St. Francis Hotel, a San Francisco landmark, turns 120
It has been 120 years since the iconic St. Francis hotel on San Francisco's Union Square first opened its doors to the public.
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It has been 120 years since the iconic St. Francis hotel on San Francisco's Union Square first opened its doors to the public.
Eighty thousand blossoms created a rainbow of color in the middle of San Francisco's Union Square on Tulip Day.
Eighty thousand blossoms created a rainbow of color in the middle of San Francisco's Union Square on Tulip Day. John Ramos reports. 3-9-24
The North Face announced Thursday that its store near San Francisco's Union Square will close later this month, marking the end of an era for the outdoor clothing company founded in the city.
Macy's announcement that it is closing its flagship store in San Francisco's Union Square fell right into the city's mayoral campaign.
Macy’s announcement that it is closing its flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square has fallen right into the city's mayoral campaign. Wilson Walker reports. (2/27/24)
The flagship Macy's location in San Francisco's once bustling Union Square shopping district is one of the stores set for closure in the wake of the company's Tuesday announcement, city officials confirmed Tuesday.
Team coverage of plans to close the flagship Macy's store in San Francisco's Union Square and local reaction to the news.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on the Union Square Macy's location being among the stores set to close.
Lauren Toms reports on retired police officers acting as SFPD ambassadors in Union Square.
Pro-Palestinian protesters took over Union Square in San Francisco on Saturday. Betty Yu reports. (12-23-23)
After a five-year absence, the Union Square Alliance will kick off the return of the Winter Walk Friday evening, inviting families to enjoy holiday activities with food and live entertainment.
For many years before the pandemic, the "Winter Walk" was the place for holiday gathering at Union Square in San Francisco. The tradition is starting again this weekend. Shawn Chitnis has a preview before the grand opening.
A holiday pop-up pedestrian plaza in the heart of Union Square will close two blocks of Stockton Street to vehicle traffic the day after Christmas, San Francisco transit officials said.
A tradition that started in 1975 continued as the first candle was lit on the Bill Graham Menorah at San Francisco's Union Square on Thursday, marking the start of Hanukkah. Andrea Nakano reports. (12/7/23)
Shoppers in San Francisco can expect to see a greater law enforcement presence in and around retail stores this holiday season.
Police in San Francisco are investigating an early morning smash-and-grab burglary at the Dior store in Union Square Thursday where suspects drove a vehicle through the front of the shop and took high-end merchandise.
Celebrity chef and Food Network host Tyler Florence is partnering with the City of San Francisco to open not one, but two cafes in the heart of Union Square as part of the city's plan to revitalize its downtown.
Police say Cenat is facing multiple charges after the chaotic scene unfolded in Union Square Park.
The city of San Francisco is teaming up with the business community and musicians to entice families to come back downtown to help revitalize the Union Square shopping district.
Store owners in San Francisco are counting on live music performances in Union Square to jazz up the city's shopping hub. Da Lin reports. (7-8-23)
San francisco Hilton Union Square and Parc 55 hotels' futures are in limbo after the firm that owns them said it was skipping its loan payments and could try to sell the properties. But the rare announcement could just be a tactic to renegotiate the terms of the mortgages. Katie Nielsen reports.
San Francisco hospitality workers say a decision by a major hotel group to scale back operations in the city is part of a troubling trend.
Jose Martinez reports on the concerns among hospitality workers in downtown San Francisco, as a major hotel investor decides to stop making loan payments on one of its largest in the city.
Lori's Diner has reopened their location on Sutter Street in San Francisco after three years of the pandemic. Elizabeth Cook reports. (6-1-23)
It was another busy weekend for Oakland police as they responded to multiple robberies and burglaries on early Sunday morning.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
It was another busy weekend for Oakland police as they responded to multiple robberies and burglaries on early Sunday morning.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
By Sunday morning, Dungeness crab caught right off of the San Francisco coast will be available for sale because, after a lengthy delay, the Bay Area's commercial Dungeness crab season will finally start.
One person is dead and a suspect is on the run following a collision in San Francisco Saturday night, police said.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
A gas leak in the Outer Richmond neighborhood prompted a temporary evacuation late Saturday morning, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
It was another busy weekend for Oakland police as they responded to multiple robberies and burglaries on early Sunday morning.
The rabbi of Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Oakland says what was supposed to be a holiday celebration turned into fear and disappointment after community members found antisemitic graffiti at Lake Merritt.
An Oakland officer shot and injured a shooting suspect early Saturday morning during a brief chase, police said.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
Authorities with the California Highway Patrol on Friday announced the arrest of an Oakland man suspected of fatally shooting his own wife almost two years ago.
Perry, the Bay Area donkey who was the inspiration behind the beloved character in the DreamWorks' 2001 film "Shrek," died at the age of 30.
Officials announced the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf will reopen this weekend nearly two weeks after a portion of the popular tourist attraction collapsed into the ocean amid a pounding surf.
People living in encampments near San Jose waterways are on notice and could be told to pack up and leave immediately with the Santa Clara Valley Water District's new encampment ban going into effect.
A 29-year-old pregnant woman died in a crash near Gilroy on Wednesday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision was reported at 6:37 p.m. on Leavesley Road east of New Avenue.
A double stabbing in San Jose left one person dead the day before New Year's Eve. It was the city's 28th homicide of the year.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
A Santa Rosa police officer was hurt while trying to detain a robbery suspect who allegedly violated his pre-trial release and fought with three officers before being placed in custody.
Two suspects were arrested following a theft at a Petaluma store with one facing charges under California's new Prop 36 law which stiffens penalties for repeat offenders.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 struck Lake County on New Year's Day, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Kyler Murray threw for 242 yards and four touchdowns, two to Greg Dortch, and the Arizona Cardinals beat the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers 47-24.
Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17, and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 in the latest testy matchup between the rivals.
Cody Ceci scored with 24 seconds left in the third period, and the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
Four members of the San Francisco 49ers were selected to represent the team at the 2025 Pro Bowl, the team announced Thursday.
It was another busy weekend for Oakland police as they responded to multiple robberies and burglaries on early Sunday morning.
A 23-year-old Petaluma resident was arrested Saturday on suspicion of brandishing a gun while driving, Santa Rosa police said.
A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Highway 101 in Santa Rosa Saturday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The rabbi of Chabad Center for Jewish Life of Oakland says what was supposed to be a holiday celebration turned into fear and disappointment after community members found antisemitic graffiti at Lake Merritt.
One person is dead and a suspect is on the run following a collision in San Francisco Saturday night, police said.
A growing trend called "run art" is finding its footing in the Bay Area as joggers create sketches with their running routes using GPS tracking apps like Strava.
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
The Treasury Department says Chinese hackers accessed several department workstations and unclassified documents. China denies any involvement.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
A billboard campaign along Bay Area freeways is featuring people, as young as one-year-old, who have lost their lives to fentanyl.
On the first day of a new year, Life Time gym in Walnut Creek was full of people imagining new possibilities for themselves.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been found in samples of Monarch Raw Pet Food, and a cat that ate the food is confirmed to have been infected.
Doctors are encouraging people to make sure they are cognizant of their health as they're getting ready to ring in the new year.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
The city of Oakland will be closing two fire stations in the hills starting on Monday as part of a cost-cutting solution to close a large budget deficit.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser takes the stage tonight as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
The stage is set for the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. Here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show live on TV or stream.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Pioneering '60s rock icons the Flamin' Groovies play the Chapel in San Francisco's Mission District this Saturday with a special reunion of late '80s club favorite the Jackson Saints and all-female Kinks tribute the Minks supporting.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Thieves used a stolen vehicle to steal from an Oakland business and it was all caught on camera.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
California water officials reported a good start to the snowpack in the Sierra Nevada but are also saying more snow is needed through the rest of winter to stay on track.
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CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Jan. 5, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.