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
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
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
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.
Fall tradition is back! The annual Half Moon Bay pumpkin weigh-off
Farmers will be showing up with pumpkins expected to weigh more than 2,000 pounds.
Farmers will be showing up with pumpkins expected to weigh more than 2,000 pounds.
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.
Costco, other retailers impacted by fewer Christmas trees this year because of drought, supply chain shortage
Costco and other retailers may be selling fewer Christmas trees this Holiday season due to months of droughts and global supply chain shortages.
Costco and other retailers may be selling fewer Christmas trees this Holiday season due to months of droughts and global supply chain shortages.
The great candy corn debate starts again after ingredients are revealed
Whether to like candy corn is debated every year during Halloween. One ingredient found in the popular candy might surprise you.
Whether to like candy corn is debated every year during Halloween. One ingredient found in the popular candy might surprise you.
The most popular Halloween candy in every US state, plus top candy cravings
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
Here is the most popular Halloween candy by state, according to data shared recently by Instacart.
CDC removes holiday guidance suggesting ‘virtual’ celebrations from website
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
A CDC spokesperson on Tuesday said guidance that was posted on the agency’s website suggesting “that families hold virtual holiday celebrations,” was outdated and removed from the agency’s website.
USPS raises prices for holiday season; some deliveries to take longer
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
Changes to delivery speeds and prices came to the U.S. Postal Service this week.
Container shortage, Port of Oakland congestion to impact availability of holiday merchandise
Congestion at the Port of Oakland, combined with a worldwide shipping container shortage, will likely mean holiday merchandise won't make it to store shelves until January.
Congestion at the Port of Oakland, combined with a worldwide shipping container shortage, will likely mean holiday merchandise won't make it to store shelves until January.
Bay Area synagogues hold outdoor in-person services for Rosh Hashanah
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Bay Area synagogues are navigating hybrid services and outdoor gatherings for Rosh Hashanah after the pandemic last year forced services online.
Danville celebrates Labor Day weekend with postponed parade
The city of Danville held a Labor Day parade Saturday after postponing their popular Fourth of July parade because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The city of Danville held a Labor Day parade Saturday after postponing their popular Fourth of July parade because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Gas prices are expected to go down soon
Experts say gas prices should start leveling off soon. Holiday weekend travelers are paying three to five cents more per gallon compared to one week ago, according to AAA.
Experts say gas prices should start leveling off soon. Holiday weekend travelers are paying three to five cents more per gallon compared to one week ago, according to AAA.
Holiday travelers have Bay Area airports slightly busier than usual, still below pre-pandemic levels
120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.
120,000 passengers are expected through San Francisco International Airport over the Labor Day weekend. That's about three times the number of passengers as last year, but still about half of what it was before COVID-19.
Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Fully vaccinated Americans should weigh individual risks given high COVID-19 spread, CDC's Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Mom warns against fireworks after one explodes and 'blew' her hand in half
Kristi Anema suffered a terrifying firework injury and is speaking out in hopes to promote safety ahead of the holiday weekend.
Kristi Anema suffered a terrifying firework injury and is speaking out in hopes to promote safety ahead of the holiday weekend.
Workers allegedly lit fireworks inside Taco Bell, locked themselves out
A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.
A Taco Bell worker was arrested after she and a group of other employees were allegedly seen on surveillance footage lighting fireworks inside the Nashville restaurant before locking themselves out, according to fire department investigators.
Michigan's 2nd-oldest resident celebrated her 110th birthday this Independence Day
Getting to 110 years old had nothing to do with luck, Bonita Gibson said this weekend. Two pandemics, two world wars, and a whole lot in between wasn't enough to keep this Canton resident going.
Getting to 110 years old had nothing to do with luck, Bonita Gibson said this weekend. Two pandemics, two world wars, and a whole lot in between wasn't enough to keep this Canton resident going.