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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)
Business at Union Square Flowers in San Francisco has fallen of with the decrease in foot traffic but its owner remained hopeful as Mother's Day approached. Jose Martinez reports. (5-13-23)
Police in San Francisco on Tuesday confirmed that a 12-year-old boy was arrested in connection with a stabbing on a Muni bus that sent a teenage boy to the hospital in critical condition.
Rain from an advancing storm dampened some Bay Area holiday activities Thursday night but it did not stop one family from giving their daughter a birthday skating party.
Rain from an advancing storm dampened some Bay Area holiday fun Thursday night but it did not stop one family from giving their daughter a birthday skate party. Lauren Toms reports. (12-29-22)
Last-minute shoppers in San Francisco's Union Square are likely to run into picket lines at Macy's Friday due to a strike by employees at the store.
Elizabeth Cook reports on employees at the San Francisco Macy's store going on strike until Christmas Eve (12-23-2022)
The city of San Francisco is trying many options to ensure visitors and merchants that safety is their top priority this holiday season, including tapping retired police officers.
Andrea Nakano reports on safety concerns some shoppers have as holiday season begin in San Francisco's Union Square (11-9-2022)
A woman who had an outstanding warrant for her alleged role in looting and vandalism in San Francisco's Union Square in November was arrested last week after being found with a loaded firearm, police said.
A pair of criminal indictments along with arrest warrants for five people have been issued as part of a two-year investigation into organized retail theft, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Monday.
San Francisco launched a crackdown on unlicensed street vendors -- particularly those selling food -- in Union Square.
Police in San Francisco are touting a significant drop in retail crime since a series of smash-and-grab robberies in November led to an increased police presence in Union Square.
From Nov. 15-17, the next King Tide event will return to the Bay Area.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
A deadly crash has impacted traffic along Interstate 80 through Fairfield Thursday morning.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
From Nov. 15-17, the next King Tide event will return to the Bay Area.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
A deadly crash has impacted traffic along Interstate 80 through Fairfield Thursday morning.
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
There was a heated Board of Supervisors meeting in San Mateo County as the board unanimously voted to ask Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down.
With Thanksgiving and Christmas approaching, families are looking to San Francisco Union Square for some holiday cheer.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco announced Wednesday that they will close their galleries for at least one year, citing financial difficulties.
Nima Momeni, the man accused in the fatal stabbing of tech executive Bob Lee, testified that Lee attacked him after getting angry about "a bad joke" at his murder trial Wednesday.
A person was killed on Market Street outside the Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco Wednesday morning and the search for the suspect caused significant delays on the BART system.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against a minor Friday who allegedly robbed an adult of a firearm and a cell phone after a road rage altercation.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Declining enrollment is affecting almost all schools, but for a San Jose school district, it could lead to nearly half its campuses closing or consolidating.
Guests at Athena in Santa Clara are getting an authentic taste of the Mediterranean
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision that killed a man walking his dog in unincorporated Live Oak in Santa Cruz County early Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead Tuesday night near Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Authorities in the North Bay town of Windsor are investigating after reports of a man walking through a neighborhood firing rounds from a semi-automatic rifle early Saturday.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an "overreaction" and said the team has put it to rest.
John Robinson, known for leading the USC football team to a national title in 1978, has died at 89 years old.
A San Leandro woman is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested for allegedly scamming elderly victims out of large sums of money by convincing them their computers were infected with a virus.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office filed charges against a minor Friday who allegedly robbed an adult of a firearm and a cell phone after a road rage altercation.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a pair of civilian Santa Rita Jail employees are facing charges related to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
There was a heated Board of Supervisors meeting in San Mateo County as the board unanimously voted to ask Sheriff Christina Corpus to step down.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Sunday night at the Golden Bull in Oakland, sharing the stage with Boulder, CO-based prog band Source and San Jose heavy psych outfit Sönus.
One of the first bands to codify Los Angeles hardcore punk in both sound and attitude, SoCal legends Fear play classic songs when they headline the Ritz in San Jose Friday night.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Beloved NYC power-pop band the dB's bring their first tour in 12 years to San Francisco Thursday, with the quartet's original line-up playing songs from its first two albums at the Chapel.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
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.
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Jessica Burch says the week is drying out but the weekend weather could change.
Andrea Nakano reports on a Board of Supervisors meeting where a no-confidence vote was passed against San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Zoe Mintz reports on what "King Tides" are as the phenomenon is set to happen over the weekend. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kelsi Thorud reports on San Francisco Union Square and how business owners are hoping the holidays bring a spark back to the area. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
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.