Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
A 6-year-old Fresno girl with terminal cancer treated to early Christmas
Christmas came early for a 6-year-old Fresno girl who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only months to live.
Christmas came early for a 6-year-old Fresno girl who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only months to live.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
'Secret Sister' scam gift exchange is making the rounds on social media again
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
The BBB says every holiday season, posts pop up about a gift exchange, promising people will get up to 36 gifts for sending only one gift, but don't take part because it's an illegal pyramid scheme.
Coronavirus causes charities to struggle for holiday fundraising
Sarah Davis-Mabunulo says Covid is forcing her family to stay home rather than travel.
Sarah Davis-Mabunulo says Covid is forcing her family to stay home rather than travel.
Events around the Bay Area to celebrate the holiday season
COVID-19 can't kill the holiday spirit, as the dozens of celebratory events planned by arts and entertainment presenters all around the Bay Area can attest.
COVID-19 can't kill the holiday spirit, as the dozens of celebratory events planned by arts and entertainment presenters all around the Bay Area can attest.
Filoli of Woodside decked out for the holidays
Filoli is just 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the town of Woodside.
Filoli is just 30 miles south of San Francisco, in the town of Woodside.
Bay Area airports brace for slight uptick in traffic
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
'Californians have done this before:' California Surgeon General urges caution ahead of holidays
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the first person appointed as California's Surgeon General. She spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the steps Californians are strongly encouraged to take ahead of Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season.
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is the first person appointed as California's Surgeon General. She spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about the steps Californians are strongly encouraged to take ahead of Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Retailers brace for panic buyers this pandemic Thanksgiving
With a curfew set to go into effect in California this weekend, grocery stores are anticipating the run on toilet paper and other paper goods will likely get worse.
With a curfew set to go into effect in California this weekend, grocery stores are anticipating the run on toilet paper and other paper goods will likely get worse.
People still traveling for holidays despite COVID-19 spike
Oakland is expecting about 100,000 travelers during Thanksgiving week. That's up from an average of about 90,000 passengers a week last month.
Oakland is expecting about 100,000 travelers during Thanksgiving week. That's up from an average of about 90,000 passengers a week last month.
Sacred Heart's Thanksgiving food distribution faces challenges with increased demand, fewer volunteers
Sacred Heart expects to serve 4,200 families, about 10,000 people over five days. But without more help, that will be a challenge.
Sacred Heart expects to serve 4,200 families, about 10,000 people over five days. But without more help, that will be a challenge.
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
How to get free Thanksgiving dinner, plus other ways to save
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
The Ibotta cashback app and several brands have launched a program to give you Thanksgiving dinner for free when you purchase items at Walmart.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4% during coronavirus pandemic, report claims
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
The cost for Thanksgiving dinner is down $2.01 compared with last year, the lowest since 2010.
Coronavirus prevents crowds from seeing Punxsutawney Phil
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
The coronavirus pandemic means Groundhog Day won’t be the same in a Pennsylvania town long associated with a prognosticating rodent known as Punxsutawney Phil.
US Postal Service expands Operation Santa program nationwide
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
The U.S. Postal Service expanded its letters to Santa program on Monday, allowing more people to fulfill the Christmas wish lists for families and children in need.
Contra Costa County encourages 'Testing Before Turkey' amid rising coronavirus cases
Health officials assured residents that results will be received in 1-3 days.
Health officials assured residents that results will be received in 1-3 days.