Jimmy Garoppolo's future remains questionable for 49ers

The 49ers (4-6) head into their bye week on the fringe of the NFC playoff race, which could make the biggest drama down the stretch be how Garoppolo looks heading into the offseason.

49ers claim McKinley off waivers, place Kinlaw on COVID list

Defensive lineman Arik Armstead went on the list earlier this week after a positive test and the team was conducting contact tracing to determine if anyone else needed to go on it as well.

Sinkhole near Levi's Stadium swallows 2 vehicles

Video taken about 5:15 a.m. shows the area blocked off near Stars & Stripes Drive and the VIP parking lot.

Santa Clara County sees upward trend in COVID-19 infections

Santa Clara County officials said the increase in cases calls for strict adherence to safety protocols and social distancing. 

AP source: NFL probe 49ers for possible COVID violations

A person familiar with the investigation says the probe is looking into whether Bourne was wearing a face covering as required by the COVID-19 rules.

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers past undermanned 49ers, 34-17

The lone bright spot for the 49ers was the performance of receiver Richie James Jr., who had nine catches for 184 yards and a TD.

49ers activate RB Coleman, CB Williams from IR

The Niners also placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain and activated receiver River Cracraft and safety Johnathan Cyprien from the practice squad on Saturday.

49ers fall 43-17 to Dolphins in 'embarrassing' fashion

“I know he doesn’t normally throw the ball that way and I think he was struggling because of it,” coach Kyle Shanahan said of Garoppolo

Santa Clara detective helps replace stolen wheelchair

The officer, identified by the Santa Clara Police Department as Detective Lopez, went out and bought a new wheelchair for the victim.

California a fall furnace as hot temperatures bake Bay Area

California’s annual fall furnace is baking the Bay Area. For Santa Clara city road paving crews, and others who have to work outside, it’s a double dose of heat.

49ers promote Grasu from practice squad, place Coleman on IR

The 49ers also activated running back JaMycal Hasty and linebacker Joe Walker from the practice squad to be eligible to play Sunday against the New York Giants.

Santa Clara police find 58-year-old missing woman

Christine Smith went missing sometime before 4 p.m. Thursday in the area of Benton Street and Los Padres Boulevard in Santa Clara.

Santa Clara: Nearly 700 without power after crash into power pole

Nearly 700 Santa Clara electric customers are without power Monday night after a vehicle hit a power pole, police and utility officials said.

Vacaville man arrested in missing Vallejo woman’s homicide

Vacaville police say they arrested a homicide suspect linked to a missing Vallejo woman in Santa Clara Friday morning. 

49ers GM: WR Deebo Samuel 'has a shot' to play in opener

Samuel broke his foot in June during informal workouts with teammates in Tennessee and hasn’t been able to practice since.

49ers activate WR Deebo Samuel off injury list

The move with Samuel means he is eligible to play the season opener Sept. 13 against Arizona instead of staying on the NFI list because of a broken foot for at least the first eight weeks of the season.

Santa Clara nonprofit frustrated with police response after theft caught on video

The victim in this case is a performing arts group called the Santa Clara Vanguard, part of Drum Corps International. The nonprofit has been in Santa Clara for 53 years. 21-year-old Lizzie Rivera is a member.