New Bay Area parents retell their New Year’s Day 2026 stories
What are the chances that a new chapter for a family begins at the start of a new…
It’s time for Rosca de Reyes, a kingly confection with holiday flair – NBC Los Angeles
We’re in full “the holidays are over” mode, with people sharing videos describing the quickest ways to de-holly…
San Jose getting ready for New Years Eve
SAN JOSE, Calif. – From the fog, to the lasers, to the big balloon drop, San Jose‘s Continental…
Bad weather and poor decisions: two main factors of heightened holiday crashes
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Several serious crashes have happened in Fresno County and the surrounding area in recent…
Disneyland is already making plans for the 2026 Christmas holiday season – The Mercury News
The calendar may still say December 2025, but Disneyland is already making plans for the Christmas 2026 season…
San Francisco preparing for NYE celebrations
SAN FRANCISCO – Crews in San Francisco are already preparing for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration. What…
How to host a holiday hot pot party, and where to get all you need
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It’s Polar Plunge time in Santa Monica and Huntington Beach – NBC Los Angeles
What to KnowThe Surf City Splash is set for noon Jan. 1 near Huntington Beach PierThe annual dash…
First Night in Fullerton cancelled over weather-related safety concerns – Orange County Register
First Night in Fullerton, the city’s free, family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, has been canceled due to…
Free Oshogatsu Festivals are a New Year’s Day tradition in Little Tokyo – NBC Los Angeles
What to KnowOshogatsu Festival and Oshogatsu Family FestivalJan. 1, 2026Little TokyoOshogatsu Festival, presented by the Japanese Chamber of…
Peruse a pair of creative gingerbread house displays – NBC Los Angeles
What to KnowScience of Gingerbread ExhibitDiscovery Cube LA in Sylmar and Discovery Cube OC in Santa AnaBoth educational…
Free fun things to do on New Year’s Eve in Southern California – Orange County Register
It’s certainly no secret that it costs a fortune to go out on New Year’s Eve. Restaurants and…