Relentless Justin Smith Leads Niners Stellar Defense
Coach Jim Harbaugh called Justin Smith the "toughest player" he has ever been around in his long career as a player and a coach.
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Coach Jim Harbaugh called Justin Smith the "toughest player" he has ever been around in his long career as a player and a coach.
Fans at the NFC Championship Game have been warned to be on their best behavior or risk being booted from Candlestick Park without warning.
John Madden likes the 49ers over the New York Giants in Sunday's NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park, but only because they're the local team.
I might as well be straight up front. In 30 years, I've never written about a football player whose ONLY job is tackling on special teams. But then again, football players like Blake Costanzo only come every 30 years.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and his team's owners - the York family area among a handful of oft-maligned NFL luminaries who could use a Super reputation boost.
The Giants and 49ers met six times in the playoffs between the 1981 and `94 seasons with the victor going on to win the Super Bowl in four of those cases.
Tough luck, San Francisco fans. Eli Manning's tummy is just fine. The New York Giants quarterback was back at practice Thursday.
Two No. 1 pick quarterbacks a draft apart, Manning and Smith meet Sunday in the NFC championship game with a shot at the Super Bowl.
San Francisco tight end Delanie Walker has returned to practice for the first time since breaking his left jaw in two places late in the regular season.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the oft-maligned QB Alex Smith was asked whether he would get to have the last laugh at his critics if the 49ers won on Sunday.
Jim Harbaugh may be the toughest quarterback the Giants face Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday for season ticket holders, and 1 p.m. for the general public. They didn't last long.
Eli Manning was placed on the New York Giants' injury report for the first time this season as the team is preparing to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday for the NFC championship.
The Harbaughs, separated in age by all of 15 months, took different paths to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. Now, they're sparking talk of a "Superbaugh."
Biden, speaking at an event in San Francisco's Financial District in support of President Obama's re-election, told supporters that "the Giants are on their way to the Super Bowl," according to media reports.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is putting the sanctity of the city's famed cable cars on the line in a bet on the 49ers' NFC Championship game against the New York Giants.
If the New York Giants beat the 49ers to advance to the Super Bowl and win, they'd be the only 9-7 team to do so. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew the Giants' regular season record doesn't tell the whole story.
Vernon Davis once bought a suit made of Godiva chocolate wrappers. No, really. Kim Coyle did a feature piece on the suit and I swear if Davis had a cane do go with that get-up he'd look like Willy Wonka on steroids. There was a time when Godiva seemed to fit Vernon, minus the G-o.
The rooftops of the Embarcadero Center will be illuminated with 1,600 red lights this week in support of the San Francisco 49ers as the team prepares for its first NFC Championship game since 1998.
The hard-hitting, ball-hawking secondary has created its share of imposing images for San Francisco (14-3) this season, part of a defense that has carried the franchise.
A New Orleans Saints fan is offering a contrasting view to what's been described by just about all accounts as a great game at Candlestick Park on Saturday, asserting that he and his daughters were harassed and threatened by Niners fans the entire game.
Defense will likely be the key as the New York Giants head to San Francisco to battle the 49ers for the NFC title.
On the first 49ers preview of the season, I predicted the 49ers would go to the Super Bowl.
John Madden sees a common trait among the four coaches leading their teams into Sunday's battles for a conference championship and a trip to the Super Bowl.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service on the Yellow Line in eastern Contra Costa County has been disrupted, officials said.
The Valkyries won 83-75 in their first matchup July 8 and won 96-79 in the last meeting Aug. 3. Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries in both games, scoring 26 points on July 8 and 24 points on Sunday.
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No one was shot, and there were no injuries reported, according to police.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service on the Yellow Line in eastern Contra Costa County has been disrupted, officials said.
The Valkyries won 83-75 in their first matchup July 8 and won 96-79 in the last meeting Aug. 3. Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries in both games, scoring 26 points on July 8 and 24 points on Sunday.
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No one was shot, and there were no injuries reported, according to police.
Lisa Gonzales, 55, was found guilty back in April of second degree murder by use of a deadly weapon in the killing of 61-year-old Margaret Mamer.
Police in San Francisco on Monday announced the arrests of five people and raided four Oakland homes last week in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Fire crews in Foster City remained on the scene Monday, after a six-alarm fire at a condominium complex damaged dozens of units.
An 18-year-old was hospitalized Sunday evening after bystanders performed CPR following a near-drowning at San Gregorio State Beach, Cal Fire said.
It's the cool water from the California Current and upwelling that usually allows the dense coastal fog to form. The ocean water is cooler than the air above it, and lowers the air temperature down to the dew point, which creates fog.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) service on the Yellow Line in eastern Contra Costa County has been disrupted, officials said.
In a statement, Superintendent Cheryl Cotton said the notice is out of an abundance of caution due to preliminary data from vapor testing results.
Five people, including a man visiting from Europe, are facing multiple charges after being arrested in a child sexual exploitation sting in the East Bay, police said.
The COVID-19 pandemic permanently changed how many people spend money on dining and entertainment. Now, another Oakland business has become a casualty of those shifts.
For generations, the Oakland Coliseum has been where the city's biggest sports memories were made. Now, one of the last professional sports teams still calling the venue home is facing an uncertain future.
Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday.
A 16-year-old California lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old child from powerful waves during a daring rescue caught on video has spoken out about the harrowing experience.
A South Bay summer camp counselor who was previously arrested for alleged child sexual assaults was arrested again after a third alleged victim came forward, authorities said.
A jury on California's Central Coast has convicted a barber for sexually assaulting clients at his shop, prosecutors said.
A fire burning in eastern Santa Clara County was spreading on Monday after jumping a containment line.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Two years ago, the town of San Anselmo voted to withdraw from a controversial flood control district. But homeowners continued to be charged to support its operation. Now, advocates are saying they want that stopped and they want their money back.
The first shooting happened on July 28, just after 8 p.m., near the 1400 block of Enterprise Street. Police said the victim reported someone shot at him and then ran from the area. The victim was not injured.
Smoke blanketed the Bay Area Friday, as firefighters continued to battle a wildfire near Salt Point State Park in Sonoma County.
As the SMART train line plans stations at both Healdsburg and Cloverdale, the town of Geyserville, located in the middle, is saying, why not us?
The Valkyries won 83-75 in their first matchup July 8 and won 96-79 in the last meeting Aug. 3. Janelle Salaun led the Valkyries in both games, scoring 26 points on July 8 and 24 points on Sunday.
The Boston Red Sox traded infielder Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed relief pitcher Erik Miller.
Wide receiver Mike Evans missed practice for the San Francisco 49ers because of a strained quadriceps in the latest injury to hit the team's receiver room.
The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the Giants and Brooks Raley from the Mets on MLB trade deadline day.
The San Diego Padres secured a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Authorities in the North Bay arrested a man suspected in a shooting outside a Santa Rosa bar that wounded one person, police said.
Lisa Gonzales, 55, was found guilty back in April of second degree murder by use of a deadly weapon in the killing of 61-year-old Margaret Mamer.
One of the people killed was Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out associate from Stockton. Among those credited with helping prevent even more bloodshed is Austin Scott James, a former Sacramento-area resident.
Police in San Francisco on Monday announced the arrests of five people and raided four Oakland homes last week in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Five people, including a man visiting from Europe, are facing multiple charges after being arrested in a child sexual exploitation sting in the East Bay, police said.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
Anthropic's artificial intelligence model Claude "gained unauthorized access" to three outside organizations on three separate occasions during testing.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other AI leaders say they support pacing the rapid advancement of AI's capabilities.
Three major U.S. airlines have quietly changed their policies to ban humanoid and animal-like robots from their flights.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Soaring health insurance premiums are forcing some small business owners to make difficult decisions about employee coverage, staffing and their future.
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Two years ago, the town of San Anselmo voted to withdraw from a controversial flood control district. But homeowners continued to be charged to support its operation. Now, advocates are saying they want that stopped and they want their money back.
Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
An artificial intelligence model that was being tested by OpenAI went rogue and hacked the firm Hugging Face on its own, in what Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue called a "very weird and unprecedented" incident.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
LGBTQ+ communities have significantly higher rates of unemployment than the general population. Kelsi Thorud reports on how the City of Oakland is empowering LGBTQ+ job seekers during Pride Month.
The fallout over the opposition by a handful of San Francisco Giants players against the team's Pride Night celebrations has prompted an investigation of Major League Baseball by the Trump administration.
Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps on Friday night.
Many LGBTQ+ Pride events across the country have had to scale back or even cancel due to political and financial reasons. San Francisco was on the brink. Kara St. Cyr reports.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands of dollars in illegal fireworks.
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.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch talks to scientists from Windborne, who launched a weather balloon from the rooftop of the KPIX Television studios Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday, expect cloudy conditions along the coast, while inland areas remain hot. Jessica Burch has the forecast.
Kevin Ko reports.
John Ramos reports on residents wanting the fees they paid for flood control projects back after they pulled out of the district.
Len Ramirez reports.
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.