Smith Making Strides In 49ers QB Competition
Two superb practices and Alex Smith has taken a step forward in the competition with rookie Colin Kaepernick for San Francisco's starting quarterback job.
Two superb practices and Alex Smith has taken a step forward in the competition with rookie Colin Kaepernick for San Francisco's starting quarterback job.
Daunte Culpepper threw passes to tight end Nate Lawrie again, on a little bigger stage this time than during their stint together last year with the United Football League's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
The New Orleans Saints defeated the San Francisco 49ers 24-3 in the preseason opener for both teams on Friday night.
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A week into training camp after his four-day holdout, the star running back is eagerly looking ahead to San Francisco's Sept. 11 season opener against Seattle.
With Heisman Trophy favorite Andrew Luck back at quarterback, the Cardinal opened practice Monday with a glare of familiarity that was outshined only by the heightened expectations.
A week of strenuous three-hour practices had some San Francisco 49ers feeling that not much has changed in training camp since last year.
A hyped-up Jim Harbaugh bounced from drill to drill, observing the offensive line, quarterbacks and special teams units as his first practice in charge of the San Francisco 49ers began at last.
Alex Smith signed his one-year free agent contract Friday as expected, giving new coach and former NFL quarterback Jim Harbaugh an experienced starter for 2011.
Colin Kaepernick will be the primary quarterback when the Niners hit the practice field for the first time on Friday, taking the majority of the snaps until Alex Smith and other free agents are allowed to join the team next week.
With the NFL labor dispute settled, the San Francisco 49ers will open training camp in Santa Clara on Thursday. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew that the Niners are among the teams facing the biggest obstacles in getting ready for the season.
Jim Harbaugh is suddenly experiencing all the anxiety that comes with being a first-year NFL coach. One who has been forced into hurry-up mode because of the lockout.
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis believes the NFL lockout has been good for Alex Smith but he said the veteran quarterback is "on his last straw" with the team.
The NFL lockout is good for no one. Players don't benefit from it, the league doesn't benefit from it, and the San Francisco 49ers are among the teams hardest hit by it.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh said "Alex Smith is a 49er" and all indications are he will stay put once teams can sign players.
A year ago, Trent Baalke guided the San Francisco 49ers through the draft for the first time and added a few key pieces to a team favored to win the NFC West and reach the playoffs after a long absence.
The 49ers General Manager Trent Baalke has continued to say he'd like quarterback Alex Smith to stay on the team. John Madden told the KCBS morning crew he's not surprised by Baalke's comments.
There is no better rivalry out there than what takes place Thanksgiving evening between Baltimore and San Francisco.
All those wondering what might change after Stanford's offseason coaching shakeup were given an emphatic answer Saturday.
Jim Harbaugh said he has no regrets about leaving college coaching for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.
The major storyline of spring practice is finding replacements for three starters on the offensive line. There are also open position battles at linebacker, defensive line, cornerback and backup quarterback.
A four-star standout, running back Amir Carlisle of King's Academy in Sunnyvale, decommitted from Stanford after Jim Harbaugh left and went to Pac-10 rival USC.
The new San Francisco 49ers coaching staff is preparing for the offseason as if there won't be a work stoppage, even formulating playbooks without knowing exactly which players will be on the roster.
Jim Harbaugh's new coaching staff is nearly in place and he is in full-on, head-down planning mode.
Stanford Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby has made a terrific choice, hiring offensive coordinator David Shaw to replace Jim Harbaugh.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
A person was killed in a horrific vehicle crash on a major roadway in Walnut Creek overnight, police said.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
Firefighters battling the Park Fire in Northern California remain concerned as they stare down critical wildfire weather through the weekend.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
A person was killed in a horrific vehicle crash on a major roadway in Walnut Creek overnight, police said.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
Firefighters battling the Park Fire in Northern California remain concerned as they stare down critical wildfire weather through the weekend.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Police in San Francisco on Wednesday released additional surveillance and body camera video related to an officer-involved shooting that killed an armed suspect ten days ago.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco is beginning to crack down on enforcing its policies of clearing homeless encampments and clearing sidewalks those encampments once stood.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
A person was killed in a horrific vehicle crash on a major roadway in Walnut Creek overnight, police said.
At least one person died in a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate Highway 80 in Berkeley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
A San Jose business owner has been sentenced to jail after being convicted of illegally importing fruit from Vietnam, which was found to be infested with an invasive fruit fly species, prosecutors said.
A judge ordered Bay Area car dealer DGDG Automotive to pay $290,000 in an environmental protection case alleging the company unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste.
Police in San Jose are investigating a collision last Friday that left a bicyclist with fatal injuries, according to authorities.
A fourth juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man in Sunnyvale last April, police said Monday.
Ohio senator and author of "Hillbilly Elegy" JD Vance returned to the Bay Area for a campaign fundraiser Monday, this time as the VP pick for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
As firefighters continue battling the massive Park Fire, some residents are returning to their homes for the first time after several evacuation orders were lifted.
A group of theft suspects caught on surveillance cameras at various locations in Santa Rosa have been featured in images posted on the Santa Rosa Police Department's social media accounts.
An early morning fire Tuesday at least partially destroyed a temporary encampment at Lee Gerner Park in Novato.
CHP in Napa County are investigating a pedestrian accident Monday evening involving a Calistoga police SUV that critically injured a woman, authorities said.
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Logan Webb pitched his second career shutout, leading the San Francisco Giants to a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night in a speedy 1 hour, 55 minutes.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
JP Sears pitched seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics hit four home runs in a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao touted her deal to sell the city's share of the Oakland Coliseum Tuesday morning.
A 21-year-old man from Sonoma was arrested on suspicion of robbing a rideshare driver at gunpoint over the weekend, the county sheriff's office said.
A former president of an Alameda swim team has been charged with three felonies after allegedly embezzling money from the organization.
A San Francisco man is under arrest and has been charged with multiple burglaries allegedly committed while he was awaiting sentencing in another burglary case, prosecutors said.
Santa Cruz police said a 38-year-old woman was arrested as a suspect in the death of her 1-year-old child.
Investigators arrested 14 people and rescued 10 victims during a human trafficking sting at the Comic-Con Convention held in San Diego, California in July.
Investments in artificial intelligence will account for a significant increase in Facebook parent company Meta's expenses in the coming year, but stronger-than-expected revenue from its advertising business was enough to reassure investors that its business is on the right track.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
San Francisco Bay Area tech giant Meta has agreed to a $1.4 billion settlement with Texas in a privacy lawsuit over allegations that the company used biometric data of users without their permission.
Modern society seems to be perched on a digital foundation too fragile to withstand software malfunctions, be they accidental or malicious.
Alongside 16 other members of Congress, U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, raised concerns about social media giant Meta's plans to cut CrowdTangle, a service used to monitor trends on Facebook and Instagram.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is extending an air quality advisory for the region into Thursday due to wildfire smoke, particularly from the Pedro Fire in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, D-Fairfield, on Wednesday sent a letter to the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority's Board of Directors opposing the proposed closure of the Amtrak Station in Antioch.
The Biden administration announced it has secured the release of three U.S. citizens from Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, as part of a complex 24-person prisoner swap.
Airlines would be required to put kids 13 and under next to an accompanying adult for free under a new proposed rule.
The Democratic Party began the formal vote to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Thursday.
Targeted sweeps of homeless encampments took place across San Francisco on Wednesday, with some activity focused on Willow Street in the Tenderloin.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
Local psychedelic-rock outfit the Spiral Electric top the bill Saturday night at the Bottom of the Hill, sharing the stage with Austin, TX band Lord Buffalo and Oakland crew Niveles.
LA-based ensemble Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra brings its compelling mix of jazz and uptempo Jamaican sounds to the Chapel Saturday night with a special guest, powerhouse local vocalist Karina Denike.
Fronted by British punk veteran Jon Brooder, San Francisco garage-rock band the Seagulls headlines the Kilowatt in the Mission District Sunday night.
Melvins co-founder and guitarist Buzz Osborne brings his current duo tour with bassist Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas) to the Chapel in San Francisco Tuesday night.
Virtuoso scratch master DJ Qbert plays a rare hometown show Thursday when he headlines the Great American Music Hall.
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 shows us why the incoming hot weather will be combined with some clouds and monsoonal moisture. 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 driver was ejected from a vehicle that slammed into a power pole on Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek overnight Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3WLZXLX 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
Gianna Franco chats with actors Heather Tom and Crew Morrow on the actor's debut and how his father used to act with Heather in The Young and the Restless. Watch today at 12:30 PM on KPIX. (08-01-2024) 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
Kelsi Thorud reports on the Bay Bridge series wrapping up. 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
Kara St. Cyr reports on the charges the former Alameda swim team president faces after allegations of embezzlement from the organization. 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 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.
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
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.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.