Union Square Ice Rink opens for the season as holiday spirit returns to San Francisco

The holiday season officially arrived in Union Square on Wednesday, as crowds gathered for the opening of San Francisco’s iconic outdoor ice rink, a longtime city tradition now in its 18th year.

San Francisco opens entertainment zone in Union Square, as new businesses invest in downtown

San Francisco's newest entertainment zone opened in the Union Square neighborhood Thursday night. It comes amid some encouraging news about economic development downtown. 

Nintendo store comes to San Francisco Union Square, 2nd in nation

Nintendo's second U.S. store opened its door to the public on Thursday in San Francisco, drawing visitors from all over the Golden State for its inaugural opening.

San Francisco shop that verifies you're human opens in Union Square

In an increasingly digital world, there is now a brick and mortar storefront in San Francisco's Union Square where humans can prove they're human.

San Francisco food truck opening pop-up shop thanks to downtown revitalization

A program that activates vacant spaces and storefronts in San Francisco is expanding this summer with a popular taco truck getting a pop-up brick and mortar space in the Union Square area.

Union Square transforms into massive garden for Tulip Day celebration

Union Square was transformed into a colorful garden for Tulip Day, with 80,000 tulips on display for attendees to pick their own bouquets, free of charge. The one-day event drew thousands of people, some arriving as early as 6 a.m., to celebrate the arrival of spring and take part in the floral festivities.

Celebrity chef's cafes close on Union Square

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence has pulled out of two cafés on San Francisco's Union Square. The city confirmed that Miller & Lux closed on Union Square, now the city is looking to see who can fill those voids.

Hanukkah begins with huge menorah lighting in San Francisco

Hanukkah is officially underway with an enthusiastic kickoff Wednesday night in San Francisco’s Union Square drawing in several hundred to witness the lighting of a three-ton menorah.

Black Friday shoppers fill Union Square, crowds steady but not overwhelming

Shoppers across the Bay Area are on the hunt for good deals this Black Friday. Many people are dropping into stores in San Francisco's Union Square. While activity picked up in the afternoon, some businesses say foot traffic is down from this time last year.

Shoppers embrace official holiday season in Union Square

The holiday season is upon us. With the help of Mayor London Breed, Macy's, and the nonprofit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America, the Great Tree lit up Union Square for the 35th year on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Car rams Louis Vuitton glass doors in Union Square

The video shows a silver Lexus sedan at a standstill in the entryway to the luxury store's front doors on the 200 block of Geary Street. A police officer is also visible on scene.

Electro-pop duo Goldfish plays free SF Live concert in Union Square

A number of parties are working to perk up San Francisco's downtown. Among them is SF Live, a six-month free concert series put on by arts and music producers Illuminate, the S.F. Parks Alliance, Noise Pop promoters and the Union Square Alliance. 

Ricky Pearsall shooting: Teen makes first appearance in juvenile court

A 17-year-old boy charged as a juvenile with shooting and wounding 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall during a robbery attempt made his first court appearance on Wednesday, and his attorney addressed a media scrum afterward.

Police activity near Union Square causes delays, people asked to avoid the area

Police activity in the Union Square neighborhood of San Francisco is causing delays, according to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management.