Shoppers and soup kitchens make final preparations for Thanksgiving
From folks who were hosting Thanksgiving for their families to organizations that planned to feed the less fortunate, the day before Thanksgiving was a busy one.
Holiday travel season off to a good start at San Jose airport
Last holiday season, technical glitches and severe weather across the country caused major delays in San Jose.
Horn BBQ gives away turkeys for Thanksgiving day after devastating fire
A burned-down building didn’t stop the owner of Horn Barbecue from giving away turkeys Wednesday.
Hundreds turn out for free hot holiday meal in San Jose
A free Thanksgiving meal in a downtown park brought out hundreds of residents experiencing homelessness.
Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East
Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.
Bay Area law enforcement cracking down on retail thieves over Thanksgiving weekend
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday right around the corner, law enforcement said Friday that they stand ready to go after organized retail thieves while making sure shoppers are safe.
Flying for Thanksgiving? Here are travel tips from an airline pilot
Flights can be significantly impacted this holiday season by delays, a shortage of pilots and airline staff and a powerful cross-country storm.
Air District asks people to refrain from burning wood on Thanksgiving
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is asking people to voluntarily refrain from burning wood over the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
Silicon Valley leaders turn out to volunteer for the Thanksgiving holiday
Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan were in the community bringing more awareness to people’s needs this holiday.
St. Anthony Foundation celebrates Thanksgiving in the Tenderloin
Acts of kindness and giveaways for those in need prevailed at a Thanksgiving celebration and block party in San Francisco's Tenderloin.
Most disruptive Thanksgiving travel could happen Tuesday thanks to powerful cross-country storm
A powerful storm impacting more than 30 states in the central and eastern U.S. will bring a variety of weather impacts as millions of Americans begin their Thanksgiving travel.
The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.
Scammers are impersonating police to steal money from would-be victims, Santa Clara investigators warn
SCAM ALERT: Police were warning residents of a sophisticated scam, in which criminals impersonate police officials over the phone to steal people's money. Experts said that instances of scams increase during the holiday season, as they offered tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
When should stores start playing Christmas music? Here's how retailers decide
How early is too early to start playing Wham's "Last Christmas" over store speakers? It depends on who you ask.
To grandmother's house we go: Bay Area airports busy for Thanksgiving travel
Airports are still working to handle the millions of Americans traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday as Tuesday and Wednesday will be the two busiest days of the week.
Christmas trees on sale before Thanksgiving as demand goes up
Christmas tree sellers said customers want Christmas to come earlier and earlier. Many farms open for Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving, but growers in the Bay Area said customers are asking for trees before Thanksgiving.
Holiday travel and potential worker strikes puts airlines to the test
Steady streams of airline passengers were at airports Monday, trying to avoid the mid-week, mad holiday rush. The scene last year at Oakland International Airport was quite different and discouraging.
Sacred Heart volunteers prepare 4,000 Thanksgiving meal boxes
Volunteers at Sacred Heart Community Service are giving out 4,000 boxes with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner. The food distribution started Monday and goes through Wednesday.
Thanksgiving Turkey Pardon: Biden pardons turkeys Liberty, Bell in White House tradition
Liberty and Bell were given their presidential pardons. The two Thanksgiving turkeys were at the White House on Monday to play their part in what has become an annual holiday tradition: a president sparing them from becoming someone's dinner.
Tips for gift giving and staying on budget this holiday season
Whether it’s the grocery store or Black Friday sales, this time of year can put a dent in anyone’s spending. Here are some tips for gift giving and staying on budget this year.