49ers RB Jacobs Keeps Promise To Young Fan
San Francisco 49ers running back Brandon Jacobs on Wednesday kept a promise to a young fan who sent him a moving letter after Jacobs left his former team.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Brandon Jacobs on Wednesday kept a promise to a young fan who sent him a moving letter after Jacobs left his former team.
The San Francisco 49ers have signed top draft pick wide receiver A.J. Jenkins to a four-year contract.
Owens was the first 49er to reach 1,000 receiving yards in a season (1961). But he was best known for his "Alley Oop" leaping catch play. Off the field, he'll be remembered for his community outreach, his charity work, and his positive attitude.
R.C. Owens, a longtime 49ers front office man and eight-year NFL wide receiver whose impressive leaping ability earned him the nickname "Alley Oop" and helped popularize the basketball phrase, died Sunday at age 77.
Carlos Rogers is eager to be around his San Francisco teammates this week as the NFC West champions prepare for what they hope is another run at a Super Bowl after it was right within reach last season.
In 2011, the 49ers came out of nowhere to win 13 games, cruise to an NFC West title and nearly make a Super Bowl. They won't be surprising anyone in 2012, and external expectations are high for Jim Harbaugh in his second year with San Francisco.
In one breath, Aldon Smith said he has moved past the disappointment of not winning the Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. In the next, he still simmers.
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't need to go of his way to deny the team was courting Peyton Manning as a free agent.
The three-time Pro Bowl running back is taking part in San Francisco's offseason workouts, arriving far earlier than usual to the Bay Area from his home in south Florida to get to work.
Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt—minus a few in the preseason—for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.
Kyle Williams walked out of San Francisco 49ers headquarters Tuesday ready to talk about—and move past—the most miserable moment of his career.
It was another milestone day for the construction of the 49ers billion dollar new home in Santa Clara on Monday, with the first concrete being delivered to the site.
The younger brother of NFL players Vernon and Vontae Davis has been declared incompetent to stand trial in the slaying of a man visiting the nation's capital from Colorado.
In Week 15 of 2011, the Steelers rolled a gimpy Ben Roethlisberger out to San Francisco to face the 49ers in hopes that Pittsburgh could catch the Ravens in the AFC North.
More college free agents made NFL rosters last year than ever before. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew he expects the trend to continue.
The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run.
After a long wait, Ballhalla energy is returning to Chase Center as the Golden State Valkyries host the Phoenix Mercury for their home opener on Sunday.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State.
The San Francisco Giants have traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for a left-handed pitching prospect and a 2026 draft pick, the team announced Saturday.
Janelle Salaun scored 20 points and tied a career high with five 3-pointers, Veronica Burton had 16 points and six assists, and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Seattle Storm 91-80 in the season opener for both teams.
Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2.
Jauan Jennings agreed to one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings to give the team a needed third option at receiver.
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run.
A Lyft passenger was fatally struck on a Solano County freeway early Saturday after California Highway Patrol officers said he attacked his driver.
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was on a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
After a long wait, Ballhalla energy is returning to Chase Center as the Golden State Valkyries host the Phoenix Mercury for their home opener on Sunday.
As Americans prepare to spend a record $38 billion on Mother's Day this year, Northern California flower shops are feeling the pressure of rising costs while working around the clock to keep up with demand.
It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Officials in San Francisco have sued the owners of a convenience store in the city's Tenderloin, saying the establishment sold methamphetamine and cannabis, along with illegal tobacco products.
Police in San Francisco said a cold case involving a woman who disappeared more than 50 years ago has been solved, with the help of DNA.
Drivers who are planning to use 19th Avenue in San Francisco this Mother's Day weekend should expect delays, as southbound lanes of the roadway are closed for repaving work.
On what would have been his 95th birthday, a stretch of Interstate 80 in San Francisco has been officially renamed to honor San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays.
A 51-year-old Antioch woman died on Saturday after being ejected from a vehicle during an overnight crash, officials said.
Three separate incidents involving Oakland police officers unfolded over a 24-hour span this week, including an early Friday morning traffic stop that ended with an officer shooting a suspect after two other officers were dragged by a car.
Police activity along Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore led to the closure of all lanes in both directions as the weekend getaway commute on Friday afternoon was beginning.
Two Oakland police officers and a suspect were taken to hospitals early Friday morning after a traffic stop in East Oakland ended in a shooting.
A man in distress was shot and killed by San Leandro police on Thursday evening after he pointed a gun at officers, police said.
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was on a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
A jury convicted a San Jose couple of murder for the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter, authorities said Friday.
A person was fatally shot in a Santa Clara neighborhood on Friday afternoon at a home doors away from another that later burned in a major fire, authorities said.
The owner of a business on California's Central Coast has been arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a customer during what police described as a "spiritual cleansing."
A Lyft passenger was fatally struck on a Solano County freeway early Saturday after California Highway Patrol officers said he attacked his driver.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation and other offenses after a worker reported he was forced to live and work at a cannabis growing site for two years.
Two former Rohnert Park police officers were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for their roles in a marijuana extortion scheme in which they posed as federal agents, prosecutors said.
Police in Santa Rosa have made one arrest and are looking for additional suspects following a shooting near a Cinco de Mayo festival Tuesday night.
In the North Bay, tractors have been commonly used to trim down dry brush, but grazing is now gaining popularity.
The San Francisco Giants sent struggling reliever Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento following his fourth straight outing when he allowed at least one run.
After a long wait, Ballhalla energy is returning to Chase Center as the Golden State Valkyries host the Phoenix Mercury for their home opener on Sunday.
Nick Gonzales and Joey Bart each had four hits, Brandon Lowe drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates had a season-high 20 hits in a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night.
Steve Kerr is giving it another go with Golden State.
The San Francisco Giants have traded Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians for a left-handed pitching prospect and a 2026 draft pick, the team announced Saturday.
A Lyft passenger was fatally struck on a Solano County freeway early Saturday after California Highway Patrol officers said he attacked his driver.
Residents in a quiet Santa Clara neighborhood were searching for answers this weekend after a deadly shooting and suspicious house fire rattled the community Friday afternoon.
Three separate incidents involving Oakland police officers unfolded over a 24-hour span this week, including an early Friday morning traffic stop that ended with an officer shooting a suspect after two other officers were dragged by a car.
A jury convicted a San Jose couple of murder for the 2023 fentanyl overdose death of their 19-month-old daughter, authorities said Friday.
A Northern California man was arrested on suspicion of human trafficking, illegal cannabis cultivation and other offenses after a worker reported he was forced to live and work at a cannabis growing site for two years.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
Netflix will air the Week 1 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press on Thursday.
A proposed $250 million settlement would compensate millions of consumers who bought the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
A San Francisco Bay Area resident who was on a passenger on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being monitored, health officials said.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
A hospital in Santa Clara County is working to find the source of contamination that led to several people being infected by Legionella bacteria.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Candidates for California governor were set to hold their final debate before the June Primary Election on May 14 in San Francisco.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
The Trump administration agreed to restore the Stonewall National Monument's Pride flag in Greenwich Village after it was removed.
Philz Coffee's move to remove the Pride flag and all other flags from their stores is brewing up some strong reaction.
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
The Trump administration has given San Jose State University 10 days to change its policy on transgender athletes or face legal action and possibly lose federal funding.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
At Last Rites, the weekly gathering goes beyond simply watching a television show. For fans, it's an immersive experience, one that brings them closer to the world of "Survivor," and to each other.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Michael Tilson Thomas, the 12-time Grammy Award winning composer and famed conductor who led the San Francisco Symphony for a quarter century, has died.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
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.
On Mother's Day, expect dry conditions throughout the Bay Area, with highs in the 60s along the coast, to the mid 80s inland. The warming trend is expected to continue on Monday. Zoe Mintz has the forecast.
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It's been three years since local commercial fishermen were able to cast their lines off the California coast because of declining numbers. While there is optimism for the future, some experienced fishermen say there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Da Lin reports.
Meteorologist Darren Peck says the temperatures will creep up through Mother's Day weekend and into next week, but a cooldown is coming.
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.
