Bay Area non-profits offer turkey giveaways, holiday meals ahead of Thanksgiving

The season of giving is in full effect right now across the Bay Area. Several charities held turkey giveaways and traditional sit-down Thanksgiving meals over the weekend.

San Mateo County libraries giving out free diaper kits

San Mateo County Libraries have launched a pilot program offering more than 1,800 free diaper kits to support families in need.     

UN stops delivery of food and supplies to Gaza amid communications blackout

The communications blackout is now in its second day, largely cutting off Gaza’s 2.3 million people from one another and the outside world, as well as paralyzing the coordination of aid.

SF small business owners say APEC security has kept customers away

Before this week's summit, San Francisco said the influx of global leaders and CEO's would be good for local businesses. This may not be true for many who work near the APEC security zone and Chinatown. Business owners in the South of Market neighborhood and Chinatown say tight security measures such as road closures have kept customers away. The expected APEC boom has turned into a bust for Manny Ramirez, owner of Bocado located on Folsom Street near Moscone Center where the APEC Summit is being held.

The best-selling car in America is going hybrid-only

Toyota's announcement comes after a recent analysis of more than 1 million vehicles found that hybrid vehicles and trucks hold their value the best.

TSA's K-9 adoption program: How you can take home a dog not cut out for agency

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is allowing certain dogs, deemed unfit for government work or retired, to be adopted through the Canine Adoption Agency in San Antonio, Texas.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

Alternative Thanksgiving meals: From vegan to cultural differences

As vegetarian and vegan diets become more of the norm, as well as celebrating holidays with multicultural families, your traditional menu may be calling out for something different this year.