Last-minute holiday shoppers boost Sacramento’s local businesses
Millions of last-minute shoppers are expected to flood stores this weekend, making it the busiest shopping period of…
Families Together and volunteers play elves to make giant toy giveaway magic – Orange County Register
Like so many parents on Christmas Eve, volunteers hunkered down reading directions, putting together bikes and toys that…
How travelers can save money on rising rental car prices – NBC 7 San Diego
Holiday travelers across San Diego are reporting rising rental car prices and unexpected fees, prompting renewed concerns as…
Visit the Queen Mary for free until Sunday, Dec. 21 — but there’s a catch – Press Telegram
The historic Queen Mary ocean liner, now a hotel and restaurant in Long Beach, is offering free admission…
4 Eastside abuelas share their holiday recipes and the stories behind them
In kitchens across the Eastside, the holidays begin long before the food reaches the table. For many abuelas,…
‘Thriftmas’, de-influencers and artisan markets shift how Americans holiday shop – NBC 7 San Diego
The state of the U.S. economy has changed the way Americans spend overall, especially during the holiday season,…
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Toy Project marks decades of giving, supports families year-round
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Toy Project marks decades of giving, supports families year-round Organizers say the Toy Project…
San Diego’s holiday eats that sleigh every bite
Huntress Beef Wellington (Photo courtesy of RMD Group) The holidays are heating up in San Diego, and the…
21 unique things you didn’t know (or did you?) about Christmas in San Diego
A woman dressed as a Christmas present and marching in North Park’s annual Toyland Parade c. 1960. One…
Sacramento seeks donations as cold-weather respite center extends
Sacramento County is extending its weather respite center through at least Jan. 5 after opening the facility last…
L.A. Weekend Guide: KazuNori Opens in Calabasas, Violet L.A. Bûche de Noël Class and PopUp Bagels Debuts
Plus, holiday bars at Daisy, Gin Rummy and more Copy and paste Every Thursday, Los Angeles magazine curates a list of…
See when, where to expect heaviest traffic for year-end holidays – NBC Los Angeles
More Southern Californians are expected to hit the road for the year-end holidays this year despite higher gas…