Pervez Taufiq and his young family had just landed at LAX and were almost at the end of a long travel week when a fellow passenger began berating them with racist comments. Taufiq, a well-known photographer, recorded the encounter as it took place on their United Airlines shuttle bus. “Your family is from India,” the […]

FRESNO, Calif. -- Christmas Tree Lane is officially open for the 2024 holiday season. The Valley tradition is attracting families from around the region for Tuesday's walk-only night. This is a tradition that began more than 100 years ago with hundreds of trees and homes all decked out with lights and decorations.

The "alta" tells the "high up there" part of the city's tale, as does the mountain-snug spot's frequent appearances in films and television shows, the stories that require a scenic setting that is lovely, tree-filled, and a little out-of-this-realm.

Christmas Tree Lane is set to kick off in Fresno for its 104th year on Tuesday.Nearly 150 homes and 300 trees along the 2-mile stretch of Van Ness BoulavardTh

December 3, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials announce the 104 th year, Christmas Tree Lane will light up in Fresno. Nearly 150 homes and 300 trees will be on display for a two-mile-long stretch of road.

The new concolor pine tree, which tops out at 6 ½ feet, was planted there in May — and was welcomed to the neighborhood with a champagne toast; on a chilly late fall evening, cookies, hot chocolate and loads of holiday cheer did the trick.

The holiday decorations were unveiled Monday, marking the Bidens’ last Christmas in the White House Kelly Clarkson shares her weight-loss journey, which she said included prescription medication, walking more and eating protein.