The Elmo doll frenzy has sparked high-stakes bidding and charitable auctions in Salinas, with some buyers frustrated by the ...

A local 10-year-old wanted a Lego store to land in his hometown. It didn’t happen (yet) but he did receive a Lego gift card ...

What do you want for Christmas? for many folks around the 16th Street BART plazas the answer is simple: to hug my family again.

Celebrate the spirit of the season with these short and festive messages for friends, family and everyone else in your life.

Hallmark's Christmas movies feature iconic locations you can actually visit. From attractions in the South to far-flung ...

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