When's the best time to eat Thanksgiving dinner? Experts share their verdict
Even though the grand meal is called "Thanksgiving dinner," the dining time often falls between lunch and dinner. Are there practical reasons for this early dinnertime, or is it just traditional?
The most popular Thanksgiving side dishes of 2025
You’re almost certain to pile up a mound of mashed potatoes and gravy next to that drumstick. And stuffing is a sure bet. But what about yams? Or even macaroni and cheese?
What's open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From grocery stores to retailers, here’s a list of what is open and closed on Thanksgiving Day 2025.
6 classic Thanksgiving side dishes that have disappeared from American tables
Traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like oyster stuffing, ambrosia salad and giblet gravy were once holiday staples before falling out of favor for modern alternatives. Here are six.
Watch live: Thanksgiving Day parades from New York & around the US
Join us all morning on Thanksgiving for live, unfiltered coverage of parades and celebrations nationwide, including the New York Thanksgiving Parade live at 8:30 a.m. ET.
GLIDE SF, Salvation Army see soaring need and generosity ahead of Thanksgiving
As demand for holiday meals grows sharply in San Francisco, organizations like GLIDE and the Salvation Army say community giving is also surging.
List: Where to get free Thanksgiving meals this week in the Bay Area
For those families struggling to put food on the table this Thanksgiving, here's a list of groups hosting meals or giving away food to help feed the hungry on the upcoming holiday.
Winter Spare the Air alert in effect in Bay Area through Thanksgiving night
Holiday gatherings often mean additional traffic, busy kitchens, and more activity around the home. With stagnant air overhead, conditions are favorable for pollution to build quickly.
San Jose's 'magical' Holiday Lights debuts at Discovery Meadow
The immersive walk-through experience features everything from classic holiday staples to dragons, dinosaurs and even Hello Kitty.
Chipotle offering BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve
Chipotle is offering three holiday promotions, including a BOGO deal on Thanksgiving Eve and $10 off its new Build-Your-Own Chipotle family meal kit.
Thanksgiving buy-in: Host demands $100 admission fee for dinner plate
When the initial $100 rule caused frustration, the family escalated the demand by offering alternatives such as helping pay for the meat or the family water bill.
Thanksgiving meal costs show mixed bag due to retail deals and supply issues
Despite a predicted rise in wholesale turkey costs due to low flock numbers and bird flu, many stores are offering discounted or free turkeys, though consumers should expect significantly higher prices—up to 60%—on numerous side dish ingredients like cranberry sauce and veggie trays.
When do stores open on Black Friday this year?
Shoppers can get an early start on searching for deals on popular items as major retailers release their store hours for one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
CHP ramps up enforcement for Thanksgiving weekend
The operation begins Wednesday at 6 p.m. and will continue through Sunday night.
Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Holiday dangers for dogs. How you can keep your pet safe this season
It’s that time of year marked with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, travel, special dinners and treats, house guests in and out, and a spike in respiratory illnesses. While all true for people, these are considerations for dogs too. Veterinarians in the Bay Area are offering ways to keep your furry family members healthy and safe.
They definitely don't have this! Gifts for those who are hard to shop for
Hard to shop for? Whether you need information or inspiration, these are gifts they’re guaranteed not to have.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Mistah F.A.B. hosting 21st Annual Turkey Giveaway in Oakland
Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.
Bay Area families still reeling from CalFresh freeze this holiday season
A recent pause in the federal SNAP program, known as CalFresh in California, has put added strain on relief agencies. Although the federal government shutdown that caused the pause is now over, its impacts are still being felt this holiday season.