Halloween: Americans revive spirit of country’s spookiest holiday

The COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on Halloween gatherings last year. But although the pandemic isn’t over — last year’s fear is giving way to a renewed appetite for Halloween traditions, especially trick-or-treating.

Fall harvest time at Underwood Family Farm in Moorpark
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Fall is here! Families made their way to the Underwood Family Farm for the pumpkin patch and the farm's famous corn maze.

Health officials release Halloween safety guidelines

Halloween festivities may be back this weekend, but as we are still in the pandemic, health officials warn us to not let our guards (or masks) down.

Health officials release Halloween safety guidelines
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Halloween festivities may be back this weekend, but as we are still in the pandemic, health officials warn to not let our guards (or masks) down.

LIST: Spooky and fun Halloween events happening around SoCal

The haunting season is in full swing, with dozens of spooky, scary and family-friendly events in Southern California. From haunted houses and hayrides to zombie paintball, thrilling coasters and pumpkin patches, there is something fun for everyone.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Los Angeles County urges public to avoid high-risk Halloween activities

LA County health officials are urging residents to plan for a safe Halloween, warning that closed spaces with poor air flow, crowded places with many people nearby and close contact settings where people are talking, laughing, screaming, or breathing heavily close together are the most dangerous environments for contracting the virus and should be avoided at all costs.

Fauci: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings safe for vaccinated people

Dr. Anthony Fauci said it is OK for vaccinated people to attend the upcoming Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings, but he has a warning for the unvaccinated population.

CDC issues 2021 holiday COVID-19 guidance urging vaccination ahead of gatherings

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance urges people to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays if they haven't done so already.

Mother goes all out on Halloween decorations for homebound son

A mother in San Jose has gone all out with her Halloween decorations this year. It’s for a good reason: to bring joy to her son who is homebound with special needs and to the neighborhood.

Fauci OKs trick-or-treating this Halloween

Dr. Anthony Fauci said families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this Halloween as America's COVID-19 cases decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

Columbus Day: Natives, Italian Americans divided over explorer's legacy

Columbus Day is highlighting the divide between those who treasure the explorer as a representative of Italian Americans’ history and those mortified by annual tributes that ignore the native people whose lives and culture were forever changed by colonialism.