Busy Thanksgiving travel rush wraps up

One of the busiest travel days of the holiday weekend wraps up Sunday, when many people are returning home from their Thanksgiving getaways.

First Spare The Air of the season today
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This morning we are joined by high clouds, cool temps, and good to moderate air quality. By afternoon air quality is expected to be slightly unhealthy for sensitive groups with a Spare The Air alert in place for today. Afternoon highs will be several degrees above average. Happy Sunday! ~ Rosemary

Dry stretch continues
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For the first time in the last several days, we do not have any Frost Advisories issued for the Bay Area. We are expecting another round of chilly temperatures (30s and 40s) Sunday morning High clouds will continue to stream in during the afternoon. Sunday highs should range from the low 60s to the low 70s. A Spare the Alert has been issued for Sunday and Monday. Wood burning, in most cases, is not permitted. The dry weather stretch continues into next week. Have a great Sunday! -Mark

Frosty start followed by seasonal highs
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Starting the morning with freezing temperatures inland east bay and north bay. Partly sunny skies and low to mid 60s will greet us for the afternoon. A modest warming trend continues into next week. Have an enjoyable Saturday! ~Rosemary

Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming

Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.

'Tis the Season for Science at California Academy of Sciences

Two young reindeer lounging in their pen the Saturday before Thanksgiving -- the day of their big holiday season premiere at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco -- were taking a break after eating lunch.

Cold start
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Today will see frost in the morning. Afternoon highs in the 60s.

Social media star known for criticizing SF charged for pimping women

Ricci Wynne, known for his videos exposing the drug-fueled underbelly of San Francisco, was arrested over human trafficking offenses, according to officials.

Acclaimed pastry chef volunteers at café in the Tenderloin

On the eve of Thanksgiving, most people are preparing for their family dinner, but a San Francisco pastry chef is committed to serving the most vulnerable.

Chilly forecast overnight
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Looks like a nice Thanksgiving! Cold air will continue to move in from the north in our short term forecast. A Frost Advisory has been issued for the North Bay and the East Bay Valleys Thursday morning. Dense fog could form in some of the inland valley overnight. We are expecting hazy sunshine later in the day. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 60s. Have a great Thanksgiving! Gobble Gobble! -Mark

Hella Cool Gigs: Cable car operators
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Both locals and tourists love the cable cars that run through the city of San Francisco. The two-person crew who operates them are keeping a special piece of Bay Area history alive with each ride.

No more rain, patchy fog
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The rain has ended for now. Today will see patchy fog and a mixture of sun and clouds.

Rain clouds are moving out
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We finally get a break in the rain! Patchy fog resurfaces Wednesday morning. Mostly sunny skies will highlight the afternoon forecast. Highs should range from the upper 50s to the low 60s. The dry weather pattern remains in place through the holiday weekend. Have a great Wednesday! -Mark

Holiday traffic: What to know before you hit the roads for Thanksgiving

A record 71.7 million Americans are expected to drive 50 miles or more to their Thanksgiving destinations. Experts are offering tips on how to avoid the most congested roads including what Bay Area freeway will be the most packed and when.

Thanksgiving travel ramps up at Bay Area airports

Oakland International Airport is quiet early Tuesday morning, as Thanksgiving travel is expected to ramp up.