49ers Rout Arizona, 38-7
Alex Smith threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis in what likely was the quarterback's final hurrah with the 49ers, and San Francisco beat Arizona 38-7 on Sunday in a matchup for last place in the awful NFC West.
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Alex Smith threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Vernon Davis in what likely was the quarterback's final hurrah with the 49ers, and San Francisco beat Arizona 38-7 on Sunday in a matchup for last place in the awful NFC West.
Interim 49ers coach Jim Tomsula has made his pick: Alex Smith will start at quarterback in San Francisco's final game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Sam Bradford set an NFL record for completions in a rookie season and his first touchdown pass in four games gave the St. Louis Rams breathing room in a 25-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
The San Francisco 49ers are going back to Troy Smith as their starting quarterback while leaving open the possibility they might switch to Alex Smith at any time.
Head coach Mike Singletary has made up his mind on who will get the call at quarterback for the 49ers' must-win game at St. Louis. He just isn't saying which Smith will be under center.
The San Francisco 49ers have hit the desperation stage of their season. If Seattle and St. Louis both win this weekend, the Niners' slim playoff hopes are officially gone.
Vincent Jackson had a career-high three touchdown catches, Philip Rivers surpassed 4,000 yards passing for the third straight season and the Chargers beat Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 on Thursday night.
If he continues to play like he did last week, Alex Smith could save the season for the San Francisco 49ers and also save his job with the team.
John Madden analyzes the weekend's pro football action.
The San Francisco 49ers improved their playoff hopes with a 40-21 victory over the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
A lot of things haven't gone according to plan this year for the San Francisco 49ers on offense. Near the top of the list is the way the team has used Vernon Davis.
The move comes a day after Singletary said he was contemplating the switch from Troy Smith back to the 2005 No. 1 overall draft pick following a 34-16 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.
John Madden's Tuesday morning NFL notes.
John previews Sunday's 49ers-Packers and Raiders-Chargers games: the Packers have something to prove after last week's poor showing; Green Bay cold weather distractions; Packers coach Mike McCarthy's connections to QBs Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers; the Chargers' typical late season surge, and their improvements on offense, defense and special teams.
The San Francisco 49ers are 2-0 during the Troy Smith era, and coach Mike Singletary isn't about to mess with a good thing.
For now, Troy Smith is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. That could change in the next few days if Alex Smith is healthy enough to go by Sunday's game with St. Louis.
Troy Smith is approaching this week as if he will remain the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback for at least one more Sunday.
John Madden discusses the outstanding pitching performance by Giants rookie Madison Bumgarner in Game Four of the World Series, and the rare combination of exceptional talent and calm under pressure.
With quarterback Alex Smith ruled out because of a separated shoulder, San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary is gambling on Troy Smith being able to turn his struggling team around.
John Madden discusses the buzz around AT&T Park for Game One of the World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Texas Rangers, including the bunting, flyovers and sky-high ticket prices.
San Francisco quarterback Alex Smith spent Monday morning at a hospital in London, and was still waiting to hear if a left shoulder injury will keep him from playing against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.
John Madden analyzes the schizophrenic play of the Oakland Raiders after their big win in Denver, and the 49ers' tough loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Richard Marshall intercepted backup David Carr with just over a minute left, and John Kasay then kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds remaining to give the Carolina Panthers their first win, 23-20 over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Maybe this 11-day, eight-time zone, two-continent trip is a good thing for Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers.
After their worst start to a season in 31 years, the San Francisco 49ers finally followed their blueprint for success.
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Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched in Vacaville and Fairfield.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.
Authorities warn organized theft rings are going after high-end SUVs, pickups and performance cars in the U.S. and smuggling them into Mexico.
Some Solano County drivers have been quick to report frustration with the new express lanes on Interstate-80 that recently launched in Vacaville and Fairfield.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Around 4:45 a.m., crews went to Watchman Way and Missouri Street for reports of a fire inside a building.
Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the person responsible.
In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
Three minor earthquakes struck Friday morning in San Ramon, the latest cluster of quakes to shake the same area in the Tri-Valley region over the last several weeks.
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Workers at the Valero Refining Company's Benicia refinery are facing uncertainty after the company announced that it plans to idle refining operations at the facility.
Authorities on California's Central Coast confirmed that a swimmer who went missing in Monterey Bay last month died from a shark attack.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.
Nearly 30 years after an elderly woman was found dead in her East San Jose apartment, authorities in the South Bay have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
The new system is called FIRO, short for "Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations." Instead of just following mandated tables in a book, the Corps can now use long-range weather forecasts to help determine if it's safe to keep more water in the reservoir.
Around 5:30 p.m. Monday, four people wearing masks and black clothing entered a Novato jewelry store as it was preparing to close for the day. They were gone within a minute with stolen jewelry and other valuables, police said.
Heavy overnight rainfall in Sonoma County has caused a spill of untreated wastewater into the Russian River in the Guerneville area, authorities said Tuesday.
Stephen Curry had 27 points and a season-high 10 assists for his second double-double this season, and the Golden State Warriors beat the skidding Sacramento Kings 137-103.
Kyle Shanahan has long admired Vic Fangio's defensive prowess.
William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3.
San Francisco 49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall missed practice Wednesday, raising doubts about their availability for the wild-card playoff against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Kawhi Leonard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, rookie Kobe Sanders added 20 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 103-102 on Monday night in a wild game that included Warriors coach Steve Kerr getting ejected and Steph Curry fouling out for the first time since 2021.
A brazen armed home invasion robbery in San Carlos overnight has prompted police to ask the public for help in finding the person responsible.
A Concord man in custody for allegedly murdering his elderly parents on New Year's Eve was found dead in his cell after purposely smashing his head against a wall, authorities said Friday.
A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
Authorities in the South Bay are searching for a suspect after a woman was found fatally shot in a vehicle Wednesday night.
Police said they are searching for 23-year-old Ryan Hardy, and that he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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The mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city has come out against a proposed ballot initiative that would impose a wealth tax on California's billionaires, as leaders debate the benefits of the proposal.
The company is also doing fire rebuilds in Los Angeles. Currently, it is in the process of building 20 to 25 homes, including in the Palisades and Eaton wildfire zones, CEO Sasha Jokic said.
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Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
So far this season, the CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million flu illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths.
President Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates late Friday, an idea that has drawn strong support from lawmakers in both parties but pushback from card issuers.
Several East Bay hospitals that serve Alameda County's most vulnerable residents have issued layoff notices to staff, citing major federal cuts to Medicaid that administrators say will significantly affect their finances.
In October, President Trump announced that he had called off a plan to "surge" federal agents to San Francisco.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
A new group within the Justice Department will target state artificial intelligence laws that it says hinder innovation, according to a memo.
Oasis nightclub announced plans to close six months ago. New Year's Eve was slated for the final performance. A last-minute, multi-million dollar donation turned the final curtain call into an encore performance.
A 16-year FBI employee has filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired last month because he had a Pride flag displayed near his desk.
A group of transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force forced to leave active duty under the Trump administration's policies say their benefits were revoked in a rare move.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco announced Wednesday that he is running for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat next year.
Advocacy group The Trevor Projected released data from the first year of a study following more than 1,600 LGBTQ+ youth across the country.
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
The rain seems to have swayed some people to switch up their plans for New Year's Eve, but lots of other people remained positive, hoping the rain won't signal a soggy start to the New Year.
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Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
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.
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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.
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Passengers riding the San Francisco Bay Ferry this month are getting more than the usual sweeping views of the bay, as live music is now part of the experience through a new onboard entertainment program.
Friday night, community-based group Faith in Action held an event called a Vigil for the Victims of ICE.
Some people think a proposed tax on California's billionaires to make up for cuts in federal funding to hospitals and healthcare programs will drive money out of the state.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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