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From local neighborhoods to the Old Sacramento waterfront, these lavish light displays have seasonal cheer to spare.

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Bob Rutan is legendary among the tight-knit fraternity of Macy’s Santa Clauses. Like many of these men, playing Santa changed ...

Years ago, I read that most people have more memories about Christmases past than any other life activities, except for special family vacations. I suspect this is because most of us get gifts, ...

Are you an innie or an outie? If you watch "Severance," you'll definitely know. The hit TV show is about people who undergo ...

Guide to local bakeries, doughnut shops, ice cream parlors and everything sugary.

Whether it’s the holiday decorations or meeting Santa Snoopy or the snoapfall or the food, Knott’s Merry Farm is a favorite ...

Finals season is here. The skies are gray and drizzly. The holidays are close… and yet so far. While our staff are hard at ...