Halloween 2021: The Holiday Creeps Back To Normalcy After A Scary 2020
As Halloween returns in 2021, things are very different from years past. But in comparison to 2020, the holiday spirit is back in full swing.
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As Halloween returns in 2021, things are very different from years past. But in comparison to 2020, the holiday spirit is back in full swing.
The Long Beach Fire Department took five adults and a teenager to the hospital, some with broken bones.
Candy spending nationally is up 20% compared to last year, with Americans dropping some $3 billion on the sweet stuff in 2021.
From Oct. 22 through Nov. 2, guests can walk through Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles and view the 20 altars made by professional artists and local community organizations such as East Los Women's Center, Community Power Collective and Eastside LEADS.
Even though coronavirus pandemic remains a fact of life, the holidays could feel a little more celebratory this year now that more than half of the country has been fully vaccinated.
The festival is back with plenty of pumpkins and new attractions. It will feature two corn mazes, a hay wagon, and a petting farm.
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In a normal year, the Halloween Carnaval, which first began back in 1987, draws tens of thousands of revelers in elaborate costumes to the streets of West Hollywood.
Some of the biggest events in the Southland, like the annual Halloween Carnaval in West Hollywood, have been canceled due to coronavirus concerns but some cities are still planning to celebrate in their own ways.
While many will be passing on trick-or-treating this Halloween, families are finding alternative ways to celebrate in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city issued a warning that it could put in a curfew if large crowds form on Saturday.
Los Angeles County reported another 1,296 cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The total number of cumulative cases is now at 306,377.
This will also be the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in every time zone worldwide since 1944.
A Los Angeles Wendy's is helping residents celebrate Halloween with their first-ever "Scare-Thru" drive-thru.
Police are investigating the incident, and are reminding parents to check their children's candy.
Local health experts say they are even more worried about Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings in the coming months, when family gatherings could easily turn into COVID-19 super spreader events.
Starting Saturday, Burbank children can print a Halloween pumpkin template, color it in, and tape it to a window that faces the street, so officers can see it when they drive by on patrol.
One of the most beloved Halloween specials in television history is about to go off the airwaves.
Santa Clarita officials announced people can go trick-or-treating this Halloween, despite state and county officials recommending against the tradition due to the pandemic.
Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday said that people should not participate in traditional Halloween trick-or-treating in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but stopped short of issuing a ban.
One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones' wishes.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight involving multiple people outside of the apartments in the 19100 block of Bryant Street early Sunday morning.
Simi Valley police are investigating a fatal crash that happened when a car slammed into a restaurant in the Target parking lot on Monday afternoon.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight involving multiple people outside of the apartments in the 19100 block of Bryant Street early Sunday morning.
Simi Valley police are investigating a fatal crash that happened when a car slammed into a restaurant in the Target parking lot on Monday afternoon.
A U.S. Marine from Minnesota has been declared dead after he was reported missing from a ship off the coast of Southern California, according to military officials.
One South Bay couple shares how they blend creativity with compassion through their business, Parting Wishes, helping families fulfill their loved ones' wishes.
Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
The California State Legislature is set to vote this week on SB 1090, which, if approved, would temporarily block certain housing density laws that allow split lots and multi-unit construction on single-family lots.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a fight involving multiple people outside of the apartments in the 19100 block of Bryant Street early Sunday morning.
Simi Valley police are investigating a fatal crash that happened when a car slammed into a restaurant in the Target parking lot on Monday afternoon.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
Deputies said that the shooting happened on Dec. 20, 2024 on Court Street.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was 50% contained as of Sunday morning.
A U.S. Marine from Minnesota has been declared dead after he was reported missing from a ship off the coast of Southern California, according to military officials.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A unanimous federal jury found that a preponderance of evidence supported Carroll's claim that Mr. Trump sexually abused her.
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Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Freddie Freeman drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk off suddenly wild Michael King in the fifth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take two of three.
Josh Lowe's first career grand slam was all the offense the Los Angeles Angels needed in a 4-1 victory over the Athletics.
Denzer Guzman hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning that sent the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Manhattan Beach mother Jennifer Levi went to Sacramento to fight for harsher penalties for DUI drivers after her 18-year-old son, Braun Levi, was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this year. Tom Wait reports.
Jeff Davis and other amateur cyclists are taking on the challenge of the Tour de France course to raise money for Leukemia research.
A South Bay couple share the process for custom casket wrapping, blending creativity with compassion.
Juan Fernandez speaks with the LA Taco team, who made the drastic shift from celebrating Los Angeles' vast taco scene to chronicling the immigration operations taking place across Southern California.
Michele Gile reports from Garden Grove, where residents were advised that hazardous material cleanup was finally underway on Monday, more than a month after the GKN Aerospace facility became the center of a chemical crisis that forced thousands of people to evacuate from their homes in May.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
