Holiday Travel Tips For Visitors To San Francisco
These insider tips may help save a dollar and impress a guest.
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These insider tips may help save a dollar and impress a guest.
The Thanksgiving travel season got off to a bumpy start at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, as a wet weather pattern moved into the area.
Your old friends, college pals and family members from far away are in town for the big day where you eat up to your eyeballs in turkey, yams and stuffing. But where can you meet up before this day of thanks and glut? What bars or restaurant are open and where can you go to reminisce, chat and just relax? Here are some spots in East Bay to meet the night before Thanksgiving, also known as Black Wednesday.
If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.
Second Harvest Food Bank, which serves Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, is scrambling to collect enough turkeys to feed hungry families this Thanksgiving.
Bryan Stow, a San Francisco Giants fan who suffered a severe brain injury during an attack following the Giants season opener in Los Angeles, spent Thanksgiving with his family this year and is steadily getting better.
A soup kitchen that shares a fence line with one of the most affluent communities in the Bay Area has been feeding 600 people daily since 1974.
The San Francisco Zoo served up Thanksgiving dinner Wednesday, except instead of turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, the diners are feasting on monkey food...
The no-holds barred sibling rivalry between John and Jim Harbaugh moves to the national stage on Thanksgiving night, when they make NFL history by becoming the first brothers to compete on opposite sidelines as head coaches.
As they prepare for their game against the Ravens in Baltimore Thursday night, the San Francisco 49ers are struggling not only with a short week but a long flight.
It was a milestone that almost didn't happen, but thanks to an angel investor, the 20th annual Thanksgiving dinner in Oakland was able to serve thousands of hungry community members.
Whether the employees like it or not, stores will still be open and a slew of sales are rolling out for Black Friday. How can you be sure you're getting the lowest price?
A man driving a motor home in South Santa Clara County has become the eleventh traffic fatality in the area within the past two weeks.
"Most dos and don'ts regarding Thanksgiving are about food," summed up Dr. Jack Aldridge, Director of Veterinary Services at the SF SPCA.
San Francisco's Mayor Ed Lee is encouraging residents to participate in the Season of Giving so that the less fortunate don't suffer this Thanksgiving.
The Thanksgiving food drive got off to an early start in Silicon Valley today with several 49ers players on hand to help kick things off.
An Oakland man was sentenced Monday to three consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole for fatally shooting three in-laws at an apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day 2006.
Two Oakland brothers were convicted Tuesday of three counts of first-degree murder and other charges for killing their brother's wife and two of her family members on Thanksgiving Day 2006 in what a prosecutor said was a misguided act of revenge.
A man accused of fatally shooting three in-laws at their Oakland apartment on Thanksgiving Day 2006 can no longer represent himself because he has repeatedly engaged in misconduct in front of jurors, a judge ruled Wednesday.
A witness in a triple-murder trial testified Monday that an in-law interrupted his family's Thanksgiving Day dinner at their home in Oakland in 2006 by firing a hail of bullets that struck his brother and mother.
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of two brothers accused in the Thanksgiving Day massacre of three in-laws at the family's Oakland apartment in 2006.
The California Highway Patrol reported an increase in the Bay Area and statewide in the number drunken driving arrests over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Best of John Madden: John looks at Thanksgiving and his favorite part of the holiday: leftovers.
Thousands of runners braved the chilly Thanksgiving morning to take part in the annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot on Thursday.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Shamrock Hills is the second new school opened in Dublin in the past two years, following the opening of Emerald High School in 2024.
A Bay area couple is retiring this fall after serving as resource parents, traditionally known as foster parents, for 30 years.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An undercover sting operation by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office targeting online child predators resulted in the arrests of seven Bay Area suspects.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Shamrock Hills is the second new school opened in Dublin in the past two years, following the opening of Emerald High School in 2024.
A Bay area couple is retiring this fall after serving as resource parents, traditionally known as foster parents, for 30 years.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
An undercover sting operation by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office targeting online child predators resulted in the arrests of seven Bay Area suspects.
An undercover sting operation by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office targeting online child predators resulted in the arrests of seven Bay Area suspects.
The Lucky supermarket on Fulton Street will close in mid-September. Its parent company, Save Mart, says the location has been losing money for years.
Authorities on the Peninsula and U.S. postal inspectors are urging residents to monitor their financial accounts, following a burglary at a post office.
Lisa Gonzales, 55, was found guilty back in April of second degree murder by use of a deadly weapon in the killing of 61-year-old Margaret Mamer.
Police in San Francisco on Monday announced the arrests of five people and raided four Oakland homes last week in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Shamrock Hills is the second new school opened in Dublin in the past two years, following the opening of Emerald High School in 2024.
A Bay area couple is retiring this fall after serving as resource parents, traditionally known as foster parents, for 30 years.
Alameda County officials announced a settlement in the civil lawsuit over the death of Sophia Mason, a young girl from Hayward whose killing in 2022 exposed failures in the county's child welfare system.
The city initially introduced the project under the name "Pittsburg Technology Park," and approved it in 2024. Some residents said they had no idea it would be anchored by AVAIO Digital's Perseus Data Center, spanning 337,000 square feet.
The measure would phase in the $30-dollar wage depending on the size of the business. Large employers would reach that level by 2030, mid-size by 2035, and small businesses by 2037.
The FBI has joined the investigation and is offering a reward for information into the deadly shooting at a birthday party in Morgan Hill last month, authorities said.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have declared a state of fiscal distress and are placing a sales tax measure on the November ballot, citing cuts to federal and state funding.
Two teens from the Central Valley have been arrested after shots were fired near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Monday night, which prompted an evacuation of the popular amusement park.
Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
A shelter-in-place order for a Novato neighborhood was lifted Tuesday afternoon after a person was fatally shot earlier in the day.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Two years ago, the town of San Anselmo voted to withdraw from a controversial flood control district. But homeowners continued to be charged to support its operation. Now, advocates are saying they want that stopped and they want their money back.
The first shooting happened on July 28, just after 8 p.m., near the 1400 block of Enterprise Street. Police said the victim reported someone shot at him and then ran from the area. The victim was not injured.
Smoke blanketed the Bay Area Friday, as firefighters continued to battle a wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County.
First-year coach Tosh Lupoi has overhauled the staff, the roster has been infused by more than 30 transfers and the expectations are rising for a program that has won more than seven games just once in the past 10 seasons.
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Veronica Burton contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for Golden State in the second straight matchup of the teams at sold-out Chase Center after the Valkyries beat the Tempo 96-79 on Sunday night.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
An undercover sting operation by the San Francisco Sheriff's Office targeting online child predators resulted in the arrests of seven Bay Area suspects.
The FBI has joined the investigation and is offering a reward for information into the deadly shooting at a birthday party in Morgan Hill last month, authorities said.
Officials in Santa Cruz County have declared a state of fiscal distress and are placing a sales tax measure on the November ballot, citing cuts to federal and state funding.
Alameda County officials announced a settlement in the civil lawsuit over the death of Sophia Mason, a young girl from Hayward whose killing in 2022 exposed failures in the county's child welfare system.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
The city initially introduced the project under the name "Pittsburg Technology Park," and approved it in 2024. Some residents said they had no idea it would be anchored by AVAIO Digital's Perseus Data Center, spanning 337,000 square feet.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A California lawmaker is making a final push to pass legislation that would restrict companies from using consumers' personal data and AI to set individualized prices, with supporters hoping to send the bill to the governor before the legislative session ends.
Alameda County officials announced a settlement in the civil lawsuit over the death of Sophia Mason, a young girl from Hayward whose killing in 2022 exposed failures in the county's child welfare system.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
The city initially introduced the project under the name "Pittsburg Technology Park," and approved it in 2024. Some residents said they had no idea it would be anchored by AVAIO Digital's Perseus Data Center, spanning 337,000 square feet.
The measure would phase in the $30-dollar wage depending on the size of the business. Large employers would reach that level by 2030, mid-size by 2035, and small businesses by 2037.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kara St. Cyr reports.
Brad Hamilton reports on the shooting at a streamer's Bay Area pop-up birthday party.
The Dublin Unified School District is opening its second new school in the last three years, and while that may seem like a positive, the opening has come with some growing pains as Kara St. Cyr reports.
A Bay Area couple is retiring this fall after serving as resource parents, traditionally known as foster parents, for 30 years. Sharon Chin reports.
Meteorologist Zoe Mintz says the heat and elevated fire danger will continue into the weekend.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.