Presidential Turkey Pardons: Trump spares Waddle, Gobble in White House tradition
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
President Donald Trump kicked off Thanksgiving week with the classic White House tradition of pardoning turkeys.
Holiday dangers for dogs. How you can keep your pet safe this season
It’s that time of year marked with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, travel, special dinners and treats, house guests in and out, and a spike in respiratory illnesses. While all true for people, these are considerations for dogs too. Veterinarians in the Bay Area are offering ways to keep your furry family members healthy and safe.
It’s that time of year marked with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, travel, special dinners and treats, house guests in and out, and a spike in respiratory illnesses. While all true for people, these are considerations for dogs too. Veterinarians in the Bay Area are offering ways to keep your furry family members healthy and safe.
They definitely don't have this! Gifts for those who are hard to shop for
Hard to shop for? Whether you need information or inspiration, these are gifts they’re guaranteed not to have.
Hard to shop for? Whether you need information or inspiration, these are gifts they’re guaranteed not to have.
‘Dress a little better’: Transportation secretary urges Americans to ditch pajamas, slippers at airport
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is urging travelers to try “dressing with some respect," asking Americans to ditch pajamas and slippers during the busy Thanksgiving travel rush.
Mistah F.A.B. hosting 21st Annual Turkey Giveaway in Oakland
Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.
Bay Area hip hop legend Mistah F.A.B. is set to hold his annual turkey and food giveaway in Oakland on Tuesday.
Bay Area families still reeling from CalFresh freeze this holiday season
A recent pause in the federal SNAP program, known as CalFresh in California, has put added strain on relief agencies. Although the federal government shutdown that caused the pause is now over, its impacts are still being felt this holiday season.
A recent pause in the federal SNAP program, known as CalFresh in California, has put added strain on relief agencies. Although the federal government shutdown that caused the pause is now over, its impacts are still being felt this holiday season.
Abandoned ‘dog’ turns out to be toy reindeer: ‘Santa’s reindeer resting after a test flight’
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
The reindeer got some "stern words" for being caught out and about in the middle of November, police said.
Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.
Stores that are open and closed on Thanksgiving this year
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
From Walmart to Kroger to Target, here’s a look at which major retailers are open and closed on Thanksgiving 2025.
First lady receives 2025 White House Christmas tree
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
First lady Melania Trump received the official 2025 White House Christmas tree on Monday, marking the start of the holiday season.
San Francisco's iconic cable cars decorated for holiday season
The holidays have officially arrived in San Francisco, and along with the tree lightings and decorations, the city’s iconic cable cars are once again getting dressed up for the season.
The holidays have officially arrived in San Francisco, and along with the tree lightings and decorations, the city’s iconic cable cars are once again getting dressed up for the season.
Frying a turkey this Thanksgiving? Don’t let your feast turn into a fiasco - follow these safety tips!
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
Deep-fried turkey may taste amazing – but it’s also Thanksgiving’s biggest fire hazard. Here’s how to fry safely and avoid turning dinner into a disaster.
This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
San Francisco Playhouse brings 'Into the Woods' to Union Square for the holidays
A new production of the Broadway classic "Into the Woods" is bringing a dose of magic — and a reminder about the power of community — to Union Square this holiday season.
A new production of the Broadway classic "Into the Woods" is bringing a dose of magic — and a reminder about the power of community — to Union Square this holiday season.
Oakland nonprofits and at-risk youth hold Thanksgiving food drive to feed 900 families
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Oakland nonprofits team up with at-risk youth to provide a Thanksgiving meal for 900 families in need.
Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Tips for what could be the busiest travel season in 15 years
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
Nearly 82 million people will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, either by plane, car or other forms of transit.
McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.
Bay Area grocery stores open on Thanksgiving Day
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner usually means making multiple trips to the grocery store for those vital ingredients that somehow didn’t make it into the shopping cart the first time.
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner usually means making multiple trips to the grocery store for those vital ingredients that somehow didn’t make it into the shopping cart the first time.