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National Cheese Pizza Day and National Pepperoni Pizza Day may be in the rearview mirror, but October gives pizza lovers an entire month to celebrate the mealtime staple.

Fall arrives in Southern California when Nessie, the pumpkin serpent, magically appears at Descanso Gardens.

After plenty of fan speculation, McDonald’s announced it is bringing a new menu item to the U.S. for a limited time — and it’s a twist on a well-known chain favorite.

Thanks to a nearly $9 million settlement against Breyers Ice Cream, customers who bought its Natural Vanilla flavor in the past eight years may be eligible for cash payment.

The shimmerful experience will again grace the pretty Palos Verdes Peninsula plot.

Three dates, three locations: Enjoy World Famous Shrimp Trays and more at the annual crustacean celebrations.

Wendy’s is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “SpongeBob SquarePants” with a Krabby Patty Collab.

They’re baaaaaack.

Seriously, next month: The Pershing Square attraction debuts a week ahead of Thanksgiving.

While the full size model never quite made it to space, it was a crucial piece in developing the historic space shuttle program.

National Taco Day used to fall on Oct. 4, but the foodie holiday was officially moved this year to the first Taco Tuesday of October. This year, that is Oct. 1.

The Pennsylvania-based chain beat out competitors like QuikTrip, BP and Sheetz.

The popular event returns to the Mission District with a bevy of delicious dumpling pros and a craft beer garden, too.