San Pablo Día de los Muertos with Los Cenzontles
Eugene Rodriguez, founder and director of Los Cenzontles, talks Día de los Muertos celebration.
Origins of Halloween dates back thousands of years to Ireland
Hundreds of millions of people around the world celebrate Halloween, but only one place can lay claim to its origins. In fact, the spooky holiday started in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. Gabe Saglie, a senior editor at Travelzoo, gave us a closer look at the origins of Halloween.
Hidden dangers on Halloween: Why the spookiest night of the year Is also one of the riskiest for children
Halloween is a night full of costumes and candy, but it can pose hidden dangers. From dark streets packed with trick-or-treaters, to drivers who may not be paying attention: it's actually one of the most dangerous nights of the year for children if you look at emergency room statistics.
Time change affects our 'body clocks,' study finds
It's time to 'fall back' once again as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end Sunday. While some enjoy moving their clocks back for that extra hour of sleep, medical experts warn that time change this weekend can have a harmful impact on our 'body clocks.'
Halloween comes with a sweet treat for trick or treaters
Morning clouds will break away to mostly sunny warmer weather for the afternoon. Cool and dry for Halloween festivities tonight. We remain dry and mild to warm through the weekend before cooler, wet weather returns next week.
Celebrating Halloween with a corn maze
Celebrating Halloween with a corn maze. Reporter James Torrez and photographer Greg Grinsell made their way out of the maze in one hour and 30 minutes.
SNAP by the numbers: How the shutdown will affect US, California
Here's a look at the SNAP shutdown by the numbers:
Automatic work permit extensions eliminated
A safety net for foreign workers had ended under a new federal rule. Mariam Masumi Daud, managing attorney at Johnson & Masumi, explains end of automatic permit renewal extension.
Candy overload? water Is the secret weapon
Rich Razgaitis, national hydration and water expert, gives tips on surviving the Halloween sugar rush.
5.5M California could go without SNAP benefits
5.5M California could go without SNAP benefits, which is called CalFresh.
Previous Michigan terror attack plan falsely linked to Halloween weekend plot thwarted by FBI
Old information about an averted terror attack on the Army's TACOM facility in Warren is spreading on social media Friday after the FBI announced that a possible Halloween weekend terrorist attack was stopped and suspects were arrested in Michigan.
Cloudy, hazy
Today will be cloudy and hazy.
FBI: Possible Halloween weekend terror attack averted, multiple suspects arrested in Michigan
Multiple suspects in Michigan are in custody after allegedly plotting a Halloween weekend terrorist attack.
Halloween in the Castro hopes to draw large turnout
Businesses and people who love Halloween hope this holiday will bring back the beloved tradition of large crowds dressed in creative costumes for Halloween in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
Bird flu to blame for Petaluma farm having to destroy 57,000 ducks
A Sonoma County duck farm is being forced to destroy tens of thousands of ducks that have been or will be infected by a highly-contagious bird flu. The same farm was hit by the disease two years ago when infected migratory wild birds make contact with domesticated farm animals.
Bay Area food banks brace for surge as SNAP suspension nears
Food banks across the Bay Area are preparing for a surge in demand as millions of Americans brace for a suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, a consequence of the ongoing government shutdown. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Concord, hosted a town hall Thursday night in Martinez to address mounting concerns over the shutdown’s growing impact. The congressman expressed little optimism that lawmakers in Washington would reach a deal soon to end the impasse.
South Bay food bank braces for crush of people as CalFresh payment pause looms
At food banks in the South Bay and beyond, the rush was on Thursday to be ready for an unwanted deadline.
Oakland's Fruitvale has emergency preparedness plan for Dia de Los Muertos
The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.
Oakland police speak out on federal gang indictment
Oakland police weighed in Thursday on raids targeting Sureño street gangs, a day after federal officials announced an indictment targeting nine members.
ICE agent involved in shooting | West Coast Wrap
An investigation is underway in Southern California after an ICE agent shot and wounded a man who authorities say was driving his car toward the officer. What we're learning about Thursday's shooting, the third time immigration agents have opened fire during operations here in the West since last week.