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.

2026: Things that happened 120 years ago

In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.

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.

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
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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.

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.

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.