Did you know that more home-cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day?  That makes today a great one to brush up on fire safety and prevention in the household.

Come support local artists and businesses while getting a ton of holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving at the Holiday Fest 2017. The holiday shopping expo, has been set for Sunday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

1. Thanksgiving is celebrated only in the United States. True or False?

For many decades the Alameda community has come together to support local families during the holiday season. Today, nearly one in seven Alameda households receive help from the Alameda Food Bank.