Don't wait more than 2 hours to put away Thanksgiving leftovers, USDA says

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, your perishable leftovers should be refrigerated within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator.

Couple sends cardboard cut-out of themselves to grandkids for holidays

Missy and Barry Buchanan created life-sized cardboard cut-outs of themselves and sent them to their grandchildren in Texas and California ahead of the holidays.

Denver mayor encouraged virtual Thanksgiving before flying to Mississippi for holiday

Despite his own warnings about traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock reportedly boarded a plane to Houston Wednesday, as the Colorado capital sees a record spike in coronavirus cases.

Businesses see far fewer customers on Thanksgiving eve with shift to takeout and curbside pickup

The typical holiday rush took on a different tone this year, with the pandemic and restrictions intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Stores and restaurants had to get creative and turn to take-out dinners, online orders, and curbside pickups.

Oakland chefs cook for those in need on Thanksgiving's eve

A group of Oakland chefs prepared hundreds of meals for people who might otherwise be hungry on the day before Thanksgiving.

Despite travel warnings, many are flying this Thanksgiving holiday

SFO expects to see about 20,000 travelers per day this holiday a week. In the past, SFO would have 80,000 Thanksgiving travelers in one day.

Christmas shopping and decorating gets off to early start

While some shoppers are making last-minute Thanksgiving purchases, others began Christmas shopping and decorating early.

Christmas shopping starts early this year
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While people are buying less for Thanksgiving, some people have begun their Christmas shopping and decorating earlier than usual

Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response

Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

Toddler runs in terror after 'Grinch' surprises her during Christmas photo shoot

The Grinch has become one of the most iconic pop culture characters connected with Christmas. It turns out, while the cartoon version might be enjoyable to children, seeing the Grinch in real life might not be as much fun.

Sonoma Community Center to distribute hundreds of free Thanksgiving dinners

The Sonoma Community Center will be providing more than 500 free Thanksgiving dinners to residents this year as part of its annual tradition, though this year, a drive-through service will be set up for the giveaway due to COVID-19 restrictions. 

SF-Marin Food Bank sees widespread hunger around Thanksgiving
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Due to COVID-19, the food bank is facing an unprecedented challenge to support our neighbors who were already receiving assistance from the food bank as well as those who now find themselves facing hunger.

Unprecedented need for food assistance appears before Thanksgiving

Several Bay Area charities say the number of people in-need has skyrocketed during the pandemic and many people are stepping up to donate.

Holiday travel gets underway
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Travelers began hitting the road Monday for a Thanksgiving holiday unlike any other. Amber Lee reports.

Staying home for Thanksgiving? Tubi has a feast of free holiday shows and movies to stream

Need some entertainment for your socially distanced Thanksgiving celebration? Tubi is streaming free holiday movies and shows to enjoy at home with your whole household.