S.F. activists join global fight for stronger animal abuse protections in China
A group of activists gathered in San Francisco’s Union Square on Saturday to protest animal cruelty months after…
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s body-scanner company sets sights on Union Square
Published Aug. 12, 2026at10:34am A company that scans the body and promises a quick turnaround on skin, blood,…
Hat tip: Lids is returning to Union Square after closing three years ago
Published Aug. 11, 2026at2:14pm Lids, the sportswear retailer that sells hats for pretty much every major-league sports team,…
San Francisco announces free Poolside concert in Union Square
Poolside is bringing its Daytime Disco party back to San Francisco’s Union Square for a free afternoon concert…
San Francisco wants more street festivals. Vendors say parking tickets could drive them away
Parking rules bend for no one in San Francisco: Not a delivery driver; not a person with hazard…
A 165-year-old San Francisco luxury retailer sets its sights on LA
Known for its impressive holiday offerings, luxe housewares and glossy catalog, legendary San Francisco retailer Gump’s fell on hard…
SF’s Union Square showing signs of recovery, though some challenges remain
San Francisco’s Union Square, a downtown area that generates about 40% of the city’s general fund tax base,…
5 San Francisco Hotels With Exceptional Drinks And Dining In 2026
Planning a trip to SF? Discover the best San Francisco hotels with drinks and dining for 2026. This…
SF revitalization fund unveils $25 million for downtown businesses
The Downtown Development Corporation has announced a fund to help small businesses in downtown San Francisco, building off…
Street ambassadors are working, so SF says it’s adding more
San Francisco is expanding a street ambassador program credited with cutting the number of 911 calls in half.…
Painted Leopard Opens Inside The RealReal in San Francisco
The Painted Leopard coffee bar inside The RealReal flagship in San Francisco. All images courtesy of Painted Leopard.…
San Francisco’s dead downtown mall to be sold to local developers
The San Francisco Centre Mall will have a new owner. A partnership of San Francisco developers Presidio Bay…