Unique San Francisco-themed gingerbread village debuts at Fisherman's Wharf
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The New York City based artist who holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gingerbread village ever created will debut a new San Francisco-themed creation at Fisherman's Wharf next week. He takes KTVU behind the scenes for a preview. It will be unveiled Thursday, December 5. The exhibit will be free to the public daily through January 12, 2025.

Vigil held for 3 Piedmont High graduates killed in Cybertruck crash
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Hundreds in the City of Piedmont attended a vigil on Friday for three recent high school graduates who died after the Tesla Cybertruck they were in crashed into a tree. KTVU has learned that the three victims were Krysta Tsukahara, Soren Dixon, and Jack Nelson. A fourth person, Jordan miller, survived after being pulled from the wreck by a friend and remains in the hospital.

Support for man known for elaborate holiday displays | West Coast Wrap
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An outpouring of support for a man known for his elaborate holiday displays. He didn't think he'd be able to dazzle crowds this year. We'll show you what it took to ensure his house was decorated this season.

East Bay Parks offers free admission for Green Friday
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"Green Friday" aims to get families outdoors together on the day after Thanksgiving. KTVU's Tori Gaines reports from Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.

Union Square attracts steady, manageable Black Friday crowd
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Analysts predict a solid holiday shopping season overall in the US, thought not quite as strong as last year's, despite inflation easing.

Raw video: House goes up in flames in Vallejo, residents displaced on Thanksgiving
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Raw footage of a Victorian-style home going up in flames on Thanksgiving night. Two residents have been displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

9-year-old Oakland football players headed to championship trip
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The 9-year-old Oakland Dynamites football players are feeling pretty grateful this Thanksgiving: They have enough money to go to their championship games in Florida in two weeks.

San Francisco's historic John's Grill opens for the first time ever on Thanksgiving to help revitalize the city
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The owner of John's Grill says this is the first time in the restaurant's 116 year in San Francisco that it has opened for Thanksgiving. He estimates that 1000 plus diners filled the restaurant. He plans to make opening on this holiday a new annual tradition.

San Francisco spreads Thanksgiving cheer
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Hundreds of San Francisco's finest and bravest gathered in Chinatown to celebrate Thanksgiving by giving their time to others; volunteering to deliver meals for clients of Self Help for the Elderly.

Gov. Newsom grants 19 pardons, including to San Quentin 'Ear Hustle' podcaster
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On the day before Thanksgiving, California Gov. Gavin Newsom pardoned 19 people, including Walter Earlonne Woods, who was incarcerated in San Quentin when he started a podcast that was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Piedmont turkey trot goes on despite tragedy
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The tight-knit community of Piedmont is in mourning after three young people died in a fiery solo-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, one day before a city tradition that took place Thanksgiving morning - the Piedmont Turkey Trot.