Traditions altered on Memorial Day during coronavirus pandemic
On this Memorial Day, Bay Area residents found the coronavirus may change tradition, but it won't stop it. Even if it means memorializing in masks.
On this Memorial Day, Bay Area residents found the coronavirus may change tradition, but it won't stop it. Even if it means memorializing in masks.
Crowds defy COVID-19 social distancing guidelines Memorial Day weekend
People normally celebrate the unofficial start to summer with family and friends, barbequing and having backyard parties but not this year with the coronavirus pandemic.
People normally celebrate the unofficial start to summer with family and friends, barbequing and having backyard parties but not this year with the coronavirus pandemic.
Walnut Creek moves annual Memorial Day ceremony online
The hour-long event will begin with remarks from Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew and the other four members of the City Council.
The hour-long event will begin with remarks from Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew and the other four members of the City Council.
Memorial Day temperatures could reach triple digits
Inland temperatures in the Bay Area could reach triple digits on Memorial Day.
Inland temperatures in the Bay Area could reach triple digits on Memorial Day.
Governor Gavin Newsom provides a Friday update on COVID-19 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
COVID-19 crisis clouding the passing of time
From roadways to airports, there’s little buzz and little differentiating one day from the next.
From roadways to airports, there’s little buzz and little differentiating one day from the next.
San Francisco tourism suffers ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The city by the Bay is a global tourist destination, but the global pandemic and travel restrictions have effectively cut the city off from the outside world.
The city by the Bay is a global tourist destination, but the global pandemic and travel restrictions have effectively cut the city off from the outside world.
Popular Danville 4th of July parade plans to go virtual in 2020
Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, the parade's organizer, is calling for film clips or photos they would like to be included in a live streamed parade broadcast set for 10 a.m. July 4.
Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, the parade's organizer, is calling for film clips or photos they would like to be included in a live streamed parade broadcast set for 10 a.m. July 4.
Piedmont July 4th parade and celebrations cancelled due to COVID-19
Other cancellations include the annual party in the park, and neighborhood block parties, with the city saying it will not issue street closure permits.
Other cancellations include the annual party in the park, and neighborhood block parties, with the city saying it will not issue street closure permits.
Coronavirus makes for an unusual Mother's Day
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
You may have been celebrating Mother’s Day for years, but do you know its origin?
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day while social distancing
Lifestyle expert, Sadie Murray, shared these great gift ideas for mom during the lockdown.
Lifestyle expert, Sadie Murray, shared these great gift ideas for mom during the lockdown.
Mother’s Day: Shipping Something Special, a Gift Guide
For the foodie mom, the most fabulous gift boxes from California.
For the foodie mom, the most fabulous gift boxes from California.
Businesses closed for Mother’s Day due to coronavirus regroup
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Bay Area merchants are changing the way they’re going to do business for the holiday.
Trump plans another ‘Salute to America’ July 4 show on National Mall, despite COVID-19 concerns
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
President Donald Trump promised a July Fourth celebration for the public on the National Mall despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area cannabis dispensary designs "virtual budtender" amid pandemic
Cannabis dispensaries have been deemed essential businesses during the stay at home order.
Cannabis dispensaries have been deemed essential businesses during the stay at home order.
El Cerrito cancels annual Fourth of July events
Even if funding could somehow be found to hold the event and the shelter order is lifted in time, the logistics and potential health issues involved with planning and holding the festival are too daunting.
Even if funding could somehow be found to hold the event and the shelter order is lifted in time, the logistics and potential health issues involved with planning and holding the festival are too daunting.
San Francisco's Mt. Davidson Cross illuminated in blue for healthcare workers
But part of the tradition, the lighting of the cross on the night before Easter, was continued Saturday into Sunday, with an added twist.
But part of the tradition, the lighting of the cross on the night before Easter, was continued Saturday into Sunday, with an added twist.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Bay Area churches are live streaming Good Friday and Easter services
Faith leaders and their congregations are coping with challenging times.
Faith leaders and their congregations are coping with challenging times.