Shoppers Fill Union Square Seeking Last Minute Gifts
Union Square in San Francisco was bustling Sunday afternoon as people enjoyed the holiday decorations while completing their last minute shopping.
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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.
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Hundreds of counter-protesters marched in the Bay Area to decry racism in the wake of deadly violence that erupted at a white supremacist demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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For months the barriers near Union Square have been the only visible sign to San Franciscans that work on the Central Subway was underway.
For months the barriers near Union Square have been the only visible sign to San Franciscans that work on the Central Subway was underway.
The owners of the building that houses the well-known and now hotly disputed Lefty O'Doul's restaurant near San Francisco's Union Square Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the family that runs it demanding a return of the baseball memorabilia that lines its walls.
Lefty O'Doul's, a long-running restaurant near San Francisco's Union Square, is looking for a new location nearby, a spokesman said Thursday.
Sushi Boat, Kuletto's and Lori's Diner -- all within walking distance of one another – are all shutting down.
A Bay Area rabbi used the lighting ceremony of the big menorah in Union Square to condemn the United Nations.
San Francisco's Union Square has faced a number of problems over the years, from traffic, parking, homeless, and construction.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year if you love ice skating in San Francisco's Union Square, as the holiday ice rink opens...
A real estate firm suggests a new name for part of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood could make it more appealing.
While always popular with walkers during the daytime, San Francisco at nighttime offers a special appeal for those looking to stroll. Here are 5 of the best areas for a nighttime stroll through San Francisco nighttime strolls ranging from quiet walks along the water, to lively jaunts through vibrant neighborhoods.
Macy's plans to close about 100 stores next year and boost its online investments, the nation's largest department store chain said Thursday, as it tries to become more nimble in an increasingly fierce market.
One of San Francisco's biggest political power brokers is threatening to blockade City Hall with thousands of vehicles if officials try to make busy Stockton Street a pedestrian-only area.
With plenty of unique neighborhoods, excellent restaurants and attractive stores, San Francisco has long been a destination city for shoppers. Here are five neighborhoods perfect for those looking take a shopping spree.
Although there are several outstanding places across the City by the Bay for crème brûlée, here are just 5 of the very best.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A beach hazards statement is in effect from the San Francisco coastline down to Monterey, Cal Fire CZU said on Wednesday.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
A employee of the Oakland Public Works Department was shot to death early Tuesday morning in a residential area of the East Oakland Hills, authorities said.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A beach hazards statement is in effect from the San Francisco coastline down to Monterey, Cal Fire CZU said on Wednesday.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
A employee of the Oakland Public Works Department was shot to death early Tuesday morning in a residential area of the East Oakland Hills, authorities said.
A Fairfield man was arrested after a reported fight led to a shooting Wednesday morning, police said.
A beach hazards statement is in effect from the San Francisco coastline down to Monterey, Cal Fire CZU said on Wednesday.
The Valkyries are 5-4 on the road. Golden State leads the WNBA averaging 10.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 34.3% from deep.
The secret word you say quietly after pressing a nondescript buzzer in San Francisco's Tenderloin District doesn't just open a door. It opens a portal into another time.
Attempted murder charges were dismissed against a doctor who drove himself and his family off a cliff along the California coast, prosecutors said.
Two teens in the San Francisco Bay Area were detained after authorities said they were allegedly shooting projectiles from a Waymo robotaxi.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
A employee of the Oakland Public Works Department was shot to death early Tuesday morning in a residential area of the East Oakland Hills, authorities said.
A woman who was pistol-whipped and kidnapped in Oakland last week was found safe, the department announced.
Three people were wounded and an arrest was made following a shooting in East Oakland early Tuesday morning, police said.
An investigation is underway in Gilroy following a deadly hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night, police said.
A San Jose pastor and the former head of a South Bay community group was convicted of a domestic violence attack on a woman with whom he had a relationship, authorities said.
Excitement ran high on Monday morning in San Jose's San Pedro Square as the venue opened up again for World Cup watch parties ahead of the U.S. Round of 16 match with Belgium.
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
A woman was shot dead in the Bonita Park neighborhood of San Jose over the Fourth of July weekend, according to a Monday press release by the San Jose Police Department.
A man was arrested in Sonoma County on Monday for allegedly participating in a plot to scam an elderly woman out of money, authorities said Tuesday.
A pair of earthquakes shook a portion of Napa County on Tuesday afternoon.
A Sonoma man was arrested last week after he alledgedly tried to sell a 12-year-old a marijuana vape pen according to the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
Fire crews in Solano County said forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire that broke out early Monday morning near Benicia.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
The Valkyries are 5-4 on the road. Golden State leads the WNBA averaging 10.7 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 34.3% from deep.
A few months ago, a member of the San Francisco Giants ball crew took an embarrassing tumble on live TV. Now, a brief moment of embarrassment and online infamy has now turned into an amazing opportunity.
Heliot Ramos homered twice and drove in five runs to back Landen Roupp's first win in more than two months, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 on Monday night.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
For the second time in less than a week, police in San Jose declared an unlawful assembly following World Cup celebrations in the city's downtown, after crowds became unruly.
Newly released video showing an Antioch police officer punching an unhoused woman during an arrest has sparked renewed questions about police use of force.
A man was charged with attempted rape and other charges after his arrest in connection with a sexual assault of a woman at her Berkeley apartment building last week.
A employee of the Oakland Public Works Department was shot to death early Tuesday morning in a residential area of the East Oakland Hills, authorities said.
A Fairfield man was arrested after a reported fight led to a shooting Wednesday morning, police said.
An investigation is underway in Gilroy following a deadly hit-and-run crash late Tuesday night, police said.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Waymo is evaluating a couple of incidents on the Fourth of July in San Francisco in which its autonomous vehicles drove over fireworks, including one that caught fire.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The company says its plan is misunderstood. They say they are offering new "edge computing" communications equipment which is more resilient during emergencies, a landing site for future aerial medical vehicles, and, yes, more parking.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
Health officials in Berkeley said one person died and another person was hospitalized after contracting leptospirosis from rats that had infested their RV.
Grocery sales at two Target stores in San Jose were halted over the past week, after health inspectors found evidence of rodent infestations.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
In one of the most competitive real estate markets in America, a San Francisco real estate agent dons fabulous drag to help promote homes for sale. Itay Hod reports.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Here is a rundown of confirmed 2026 July 4th fireworks shows, drone shows, and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area for the United States' 250th anniversary.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, honoring the legacy of the San Francisco-born actor and martial arts icon.
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.
Police say woman bit officer during the arrest; she says she acted in self-defense. Maddie White reports.
Heading in to the next few days, much of the Bay Area's inland microclimates will be experiencing a warm up. Meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks this week's forecast down.
Another setback in San Francisco downtown revitalization as a potential buyer for the shuttered market street mall facility walks away from the deal. Brad Hamilton reports.
The City of Oakland is putting new plans in to effect to crack down on the sex work trade along International Boulevard. Katie Nielsen.
Kevin Ko reports on a restaurant policy that could lead to parents being asked to leave over their misbehaving children.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
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.
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.