Santa Clara County becomes the first in state to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday
Santa Clara County is the first county in the state to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday after a unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Santa Clara County is the first county in the state to make Juneteenth a paid county holiday after a unanimous vote from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early amid coronavirus pandemic
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Contra Costa Co. health officials advise against trick-or-treating, offer safety tips
Another upcoming celebration that’s going to be impacted by the pandemic is Halloween. On Wednesday, health officials in Contra Costa County urged families to avoid trick or treating calling it too risky.
Another upcoming celebration that’s going to be impacted by the pandemic is Halloween. On Wednesday, health officials in Contra Costa County urged families to avoid trick or treating calling it too risky.
Contra Costa County urges residents to avoid trick-or-treating this Halloween
Experts said it may be hard for parents and kids to maintain a safe distance on porches and doorsteps when trick-or-treating. The virus is easily spread from person to person through close contact.
Experts said it may be hard for parents and kids to maintain a safe distance on porches and doorsteps when trick-or-treating. The virus is easily spread from person to person through close contact.
San Jose’s Christmas in the Park to be a drive-through event this year
Tickets go on sale Tuesday for San Jose’s Christmas in the Park. This year, the beloved holiday tradition will be a drive-thru event. For the first time in 41 years, it will also be held in a new setting with a fee.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday for San Jose’s Christmas in the Park. This year, the beloved holiday tradition will be a drive-thru event. For the first time in 41 years, it will also be held in a new setting with a fee.
Trick-or-treating will look 'very different' this year in California, health official says
The arrival of fall signals the start of holiday celebrations and many of them tend to draw people together. But with the coronavirus pandemic sticking around, people will have to change the way they celebrate.
The arrival of fall signals the start of holiday celebrations and many of them tend to draw people together. But with the coronavirus pandemic sticking around, people will have to change the way they celebrate.
Heat wave sends people flocking to San Francisco beaches
Sky-high temperatures around the Bay have been relentless. San Francisco's reputation for cooler weather has been a lure, drawing visitors from around the Bay.
Sky-high temperatures around the Bay have been relentless. San Francisco's reputation for cooler weather has been a lure, drawing visitors from around the Bay.
Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.
Crowds pack beaches as California bakes in weekend heat wave
Officials urged people to conserve electricity to ease strain on the state's power grid and to follow distancing and mask requirements when they hit recreational areas.
Officials urged people to conserve electricity to ease strain on the state's power grid and to follow distancing and mask requirements when they hit recreational areas.
Labor Day weekend impacted by oppressive heat and pandemic
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
Bay Area government leaders are urging people to use common sense to defend against the deadly coronavirus, and the oppressive heat.
San Francisco's mood on coronavirus is shifting
Christien Kafton reports.
Christien Kafton reports.
Rob Roth reports.
Lake Berryessa closed over holiday weekend
The lake was completely encircled by the largest blaze in the LNU Complex, the 317,909-acre Hennessey Fire, which sparked to life Aug. 17.
The lake was completely encircled by the largest blaze in the LNU Complex, the 317,909-acre Hennessey Fire, which sparked to life Aug. 17.
Labor Day weekend: Health officials say keep it small, wear face masks
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
Health officials are warning against large gatherings over Labor Day weekend saying it could further prolong the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid the pandemic, officials urge the public to be cautious this Labor Day weekend
Warm weather is forecasted, but there are few options along the coast due to COVID-19 closures, as a precaution against spreading the virus.
Warm weather is forecasted, but there are few options along the coast due to COVID-19 closures, as a precaution against spreading the virus.
Most Bay Area beaches will be open for Labor Day weekend
Jesse Gary reports.
Jesse Gary reports.
September heat wave hits the Bay Area, power outages remain a concern
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve, they do not expect blackouts.
With tight supplies, grid officials say if consumers conserve, they do not expect blackouts.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
Officials urge caution over Labor Day weekend celebrations
Labor Day brings to mind summer parties, barbecues with friends and family. But, this year health experts are asking people to tone it down, and follow the public health guidelines.
Labor Day brings to mind summer parties, barbecues with friends and family. But, this year health experts are asking people to tone it down, and follow the public health guidelines.
Pacifica beaches, parkings lots to close over Labor Day holiday weekend
The city says the beach closures are warranted, "for health and safety during this increasing coronavirus pandemic."
The city says the beach closures are warranted, "for health and safety during this increasing coronavirus pandemic."