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Here's what will be open and closed on Thanksgiving 2024

Folsom Orangevale

Folsom nonprofit to donate 4K turkeys to Sacramento Food Bank ahead of Thanksgiving

Before the holidays, this Folsom nonprofit works to provide families in need with food and holiday presents they may not otherwise have access to.
VERIFY

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
VERIFY

Safely thawing your Thanksgiving turkey: 5 VERIFIED tips

How long should you thaw your Thanksgiving turkey in the fridge or water? Is it safe to defrost it in the microwave or at room temperature? Here's what we found.
Holidays

No, hot food doesn’t need to cool down before going in the fridge

U.S. food and health agencies say it’s a myth that hot food shouldn’t go in the refrigerator.
Holidays

The White House Christmas tree is more than a decoration for hurricane-hit North Carolina farms

The White House's Christmas tree is slated to be cut and transported from a North Carolina farm on Wednesday.
Sacramento

Clogged gutters? Here’s how to clear leaves, debris before the storm

Have you cleaned your gutters? Hardware stores offer the best practices for house maintenance before eight days of on-and-off rain in the Sacramento region.
Holidays

No, eating turkey does not make you sleepy

Eating a few slices of turkey isn’t enough to put you to sleep on Thanksgiving. Instead, experts say eating a lot of carbs can help induce that post-meal nap.
Holidays

Refrigerated Thanksgiving leftovers are safe to eat for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the Monday after Thanksgiving is the last day people can safely eat refrigerated leftovers.
Local News

Record number of drivers to hit the road this Thanksgiving. Here are the best, worst times to drive

AAA says around 10.7 million of the nearly 80 million travelers will be Californians.
Nation World

Grocery chains vie for a place on Thanksgiving tables with turkey dinner deals and store brands

A 15-item Thanksgiving meal costs an average of $65.51 this year, down nearly 3% from last year but 42% higher than in 2019, Market research firm Datasembly says.
Travel

Experts rank the best airlines for stress-free holiday travel

If you're booking a flight for the holidays, you should check the list of airlines with the fewest delays and the airports to avoid, if possible.