What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025 in California
Californians in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day - your options will be limited.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
ATM dragged through storefront in failed Christmas Eve robbery
Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who tried to steal an ATM on Christmas Eve by dragging it from a store with a metal cable.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Southern California storm tracker: Pineapple Express to bring massive flooding, gusty winds through Christmas
A powerful atmospheric river storm will bring life-threatening flooding, 80 mph winds, and up to 12 inches of rain to Southern California through Christmas week, according to the National Weather Service.
Holiday sleepover for adoptable pets
Best Friends Animal Society is inviting people to take part in holiday foster sleepovers.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Culver City PD returning stolen packages after pulling over alleged 'career criminal'
Culver City police recovered stolen packages, identification and other items during a traffic stop involving a suspected "career criminal" ahead of Christmas.
California restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Shoppers scramble for deals amid inflation, tariffs
Angelenos scrambled for the best deals in the wake of inflation and tariffs.
Los Angeles holiday travel rush in full swing
The holiday travel rush is in full swing across Southern California.
Rose Parade float honoring firefighters sparks backlash
A Rose Parade float featuring firefighters pouring syrup over pancakes is drawing criticism from some Altadena residents, who say the imagery feels insensitive months after the deadly January wildfire.
Holiday travel 2025: Record 10.2 million SoCal travelers to hit the road
Southern California holiday travel is set to hit a record 10.2M people this year. See the best times to drive and the freeways to avoid if possible.
Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26
On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break.
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns
The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returned for its 117th year.
'Hood Santa' helps Long Beach mother of 6 in search for housing
A Long Beach woman and her six children, living out of their car, have been granted a Christmas miracle by Tito Rodriguez, better known as "Hood Santa."