Halloween in the Castro is happening: What to expect this weekend

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.

Trick-or-treating returns to the Bay Area this Halloween

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

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

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.

Outside Lands is over Halloween weekend this year: City officials offer tips on safe gatherings

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

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

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

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

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.

CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings

CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.

East Lansing elementary schools drop Halloween and Valentine's Day celebrations

East Lansing elementary schools drop Halloween and Valentine's Day celebrations

Concerns over hurt feelings and uncomfortable families are the reasons that administrators told parents the school would not be hosting celebrations for specific holidays.

Concerns over hurt feelings and uncomfortable families are the reasons that administrators told parents the school would not be hosting celebrations for specific holidays.

Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son

Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son

A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.

A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.

Christmas in the Park already suffering from Santa shortage

Christmas in the Park already suffering from Santa shortage

A beloved holiday tradition in the South Bay is not immune to the labor shortage. Christmas in the Park is in desperate need of more Santas. Many of the regulars have expressed concerns about COVID.

A beloved holiday tradition in the South Bay is not immune to the labor shortage. Christmas in the Park is in desperate need of more Santas. Many of the regulars have expressed concerns about COVID.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.