holidays

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

Millions of shoppers got their wallets out for Black Friday, packing San Diego malls, NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer reports. 

A new holiday pop-up bar opened its doors in Hillcrest called “Sleigh Bar,” which offers a new menu featuring holiday cocktails and mocktails.

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

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

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.

If you’re planning to take a family photo for this year’s holiday card, deciding which service to use is stressful enough. Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 is here to help you decide.

Consumer Reports ordered cards from 10 brands and evaluated features like photo and paper quality, ease of ordering, customization options, and pricing.

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.

A few simple tips can prevent you lots of headaches in December.

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

Here’s how to protect yourself from scammers this holiday season, reports NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Sergio Flores.

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. 

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!