Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in NYC
The tree that will stand at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season arrived in Manhattan on Saturday.
Holiday staple 'The Nutcracker' returns to stage in Walnut Creek
Last performed in February 2020, the Diablo Ballet Company returned with 'The Nutcracker' in front of a live audience in Walnut Creek.
Santa Claus may not be coming to town this year amid hired Santa shortage
There are an estimated 10-15% fewer Santa Clauses this year compared to last year due to COVID-19 and many Santas retiring, according to Mitch Allen, head elf at Hire Santa.
Veterans honored for their service in San Jose
A Veteran’s Day dinner was held in San Jose to honor veterans for their service to our country and to their community. Blue Star Moms were also recognized.
San Jose Veterans Day parade returns in-person for first time since pandemic began
“There’s an old saying, freedom isn’t free. And this is the day when we thank those who’ve served and make them understand how much we appreciate their service,” said Representative Zoe Lofgren.
Revived GI Bill aims to pay Black WWII veterans' families who were denied full benefits
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Veterans Day photos: Honoring those who served in the military
We asked for submissions from viewers to share photos of military veterans in their lives. And here's what the community sent in.
San Jose nonprofit fundraising to help homeless veterans
The San Jose-based nonprofit “Open Doors to Future Possibilities” will be fundraising on Veteran’s Day to expand its services to help veterans. The majority are homeless in Santa Clara County. The nonprofit’s founder said it’s trying to keep up with demand.
Terrorism threat 'heightened' over holiday season, DHS says
While DHS said it had no credible information on a specific threat, the agency warns in its latest national terrorism advisory bulletin that mass gatherings for the upcoming religious holidays could be potential targets.
17 veterans, active-duty military members become US citizens
U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.
USPS hopes robotic processing in Oakland will help the holiday rush
The USPS Oakland Processing and Distribution Center is the first site to test and successfully use a new robotic arm. Officials said it makes sorting packages more efficient.
Elf on the Shelf jokingly banned by Georgia judge
Santa's little helper may be notably absent for Christmas this year as a Georgia judge jokingly banned the Elf on a Shelf.
Commemorating a century of honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
FedEx CEO predicts 100M more shipments this holiday compared to 2019 despite supply chain clog
The FedEx CEO said the company is ready for Christmas 2021, predicting 100 million more shipments this holiday season compared to 2019.
Turkey prices will exceed all-time high, food market analysts say
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says, since September of last year, overall food prices have increased 4.6%. What does this mean for what's on your Thanksgiving table this year?
Alameda County food bank sees staggering need ahead of the holidays
At the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the number of people in need is staggering. A spokesman says before the pandemic, one in five residents struggled to put food on the table. Now it's one in four.
Mariah Carey ushers in Christmas season and not a moment too soon
As soon as Halloween ended, Mariah Carey posted a teaser to her hit Christmas song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and declared, “it’s time.”
Child finds sewing needle inside Halloween trick-or-treat candy, Ohio police say
An observant child in Ohio made a "demented" discovery inside their Halloween candy while trick-or-treating over the weekend, alerting police to a sewing needle planted inside a chocolate treat.
From dozens of giant balloons, floats, bands, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to return full-scale
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be live and in-person to kick off the 2021 holiday season, the department store announced Wednesday.