Holidays

While retailers hope to go big this holiday season, customers may notice that the catalogs arriving in their mailboxes are smaller. Many of the millions of catalogs getting sent to U.S. homes were scaled down to save on postage and paper. Some gift purveyors are sending out postcards. In a sign of the times, the American Catalog Mailers Association rebranded...

The week-long holiday was created by activist and author Maulana Ron Karenga in 1966.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens will glow over several nights; nearby, the Pacific lends epic atmosphere.

Hundreds of shoppers are expected to attend the third annual Blackout Holiday Market in Oakland.

Hundreds of shoppers are expected to attend the third annual Blackout Holiday Market in Oakland. Velena Jones reports.

Tourists and shoppers flocked to San Francisco on Black Friday looking for some holiday deals.

Tourists and shoppers flocked to San Francisco on Black Friday looking for some holiday deals. Christie Smith reports.

The historical hotel always pays homage to a Christmas classic and its ties to the elegant desert property.

The 49ers are getting ready to open the playbook by offering rare memorabilit and one-of-a-kind experiences to help give something back for the holidays.

Here’s what to know about Amazon’s AI-powered shopping assistant Rufus.

Experts are reminding everyone during the holiday shopping season to be aware of consumer fraud.

Consumers are hardwired to think more of short-term gratification than long-term goals.

Find the cheer in Cherry Valley at this annual outdoor offering, which features tons of twinkle.

Here’s what to know about the new love story launching on the Hallmark Channel.

The holiday travel surge is hitting its peak in the Bay Area and across the nation. Jocelyn Moran reports.

Before you begin your spending spree this holiday season, Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura has a word of warning about returns.

California Live correspondent Vicki Johnson visits “Sparkle, Shimmer & Shine” for decor ideas inside this year’s holiday-themed boutique at world famous Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach.

Twirl on ice by the Pacific or unwind at the Frostbite Lounge.

Decorated tractors, trucks, and other sizable vehicles up the wattage for this whimsical wine country tradition.