Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Mother's Day non-traditional traditions
Mother's Day is the perfect day to pamper mom with breakfast-in-bed, a hand-made card, or a bouquet of flowers. But read on as some of our KTVU anchors and reporters share some of their sweet, non-traditional Mother's Day traditions!
Cinco de Mayo boosts business for restaurants in San Francisco’s Mission District
In San Francisco’s Mission District, the streets are packed with people, stores are busy and people are lining up at restaurants.
The history of Mother's Day: A look at the woman behind the celebration
Early motherhood celebrations date back to ancient times, but the modern American holiday gained popularity thanks to the help of Anna Jarvis.
Mother's Day looks different around the world
Traditionally on Mother's Day in the United States, flowers are being delivered and online orders are being placed as people scramble to get last-minute gifts to show mom how much they love her.
National Nurses Day is Thursday, beginning a weeklong celebration of the profession
May 6 is National Nurses Day, which marks the beginning of National Nurses Week — a period Congress designated in 1982 to recognize and appreciate the work nurses do every day to save lives.
Thousands turn out at May Day rallies around the Bay Area
Thousands of people turned out to celebrate May Day at events this afternoon on both sides of the Bay Bridge.
Annual 420 cannabis celebration at Golden Gate Park canceled once again
City officials again canceled the 420 cannabis celebration in Golden Gate Park due to state and local restrictions on large gatherings.
In Easter speech, pope calls armed conflicts in pandemic 'scandalous'
Pope Francis in his traditional Easter Sunday address denounced as “scandalous” how armed conflicts continue to rage even as the coronavirus pandemic has triggered severe social and economic suffering.
Christians celebrate second Easter marred by COVID-19 pandemic
Christianity’s most joyous feast day is being celebrated worldwide with faithful sitting far apart in pews and singing choruses of “Hallelujah” through face coverings for the second Easter Sunday.
Pepsi releases newest limited-edition soda flavor: Peeps
Pepsi and Peeps have partnered to create a soda flavor unlike any other.
Red tier brings green back for St. Patrick's Day around the Bay Area
It was not the boisterous holiday of years past, but still a big leap from last year when the first COVID lockdown slammed the door on any celebrations.
White House fountains dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, dancers line up at Irish embassy
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the White House featured a display of green water in the fountains on the north and south lawns. Meanwhile, Irish dancers lined up to perform in front of Ireland’s embassy to mark the holiday.
Top o’ the morning! World leaders wish Ireland Happy St. Patrick’s Day
World leaders were seeing green as they wished Ireland a happy St. Patrick’s Day.
WATCH: City officials dye Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day
The Chicago River is green after all.
Celebrate powerful voices this International Women’s Day with these free documentaries on Tubi
Here are some free and on-demand films and documentaries to watch on Tubi this International Women’s Day.
Tampa cancels annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition of dyeing the river green
Tampa will not turn the Hillsborough River green this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Firecrackers ward off evil spirits, signs of familiar Lunar New Year symbolism prevail
In Oakland Chinatown, firecrackers were lit throughout the day to chase away bad spirits and usher in the Year of the Ox.
Mardi Gras 2021: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded amid COVID-19 pandemic
Parades and parties on Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) and the days leading up to the annual pre-Lenten bash were canceled and bars were ordered closed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Presidents Day 2021: What's open and closed on the federal holiday
From banks to retail stores to the post office — Here's a list of what's open and closed on Presidents Day 2021.