Health officials concerned as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise

California's Secretary of Health and Human Services confirms the state is in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and is issuing a travel advisory as we approach the holiday season.

'Friday the 13th...in 2020': Origins of why the day is considered unlucky

In the strangest of years, today marks the last Friday the 13th of 2020. Here’s a look at why the day has long been considered by some as unlucky.

2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts

With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.

Homeless veterans find help off the streets through South Bay program

Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.

1,000 turkeys donated to SF-Marin Food Bank in time for Thanksgiving

One San Francisco man says all he needs is a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity. 1,000 turkeys were donated to a local food bank on Monday.

Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state

“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.

Fish and wildlife department delays commercial crab season

The department says they are working with the commercial Dungeness crab industry to create new regulations to protect whales from entanglements. 

SF Chinese New Year Parade canceled in 2021

The 2021 Chinese New Year Parade has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19.

Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween

Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.

Halloween draws a crowd to San Francisco's Castro District

Officials in San Francisco have been urging people to stay away from what has become the defacto party spot on Halloween.

Oakland's annual community Thanksgiving feast to be mobile this year

Thousands of low-income families and unhoused people have been served a traditional holiday feast each year for the past 28 years at one location, but this year meals will be provided in a different way and under a new name.

Animal control helps deer with head stuck in plastic pumpkin

A deer got its head stuck in a plastic pumpkin, but luckily, it had two friendly animal control officers come to its rescue.

South Bay caravan brings spirit of Halloween to kids of farmworkers

For months, the Farmworker Caravan has been distributing food and necessities to those in need. But this time, they wanted to add a little Halloween treat for the farmworkers' kids.

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.