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Police in San Francisco on Thursday confirmed they're investigating a snatch-and-grab robbery in Union Square this week similar to the Wednesday robbery targeting a Palo Alto Neiman Marcus.
It was far less crowded in the stores surrounding San Francisco's Union Square than it would be on a typical Christmas Eve. Still, many last-minute shoppers showed up.
The coronavirus pandemic could not keep bargain hunters from shopping on Black Friday.
After enduring months of coronavirus shutdowns and looters taking advantage of unrest during the George Floyd protests, San Francisco's Union Square has had a rough 2020.
A 21-year-old man who was killed in an alleged armed robbery attempt near San Francisco's Union Square was also a suspect in a May home invasion robbery in Fremont, according to local authorities.
Police in San Francisco investigating Thursday's fatal shooting in Union Square on Friday announced that the man killed was one of several suspects who was attempting to rob an individual just before being shot.
A man who was shot in San Francisco's Union Square Thursday late Thursday afternoon has died, according to police.
An attack in downtown San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon left a man with life-threatening injuries, police said.
The Sunday morning air in Union Square was punctuated not by shoppers or looters, but by drills, hammers and saws as the city's retail hub was transformed into a plywood jungle after a night of looting and destruction.
The city by the bay's favorite adopted son led a virtual singalong of his "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" classic Saturday to raise spirits and salute caregivers during the coronavirus outbreak.
He has been called the most photographed man in San Francisco. If true, it's a title he's held for more than 40 years.
Police in San Francisco are looking for an assailant who struck a mother in the head from behind while she was walking her child on O'Farrell Street on October 17th.
It was just before noon at MCM on Geary Street in San Francisco's Union Square when three people - two men and one woman walked in and grabbed handbags that retail for $850 dollars and up — and then jumped into a waiting sedan.
Police in San Francisco are investigating a smash-and-grab robbery at a YSL store in the city's Union Square Wednesday morning.
One of San Francisco's biggest tourist destinations is tackling homelessness with a new approach, connecting with those in need and providing a connection to their loved ones.
Interested in exploring the freshest fare near Union Square? From a cashier-less convenience store to an upscale and fashionable lunchtime eatery, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to debut in this corner of downtown San Francisco.
Union Square in San Francisco was bustling Sunday afternoon as people enjoyed the holiday decorations while completing their last minute shopping.
After more than six years of construction and serving as a pedestrian plaza, San Francisco's Stockton Street will soon be turned back over to traffic.
There are more than 350 surveillance cameras in San Francisco's Union Square.
Three family members charged with murder in connection with the death of a man found near San Francisco's Union Square last month pleaded not guilty during their arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors said.
The holiday vibe in San Francisco's Union Square is competing with a problem that's gone from bad to worse, the growing reality of the city's homeless problem.
New surveillance videos could provide some clues about a shooting and three-car crash in San Francisco's Union Square neighborhood.
A piece of sheet metal hanging from the side of a building several stories up in San Francisco's Union Square has forced the closure of streets in the area.
Labor Day facts to make you the Resident Smarty Pants at your weekend BBQ
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday morning live on air and online.
An animal welfare group in Monterey County said a man impersonated a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
The fire has burned about 2,227 acres of brush in the Eaton Canyon area above Altadena, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Firefighters say that the fire is moving with a "rapid rate of spread," prompting evacuation orders for some Sylmar residents.
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday morning live on air and online.
An animal welfare group in Monterey County said a man impersonated a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
The fire has burned about 2,227 acres of brush in the Eaton Canyon area above Altadena, according to Los Angeles County firefighters.
Firefighters say that the fire is moving with a "rapid rate of spread," prompting evacuation orders for some Sylmar residents.
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday morning live on air and online.
London Breed's path to becoming San Francisco's first Black female mayor was as "bumpy," as she would say, as her upbringing.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors officially swore in two new members on Tuesday, making it a female majority on the board.
A day before her successor was set to be sworn into office, San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday touted a 20-year low in the city's crime rate for 2024, including "historic" drops in the number of homicides and car break-ins.
The Antioch Police Department has a new interim chief, but the community is hopeful as the work to reform the department will continue.
One person was stabbed at the Hayward BART station Tuesday morning, transit officials said, prompting a closure of the station for several hours.
PG&E crews are making emergency repairs to a damaged power pole along eastbound I-780 in Vallejo Tuesday that is threatening to drop live wires across all lanes of the freeway, city officials said.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will have a list of 15 applicants to choose from when they take up the task of picking who should run the District Attorney's Office.
The city of Antioch on Tuesday announced Joe Vigil is its new interim police chief, succeeding interim chief Brian Addington, who is retiring.
San Jose residents said parked RVs people live in have packed certain streets, and now, a new program aims to remove the RVs by creating temporary tow-away zones.
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a driver in East San Jose late Monday night, in the city's first traffic death of the year.
After three straight seasons of long playoff runs, the San Francisco 49ers are packing up and heading home early for a change.
Authorities in San Mateo County arrested a man on multiple charges after an attempted break-in at the Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory over the weekend.
A Stockton couple was arrested last week on suspicion of drug and weapons violations following alleged narcotics sales in the Bay Area, police said Monday.
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.
Bam Adebayo had 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists with two timely dunks down the stretch, and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 114-98.
The San Francisco 49ers have fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen after just one disappointing season.
Three-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Justin Verlander has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants for the upcoming 2025 season.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall told reporters he forgives the person who shot him in a brazen daytime attempted robbery before the start of his rookie season, and said he would like to meet him at some point.
The struggling Las Vegas Raiders have fired Antonio Pierce after just one season as their full-time coach following a dismal season that included a 10-game losing streak.
An animal welfare group in Monterey County said a man impersonated a veterinarian in Prunedale and Salinas and is suspected of animal abuse and cruelty.
One person was stabbed at the Hayward BART station Tuesday morning, transit officials said, prompting a closure of the station for several hours.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will have a list of 15 applicants to choose from when they take up the task of picking who should run the District Attorney's Office.
The city of Antioch on Tuesday announced Joe Vigil is its new interim police chief, succeeding interim chief Brian Addington, who is retiring.
A day before her successor was set to be sworn into office, San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Tuesday touted a 20-year low in the city's crime rate for 2024, including "historic" drops in the number of homicides and car break-ins.
U.S. regulators have opened an investigation into 2.6 million Teslas after reports of crashes involving the use of company technology that allows drivers to remotely command their vehicle to return to them, or move to another location, using a phone app.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
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 Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
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.
CBS News Bay Area will be carrying the inauguration of San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie at Civic Center Plaza on Wednesday morning live on air and online.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
London Breed's path to becoming San Francisco's first Black female mayor was as "bumpy," as she would say, as her upbringing.
San Jose residents said parked RVs people live in have packed certain streets, and now, a new program aims to remove the RVs by creating temporary tow-away zones.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors will have a list of 15 applicants to choose from when they take up the task of picking who should run the District Attorney's Office.
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
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.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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 took the stage Sunday as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
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.
Kelsi Thorud reports on an interfaith unity ceremony held by San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on a new program San Jose will implement to reduce the number of RVs on some of the city's streets. 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
Lauren Toms talks to London Breed about her time serving as mayor of San Francisco.
CBS News Bay Area evening edition headlines for Jan. 7, 2025. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Len Ramirez reports on new cases being brought against convicted Vallejo kidnapper Matthew Muller.
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.