Holiday travel numbers expected to break record in California

Thanks partly to an improving economy, the number of travelers leaving town during the Christmas and New Year's holidays is  expected...

On the Spot: Tips for holiday travelers

Say, you there. You with the holidays stars in your eyes. Maybe you fly only a couple of times a year or maybe you just need a refresher...

The holidays are upon us: celebrate with these three special meals

We’re deep into holiday territory now. The party invitations just keep coming, the

Holiday travel: Fewer fliers, but crowded planes anyway

Facebook opens Gifts feature to all users

Facebook is opening its Gifts feature to all U.S. users, the social network said Tuesday.

Gift card sales booming during the holidays

Cheryl Knauer has a restaurant gift card in mind for her in-laws, a massage gift card planned for another family member and intends to...

Bingo! Recycled gift wrap at Renegade Craft Fair

Christina Winkelmann's booth at the Renegade Craft Fair in L.A. this weekend showcased her holiday wreaths made of vintage Christmas...

Starbucks goes glam with $450 stainless steel gift card [Google+ Hangout]

Starbucks is now offering a gift card for $450 -- $400 to fill the card with store credit and $50 toward the sleek, stainless steel card...

TripAdvisor reviewers will receive the gift of giving, Kiva style

If you haven't heard of Kiva, the holiday season is a great time to learn about the...

Holiday party with open bar? No thanks, we'd like a bonus instead

Bosses playing Santa, take heed: there are gifts that nearly every employee wants but also a few that make a lump of coal seem like manna...

Holiday office survival guide: Sick co-workers, party hangovers

The holidays can be a grueling time for office workers, who must survive the ennui-filled purgatory between Thanksgiving and Christmas,...

'Twelve Days of Christmas' gift list soars to record $107,300

Consumers trying to re-create the classic holiday song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” in which a true (and loaded) lover goes...

$770: The cost of your Christmas shopping, Gallup poll says

For the average American, $770 is no small sum. But that’s how much they’ll each shell out on average for Christmas gifts this...

Wal-Mart tries same-day delivery service for holidays

Wal-Mart is testing same-day delivery in certain markets, including parts of California, in a bid to nab more retail customers during the...

Target's holiday plan: Win moms with QR codes, exclusive toys

Retailers are fighting hard this Christmas to beat the competition, and Target is the latest to unveil its plan to win over the holiday...