holidays

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...

Food safety experts say safely serving a holiday feast takes planning and know-how. Outbreaks of some types of food poisoning tend to rise in November and December.

While the annual Starlight Festival and parade will still happen Dec. 14, this year, Chula Vista will host a holiday market and tree lighting Dec. 1 to begin the holiday season. The market will run from 3 to 6 p.m. on Third Avenue and the tree lighting will start at 5:45 p.m. in Memorial Park. 

With a bit of strategizing, you can minimize the hassle of the holidays and maximize the fun.

The weekends-only whimsy has lots of handmade goodies for sale, plus holiday touches aplenty.

Parents, if you’ve experienced a Thanksgiving Day with kids who refuse to eat, judgmental questions from relatives on the topic and party-ending meltdowns from those hangry children … you’ve come to the right place.

Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.

Lifestyle expert Josh McBride stops by California Live to share some major markdowns on items from gadgets to candles!

Join Vicki from California Live at Discovery Cube’s Winter Lights experience! From magical shows to the sweet creations of the Science of Gingerbread Contest, celebrate the season with science, creativity, and holiday cheer. Don’t miss this magical experience through January 5th! Visit discoverycube.org for more info.

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Two of the new holiday movies coming to TV this season have a Taylor Swift connection that her fans would have no problem decoding.

The presidential turkey pardon began back in the 1800s under President Abraham Lincoln.

Here are some post-Thanksgiving recipes that will make you extra excited to have leftovers.

Jason Kelce discussed his plans for giving gifts to his brother Travis Kelce and his girlfriend Taylor Swift, admitting it’s “tough” to shop for the stars.

The “radiant spruce” is found in Ferndale, a Humboldt County village with Victorian flair.

Flying with Thanksgiving food? Here’s everything you need to know before getting to the airport security checkpoint with that frozen turkey.

Walmart, Target, Costco and many other major retailers will close their doors on Thanksgiving.

A 19-foot-tall Frasier fir from Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, was selected to be the White House Christmas tree.

We’re so ready for Candlelight Tours, the Makers Market, and the adorable Nisse Adventure.

The iconic outdoor ice rink in Los Angeles is back for the holidays.

The holidays just got sweeter and healthier! Join registered dietitian Annessa Chumbley as she shares tips for effortless entertaining with Fruitist’s jumbo blueberries. From show-stopping charcuterie boards to DIY parfait bars, discover how these flavorful and nutritious berries can elevate your holiday spread. Find Fruitist at your local grocery store and make healthy snacking a breeze this season! Visit www.fruitist.com...

Here’s a list of what stores will be open and closed on Nov. 28, 2024.