Bill Walsh convinced John Lynch to stay in football, leading to Hall of Fame induction

John Lynch’s football career seemed to be nearing its conclusion in 1992 when he spent the summer as a successful starting pitcher in Class A ball for the Florida Marlins. But a conversation with coach Bill Walsh had Lynch back with football.

Nick Bosa says he’ll be ready for 49ers' season opener, still needs vaccine

Nick Bosa has made substantial progress over the last few months as he attempts to return from a torn ACL that kept him out nearly all of last season.

49ers looking to bounce back after injury-plagued 2020 season

A string of injuries derailed the 2020 season for the San Francisco 49ers. With stars like Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Richard Sherman and Jimmy Garoppolo sidelined for long stretches, the Niners won just six games a year after going to the Super Bowl.

3 Bay Area counties urge employers to require COVID vaccination for workers

Health officials from San Francisco, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties on Thursday urged employers to require their workers get the COVID-19 vaccination to ensure a safe workplace

Sources: 49ers sign LB Fred Warner to $95M extension

The San Francisco 49ers agreed on a five-year contract extension with Fred Warner that makes him the highest-paid off-ball linebacker in the NFL.

Santa Clara homeowner shoots alleged prowler who kicked open door

A 51-year-old Santa Clara homeowner shot an alleged prowler who police say was sneaking around in the backyard and then broke a window and kicked in the back door to get in.

City of Santa Clara declared local emergency for drought conditions

The city of Santa Clara declared a local emergency for drought and will ratify the emergency proclamation that calls for restriction on water use.

What needs to happen before VTA light rail service returns

It’s been six weeks since the deadly mass shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose. The lack of the three routes linking east, west, and south San Jose is impacting riders dependent on that service.

NFL suspends 49ers defensive lineman Jordan Willis for doping

Defensive lineman Jordan Willis of the San Francisco 49ers was suspended without pay for the first six games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Mass vaccination site at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara to close

Santa Clara County officials said that COVID cases are slowing to less than 2 per day for every 100,000 people, and almost 80% of county residents age 12 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine.

49ers end offseason program early after injuries

The San Francisco 49ers cut short their offseason program by a week when coach Kyle Shanahan sent his veterans home for the summer instead of having them stay in town for a mandatory minicamp next week.

Wrong-way driver killed in Santa Clara crash, 3 others injured

A wrong-way driver was killed in a crash Sunday morning on Highway 101 near the Montague Expressway in Santa Clara. Three other people were injured and hospitalized, the CHP said.

Police arrest wanted Santa Clara attempted homicide suspect

Police in Santa Clara on Thursday arrested a suspect in connection with an attempted homicide that occurred last week.

29-year-old 49ers center Weston Richburg retires

29-year-old San Francisco 49ers center Weston Richburg has retired after a knee injury derailed his career.