party.
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Trick-or-treating returns to the Bay Area this Halloween
For the first time in two years, children dressed in Halloween costumes will make their way through Bay Area neighborhoods. The trek-and-grab for candy are all part of the trick-or-treat tradition.
For the first time in two years, children dressed in Halloween costumes will make their way through Bay Area neighborhoods. The trek-and-grab for candy are all part of the trick-or-treat tradition.
Neighbors concerned about trick-or-treat safety during Outside Lands
This year, Halloween coincides with the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Nearby neighbors are concerned over children's safety with the influx of music fans and cars.
This year, Halloween coincides with the Outside Lands music festival in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Nearby neighbors are concerned over children's safety with the influx of music fans and cars.
Neighbors' Halloween decorations are for a good cause
It's entertainment with a cause. Each decorated home has a QR code posted that gives people driving or walking by the option to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
It's entertainment with a cause. Each decorated home has a QR code posted that gives people driving or walking by the option to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
2021 holiday sales projected to hit new records
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Outside Lands is over Halloween weekend this year: City officials offer tips on safe gatherings
Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.
Halloween in San Francisco hasn't quite been the same since the unofficial mass gathering in the Castro was shutdown. The event regularly attracted half a million costumed revelers, but was marred following gun violence more than 10 years ago.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Christmas tree shortage expected due to inflated shipping costs
Some favorite holiday items might be hard to find this year. Experts say an increase in shipping costs might cause shortages.
Some favorite holiday items might be hard to find this year. Experts say an increase in shipping costs might cause shortages.
Giant $16K nutcrackers vandalized in San Leandro
A nonprofit organization in San Leandro is asking for help after vandals broke into a storage space and destroyed 15 giant holiday nutcrackers that are used to decorate downtown.
A nonprofit organization in San Leandro is asking for help after vandals broke into a storage space and destroyed 15 giant holiday nutcrackers that are used to decorate downtown.
US Airlines brace for tough holiday season, busy 2022
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.
The US airline industry faces a tough holiday season as travelers are expected to return to airports at near pre-pandemic levels.