Jimmy Garoppolo ready for 1st playoff start for 49ers

Jimmy Garoppolo ready for 1st playoff start for 49ers

Garoppolo will carry a much bigger burden when he makes his first career playoff start for San Francisco as the 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday in their first playoff game since the 2013 season.

Garoppolo will carry a much bigger burden when he makes his first career playoff start for San Francisco as the 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday in their first playoff game since the 2013 season.

No charges for police officers who killed man in crawlspace with tear gas

No charges for police officers who killed man in crawlspace with tear gas

Mark Spencer, 51, had locked himself in a crawlspace under a bedroom in his girlfriend's home. After 14 hours trying to get him out, police gassed him inside, but overestimated the size of the space and the amount of gas they could safely use.

Mark Spencer, 51, had locked himself in a crawlspace under a bedroom in his girlfriend's home. After 14 hours trying to get him out, police gassed him inside, but overestimated the size of the space and the amount of gas they could safely use.

Small quake in Gilroy rattles residents

Small quake in Gilroy rattles residents

A small 2.9 magnitude earthquake rattled an unincorporated part of Santa Clara County southwest of Gilroy early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A small 2.9 magnitude earthquake rattled an unincorporated part of Santa Clara County southwest of Gilroy early Wednesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Mobile home residents say the face eviction, property owner denies claims

Mobile home residents say the face eviction, property owner denies claims

Mobile home residents in the South Bay are worried about getting evicted after they received a troubling letter, but the property owner is disputing the claims.

Mobile home residents in the South Bay are worried about getting evicted after they received a troubling letter, but the property owner is disputing the claims.

San Jose records first death of homeless resident in 2020

San Jose records first death of homeless resident in 2020

Residents barely noticed during Tuesday morning's commute that a homeless person lay dead on the sidewalk from exposure to the elements.

Residents barely noticed during Tuesday morning's commute that a homeless person lay dead on the sidewalk from exposure to the elements.

Seventeen people displaced in Gilroy apartment fire

Seventeen people displaced in Gilroy apartment fire

All 17 tenants,12 adults and 5 children, in the apartment complex were able to escape without any injuries.

All 17 tenants,12 adults and 5 children, in the apartment complex were able to escape without any injuries.

CAIR monitors claims Iranian-Americans detained at Canadian border

CAIR monitors claims Iranian-Americans detained at Canadian border

CAIR received several complaints of Iranian-Americans who were stopped at the U.S.-Canada border on their way to Washington State over the weekend. Border Patrol denied the claims.

CAIR received several complaints of Iranian-Americans who were stopped at the U.S.-Canada border on their way to Washington State over the weekend. Border Patrol denied the claims.

Police chief says suspect gave 'ominous laugh' at officers while charging them with weapon

Police chief says suspect gave 'ominous laugh' at officers while charging them with weapon

A San Jose police officer shot a man Saturday after he allegedly tried igniting a fuel pump at an Arco gas station and charged at officers with a metal pipe, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said. 

A San Jose police officer shot a man Saturday after he allegedly tried igniting a fuel pump at an Arco gas station and charged at officers with a metal pipe, Police Chief Eddie Garcia said. 

Vehicle jumps curb narrowly missing San Jose McDonalds, driver flees

Vehicle jumps curb narrowly missing San Jose McDonalds, driver flees

The crash was reported at about 12:40 a.m. Fire officials shared pictures from the scene showing a blue, four-door Volkswagen hatchback sedan which ended up crossing the sidewalk and drive-thru lane, finally stopping a few feet from a side entrance to the burger place.

The crash was reported at about 12:40 a.m. Fire officials shared pictures from the scene showing a blue, four-door Volkswagen hatchback sedan which ended up crossing the sidewalk and drive-thru lane, finally stopping a few feet from a side entrance to the burger place.

Sketch released of Palo Alto robbery suspect who grabbed purse and dragged woman

Sketch released of Palo Alto robbery suspect who grabbed purse and dragged woman

The woman was looking down at her phone while walking in the 100 block of University about 9 p.m. Dec. 11, when the suspect rode up from behind and grabbed her purse, Palo Alto police said.

The woman was looking down at her phone while walking in the 100 block of University about 9 p.m. Dec. 11, when the suspect rode up from behind and grabbed her purse, Palo Alto police said.

Santa Clara businesses prepare for economic boost from 49ers playoff game

Santa Clara businesses prepare for economic boost from 49ers playoff game

The team says the end zones at Levi's Stadium will be changed for the post season and painted red with gold lettering, with plans in the works to arrange half-time entertainment and a giveaway for fans.

The team says the end zones at Levi's Stadium will be changed for the post season and painted red with gold lettering, with plans in the works to arrange half-time entertainment and a giveaway for fans.

Police boost patrols after historically black church in Palo Alto defaced

Police boost patrols after historically black church in Palo Alto defaced

Police in Palo Alto are stepping up patrol around houses of worship following an act of vandalism at a church that's left parishioners shocked an angered.

Police in Palo Alto are stepping up patrol around houses of worship following an act of vandalism at a church that's left parishioners shocked an angered.