For Thanksgiving, shoppers and businesses adapt to pandemic
Businesses and consumers are displaying some different behavior this year as they gear up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Businesses and consumers are displaying some different behavior this year as they gear up for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Black Friday shopping being ‘reinvented’ by major retailers amid COVID-19
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Should I stay or should I go? COVID-19 impacting holiday travel plans
Planes, trains, and automobiles that are usually packed with holiday travelers are not expected to be so full this year.
Planes, trains, and automobiles that are usually packed with holiday travelers are not expected to be so full this year.
COVID-19 impact on holiday travel
Greg Liggins reports
Greg Liggins reports
2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree goes up
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
A 75-foot Norway spruce arrived Saturday at New York City's Rockefeller Center to serve as one of the world's most famous Christmas trees.
Rudolph, Santa figures from classic 'Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,' sell for whopping $368,000 at auction
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
A buyer shouted out with glee that they'd pay $368,000 for the Rudolph and Santa Claus figures used in the beloved Christmas special “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.”
Health officials concerned as COVID cases, hospitalizations rise
California's Secretary of Health and Human Services confirms the state is in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and is issuing a travel advisory as we approach the holiday season.
California's Secretary of Health and Human Services confirms the state is in the midst of a COVID-19 surge and is issuing a travel advisory as we approach the holiday season.
Santa goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic: How to see him safely
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
'Friday the 13th...in 2020': Origins of why the day is considered unlucky
In the strangest of years, today marks the last Friday the 13th of 2020. Here’s a look at why the day has long been considered by some as unlucky.
In the strangest of years, today marks the last Friday the 13th of 2020. Here’s a look at why the day has long been considered by some as unlucky.
2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts
With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.
With the number of coronavirus cases rising in the U.S. and the incoming colder weather keeping people out of stores, there may be even more strain on shipping networks in the coming weeks.
Homeless veterans find help off the streets through South Bay program
Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.
Since 2015, the 'All the Way Home' campaign in Santa Clara County has housed nearly 2,000 veterans, offering them health services, school vouchers, and job assistance too.
1,000 turkeys donated to SF-Marin Food Bank in time for Thanksgiving
One San Francisco man says all he needs is a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity. 1,000 turkeys were donated to a local food bank on Monday.
One San Francisco man says all he needs is a turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving with dignity. 1,000 turkeys were donated to a local food bank on Monday.
Google Trends reveals most popular Thanksgiving side dish by state
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
“We examined over 20 Thanksgiving classics. Some controversial decisions were made, including counting gravy as a side,” Zippia wrote.
Fish and wildlife department delays commercial crab season
The department says they are working with the commercial Dungeness crab industry to create new regulations to protect whales from entanglements.
The department says they are working with the commercial Dungeness crab industry to create new regulations to protect whales from entanglements.
SF Chinese New Year Parade canceled in 2021
The 2021 Chinese New Year Parade has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19.
The 2021 Chinese New Year Parade has been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19.
Father builds his daughter massive, 50-foot pirate ship for Halloween
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Tony DeMatteo, a father in New York, built an impressive 50-foot long, 20-foot tall pirate ship in front of his home in Churchville.
Halloween draws a crowd to San Francisco's Castro District
Officials in San Francisco have been urging people to stay away from what has become the defacto party spot on Halloween.
Officials in San Francisco have been urging people to stay away from what has become the defacto party spot on Halloween.