Category: Thanksgiving Day

Man Charged in Suspected Fatal Shooting on Thanksgiving in Costa Mesa

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 41-year-old man was charged Nov. 29 with fatally shooting one man and wounding four other victims in a suspected road-rage incident on Thanksgiving in Costa Mesa. Lee Quevon Walker was charged with one count of murder and five counts of attempted murder. He also faces sentencing enhancements for the discharge of a…


LAX Expects 215,000 People Sunday, Busiest Day of Thanksgiving Weekend

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles International Airport was expecting Nov. 27 to be the busiest day of a long Thanksgiving weekend that was already predicted to see a record number of Southern California travelers. “Today is expected to be the busiest day of the Thanksgiving holiday travel period at LAX, with about 215,000 guests using the airport….


Victim Identified in Possible Road Rage Shooting in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Coroner’s officials Nov. 26 released the name of a man who was fatally wounded during a shooting in Costa Mesa that police believe was triggered by a minor traffic incident on Thanksgiving Day. The victim was identified as Lucas Rivera-Velasco of Costa Mesa, according to the Orange County coroner’s office. Officers were sent…


Holiday Spirit: How An Alabama Homeless Shelter is Bringing Thanksgiving to Folks Going Through Tough Times

Their eyes shined with a humble thank you. The men’s faces gleamed with anticipation for the upcoming Thanksgiving feast. Life had been tough for these homeless men, but the folks at the Firehouse Shelter were there to lend support. On this Thanksgiving Day, their troubles will have to wait. On this day, the universe exhaled…


Fewer Holiday Shoppers Expected This Year: Report

More than 166 million shoppers are expected to hit the stores Thanksgiving weekend, the National Retail Federation reported on Nov. 17. This would mean retailers could see fewer customers than last year. However, the actual number of holiday shoppers has exceeded similar forecasts in the past. Last year, nearly 180 million shoppers made in-store and…


Auto Club: Record 4.5 Million SoCal Residents Will Travel for Thanksgiving

LOS ANGELES—A record 4.5 million Southern California residents are expected to travel over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, up 2.5 percent from last year, contributing to what the Automobile Club of Southern California projects to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record nationally. “Despite inflation and high gas prices, consumers are continuing to prioritize valuable…


Millions of Americans to Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday

Air traffic is expected to be one of the busiest days of the year this Wednesday as a projected 20 million Americans scramble to visit their families, persistent to partake in this year’s Thanksgiving after being locked down last year by the pandemic. According to projections by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an average of…


Target Will No Longer Open Stores On Thanksgiving Day

Target will no longer open their retail outlets on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent what was initially a pandemic-related move for distributing single-day foot traffic over an extended weekend shopping event. In view of COVID-19 restrictions, retailers last year were forced to start the holiday promotions earlier so that crowds would not gather for last-minute deals…


2021 LA Auto Show Begins at Convention Center After COVID-19 Hiatus

The Los Angeles Auto Show is running for 10 days, Nov. 19–28—including Thanksgiving Day— with indoor and outdoor showcases at the Los Angeles Convention Center, marking its first in-person event in two years. This year’s edition of the popular motor mecca puts a particular spotlight on zero-emission vehicles, as well as the usual wide array…


Walmart to Again Close Its US Stores on Thanksgiving Day

NEW YORK—Walmart says it will close its U.S. stores on Thanksgiving for the second consecutive year. The nation’s largest retailer and biggest private employer said Friday that it wants to give workers time off for all their “hard work and dedication” to the company. It follows the decision by Target Corp., which announced back in…