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• Highs and Lows for Thanksgiving

  November 24, 2011 9:07 PM

  Arroyo Grande 68/47 Atascadero 63/41 Bradley 60/44 CA Valley 56/38 Cambria 59/50 Creston 61/47 Cuyama 57/38 Goleta 62/48 Hearst Castle 52/46 Lompoc 66/48 Los Osos 71/46 Morro Bay 62/51 Nipomo 66/46 Oceano 70/49 Paso Robles 61/41 Pismo Beach 61/49 San Luis Obispo 65/48 San Simeon 52/46 Santa Barbara 64/55 Santa... more »

• Plenty of sunshine for the holiday weekend Play Video

  November 24, 2011 8:38 PM

  We'll see mostly cloudy skies Thursday night with a 20 percent chance of isolated showers in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows will be in the 40s to lower 50s with northwest winds at 15 to 25 mph, especially for the passes and canyons. A high surf advisory... more »

• Holiday Shopping: Big Box Stores vs. Small Retailers Play Video

  November 23, 2011 9:58 PM

  Once the Thanksgiving feast is put away and the dishes are washed, some folks are heading out the door to shop. This year, some of the chain stores are opening as early as 9 p.m. tomorrow night to a get a jump start on the Black Friday rush. Smaller... more »

• Volunteers host free Thanksgiving dinner for community

  November 25, 2010 9:24 PM

  The Morro Bay Community Center was home to the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner this afternoon. More than 300 people showed up to the event-- hosted by the Morro Bay Peace Officers' Association and the Rotary Club. The Cuesta College Choir provided some musical entertainment and the local boy scouts helped... more »

• Local shoppers scramble for last-minute items

  November 25, 2010 2:10 AM

  While some have been busy for weeks preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, others are just getting started and running out of time. We found a lot of procrastinators at the grocery store tonight. If you're Thanksgiving shopping isn't done, you're not alone. "We still have some of the... more »

• Retailers stay open to catch Thanksgiving early birds

  November 26, 2009 9:35 PM

  This isn't your ordinary camping trip. These young shoppers decided to spend their Thanskgiving Day, waiting in front of Best Buy early. . .20 hours early. "We got here at 9 o'clock this morning. . .Our family has Thanksgiving on wednesday, so we can come out here and get... more »

• A special Thanksgiving in Morro Bay

  November 26, 2009 8:35 PM

  Every year, the community of Morro Bay comes together to help those less fortunate on Thanksgiving. The Morro Bay Peace Officers' Association, police officers, the Rotary Club and volunteers team up, and this year was no exception. They held a special holiday meal and also provided Thanksgiving deliveries. Those... more »

• What the weather was like for the first Thanksgiving?

  November 26, 2009 12:14 PM

  We all know that the tradition of Thanksgiving here in the United States dates back to the 1620's. It was a time when the Pilgrims who settled near Plymouth, Massachusetts and Native American Indians who were nearby, came together for a three day feast. It occurred because there was much... more »

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: an American Tradition

  November 26, 2009 6:51 AM

  Get ready for the oversized cartoon characters floating in the air, the broadway casts performing their best in the bitter cold and, of course, Santa Claus reigning in the holiday season. It's time for the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. In the 83-year... more »

• Thanksgiving travelers hit the road

  November 25, 2009 9:57 PM

  AAA expects more than Two million Southern Californians to travel over the holiday weekend. Drivers were gassing up all afternoon long, trying to get an early jump on the Thanksgiving rush. 85 percent of Southern Californians are expected to hit the road this year. That's up nine percent from... more »

• Low income single parents get special Thanksgiving meal

  November 25, 2009 8:55 PM

  Single parents who attend college at Allan Hancock, in Santa Maria, have an extra reason to be thankful this holiday. Volunteers and staff with the school's CARE program handed out more than 70 thanksgiving meals, to lower income families who would likely have gone without this Thanksgiving. CARE employee, Kiri... more »

• Another Warm One

  November 25, 2009 12:17 PM

  It is hard to believe we are a day away from Thanksgiving and talking about temperatures getting near 80 degrees. Record highs for the date are closer to 90, but it is about 10 degrees above normal today. High pressure parked off to our east is giving us offshore winds... more »

• Annual Thanksgiving dinner takes place in Pismo Beach today

  November 25, 2009 6:58 AM

  There is plenty to be thankful for on the Central Coast this Thanksgiving. The Pismo Beach Police Association is holding its annual community Thanksgiving meal Wednesday. The dinner is held at the Pismo Beach Veteran's Hall from 1:00 to 7:00p.m. The turkey and all the trimmings are free to... more »

• Dry Thanksgiving

  November 24, 2009 11:36 AM

  Today's temperatures will be about 10 degrees above normal for much of the Central Coast under clear skies. The near 80 degree daytime highs will hold into Wednesday and Thursday before a cold front cuts through the Central Coast Friday and temperatures return to near normal (mid to upper 60s) ... more »

• Restaurant to donate Thanksgiving meals to low-income families

  November 24, 2009 7:49 AM

  A Shell Beach restaurant is doing its part to give low-income families something to smile about this Thanksgiving. Del's Pizzeria is donating more than 35 Thanksgiving meals to families with children attending Oceano Elementary School. Gift baskets, with all the holiday trimmings, with be handed out to families Tuesday... more »

• Community invited to free Thanksgiving meal in Morro Bay

  November 24, 2009 7:47 AM

  Folks in Morro Bay are preparing for the 12th annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Each year, the Morro Bay Peace Officer's Association and Rotary Club of Morro Bay team up for their Thanksgiving dinner. Community members are always invited for the free feast. Local boy scouts plan to serve up... more »

• Santa Barbara County Foodbank collecting Thanksgiving donations

  November 23, 2009 12:07 PM

  The Santa Barbara County Foodbank will be collecting last-minute donations before the Thanksgiving holiday. One hundred thirty-one turkeys were collected over the weekend, bringing the grand total to 2,045 turkeys. However, more donations are always welcome. The Foodbank has two locations in Santa Barbara County. One facility is located... more »

• Less Pumpkin Pie This Thanksgiving?

  November 23, 2009 12:44 AM

  Last year's pumpkin crop nationwide ( 2008 ) was down quite a bit from the usual supply due to weather related issues. In some places it was too much rain, while in other areas it was not enough. That translated into less pumpkins being available for companies who make the... more »

• What are you doing this Thanksgiving? Sleeping, survey says

  November 20, 2009 4:11 PM

  Americans will not just be catching the game this Thanksgiving. A new survey says they'll also be catching some "z's." A poll by Dunkin' Donuts finds that 58 percent of adults plan to take a nap on turkey day. Of that group, 60 percent are men, and 56 percent... more »

• Foodbank of Santa Barbara County still in need of holiday turkeys

  November 19, 2009 12:02 PM

  The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is still in need of donations for the Thanksgiving holiday. It's extending its hours to receive more needed turkeys, food and funds. The Foodbank has two Santa Barbara County locations. Both will be open today, the 19th, and tomorrow, the 20th, from 7:00... more »

• Dry Thanksgiving

  November 18, 2009 12:58 AM

  It looks like a dry Thanksgiving. Everyone likes to look down the road a bit and know what the weather is like for big events like holidays. In this case we are close enough where conputer models can help. Click HERE for a look at the medium range model.... more »

• Turkey Drive helps local families in need this Thanksgiving

  November 13, 2009 6:14 AM

  With Thanksgiving just less than two weeks away, one local elementary school is asking for your help to send turkeys to families in need. St. Patrick's Elementary School in Arroyo Grande is joining forced with the FoodBank of San Luis Obispo county for its Turkey Drive. The day-long drive... more »