Wondering if the U.S. Postal Service delivers on Christmas Eve? USPS delivers many packages and letters on December 24, but some services may not be available.

High winds barreling up the California coast into Oregon and Washington could down trees and cause Portland-area power outages on Christmas Eve, utility providers and weather forecasters say. Portland General Electric said it is among the West Coast utilities bracing for high winds forecast to buffet its entire service area,

Yes, Sam's Club is open on Christmas Eve, though stores operate with reduced hours. Dec. 24 is your final opportunity to stock up on holiday food and drink essentials. Many shoppers use this day to grab charcuterie ingredients, desserts, bottled water, mixers and ready-to-serve items for gatherings.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of an extreme flood threat for Downtown Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, as well as parts of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, beginning on Christmas Eve through Christmas Day.

The Powerball jackpot for Christmas Eve rose to $1.7 billion after Monday’s drawing yielded no big winner. The numbers in the Dec. 22 draw were 3, 18, 36, 41, 54 and the Powerball 7.