Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming
Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.
Oakland federal judge helps former FCI Dublin prisoners gain early freedom
Laura Denisse Russell is home with her family for Thanksgiving after a federal judge in Oakland helped secure her early freedom through a series of extraordinary letters she's been sending to judges across the country about the sexual abuse and medical neglect at the now-shuttered Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin.
A comprehensive list of Black Friday store hours in the Bay Area
For many Americans, the sport of nabbing deals on Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving, is as much of a tradition as the turkey, mashed potatoes, and pies.
Acclaimed pastry chef volunteers at café in the Tenderloin
On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.
Concrete statues falls, crushes young boy | West Coast Wrap
Tonight -- a young boy is in critical condition after an unusual accident at an Arizona resort. Authorities say a concrete statue fell over and crushed him. Coming up -- the latest on this investigation. Plus -- the day before Thanksgiving is a hectic time for cannabis dispensaries across the West. We'll have more on what's driving the bump in sales on what's known as "Green Wednesday."
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We may have an answer
Scientists in Europe believe they may have finally solved the long-debated question of which came first: the chicken or the egg.
Hella Cool Gigs: Cable car operators
Both locals and tourists love the cable cars that run through the city of San Francisco. The two-person crew who operates them are keeping a special piece of Bay Area history alive with each ride.
TSA facial recognition concerns | West Coast Wrap
As millions of people are flying for Thanksgiving, an Oregon senator and some fellow lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a new TSA program that's being used at more airports. A digital rights organization joins us to weigh in on the privacy concerns with this facial recognition technology.
New monster tarantula species is 'hairy giant among dwarves'
Biologists have discovered a new tarantula species in Cuba that is bigger and hairier than other spiders in its genus.
Holiday traffic: What to know before you hit the roads for Thanksgiving
A record 71.7 million Americans are expected to drive 50 miles or more to their Thanksgiving destinations. Experts are offering tips on how to avoid the most congested roads including what Bay Area freeway will be the most packed and when.
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving 2024
As always, hours can vary by location, but here is a list of some major restaurants whose doors will be open on Thanksgiving.
Dog vs. mountain lion | West Coast Wrap
We introduce you to the small dog who didn't back down from a big cat. Here's how a beagle mix sent a mountain lion running up a tree.
18-year-old Santa Clara University student killed near campus identified
A community is mourning, following the death of a Santa Clara University student killed on his way to class on Thursday.
California teen makes history as youngest to pass state bar exam, breaking her brother's record
A California 17-year-old has made history by becoming the youngest person to pass the challenging state bar exam, breaking the previous record that happened to be set by her brother, district attorney officials said.
Waymo ridership skyrocketed in SF this year—here's how much
Waymo ridership skyrocketed in San Francisco since the start of the year, according to data shared by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority.
'Sunscreen' for buildings | West Coast Wrap
We introduce you to the Arizona grad students who have created a unique roof coating designed to keep buildings cool in extreme heat and what it could mean for people's utility bills.
Bay Area Grammy-nominated band holds open call for new drummer
Have you ever dreamed of being in a rock band? If you're a drummer, you may have a shot at joining the Bay Area-born Grammy-nominated band Primus.
America's top 100 restaurants for 2024, according to OpenTable
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Lawyers 'horrified' at conditions for FCI Dublin transfers at Alabama prison
Two Bay Area lawyers have been trying to visit the 600 women who are now in federal prisons across the country after the Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin shut down this spring. "And we were pretty horrified by what we heard and saw," said Susan Beaty.
California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.