The 'turkey trot,' a tradition since 1896, is more popular than ever
A record number of runners (and walkers) were expected to hit the street this morning, burning off a few calories before tearing into their turkey. The annual ‘turkey trot’ tradition goes back longer than you might think.
Struggling with your Thanksgiving turkey? This company has a helpline
The 2024 holiday season marks the 43rd year Butterball has operated the Turkey Talk-Line. It will remain open though December 24.
San Francisco's Union Square boosts safety for in-person Black Friday shopping
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which means Black Friday is around the corner.
Alone for the holidays? This can help
Discover practical strategies to overcome loneliness during the holidays, from mindfulness and gratitude to building new traditions and connecting with others.
Don't wash your turkey; other food safety tips
Avoid getting yourself (and your guests) sick this holiday season and take these food safety tips into consideration.
These stores are closed on Thanksgiving this year
Thanksgiving is one day away and whether you are hosting or attending a gathering, now is the time to stock up on goods because multiple retail stores are closing for the holiday.
Grocery stores that are open on Thanksgiving Day
Many major grocery chains plan to open on Thanksgiving, but they will operate on a holiday schedule. Here's a list of holiday hours for Bay Area grocery stores.
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.
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving?
Here's what will be open and closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Butterball’s ‘cook from frozen’ turkey is available for Thanksgiving: What to know
Butterball’s new ‘cook from frozen’ turkey is now available. Here’s how to cook it and where to pick it up.
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.
Turkey minus the politics: How to avoid arguments on Thanksgiving
Experts are offering tips to keep Thanksgiving peaceful, so the only debate is over turkey legs and stuffing.
San Jose hosts 'largest Christmas light maze in the country'
Organizers of “Enchant Christmas” say they have created the largest holiday light maze in the country with 80,000 square feet of light sculptures.
Nonprofit The Black Neighborhood gives away 500 turkeys to East Bay families
500 families signed up to receive free turkeys and all the fixings at the Richmond Recreation Complex on Sunday.
Thanksgiving travel disruptions forecast from coast to coast this week
A majority of Americans should arrive at their Thanksgiving destinations without too many issues. However, forecast changes for the end of the week could cause problems.
Storm delays travel at Bay Area airports, highways for Thanksgiving week getaway
Big storm creates delays at Bay Area airport, highways.
Bay Area storm worries Thanksgiving travelers at SFO
Flight delays and cancelations started to rack up Friday morning at San Francisco International Airport, just ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel week.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Top destinations people dream of traveling to for the holidays
Several cities in Europe claimed top spots for people across the world as their dream Christmas travel destinations.
Christmas tree shortage projected from severe Northeast drought: 'We can't grow anything'
The drought has led to significant losses for farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has also raised concerns about future shortages.