Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Bay Area Memorial Day tributes

There are Memorial Day ceremonies around the Bay Area to remember military members who died while serving their co

US flag memorial displays 7000 dog tags in honor of fallen service members

Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.

Danville moves annual July 4th parade to Labor Day

Danville and its Fourth of July parade partner, the Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley, is moving the annual event to Labor Day weekend this year.

Despite elevated gas prices, Memorial Day weekend travel makes a comeback

Compared to pre-pandemic levels of 2019, AAA says travel is still down about 13%, but it’s making a comeback, especially this holiday weekend.

102-year-old WWII veteran honored with birthday parade

Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.

As reopening date nears, Californians spend holiday in upbeat mood

California residents are celebrating the sunny Memorial Day weekend more upbeat than they have been for any other holiday since the pandemic began, thanks to dramatically lower virus case rates and increasing vaccinations.

On the road and in the skies, Memorial Day Weekend brings major boost in travel

After more than a year cooped up at home and laying low, on Friday thousands of Bay Area residents, a good portion vaccinated and vacation-ready, took to the skies.

Memorial Day 2021: The origin of America’s commemoration of its fallen troops

It’s a tradition that has evolved over the years. From Decoration Day to the Memorial Day we know today, here’s a look at the American holiday’s origins.

Busy holiday weekend expected at Oakland International Airport

Travelers flying out of Oakland International Airport this Memorial Day holiday weekend can expect a busier than usual airport as the pandemic eases and demand for travel resumes.

Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr during the pandemic

As sunrise broke across the Bay Area, thousands of Muslims began the day celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Mother's Day at SF Flower Mart feels normal says vendors, shoppers

Sunday morning brought in a rush of last minute shoppers at San Francisco's Flower Mart for Mother's Day flowers. The flow of the day brought shoppers and vendors a sense of normalcy.

Mother's Day non-traditional traditions

Mother's Day is the perfect day to pamper mom with breakfast-in-bed, a hand-made card, or a bouquet of flowers. But read on as some of our KTVU anchors and reporters share some of their sweet, non-traditional Mother's Day traditions!