Week in Review: 'Biggest Loser' Strike Continues; Preparing for Thanksgiving

Crew members of the NBC reality show The Biggest Loser continued protesting outside the program's King Gillette Ranch set this week, demanding the right to join a union.

And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, Patch compares turkey prices and offers some activity ideas for kids during the weeklong break from school.

MONDAY

The week began with the latest installment in our weekly feature, At the Farmers Market. This week, we , which churns out delicious breads such as ciabattas and baguettes.

That was followed by our ongoing coverage of the at King Gillette Ranch. The show's crew members are demanding the right to unionize so that the hours they work would count toward their benefits.

And a rounded things out for the day.

TUESDAY

We got things started off with a piece on to local food pantries.

In About Town, columnist April MacIntyre talked about her , where Calabasas gets its water.

was our Pet of the Week once again. Oso was adopted by a family after she was first named Pet of the Week, but was returned when she was not able to get along with the family cat.

A Q & A on during the holidays rounded things out for the day.

WEDNESDAY

We profiled , who was honored by the Calabasas City Council for preventing a drunk driver from getting behind the wheel of a car.

We posted a story about pointed about city smoking bans.

THURSDAY

The day began with a look back on Calabasas High's football season. Despite ultimately falling short, the team had its best season record in years.

MacIntyre talked about the in About Town.

We posted a video about a Thanksgiving-themed play at

We alerted residents to an insect that kills oak trees that could be on its way to Calabasas.

FRIDAY

We posted a piece that looked back on football season.

In our weekly dining column, The Craving, Megan Reilly listed some of the

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, MacIntyre among grocery stores in and around Calabasas in About Town.

In Camp Mommy, parenting columnist Stephanie Frey while home during Thanksgiving break.

SATURDAY

, with its combination of aromatherapy and yoga, was the focus of this week's Fit Calabasas.

We posted a profile on Calabasas High alum Victoria Greenwood,

And a journey through Malibu Creek State Park's in Hiking Calabasas wrapped things up for the day.