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• Jim Harbaugh to drive Indianapolis 500 pace car

  May 22, 2013 10:27 AM

  INDIANAPOLIS - San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will return to Indianapolis on Sunday to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car. Track officials made the announcement in a news release sent out early Wednesday morning. In a statement released by track officials, the NFL coach called the opportunity... more »

• Fingerprints collected in Calif. girl's slaying

  April 29, 2013 9:05 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO- Sheriff's officials say investigators have collected fingerprints and what they believe is DNA from the home where an 8-year-old Northern California girl was stabbed to death. Calaveras County Sheriff's Capt. Jim Macedo tells the Modesto Bee authorities hope to have lab results on the evidence in a week.... more »

• Bus ads called hate messages

  March 12, 2013 7:43 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO- Leaders in San Francisco denounced a series of anti-Islamic ads that will appear on ten city buses paid for by a conservative group. American Freedom Defense Initiative also posted ads in New York City, including one that called enemies of Israel "savages." The ads that'll be on San... more »

• Halftime: Ravens lead 21-6

  February 3, 2013 6:57 PM

  Joe Flacco is making an early case for Super Bowl MVP with three touchdown passes on 13/20 and 192 yards passing at the break. San Francisco fell behind by as much as 18, but the Niners drove down before the end of the half to kick a 27-yard field... more »

• Niners stop bleeding with fake field goal stop

  February 3, 2013 6:36 PM

  The Niners may have taken back some momentum after falling behind 14-3. The Ravens' Justin Tucker tried a fake field goal on 4th & 9 around the left side, but it was stopped by Darcel McBath and Patrick Willis. San Francisco trails Baltimore by 11; the largest comeback ever... more »

• Ravens extend lead to 14-3

  February 3, 2013 6:23 PM

  Joe Flacco threw his second touchdown pass of Super Bowl 47 with a touchdown pass. The one-yard touchdown pass to Dennis Pitta has the Ravens in control early in the second quarter. Flacco is now 10/13 for 124 yards & 2 TD. Score: Baltimore 14 - San Francisco... more »

• End of first quarter: Baltimore 7 - San Francisco 3

  February 3, 2013 6:06 PM

  After San Francisco failed to score on the opening drive of the Super Bowl, the two teams exchanged scoring drives - Baltimore with a 13-yard touchdown pass by Joe Flacco and San Francisco with a 36-yard field goal. Ravens safety Ed Reed did go to the locker room for... more »

• Manningham a Super Bowl spectator for 49ers

  January 29, 2013 3:47 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Mario Manningham hobbled into the Superdome on crutches and found a seat in the stands to watch his San Francisco teammates go through media day frenzy, nearly two weeks after undergoing left knee surgery and a year after making the catch of his career in the New... more »

• The hype grows at Super Bowl Media Day

  January 29, 2013 10:34 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - It is Media Day at the Super Bowl. Reporters from around the world get to question players from both conference winners today in the Superdome, where Baltimore and San Francisco will play for the NFL championship on Sunday. A lot of non-sports reporters are also involved,... more »

• Readers of Armstrong book sue over denial of drug use

  January 24, 2013 3:46 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Readers of Lance Armstrong's two books detailing his cycling accomplishments are suing the disgraced athlete and his publishers because of his denials of drug use. A lawsuit was filed in federal court in Sacramento on Tuesday by several consumers who bought the best-selling books, including Rob Stutzman,... more »

• Pilot who struck Bay Bridge had 3 prior mishaps

  January 8, 2013 1:30 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - The pilot of the empty oil tanker that grazed the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge had three minor shipping mishaps previously. California Board of Pilot Commissioners records show that pilot Guy Kleess was at fault for two of the accidents. In one, a dock in the Port of... more »

• Tanker which hit Calif. bridge had no oil cargo

  January 7, 2013 4:32 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Officials say the ship that hit the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge was not carrying oil as cargo, only fuel to power its engines. The ship struck a tower of the bridge's western span around 11:20 a.m. Monday. Coast Guard and transportation officials say there were no reports... more »

• Still eying playoffs, Saints get ready for Falcons

  November 26, 2012 6:38 PM

  METAIRIE - Drew Brees happily entertains playoff possibilities for the New Orleans Saints, even after a loss to San Francisco dropped them to 5-6. New Orleans remains one game out of the NFC wild card race with five games left, which to Brees feels like the Saints are virtually in... more »

• Judge approves FTC's $22.5M fine of Google

  November 16, 2012 6:31 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - A federal judge has approved a $22.5 million fine to penalize Google for an alleged privacy breach. In doing so, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston rejected a consumer rights group's calls for tougher punishment. Illston issued her ruling late Friday, a few hours after holding a hearing... more »

• Twitter mistakenly resets passwords on some users

  November 8, 2012 12:42 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Twitter says it mistakenly reset the passwords of some users as part of a routine security check-up. Thursday's mix-up triggered warnings on technology blogs and in tweets that the online messaging service had been attacked by computer hackers. Twitter sought to clear up the confusion with a... more »

• Fans stake out prime spot for SF Giants parade

  October 31, 2012 10:46 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Fans are already starting to line up for a prime spot to watch the San Francisco Giants World Series ticker-tape parade. Television news footage early Wednesday morning showed people sitting and standing in Giants gear behind barriers set up along the parade route on Market Street in... more »

• Calif. superintendent addresses sex fantasy league

  October 25, 2012 12:45 PM

  PIEDMONT, Calif. - The superintendent of a San Francisco Bay Area school district where high school athletes created a statistics-based fantasy sex league says the story has been sensationalized. Piedmont Unified School District Superintendent Connie Hubbard told people at a school board meeting on Wednesday that the district does not... more »

• Calif. high school 'League' gives points for sex

  October 23, 2012 12:22 PM

  PIEDMONT, Calif. - Parents have been told that male athletes at a high school in a San Francisco Bay Area suburb formed what they called a "Fantasy Slut League," awarding points for sex with female students. Piedmont High School principal Rich Kitchens says the so-called league, which had existed up... more »

• Taiwan co. fined $500 million for LCD price fixing

  September 20, 2012 1:25 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - A Taiwanese company has been fined $500 million and two of its former top executives sentenced to three years in prison for their leading roles in a global LCD screen price-fixing conspiracy. The sentences handed down Thursday are among the harshest penalties ever given in an antitrust... more »

• Braves split series at Giants

  August 27, 2012 10:27 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Hudson pitched seven strong innings for his seventh consecutive victory and Paul Janish tripled home two runs to help the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Sunday. Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman and Juan Francisco homered for the Braves, who won their second... more »

• 49ers RBs Jacobs, James expected back soon

  August 21, 2012 10:23 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Brandon Jacobs balanced himself on crutches walking through the San Francisco 49ers locker room. LaMichael James strolled through with a backpack and a smile. What at first looked like at least one - if not two - long-term injuries for San Francisco's newest running backs in... more »

• 49ers WR Crabtree says he's ready for preseason

  August 8, 2012 10:45 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Michael Crabtree says his strained right calf won't sideline him for the San Francisco 49ers' preseason opener Friday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Speaking publicly for the first time since January, Crabtree said Tuesday that his latest limited offseason will not slow down his development. ... more »

• 49ers excited about explosive new offensive

  July 30, 2012 10:26 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers loaded up on explosive new weapons for offensive coordinator Greg Roman during the offseason. He's already having a blast deciding how to use them. The 49ers put on full pads Sunday for the first time in training camp, and everywhere Roman looked,... more »

• SF considering ways to curb plastic water bottles

  July 13, 2012 9:07 AM

  SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco lawmakers are considering a law that would require new and renovated buildings with water fountains to install special bottle-filling taps. Board of Supervisors President David Chiu says the law is meant to encourage San Franciscans to refill reusable bottles rather than use plastic water... more »

• Glasses of the future

  June 27, 2012 7:40 PM

  Some computer programmers get a chance to check out Google's new internet-connected glasses. The company is selling them for $1,500 to people attending its annual conference in San Francisco for software developers. The glasses will ship next year but are not sold outside the conference. The glasses are known as... more »

• Pimp murder

  June 22, 2012 7:38 PM

  A couple in San Francisco pleaded not guilty to killing a man they suspected was pimping and beating their 17-year-old daughter. Barry Gilton and his girlfriend, Lupe Mercado are accused of shooting Calvin Sneed after learning their daughter might have been working as a prostitute for him. He was shot... more »

• Thompson shoots 66 to lead US Open, Woods lurking

  June 14, 2012 3:22 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Michael Thompson has taken the clubhouse lead at the U.S. Open, shooting a 4-under 66 for a three-shot lead on a late-charging Tiger Woods. The 2007 U.S. Amateur runner-up at The Olympic Club sure played like he knew the course Thursday, piling up seven birdies to go... more »

• Apple introduces MacBook with sharper screen

  June 11, 2012 1:00 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Apple says it's introducing a laptop with a super-high resolution "Retina" display, setting a new standard for screen sharpness. The new MacBook Pro will have a 15-inch screen and four times the resolution of previous models, Apple CEO Tim Cook told developers at a conference in San... more »

• Package shuts down part of San Francisco terminal

  February 24, 2012 3:25 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO- Officials at San Francisco International Airport have shut down part of a terminal after a suspicious package was found. Airport spokesman Mike McCarron says a bag screener came across the package as it went through an X-ray machine in Terminal One around 11:30 a.m. Friday. One person has... more »

• Facebook redesigns profiles, adds 'timeline'

  September 22, 2011 1:02 PM

  NEW YORK - Facebook is dramatically redesigning its users' profile pages to create what CEO Mark Zuckerberg says is a "new way to express who you are." Zuckerberg introduced the Facebook "timeline" Thursday in San Francisco at the company's f8 conference for some 2,000 entrepreneurs, developers and journalists. ... more »

• San Francisco may pass public nudity restrictions

  September 7, 2011 12:47 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Nudists in San Francisco might soon lose the freedom to bare it all - at least some of the time. Walking around naked is legal, but a city supervisor concerned about public health and sanitation introduced legislation Tuesday that would require nudists to put something under... more »

• Circumcision Ban off Ballot

  July 28, 2011 7:41 PM

  A judge in San Francisco says a measure calling for a ban on male circumcision is off the November ballot. Judge Loretta Giorgi says the ban violates a California law that makes regulating medical procedures a function of the state, not cities. Those that favor the ban argue circumcision is... more »

• 'Jeopardy!' host injured chasing burglar

  July 28, 2011 1:09 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek is scheduled for surgery after he snapped his Achilles tendon while running after a woman who he says stole cash and other items from his San Francisco hotel room. The 71-year-old Trebek tells reporters he spotted the woman in his room around... more »

• Saints open all camp practices to the public

  July 27, 2011 12:30 PM

  METAIRIE, La. - The New Orleans Saints have released a training camp schedule that does not list any two-a-day practices, but all 15 practices and the intrasquad scrimmage is open to the public. The first practice is scheduled for Friday morning. The last practice is listed as Aug.... more »

• Google launches trial of tap-to-pay phone system

  May 26, 2011 12:26 PM

  NEW YORK - Google wants the smartphone to be the wallet of the future, a container for digital credit cards, coupons, receipts and loyalty cards that can be "tapped" to terminals in stores. In cooperation with MasterCard and Citibank, Google Inc. is launching a trial of its payment system... more »

• Mom who injected daughter with Botox investigated

  May 13, 2011 12:43 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco authorities are investigating a mother who says she gives anti-wrinkle Botox injections to her 8-year-old daughter who appears in beauty contests. Trent Rhorer with the city's Human Services Agency tells KGO-TV that officials need to sit down and talk with Kerry Campbell and her... more »

• Flight ends in minutes, returns to New Orleans airport

  April 4, 2011 9:01 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - A United flight from New Orleans to San Francisco returned to the New Orleans airport within minutes after takeoff Monday, with light white smoke coming from an engine. The plane was rocking back and forth in windy weather, and never gained much altitude. As soon as Flight... more »

• Celebrity chef Guy Fieri's Lamborghini stolen

  March 9, 2011 12:31 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Police say a thief using climbing gear rappelled into a San Francisco exotic car dealership and stole television celebrity chef Guy Fieri's $200,000-plus Lamborghini sports car. The bright yellow Gallardo owned by the star of the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" was taken Tuesday. ... more »

• Jobs announces iPad 2

  March 2, 2011 12:37 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been on indefinite medical leave, is making an appearance as he unveiled a new iPad in San Francisco. Jobs walked on stage to standing ovation. Jobs looked frail, wearing his signature black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and wire-rimmed glasses.... more »

• Apple CEO Jobs, on medical leave, appears at event

  March 2, 2011 12:14 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Apple CEO Steve Jobs, who has been on indefinite medical leave, is making an appearance at a product event in San Francisco. Jobs walked on stage to standing ovation. Jobs looked frail, wearing his signature black mock turtleneck, blue jeans and wire-rimmed glasses. Apple is... more »

• Stanford's Harbaugh headed to 49ers

  January 7, 2011 8:30 PM

  SAN FRANCISCO - Declaring it a "perfect competitive opportunity," Jim Harbaugh accepted the job as coach of the 49ers and said his goal is to win a Lombardi Trophy for "one of the legendary franchises in all of football." The successful Stanford coach gets to remain in the Bay... more »

• Stolen Ballots in Bizarre Heist

  November 3, 2010 7:47 PM

  Police in San Francisco arrested a polling inspector for stealing up to 75 ballots, a voting roster and other election materials. Karl Nicholas was arrested after Tuesday's election and police say none of the materials was recovered. Nicholas is accused of breaking into a ballot-counting machine, taking ballots and a... more »

• Remains from 1800s Found in San Francisco

  October 28, 2010 7:20 PM

  Buttons and bottles found near human bones in San Francisco date the remains to the 1800s after they were found near a historic building in the Fort Mason area. U.S Park Service employees say the bones were from different people and were buried a few feet underground and in a... more »

• Saints still deciding on Hartley after misses

  September 27, 2010 12:56 PM

  Saints coach Sean Payton says he has not decided whether to bring in other kickers to compete with the struggling Garrett Hartley in practice this week. Hartley missed a 29-yard field goal that would have beaten the Falcons in overtime Sunday, hooking the ball left. It was Hartley's... more »

• Saints bring back RB Ladell Betts, waive Wynn

  September 22, 2010 12:28 PM

  The New Orleans Saints have brought back veteran running back Ladell Betts, who the club had released after the preseason. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel says the club re-signed Betts on Wednesday, two days after running back Reggie Bush broke his right leg during New Orleans' victory at San Francisco... more »

• Bush may miss 6 weeks due to injury

  September 21, 2010 8:52 AM

  Saints star Reggie Bush may miss 6 weeks of the season because of a leg injury suffered in Monday night's victory at San Francisco. New Orleans beat the 49ers 25-22 on a 37-yard Garrett Hartley field goal as time expired. Bush was injured earlier the game and helped... more »

• Well rested Saints look to get on roll against 49ers

  September 20, 2010 12:50 PM

  The New Orleans Saints are going from a prime-time season opener to kick off the NFL season to a second straight game in the national spotlight. Quarterback Drew Brees doesn't mind all the early season hype surrounding the defending Super Bowl champions. They've had plenty of time to... more »

• Four confirmed dead in Calif. fire

  September 10, 2010 9:03 AM

  County coroner confirms four people died in a massive fire and explosion south of San Francisco. The explosion, apparently caused by a broken gas line, destroyed more than 50 houses and damaged dozens of others. more »

• Plane crashes in lagoon off San Francisco Bay

  September 2, 2010 3:14 PM

  A small plane has crashed in lagoon off San Francisco Bay. Officials say the plane took off from the San Carlos Airport around noon and went into the water. No word yet on any deaths in the crash. more »

• Gas prices up about 4 cents in 3-week span

  August 16, 2010 8:59 AM

  A new survey found the average price of regular gasoline in the United States has gone up 3.86 cents in the last three weeks. The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices said the price of a gallon of regular rose to $2.77. Analyst Trilby Lundberg said the average price... more »

• T.O. on the go--headed to Bengals

  July 28, 2010 9:55 AM

  Wide receiver Terrell Owens is talking his game to Cincinnati. The Bengals have worked out a contract with the 36-year old Owens and expect him to arrive for the first day of workouts on Thursday. Owens has 1,006 receptions for 14,951 yards and 144 touchdowns since breaking into... more »

• Gas prices drop nearly 4 cents in 2 weeks

  July 12, 2010 9:15 AM

  The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has dropped 3.88 cents over a two-week period to $2.73. Analyst Trilby Lundberg said the average price for a gallon of mid-grade was $2.87. Premium was at $2.98. Jackson, Miss. had the lowest average price among cities surveyed... more »

• Gas prices drop more than 11 cents in 2 weeks

  June 14, 2010 9:18 AM

  The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has dropped more than 11 cents over a three-week period to $2.72. That's according the national Lundberg Survey of fuel prices released Sunday. Analysts said Jackson, Miss., had the lowest average price among cities surveyed at $2.43 a... more »

• Five charged with the murder of a Southern student

  December 24, 2009 9:43 AM

  Five people have now been charged with the murder of a Southern University student. 26-year-old Michael Bailey, a father of three, was shot and killed while visiting San Francisco in October. He was a Southern University senior studying electrical engineering. District Attorney Kamala D. Harris announced yesterday that William Jones,... more »

• Alleged gang member arrested for Southern student's murder

  December 23, 2009 4:13 PM

  A 21-year-old alleged gang member in San Francisco has been arrested and charged with the murder of a Southern University student. William Jones was arrested Tuesday and arraigned this morning in San Francisco Superior Court for the murder of 26-year-old Michael Bailey. Bailey was visiting the Bay Area at the... more »

• Southern University student murdered in San Francisco

  October 5, 2009 4:19 PM

  Update: The Southern University student killed in San Francisco this weekend was lured into an isolated building by a woman. Michael Bailey is from Baton Rouge. He and three others were visiting a friend in San Francisco. Police say they met a woman at a night club. The men... more »

• Southern University student killed in San Francisco

  October 5, 2009 2:47 PM

  Southern University student, Michael Bailey, was murdered during an attempted robbery in San Francisco this weekend. Bailey is from Baton Rouge. He was in California visiting a friend. Police have a description of the suspect, but have made no arrests. more »