A thanksgiving unlike any other. But here in San Francisco, its. Why many families say there is still so much to be thankful for. Im Spencer Christian with a look at mild afternoons and chilly mornings. Im have the accuweather forecast. Lighting up downtown san jose. A smaller celebration, but well share with you their big message of hope. Abc7 news at 11 00 starts right now. Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future, this is abc7 news. Its time to be grateful and truly give thanks. Were so extraordinarily fortunate. Oh, it was a thanksgiving unlike any other, and it comes towards the end of a profoundly difficult and unusual year. And despite how different celebrations may feel and look, families across the bay area tonight told us they are thankful. And we are thankful for you. With that, we say good evening on this thanksgiving. Im dion lim. Focusing on the new way to holiday is important to us here as we work to build a better bay area. Tonight abc7 News Reporter kate larsen talked to people all around San Francisco who seem to be making do with new traditions. Were so extraordinarily fortunate to be able to enjoy this peace, and the wonderful bounty that nature provides us. Reporter a woman who wanted to share, but not be shown. There is so much to be so deeply and profoundly grateful for. Reporter a newly wed couple snapping selfies by the bay. Lavin lavinias first time in california. Im very much excited to see california. I heard many things about california. Reporter what do you think about the Golden Gate Bridge at sunset . Its too beautiful to see. Reporter a family who found their holiday spirit. Weve got the Christmas Tree. And when we get home tonight, were going to decorate it. Even in these tough times, there is still joy to be had. Reporter amman and davids first time eating out on thanksgiving. Trying to make the best out of it. Its nice to be able to go out and have a normal evening. I am very thankful that im healthy. All those who come to San Francisco somewhere time will be snoths. Lights on wall, windows and wheels in golden gate park, a spot for families to be together after meals. We love it. Its really cool. I cooked up storm. I make the whole turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, lasagna. All that just for her and her two sons. Definitely this year i feel like i feel closer to my mom. Just being together and enjoying like a small nice meal, its not the same as a big family gatherings, like my mom said. But its still knot nice. Its still warm, an its still family. In San Francisco, kate larsen, abc7 news news. In the south bay, san joses downtown is lit up this evening. It is a smaller display than usual. But the message of hope is bigger than ever. Abc7 News Reporter kris reyes talked to the people behind the showcase about why they were determined to give the community some holiday cheer. Awesome, cool. Reporter up close it almost feels like any other holiday. Zoom out and youll notice the difference. On any other year, this plaza would be bustling with people. Vendors, the skating rink would be open. Not this year. Were having a holiday like no other. Reporter but the San Jose Downtown Association was determined to give the community something. So they rallied up some sponsors, built glowing arches, lit up the streets and put up this 26foot modern Christmas Tree as a centerpiece. There is no way were going to leave the heart of the city dark, especially during this time when Everyone Needs to be uplifted. Reporter the luzano family couldnt be more grateful. Coming to the park is a family tradition, just one more thing canceled by covid19. It feels like there is still a sense of joy. There is still a reason to remember how this time of year is very celebratory. Reporter so there is actually a reason why the San Jose Downtown Association chose a less traditional tree, a message they wanted to send to the community. Things are different this year. So this is kind of a different tree than normal. Certainly its not a traditional tree. And thats kind of what we were going for. Something a little more fun and ecolle eclectic. I like going under it. And just skating through it. Reporter does it make you feel like christmas is here . Yeah. Reporter light the holiday nights runs until january 3, free of charge at plaza de cesar chavez. Kris reyes for abc7 news. It creative. Another tradition, christmas in the park opens tomorrow. Its also been reimagined due to the pandemic. For the first time in 41 years, the event will be held at history park. And to avoid crowds, it will be a drivethrough experience. At night, tens of thousands of pixels will be on display, along with a choreographed light show set to music that youll be able to play through youre vehicle radio. And nearly 300 Christmas Trees will be decorated by community groups. Reservations are now Available Online for a small entry fee to help cover costs. Anymore. Person black friday shopping is still hours away, but some people are already waiting in line. Today many Major Retail Stores stayed closed for the thanksgiving holiday. Most black friday deals started earlier in the week or have been moved online because of covid restrictions. But many repetailers still plano open early tomorrow morning. One man in san jose has been in line outside of a gape stop since yesterday at 8 00 p. M. Were out here waiting for the ps5. Its the next generation console. It comes out every seven years. Its a huge deal for us. It was freezing last night. I think it was 35 degrees. I had this. I had a bunch of jackets on, my blanket, and it was still freezing. They are diehard. Large retailers like macys, walmart and best buy plan to open with restrictions as early as 5 00 a. M. Now between black friday and cyber monday is another shopping holiday. Maybe more important than ever this year. Small business saturday. A new American Express poll shows that 75 of customers plan to shop local for the holidays to support Small Businesses through the pandemic. Experts suggest this saturday plan ahead if youre going to a store because of social distancing, you may have to wait to get in. Shop owners add also check out their websites and if you dont shop on saturday, dont wait too much longer. Suppliers are struggling as well. So you may want to get your order in early. Amazon is giving its front line workers a 300 holiday bonus, but it comes as the Company Faces threats of a black friday strike over pay and safety conditions. The onetime bonus will go to employees working in the month of december. Parttime workers will get 150. Amazon said it will spend more than 500 million on those payments. Retailers like walmart and target have also given out holiday bonuses to their workers. Now when it comes to the coronavirus, whats the risk level of heading out to a holiday event or a black friday shopping, you can test your knowledge with abc7 newss exclusive holiday risk calculator, available now on the abc7 news app. It feels good to be taking care of our community. A thanksgiving like no other, but this year the spirit of giving is still going strong. After a tough year, bay area residents tell us what theyre thankful for. And it wouldnt be thanksgiving without sports. Tomorrows the 123rd big game. And there will be some differences. Im Spencer Christian. November is winding down with a string of mild sunny days. But beware the morning chill. Ill have the accuweather forecast coming up. But first, here is a look at whats coming up tonight on Jimmy Kimmel Live right after abc7 news at 11 00. Jimmy . Hi, im jimmy kimmel. Tonight allison brie, and inside this suit people magazines sexiest man alive for tomorrow, this is where you can discover the biggest, best, and most fabulous black friday deals happening in realtime for you. Its good morning americas black friday blowout. You deserve a morning this good. Today President Trump took questions for the First Time Since losing the election. Its going to be a very hard thing to concede because we know there was massive fraud. I think that there will be a lot of things happening between now and the 20th of january. A lot of things. The president provided no direct evidence of fraud while claiming irregulars in pennsylvania, michigan, and wisconsin. President trump went on the say that he would leave the white house when biden gets inaugurated, but he refused to say whether he would attend that inauguration. He also refused to address rumors of a 2024 president ial run. Now to the latest covid19 headlines. The bay area looks to be on track to reach 150,000 cases soon. The San Francisco chronicle reports that ucsf is one of seven california hospitals that will be among the first in the world for early distribution of pfizers covid19 vaccine. Once it is approved by federal officials. Now despite warnings not to travel, more than six Million People passed through airport tsa checkpoints before thanksgiving. With nose travel statistics, doctors are urging americans to remain cautious and not gather in large groups. The cdc predicts if Current Trends continue, up to 321,000 americans could die of covid19 by december 19th. Abc News Reporter romina puga has a look at where the numbers stand now. Reporter the holiday week has been sobering for many families as nearly 90,000 americans are currently hospitalized with the virus, separated from their loved ones. Kate thompson, an icu nurse in ohio, spent her holiday in the hospital, hooked up to machines to help her breathe. I just feel its important for people to realize that its its more than what a lot of people are making it out to be. Reporter hospitalizations are on the rise in 47 states. Inside mercy oklahoma hospital, doctors say theyre used to seeing one death a week. Now theyre handling as many as four per day. Its an overwhelming experience. Its an overwhelming problem. Its an overwhelming disease. Reporter and over the holiday, a Record Number of families looking for help to avoid going hungry in the struggling economy. I have nothing at home. Seriously, nothing. So this is a huge help today. It sure is. Reporter feeding america projects more than 50 Million People will face Food Insecurity this year. 15 million more than last year. And hundreds of thousand apply for unemployment with congress on thanksgiving recess, c. A. R. E. S. Act benefits are set to run out at the end of the year. In los angeles, romina puga, abc news. Bay area residents are not exempt from economic concerns. And in the east bay, the commitment to giving back was as strong as ever. Oakland leaders and dozens of volunteers gathered to distribute hundreds of meals. The event was heavily modified to accommodate this years covid restrictions. More than a thousand meals were made by oakland chef jose ortiz at his oakland restaurant la perla. I think we did about 75, 80, people dont realize in this city and any other city, people go hungry, whether its thanksgiving day or not thanksgiving day. It is a problem all year. Recipients were also offered personal protective equipment like mask, gloves, and sanitizer to help them get safely through the holidays. In San Francisco, this is the 51st year that glide has served thanksgiving brunch, but it is the first year that food was prepared inside, boxed up, and then served outdoors. That plan was to serve more than 2,000 meals, including 200 boxed lunches delivered to homeless encampments around the city. And as you can see, all of that sunshine looking seasonal but wind different. Spencer christian joins us live at home with a little more on our forecast. Hi, spencer. Okay, hey, dion. It was a windy day for at least part of the day. The winds have calmed down now at the surface. But up in the Higher Elevations and the hills and mountains, its still quite gusty. Take a look at this. We have gusts up to 29 Miles Per Hour atlas peak. 39 at mount saint helena. Breezy above 3,000 feet but calm at the surface. Nice view from the exploratorium camera, looking back at part of the city skyline. It is currently 53 degrees in San Francisco. Oakland 54. Down to 40 at mountain view. 46 san jose. Some locations are not reporting the usual hourly report. Probably because of wind affecting the technology. Thats just my guess. 41 degrees right i know at half moon bay. And looking westward from the east bay hills camera under clear skies, 57 at santa rosa. Novato down to 41. 47 at napa. Fairfield not reporting. 57 at concord. 47 at livermore. And the view from the rooftop camera looking across the embarcadero will also allow us to see the forecast features. Cold mornings lie ahead tomorrow through sunday with possible frost in some of our inland valleys. A chance of drizzle early monday. Otherwise were looking at a dry and mild pattern all the way through the next seven days. Look for clear skies holding on overnight. And in the absence of clouds, temperatures are going to drop into the chilly range. Low lowes in the low 30s in some north bay locations. Mid to upper 30s in most inland valleys including the east bay and south bay. Look for lows in the low to mid40s and low 40s on the coast. Tomorrow sunny skies again, with high temperatures in the south bay. Mainly in the mid60s. 64 santa clara and san jose. Low to mid60s on the peninsula. Up to about 64 at san mateo and redwood city. Well see mainly upper 50s on the coast at half moon bay, sunset district 64 degrees. Up in the north bay look future a high of 64 at san rafael. 66 at santa rosa. Over on the east bay, mainly low to mid60s. Up to 64 oakland and the inland east bay will also have low to mid60s. Here is the accuweather sevenday forecast. And once again, remember, its going to be cold in the Early Morning hours through the weekend. But mild in the afternoons. Partly cloudy on monday. Slight chance of drizzle and sunnier and milder on tuesday, wednesday, with clouds increasing again next thursday. Looks like a pretty dry pattern for this time of the year. We can use some rain. So maybe on the eighth day, dion. Just maybe. All right, spencer, happy thanksgiving and thanks to you. Well, despite all the challenges this year, tis the season to be grateful. What some of you are thankful for. The most right now coming up. As we all fight the coronavirus pandemic, california is mandating face masks to stop the spread. Thats why abc7 wants to remind you the wear a mask for you, your loved ones, and your 100 beef and hearty chili. Try my 5. 99 chili cheeseburger combo. Its pretty delicious. 100 beef and hearty chili. Try my 5. 99 chili cheeseburger combo. Its pretty delicious. While this year might be turning out a lot differently than we imagine, there is still so much to be grateful for. We spoke to people out and about in San Francisco today. Im grateful for my family, my home, and my little dog over there. His name is domino. My dog, he helps me feel better when im nervous, and he also makes me feel happy when i hug him. Im especially thankful for my family. Were thankful for our family and our friends. Are you thankful for daddy and mommy . Yes. Yeah. Im thankful for my family and everything that i have, like my stuff, my toys, because i could have not had it. You know, 2020 has been a tough year. Just in general i feel like for everyone. So im grateful that im still here, you know what i mean . Im healthy. Thankful to be in a city thats taking the virus seriously and trying to make things better for 2021. Health. And honestly, im really appreciative for the Breed Administration and their leadership. I feel safe in San Francisco. Most of all being here with my twin sister and just being with my family. The first thing i say is my health and my family, you know. Ill always be grateful. Were all here, present. Its a good day. And we appreciate all of those great responses. Chris alvarez joins us now with another look at a thanksgiving tradition, sports. Well, dion, we have a feast of sports from College Hoops to the nfl. And in college football, a big game tomorrow, and some big differences. How the 123rd edition of stanford and cal will be unlike any other. What both sides no one sees you need help. No one knows youre not okay. So when someone recognizes the importance of Mental Health and offers a hand, it means everything. My illness may be invisible. 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And cal is going to go for a second straight win in the series. It wasnct classic last year. Chase garbers ran in the game winner as cal snapped a ninegame losing streak to stanford. Even the ax ceremony is going to be totally different. Just one representative from each committee will be present, and no crazy shenanigans allowed. No matter the situation, garbers aims to keep the ax. We have the ax toing to let. The atmosphere is there on the football side. Were missing it because were not really in classes in person. The hardest loss i personally took was last year losing to cal. Because the standard thats been set here, we just beat cal. Thats what we do. Losing to them hurt me pretty good. Turkey day for the pros. Alex smith looking for his second straight win. A quiet year for amari cooper. Here is dalton connecting with cooper for the touchdown. Dallas takes the lead. Smith had a quiet day but did have a passing touchdown to logan thomas. Washington takes the lead. Montez sweat, this is some great play. Jumps up, grabs the ball and rolls in for a pick six. Washington wins, improving to 47 overall, but they lead the nfc east. Can you believe that . St. Marys in the crossover classic. 90 seconds ago, tommy the stepthrough. Were all tied up at 64. Five seconds to go. Cuzzi, look at this move. Is that a travel . Im not sure. They didnt call it. He had game high 19. And st. Marys gets their first win of the year, 6664 over northern iowa. Cal taking on northwest university. And it was all golden bears. Second half up big. Mikhail forman with the rock. And alleyoop to monty bowser, throws it down. Hes looked good there. Cal wins their home opener scheduled for monday. This abc7 but you can work out anything wowith comcast business. W. Get fast, reliable, and secure internet on the nations largest gig speed network. Flexible tools like wifi you control. Voice solutions that connect you from anywhere. And expert advice here, here, or even here. Be fast. 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