Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
Glide feeds community with 2,100 turkey meals on Thanksgiving Day
As has been a longtime tradition, Glide Church members will serve 2,100 turkey meals at its outdoor dining room in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day.
Animal rights activists protest 'violent' nature of Thanksgiving in Oakland
The group, Direct Action Everywhere, said that Thanksgiving celebrates the genocide of indigenous people with a tradition of violence that takes the lives of more than 40 million turkeys every year.
Happy birthday, Mr. Grinch: Dr. Seuss's book about the 'mean one' turns 65
Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of when "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" was published. But who was the inspiration for the title character with the heart two sizes too small?
Lessons learned after 20 years answering the Butterball Turkey 'Talk-Line'
The Butterball Turkey "Talk-Line" allows holiday cooks to call and receive advice from experts. Since 1981, the service has expanded to include text, online chat, social media, and even Alexa devices.
The only time the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was canceled
Balloons became a hallmark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade -- but the materials they were made of became scarce and much-needed for military efforts during a time of war.
Despite tensions, U.S. troops in Korea get creative to celebrate Thanksgiving
Soldiers stationed at an Army base in Dongducheon, South Korea enjoyed turkey and all the trimmings. Two even dressed as turkeys and raised their glasses to mark a day to give thanks.
Arizona Thanksgiving tradition still going strong as man reunites with woman who mistakenly texted him
It all began over a wrong text that Jamal Hinton received from a woman he didn't know. That errant text, however, turned into a new Thanksgiving tradition that is still going strong, six years later.
Getaway day in the Bay Area: Tips on Thanksgiving travel
On Wednesday, Oakland airport officials expected 170,000 passengers over the next five days. That’s a 10% increase from last Thanksgiving but still only about 90% of the traffic they saw pre-pandemic in 2019.
Bay Area non-profit struggling to recover from fire, sees spike in number of seniors in need
A Bay Area non-profit that is used to helping those in need, now finds itself in need of community support.
Wood burning discouraged over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
Bay Area residents are being asked to avoid burning wood over the Thanksgiving holiday to keep air at a healthier level, officials with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Tuesday.
Thanksgiving 2022: What’s closed, what’s open and where to dine
Here's where you can go to dine and shop on Thanksgiving Day.
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Not sure if it can fly? TSA says these Thanksgiving staples should be in your checked bag
To check or not to check? With Thanksgiving in just a few days, the Transportation Security Administration wants to make sure all travelers know what can and can't be brought through security before one ends up throwing away a once-a-year, family-secret-recipe dish.
Bay Area food banks, hit hard by inflation, report 'dire need' for donations
Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose kicked off its annual holiday food distribution program on Monday, as the non-profit made an urgent plea for donations.
Easy but fabulous holiday hosting
Need a quick guide to host a fabulous party this holiday season? Go-to Girlfriend Sadie Murray shares with us her lazy girl's guide to holiday hosting.
Thanksgiving travel expected to be at pre-pandemic volume
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and a lot of people are getting started on their holiday travel plans. Airports are expected to be busy this holiday season, as travel bounces back from the pandemic.
Flying home for the holidays will cost you more this year
People still looking to book trips home to visit family or take a vacation during the holidays need to act fast and prepare for sticker shock.
Build a gingerbread house out of Pop-Tarts and you could win $15,000
A Pop-Tarts judging panel will determine the best gingerbread house based on creativity, uniqueness, and variety. Here's how to enter.
Nearly 1 in 5 people willing to pay $200 or more for their Christmas tree, survey finds
Although consumers are paring back their spending this holiday season, many won't give up the luxury of having a real Christmas tree.