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.

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.

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.

Bay Area non-profits offer turkey giveaways, holiday meals ahead of Thanksgiving

The season of giving is in full effect right now across the Bay Area. Several charities held turkey giveaways and traditional sit-down Thanksgiving meals over the weekend.

Macy's window displays come to life with adoptable pets

Dogs and cats from the San Francisco SPCA will benefit from the 37th annual Holiday Windows event at Macy's in Union Square. Shoppers and passersby will spot adoptable puppies and kittens in the store windows while crossing off their shopping lists.