Anti-Trump Halloween display attracts attention in Alameda
One East Bay homeowner is mixing Halloween with politics. Each year, Dan Balsam puts up an elaborate display, But this year, he said he's focused on the election. And it's attracting a lot of attention.
Homeless family's Día De Los Muertos altar to be torn down by Caltrans
CalTrans has plans to tear down a Dia de los Muertos altar built by an unhoused man and his son in San Jose, and the family is asking for the community's help.
Ghosts of Halloween Past: Costumes done KTVU style
A chill is in the air and it's not just the changing weather. Spirits, ghouls and goblins abound as Halloween approaches. Here at KTVU we dug through our personal archives to display the ghosts of Halloween past. Here's some of the costumes we wore on Halloween.
Top Halloween costumes for dogs, according to Google Frightgeist
From Beetlejuice to the internet sensation Moo Deng, this year’s Halloween dog costume trends are a nod to pop culture and more.
Here are the top Halloween costumes for couples, according to Google
Whether you're throwing a Halloween party or planning to trick-or-treat, Google offers some great ideas for costumes to get you ready for the holiday.
DoorDash reveals the most popular Halloween candy in every state
DoorDash recently uncovered the most popular candy state-by-state and nationally.
Halloween movie lovers can road trip along the east coast to these creepy sites
From Lizzie Borden's home to 'The Conjuring' house, check out these Halloween road trip stops along the East Coast.
Top ZIP codes for Halloween trick-or-treating, based on Instacart data
Instacart was also able to collect data on what the most popular candies were in each ZIP code.
San Jose mother puts up elaborate Halloween display to honor son who passed away
Mom's tradition of decorating home for Halloween continues despite her son's death from terminal illness. Now she does it to honor her son's memory and for neighbors who have come to love her displays.
Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season
Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends
If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.
Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy
Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?
Child dies at Halloween attraction during prank gone wrong: 'Horrific accident'
A child was killed in a freak accident over the weekend, Tennessee authorities say.
2024 Indigenous Peoples' Day festival shows Bay Area's early role in holiday
Hundreds of people attended a festival marking Indigenous People's Day at San Francisco's Yerba Buena Gardens on Monday afternoon. The festival started in 2018 when the city decided to rename it Columbus Day, which falls on the same Monday in October.
What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024?
Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states and cities.
Study: Nearly half of Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season
The holiday shopping season has kicked off, but it can also bring along financial challenges.
Spirit Halloween to transform for Christmas with new pop-up stores
Spirit Halloween is branching out into the holiday season by launching pop-up Christmas stores in select locations.
JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season
JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.