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.

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.

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.

'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.

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. 

'Californians have done this before:' California Surgeon General urges caution ahead of holidays
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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.