Labor Day travel rush hits LAX as millions take to skies, roads amid higher prices
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
Los Angeles and Anaheim rank seventh among AAA’s top Labor Day destinations this year, behind Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, New York and Chicago.
Labor Day 2026 food deals and discounts
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Labor Day, observed annually on the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the achievements of American workers. To help you celebrate, many restaurants and eateries are offering deals and discounts.
Disneyland announces 2026 holiday season dates, festivities
Disneyland Resort has announced the return of its annual holiday celebration from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, featuring new character outfits, festive dining, and seasonal park overlays.
Disneyland Resort has announced the return of its annual holiday celebration from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027, featuring new character outfits, festive dining, and seasonal park overlays.
Shipping holiday packages with US Postal Service to cost more this year - See the temporary price increases
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.
It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season.
Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume over offensive imagery
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Applications now open for White House volunteer decorators, school band and choir performers for holidays
The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays.
The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays.
Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: Ticket sale, event details released
Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale, with the event running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.
Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale, with the event running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.
Newport Beach proposes holiday restrictions after 'TikTok Takeover' triggers 400+ arrests
Newport Beach residents are demanding strict holiday checkpoints and non-resident restrictions for future 4th of July events after a viral TikTok challenge led to over 400 holiday arrests.
Newport Beach residents are demanding strict holiday checkpoints and non-resident restrictions for future 4th of July events after a viral TikTok challenge led to over 400 holiday arrests.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Keeping pets calm during fireworks
Fireworks can be very scary for pets. Dr. Lauren Tseng, Director of Veterinary Outreach with JustFoodForDogs, shares tips on how to keep pets calm.
Fireworks can be very scary for pets. Dr. Lauren Tseng, Director of Veterinary Outreach with JustFoodForDogs, shares tips on how to keep pets calm.
Woman killed, 3 injured after July 4 fireworks explosion in Chino
A 28-year-old man is behind bars after one woman died and three others were injured after a fireworks explosion in Chino over the weekend.
A 28-year-old man is behind bars after one woman died and three others were injured after a fireworks explosion in Chino over the weekend.
Thousands celebrate USA's 250th birthday at LA Memorial Coliseum's 'America's Block Party'
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
'America's Block Party' held at LA Coliseum
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
Thousands of families gathered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for "America's Block Party," celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with food, games and entertainment.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
4th of July holiday crackdown: CHP begins maximum enforcement period for record travel weekend
AAA projects record travel volumes for America’s 250th birthday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to launch a weekend-long maximum enforcement traffic crackdown.
AAA projects record travel volumes for America’s 250th birthday, prompting the California Highway Patrol to launch a weekend-long maximum enforcement traffic crackdown.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
4th of July cookout: Tips for practicing safe food handling when grilling and hosting gatherings
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.
Americans across the country will celebrate the nation’s milestone 250th birthday this weekend, hosting family and friends outdoors with BBQ and cookouts. There are simple steps you can take to prevent food-borne illness and keep everyone safe.