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KCBS Sports Fans: NCAA 'Targeting' Rule Makes Problem Worse
I think that pretty soon, everyone is going to agree that the NCAA's new "targeting" rule is a complete disaster.
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I think that pretty soon, everyone is going to agree that the NCAA's new "targeting" rule is a complete disaster.
With a freshman quarterback, a new coaching staff and overhauled systems on both offense and defense, California comes into its season opener against No. 22 Northwestern on Saturday night with the element of surprise on its side.
San Jose State's David Fales, the FBS' most accurate passer last season threw for 225 yards and two touchdown passes Thursday night as both he and the Spartans picked up where they left off defeating Sacramento State 24-0 for their eighth-straight win.
Tiger Woods is a big time college football fan and he spent much of Thursday breaking down the Stanford Cardinal's chances in 2013.
Khalil Wilkes was walking off the field following Stanford's practice Thursday when offensive coordinator Mike Bloomgren tapped him on the shoulder to deliver the news he had worked so hard to hear.
'Johnny Football' Manziel has been suspended for half a game by the NCAA after an investigation into reports that the Texas A&M quarterback had been paid to sign autographs. "That seemed like a funny disciplinary action," John Madden told the KCBS morning crew, noting that the team must be relieved it's resolved.
Like the venture capitalists who visit this Silicon Valley campus searching for new ideas every year, about a half-dozen NFL teams sent coaches this offseason to see Stanford defensive coordinator Derek Mason, whose unit has become its own kind of innovator in the offensive-oriented Pac-12 Conference.
Missy Franklin strolled into the room at Memorial Stadium and offered a cheery, "Hi, everybody!" Yet she is far from a typical 18-year-old college freshman beginning the first day of her fall semester Thursday.
The deep passing game that has eluded Stanford could finally be rehabilitated this fall.
Jared Goff hasn't had to wait long to get his shot as a starting quarterback in major college football. The last few days might be the toughest leading to Goff's debut for California on Saturday night against No. 22 Northwestern.
Ever since high school, Marshawn Lynch has been compared to another running back. Lynch has been covered by the glory of someone else, will this be the year that he ultimately radiates his dominance on the gridiron?
Freshman quarterback Jared Goff was picked to start for California by new coach Sonny Dykes. Goff has been competing since the spring with redshirt freshman Zach Kline and junior Austin Hinder.
Stanford's Patrick Rodgers lost his second match Thursday, falling to Canadian Corey Conners, 5 and 3, in the U.S. Amateur at the Country Club.
Cal Golden Bears senior guard Justin Cobbs will be out six to eight weeks after he fractured a bone in his right foot. Cal opens the regular season in basektball against Humboldt State on Oct 31.
The Big Ten, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference are following the NCAA's lead and will no longer allow EA Sports to use league logos in its college football video games.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set for his first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the weekend is just the latest challenge for what was once one of San Francisco's thriving retail centers.
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, recovering from a gunshot wound after an attempted robbery on Saturday, was back at the team facilities in Santa Clara Tuesday and the team expects him to suit up and play this season.
All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned to the practice field for the San Francisco 49ers after being sidelined about a month with a calf injury.
Trent Williams, the San Francisco 49ers star left tackle embroiled in a lengthy contract dispute with the team, has ended his holdout and was back at team facilities Tuesday to sign a new deal and report to practice.
Shea Langeliers led off the ninth inning with his second home run of the game and first career walkoff hit, lifting the A's over the Mariners 5-4.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set for his first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon.
She also announced a goal of receiving 25 million new small business applications in her first term, up from the 19 million filed under Biden administration.
The hottest days of the week in the Bay Area and Northern California began Wednesday with heightened fire risk and inland temperatures expected to reach triple-digits or near-triple digits into Friday.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
San Francisco police arrested a man over a deadly stabbing in the city's Tenderloin District earlier this week.
The teen suspect in the shooting of 49er wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could be tried as an adult, a local criminal attorney said.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
Non-profit executive and San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie stands as the only person running for the office who is a city hall outsider.
The San Francisco Fire Department said one person died after two cars went over the ledge near the Cliff House on Tuesday.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
BART police arrested a Martinez man late Tuesday night who allegedly stabbed a victim at the Orinda BART station, authorities said.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Antioch is pushing ahead in its effort to clear homeless encampments as it makes a bid for more state grant money.
Richmond police said copper thefts are up this year, and its causing a lot of problems for businesses and emergency services.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
Following an order by the Federal Aviation Administration, San Jose is clearing encampments from Columbus Park near the city's airport.
A Santa Clara woman is suspected of having been distracted when she crashed into and killed a cyclist in Los Altos Hills, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Authorities in Southern California have arrested a 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in South San Jose earlier this year.
The income needed to afford a so-called "starter home" in Silicon Valley is approaching $300,000, another sign of the region's unaffordability, a new analysis finds.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an Ukiah woman whose body was found over the weekend in the area of the Lake Mendocino Spillway.
Authorities in Marin County have identified the pilot who was flying the small plane that crashed into a hanger at Gnoss Field in Novato Saturday afternoon.
Police arrested a 29-year-old Santa Rosa man on Sunday night who allegedly led them on a brief chase and barricaded himself in his car.
On Labor Day, thousands of people flocked to Bay Area beaches to take in the sunny weather. But at Stinston Beach in Marin County, there is a minor controversy brewing over an attempt by some seaside property owners to keep the public at arm's length.
A Tamalpais Valley resident died in a fire early Monday, the Southern Marin Fire District said.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set for his first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon.
High school football is one of the sports impacted most by extreme heat. With the season now in full swing, teams are making the changes CIF has mandated for this season.
Seth Brown homered in the fourth inning and hit a game-ending single in the ninth that led the Oakland Athletics over the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win.
Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer in the first and a solo drive in the fifth to move within one of 300 for his career, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the San Francisco Giants 8-7 for their seventh straight road win.
The shooting of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in Union Square over the weekend is just the latest challenge for what was once one of San Francisco's thriving retail centers.
The 17-year-old suspect in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set for his first appearance in court Wednesday afternoon.
Two men were arrested last week in connection with a shooting that wounded two people at an unsanctioned car show in South San Jose in July, police said.
A 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody after the shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed.
The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is hoping to locate a missing at-risk youth who was last seen on Friday.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of an Ukiah woman whose body was found over the weekend in the area of the Lake Mendocino Spillway.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
The Elon Musk-owned company, once a stalwart of Silicon Valley, is set to wave goodbye to the city that birthed it.
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia's place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Officials in Contra Costa County lifted a health advisory in the Pittsburg/Antioch area after a small amount of chlorine was found under a rail car.
The yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Much as San Francisco and Vancouver have tried differing approaches to alleviating the fentanyl crisis, San Francisco's candidates for mayor have varied views on how to solve the problem.
The Justice Department filed charges against two people and seized more than two dozen internet domains used in a Russian interference operation, officials said.
As climate change brings more extreme weather, farmworkers who pick California grapes say they need more protections from extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
California's housing crisis is now at the center of a new political ad campaign that dropped this week.
Non-profit executive and San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie stands as the only person running for the office who is a city hall outsider.
City officials are mulling over whether to expand the number of no-turn on red intersections across San Francisco.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
As if it were just another day at work, San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson spoke to city leaders and colleagues who had gathered to celebrate her retirement at the city's fire department headquarters Wednesday.
In a tale of resilience and advocacy, Veronika Fimbres shares how her life changed dramatically when she moved from New York City to San Francisco over 25 years ago. Jose Martinez reports. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Embarking on its first extensive tour in almost a decade, bandleader Tim DeLaughter and his orchestral psychedelic-pop collective the Polyphonic Spree come to the Chapel in San Francisco Wednesday evening.
Rapper and radio personality Fatman Scoop experienced a medical emergency on stage in Connecticut, local officials said.
The Britpop-era behemoth led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher sent fans into a frenzy when they announced they would play together for the first time in 15 years.
San Francisco's Sunset Night Market is back and bigger than ever.
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.
Jessica Burch says after a couple of days of triple-digit heat in part of the Bay Area, relief is coming toward the end of the week. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4gapBBE Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
An upcoming production of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in Palo Alto brings new meaning to a family-friendly show, with a multigenerational cast that include several families. Gianna Franco reports.
As a late summer heat wave sends temperatures soaring, especially in the inland East Bay, people are trying to find ways to beat the heat. Veronica Macias reports from the Livermore Aquatic Center, where people were hitting the pool early Wednesday. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
CBS News Bay Area morning edition headlines for Sept. 4, 2024. Watch full newscasts streamed at the CBS SF website or on the app.
Another day of hot conditions are in store Wednesday, highs around the bay in the 80s and inland temperatures soaring to the triple-digits on Wednesday. A heat advisory remains in effect for much of the Bay Area. Jessica Burch has the forecast. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A local shop owner who some call the Mayor of the Broadway business district in Burlingame has long been the go-to person when area merchants have a problem.
Swimming lessons are not simply a summer activity but a weekly highlight for differently-abled children in a popular aquatic program that has lasted for more than three decades.
A Marin County couple is kicking off their 20th year making sure senior citizens don't go hungry, and they have no plans to retire even though they're older than some of the people they serve.
A San Mateo man who serves formerly unhoused military veterans is expanding his mission to reach more of the county's 24,000 veterans.
A Palo Alto woman who opened the first inclusive playground in the Bay Area for people of all abilities is spreading her magic throughout the region and beyond.
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.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.