Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Veterans Day photos: Honoring those who served in the military
We asked for submissions from viewers to share photos of military veterans in their lives. And here's what the community sent in.
We asked for submissions from viewers to share photos of military veterans in their lives. And here's what the community sent in.
San Jose nonprofit fundraising to help homeless veterans
The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.
The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.
Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says
While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.
While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.
17 veterans, active-duty military members become US citizens
U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.
U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.
USPS hopes robotic processing in Oakland will help the holiday rush
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
Elf on the Shelf jokingly banned by Georgia judge
Santa's little helper may be notably absent for Christmas this year as a Georgia judge jokingly banned the Elf on a Shelf.
Santa's little helper may be notably absent for Christmas this year as a Georgia judge jokingly banned the Elf on a Shelf.
Commemorating a century of honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Turkey prices will exceed all-time high, food market analysts say
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?
Alameda County food bank sees staggering need ahead of the holidays
At the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the number of people in need is staggering. A spokesman says before the pandemic, one in five residents struggled to put food on the table. Now it's one in four.
At the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the number of people in need is staggering. A spokesman says before the pandemic, one in five residents struggled to put food on the table. Now it's one in four.
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.