One expert says folks are feeling confident, have more discretionary income.
Events begin Friday at 10 a.m.
No trick, just a sweet treat! The deal is Monday, Oct. 31. See details, and Happy Halloween!
This delicious, easy-to-make salsa combines tomatillos with avocado and serrano chiles.
A whopping 3.9 million travelers statewide are expected to drive to holiday destinations.
We've got your guide to the best Fourth of July events Contra Costa County has to offer.
Are you planning for Easter, Martinez? We have an egg-cellent tip just in time for your celebration.
"This rare event won't happen again until 2034," NASA says. "... So make sure to look up to the skies on Christmas Day."
"Adventures With Waffles" is a wonderful family read-aloud. Plus, we have a slew of other top recommendations ...
Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of snow. Send us your snow photos!
This winter libation will be the star of your next holiday gathering.
For more than 30 years, Butterball has been fielding tens of thousands of questions each holiday season.
One of the the most well-known haunted attractions in the Bay Area opens in the East Bay. Discount tickets can be found at Costco this year!
Following weeks of blazing temperatures that fueled brutal fires across the state, Californians are looking forward to the change of season.
If you don't have air conditioning, go to the cooling center. A Heat Advisory is in effect.
About 4 million travelers are expected to get away this holiday weekend. The top destinations include San Diego and San Francisco.
Firework noise disturbs animals, true. But "garbage gut," they say is worse. So ixnay on things like leftover corn cobs ... and onions ...
We also have the recipe for good old American Potato Salad. Whip up these treats and dig in!
More than 4.8 million Californians are expected to hit the roads this Independence Day weekend, traveling 50 miles or more from home.
It uses Cabernet Sauvignon to make a honey glaze. Yum!
July 4th is the busiest intake time at shelters, official said. Here are simple tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and happy.
Drowning, dry drowning, snakebites, hot cars--summer has some pitfalls to avoid. Here’s your survival kit.
Plus recipes for a signature drink, Red Hot Cinnamon Whiskey Cocktail, and Independence Day popcorn.
Grab the Pinot Grigio, a lemon, sugar, star fruit, club soda, berries, mint and celebrate Independence Day!
The Monument Crisis Center and Bay Area Crisis Nursery benefit from the July 4th event! Don't delay if you want a race shirt!
Chef Shell the Dinner Belle shows you how. So what's the secret ingredient in her savory sauce?
This weekend is about celebrating dad and the first day of summer! What will the weather be like for your Father's Day gathering?
Sail the San Francisco Bay and enjoy lunch, wine and sightseeing aboard an historic treasure, the "Floating White House."
It's a 4.6 percent increase over last year and the largest number of Memorial Day holiday travelers from the Golden State since 2005.
How to spice up your Cinco De Mayo fiestas ...
Some showers may make it to the East Bay for the holiday.
We've got your guide to weekend events, plus egg dyeing guides and more. Happy Easter!
Are you ready for Easter, Martinez? We have some egg-cellent tips just in time for your celebration.
Looking for a creative way to dye Easter eggs? Using silk ties is easy and the finished product is stunning!
Shaving cream, Kool-Aid, food coloring or Paas tablets--all produce beautiful eggs and fun memories.
As part of #OperationChihuahua, the animals had a special St. Patrick's Day send off.
Don't push your luck tonight. Don't drink and drive.
Looking for a great place to dine and drink on St. Patrick's Day? Maybe one of these will please. Don't agree? Share your favorite with us.
What could be better than one way to make corned beef? Two delicious options! You choose your recipe depending on your schedule.
Laurie Figone's cole slaw makes an amazing stand-in for the traditional cabbage when preparing a St. Patrick's Day feast.