City Sightseeing, the tour bus company involved in a horrific crash in Union Square on November 13th, flunked a surprise inspection and could lose its license to operate, according to the Chronicle.

The project has to go through the Historic Preservation Committee; the Planning Department is recommending approval with conditions.

For the second year, the construction-weary merchants and shoppers of Union Square get an oasis of urban green space and daily attractions.

Elephant Sushi's third location, with only 12 seats in the house, will offer more of an omakase (chef's choice) menu.

The cafe and marketplace will feature food from La Cocina entrepreneurs in the former La Boulange space.

Formerly the Powell Hotel, the revamped 152-room property will include a take-away cafe and high-tech communal space.

Powell between Geary and Ellis could be closed to car traffic as soon as November, as part of an 18-month pilot project.

A spokesman says the store's opening has been rescheduled due to electrical upgrades, but PG&E says the upgrade has been done.

Because of its location in a conservation district, the building will need to jump through some hoops to remove the Apple Store facade and branding.