Halloween fun at Tanaka Farms
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Good Day LA's Koco McAboy takes us to Tanaka Farms in Irvine.

Halloween costumes on a budget
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Good Day LA's Bob DeCastro takes us to Goodwill in Santa Ana.

Mr. Jack O'Latern's Pumpkin Patch
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Bob DeCastro takes us to Torrance ahead of the Halloween event.

Macy's Thanksgiving parade will feature Minnie Mouse balloon for first time ever

Minnie Mouse is getting a 60-foot balloon at this year’s event joining Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, as other Disney characters who debuted in the famous parade.

Thanksgiving and holiday travel trends in 2024: What you need to know

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. airlines carried 853 million passengers in 2022, which was up from 658 million in 2021. The Sunday after Thanksgiving annually ranks as one the busiest and hectic days to fly in the entire year.

Halloween cocktail recipes: Five to try this spooky season

Halloween party drinks to try, including bloody mary syringes, Hocus Pocus "life force" punch and more -- including some N/A options!

Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer

Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Hottest Halloween costumes in your area: Google Frightgeist reveals 2024 trends

If you’re trying to avoid the same Halloween costume as everyone else – or if you’d rather blend in with the crowd – Google’s new Frightgeist page has you covered.

Halloween 2024: Here are the states that give out the most candy

Here is a state-by-state map of which states go all out on Halloween when it comes to handing out candy and decorating. Where did your state rank?

What's open and closed on Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024?

Columbus Day is recognized as a federal holiday on the second Monday in October. While not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is also recognized in several states and cities.

California's best 'Christmas town' ranks second in US

This small town in the heart of Santa Barbara County ranked second-best Christmas town in the U.S. and the #1 choice in California.

Billie Jean King headlining 2025 Rose Parade
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Tennis icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King will be the grand marshal of the upcoming Tournament of Roses parade.

Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024

While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.

Police ramping up patrols for Rosh Hashanah
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The Los Angeles Police Department pledged to have a "strategic presence" around synagogues and other houses of worship amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

JCPenney to hire more than 10,000 workers this holiday season

JCPenney is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal workers nationwide ahead of the holiday season. Here are the other companies looking for seasonal employees.