is alden smith going to play? >> all signs point to him playing. jim harbaugh said let's go out and have a good practice and put this behind them and get ready for the colts game. >> you have to think some kind of discipline might be coming down the pike. is that going to come from the nfl or the 49ers? >> the nfl. these kind of penalties don't take shape until much later, after the judicial system has had a chance to run its course. they might have him on the field for a long time before the nfl makes a move on this matter. >> the team has to have limits. how close are they to those limits right now? >> i think the threshold for the amount of patience a team has with a player is in direct correlation to how good that player performs on the field. we're talking about a player who is one of the absolute super stars of the league. alden smith has more sacs than any player in the history of the nfl since the sac became an official statistic. the 49ers still want alden smith to be a long-term member of this team because he is such a dynamic player. the

skol ofists say they've taken a step to help alden smith, closing rings to give him support. >> very supportive of alden as all of our players and coaches, personnel. >> now, smith faces a hard part. experts say he has to want help. rehabilitation often starts with examining the past its going to be up to anymore terms of driving his current experience to see if maybe that can help him move forward and understand the res sponsibility he has so he can make an impact later on. >> a star linebacker a big paycheck may seem to have it all. but there was a shooting and a stabbing followed by friday's arrest. >> i'll support our viewers if we can work towards being better teammates. i believe alder wants to do that. >> the 49ers won't say whether smith will be back this season. rehab is a process, and being off the roster, a problem for teammates ask coaches and critics thought he should haven't played sand sunday, smith had to know when he was thinking of them in the stands. >> i wanted to apologize to the team. everybody i let down. >> those words can be the first step. >> so far that acce

skol ofists say they've taken a step to help alden smith, closing ringso give him support. >> very supportive of alden as all of our players and coaches, personnel. >> now, smith faces a hard part. experts say he has to want help. rehabilitation often starts with examining the past its going to be up to anymore terms of his current experience to see if maybe that can help him move forward and understand the res sponsibility he has so he can make an impact later on. >> a star linebacker a big paycheck may seem to have it all. but there was a shooting and a stabbing followed by friday's arrest. >> i'll support our viewers if we can work towards being better teammates. i believe alder wants to do that. >> the 49ers won't say whether smith will be back this season. rehab is a process, and being off the roster, a problem for teammates ask coaches and critics thought he should haven't played sand sunday, smith had to know when he was thinking of them in the stands. >> i wanted to apologize to the team. everybody i let down. >> those words can be the first step. >> so far that accept stance, tans, u

you can see where alden smith's pick up smashed into a tree. you can see where the truck then created a deep rut in the lawn. the engine was still racing. >> i've seen a lot of smoke. then, night birds come out. and he turned and went up, turned off the engine. >> police responded and say he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. >> he tested and checked in the car. and after that, police took the car away he did not appear injured. he was trance portdd and booked into jail. >> this was his second du ai. rest. the second was in south florida this is a booking photo n june of last year smith stabbed in a party in his house and two guests were shot. >> i just feel like after incidents that happened i feel like i let fans and everybody that kind of looked at me like that, down. i'm focused more than ever. and i'm -- i'm ready to go. >> smith arrested and detained this morning released after paying bail. he then showed up for today's practice as a 49er training facility. he's number 99 in this final video. however, it's unclear if he will b

peyton manning, a record 12 touchdown passes through the first 3 games. >>> alden smith no longer withed for dui. he went right to practice from there, played on sunday. this was smith's second dui, and he is seeking help. the 49ers have placed him on the reserve non-football illness list list. >> has he let you down and the team down? >> we've hashed through it now. now we're taking steps and alden is taking steps. this is an opportunity to stare it in the face and whip it. that's our approach. >> next up, st. louis, thursday night in st. louis. and the 49ers, it looks whriek will be without linebacker patrick willis, the only player in 49er history to be named to the pro bowl each of his first 6 seasons. and the word leaking out this afternoon, don't expect willis to be ready to go. the a's are the champs in anaheim do you now. they're shooting for the best record in the american league, which would mean home field advantage throughout the playoffs. brandon moss delivers a 2-run blast, his 28th of the year. the a's now 1 game back of boston. >>> last time pittsburgh made the playoffs

that video, they'd like to know who they are. >> 49ers saying it's up to the nfl what punishment alden smith will face and smith was taken into custody in east bay, just a few miles from his home he later posted bail, and then, joined his teammates for practice. abc 7 news reporter has been on the story all day long. tell us know about the scene of the accident. >> we're still waiting for official word of smith's blood alcohol level. he crashed near a home on bentley ridge drive. it raises questions about his off the field life. it was just about 7:00 a.m. neighbors in the upscale silver creek neighborhood heard what sounded like a vehicle accident. the truck with alden smith at the wheel smashed into a tree. advancing on to property of kim din with, the engine racing the wheel gouged a brick on the lawn and left dirt skid marks. >> i see a lot of smoke. and then, the driver inside. he tried to knock the door. he woke up, turned off the engine. >> police did a field sobriety test. >> the officers were able to conduct their investigation and booked him into jail. >> smith lives eight miles aw

. >> old alden smith had several run ins with the law since the 2011 draft. the first problem was on january 27, 2012. that is when miami police arrested him for driving under the influence just five days after the new york giants beat the 49ers in nfc championship game. six months later there was out of control at his house. smith's injuries were minor. now, this month two men say they were shot at the party sued smith claiming he knew people with guns would be there. then, september 18th yet another insy dechblt here is what happened in this case. smith riding in a car when the driver swerved to avoid a deer, police said alcohol was not a factor. now, another crash leading to his dui arrest. >> nfl players association launched a partnership skin designed to prevent what happened to smith. it offers alternatives to taxi cabs. the service is supposed to cut down on the number of duies. he didn't think it's going to have a major impact. >> a play yes too drunk to drive is unlikely to be sober enough in terms of his mental faculties to call a car to pick him up

launched a partnership with mothers against drunk driving and the head of the bay area chapter says alden smith's case should provide a learning opportunity. >> i think that the notoriety of these players brings it more to the forfront than it does perhaps the general population. >> mark ibanez joins us live. >>> smith is due in court november 4th. what action could the nfl take and would it likely happen before the court date? >> it could happen as soon as next week. the 49ers raised some eyebrows saying they that will allow smith to play against the colts. this his second arrest on a drunken driving charge. the nfl does not typically reprimand players for a first misdemeanor. alcohol offenses fall under the league's offenses. they've had several players with similar incidences. looking back to brooks. brooks was charged after hitting a teammate with a glass bottle over the head. lineman ray mcdonald, demarcus dobbs and al netter, all since released were arrested for driving under the influence. but no indication that the team will take a stance. when you hear a teammate like justin saying, not

he accuses alden smith and delaney walker of illegally firing weapons. it says the two are responsibility for serious and permanent injuries. coach harbaugh was asked about the lawsuit. >> the team is handling it. the team is handling it. >> there was some insight there. also today 49ers general manager released this statement. the 49ers organization has been aware of this matter concerning alden smith for some time. we will continue to monitor the situation. also coming up at 6:00 we will hear as he answered questions in the locker room following today's practice. more insight, more reaction to what we reported yesterday. you'll see more at 6:00. >> thank you, tony. >>> now to nbc bay area followup. investigators saying the woman found dead in a car near the south bay jean elelementary sch the victim of a homicide. yesterday 49-year-old was found dead near san antonio elementary school in east san jose. a motive for the killing has not been released but police say the suspect and victim knew each other. the killing is san jose's 34th homicide of the yea

launched a partnership with mothers against drunk driving and the head of the bay area chapter says alden smith's case should provide a learning opportunity. >> i think that the notoriety of these players brings it more to the forfront than it does perhaps the general population. >> mark ibanez joins us live. >>> smith is due in court november 4th. what action could the nfl take and would it likely happen before the court date? >> it could happen as soon as next week. the 49ers raised some eyebrows saying they that will allow smith to play against the colts. this his second arrest on a drunken driving charge. the nfl does not typically reprimand players for a first misdemeanor. alcohol offenses fall under the league's offenses. they've had several players with similar incidences. looking back to brooks. brooks was charged after hitting a teammate with a glass bottle over the head. lineman ray mcdonald, demarcus dobbs and al netter, all since released were arrested for driving under the influence. but no indication that the team will take a stance. when you hear a teammate like justin saying, not

alden smith awe parently drove his pickup on to the driveway here and did a u-and turn and crashed into scene then fell asleep with his foot on the accelerator which explains ply there's this big divot here. a neighbor had to come knock on the window to wake him up. >> kim dean sayings she heard the noise around 7:00 this morning, looked out her window and saw a black pickup had crashed into her tree. >> facing that direction, and you said his wheels were spinning. >> yes. >> she called police then watched as a neighbor knocked on the window of the pickup to wake up an unconscious 49er star. he was booked on charges of dui and possession of marijuana. >> there will be consequences. you know, there always is. >> 49ers coach jim said smith will probably play sunday and there could be a punishment from the nfl but not the 49ers. smith made bail and was released from jail in time. he had no comment about last night. >> disappointed and, you know, felt like, you know, he needs to go to work, face his teammates and, you know, soldier through it. >> smith's teammate ray macdonald lives just a

alden smith yesterday morning after he crashed his car. sergio has more from where it happened. >> 49er teammate ray mcdonald lives about eight houses away, but he didn't want to talk much. >> was he over last night? >> i can't tell you. >> any comment at all about -- no? >> several neighbors say there are often parties at mcdonald's home, but alden smith was here before he missed a turn and ended up on the driveway of this house. this is a pile of burned out rubber. one neighbor said he could smell it, so he came out to find a stuck truck with the tire burned out. >> i don't know why the engine is still working. the car stopped, but the smoke smoke -- so many smoke come out, but he sleep. >> they say smith was taken from the scene and charged with dui m. -- duh i. he had a blood alcohol level of .15. we visited his house in san jose, but didn't get a response. he did show up for practice and coach jim harbaugh addressed it immediately after they cleared the field. >> disappointed and felt like he needs to go to work and face his teammates

nagging question is will alden smith be back this season? all the head coach would say is that rehab is a process, and they respect that process. >> head coach had two losses on his mind facing reporters yesterday's loss and a loss of linebacker allen. >> there is an opportunity to stair it in the face and whip it. that is our approach. >> the 49er organization is mum on what the rehabilitation will entail. step one is smith smith admitting a problem after sunday's game. >> i just want to let it be known this is a problem this is something i will get fixed and do everything to make sure this doesn't happen again. >> the niner organization deflected criticism over playing yesterday. >> to be able to face the media and take full responsibility for what he's doing. >> he says it will take time. >> i think first thing is having thoch understand whether people helping them out, what actions they're taking outside. >> speaking of the 49ers their new stadium is still 5,000 parking lots short of what it needs. the youth soccer field could be a good

the truck with alden smith at the wheel smashed into a tree. advancing on to property of kim din with, the engine racing the wheel gouged a brick on the lawn and left dirt skid marks. >> i see a lot of smoke. and then, the driver inside. he tried to knock the door. he woke up, turned off the engine. >> police did a field sobriety test. >> the officers were able to conduct their investigation and booked him into jail. >> smith lives eight miles away. no one knows why he was here. a fellow teammate lives just down street from where smith crashed. mcdonald was not home this afternoon. smith made bail and was released from jail in a malter of hours, he showed up at niners facility. he is number 99 in sh this video this, is smith's second dui arrest. the first in january, last year, this is a booking photo. the first offender charges were reduced to reckless driving in june 6 last year, they attended a party in east san jose. shots were fired. two guests have sued for injuries. smith apologized >>> i'm fekused more than ever, i'm ready to go. roorks

alden smith checking into rehab after being arrested for us is -- suspicion of dui. play on thursday against the rams, and is taking an indefinite leave of absence. mani machawdoe suffered a nasty leg injury. he was in obvious pain and had to be carted off of the field. and to add insult to injury, baltimore lost the game 5-4. >>> the yankees are shutting down cc sabatia for the rest of the season. the big was scheduled to start on wednesday night against the rays. sabatia has a strained left hamstring that will take six to eight weeks to heal. the yankee are four games back with six games remaining, so their chances of getting to the playoffs slim to none. >> all right. thank you very much. >>> still ahead the reason sudan's president wants to be part of the general assembly. >>> plus making health care work for you. the effort in washington state to help people understand why october 1st is such an important date. ♪ >>> welcome back to al jazeera. i'm john siegenthaler and here are the top stories. congress is in a budget battle over government funding. if an agree

the latest victim's pacific will us and alden smith of the 49ers and obvious the giants didn't make the playoffs. all i have to say is that this gentleman just wants an explanation of why we died miss teller at san francisco general hospital way back in 1999. the most silence and the more bad luck even the questioning we see had to go home they wouldn't stay that's a sign of bad luck. so all i have to say is continue to silence on joseph behalf and the board of supervisors and mayor's office will have bad luck. let's pray that the jazz among doesn't act up and collin is grateful that sideline tangible didn't sideline him. all i have to say is that the dead man's occurs is in effect it's been in effect for who knows how long and i have to say is don't mess with the new orleans very did you thank you >> next speaker and a like to put this up president chiu. >> sfgov would you, please turn on the projector. >> leukemia went to the great lengths to - this is my beloved son in whom i am well pleased. now the reason why this is important is that by knowing the 28, 29 was the is an bother year

. >> speaking of the law. 49ers staff alden smith will take a leave of absence after being arrested on sus -- sus petition for guy. he was found unconscious in his truck after it hit a tree. he was booked on charges of dui and holding marijuana. >> let it be known this is a problem and something i will get fixed and do everything in my power to make sure it never happens again. this is a long-term fix. we support alden. if he's willing to fight for himself and make it right i will support him. >> smith says he'll be seeking treatment and he has not said what he's a directed too. it's, action directed too. >>> the tide has turned for team or kel in the america's cup. they won today against the kiwis and fans could not have been more excited. don knapp was with the crews to witness the comeback. oracle tie as live. down five races and needing a win to stay in the battle oracle sails across the finish line in the first of two races. >> we're happy our guys are doing well. >> after a year of hype, tragedy and controversy the race is becoming the grand event. team or kel flipped during a pr

first, straight to the latest on those 49ers and the leave of absence for alden smith. >> you know, twos after d.u.i., smith stepped on the field to face the indianapolis kolts. they told the rams smith will not play against st. louis. instead, he will take an indefinite leave of absence from the team. as more comments. >> first off, i want to apologize to the team, you know, the organization, my family, everybody i let down, you know, i just want to let it be known that this is a problem and something that will be fixed. i'll do everything in my power to make sure that this never happens again. i also want to let everybody know that i'm sorry and, like i said, this won't happen again. >> clearly, what consideration has gone into this? >> a lot of consideration. and i think that's a very valid question. our opinion was sitting somebody down and paying them to sit down when they're going to seek treatment in the future, that didn't seem like an appropriate punishment. i know it might not sound reasonable, but for alden to be able to face the media, to face his teammates and take full res

alden smith crashed into the yard of a san jose home yesterday, hitting a tree head on and damaging theroperty. smith is still out on bail and he is expected to play in tomorrow's game. >>> president obama is making it clear today he is not happy with house republicans. they voted yesterday to keep the government running past october 1st, but linked it to a defunding of healthcare reform. mr. obama says that's not happening. they know it's not happening. >>> and here is a live look at mission creek park in san francisco. in about an hour and a half a walk gets under way aimed at ending alzheimer's. this is the largest event of its kind in the nation. organizers hope to raise more than $1 million. >>> and they are going to possibly have some rain to contend with. >> probably in the next 90 minutes minutes. in the central bay we've got showers getting ready to move into the golden gate. as you can see it's already powering south in marin and sonoma county. when it rains it'll power a little bit. we'll -- it'll pour a little bit. we expect totals .10 to half inch. we'll be getting wet toda

here is alden smith's booking photo. the line backer arrested by san jose police this morning after crashing his car. sergio is live tonight where it happened. sergio, you spoke with his teammate of the -- teammate who lives a few doors down? >> spoke with his teammate and a neighbor who says he was the one who found aldon smith this morning. that neighbor doesn't want to go on camera, but he found the 49er cutting in -- sitting on the front seat and leaning up against the steering wheel and passed out and his foot still on the gas peddle. you can see where the rear wheels were spinning out. that means smith was visiting the 49er teammate that lives up the street. ray mcdonald lives about eight houses away, but didn't want to talk much. >> was he over last night? >> i can't talk about it. >> you can't? any comment at all? no? >> reporter: several may bores say there are often parties at mcdonald's home so they believe smith was here when he missed a turn and ended up near this house. one neighbor could smell the rubor an

here is alden smith's booking photo. the line backer arrested by san jose police this morning after crashing his car. sergio is live tonight where it happened. sergio, you spoke with his teammate of the -- teammate who lives a few doors down? >> spoke with his teammate and a neighbor who says he was the one who found aldon smith this morning. that neighbor doesn't want to go on camera, but he found the 49er cutting in -- sitting on the front seat and leaning up against the steering wheel and passed out and his foot still on the gas peddle. you can see where the rear wheels were spinning out. that means smith was visiting the 49er teammate that lives up the street. ray mcdonald lives about eight houses away, but didn't want to talk much. >> was he over last night? >> i can't talk about it. >> you can't? any comment at all? no? >> reporter: several may bores say there are often parties at mcdonald's home so they believe smith was here when he missed a turn and ended up near this house. one neighbor could smell the rubor an

. >> coverage on dui arrest of the 49ers alden smith.ened, and where and punishment he could face now. >> summer storm on the way. and now, it's just a matter of hours. >> graduation at the police academy. new boots on the ground in the city overcome by crime. >>> here is the video helping get a man busted for operating a dog fighting ring. a clip from his cell phone reveals a vicious crime. good evening, i'm cheryl jennings. >> i'm dan ashley. police arrested members of a street gang who they say ran a dog fighting ring in san francisco. police confiscated the video. vic lee hasn't and he's in the newsroom with the story on abc 7 news. it's rough stuff? >> it s police arrested one suspect on an unrelated charge, then, they hit the jackpot when searching this cell fob. they found video files showing the dog fight. and the faces police say of those involved. >> the video is too violent and disturbing. two pit bulls are fighting as owners provoke them to fight harder. >> just slachd and punched and they fight about five minutes until the v

. >>> san francisco 49ers linebacker alden smith has officially checked himself into rehab. that's according to a report from the nfl. the team announced yesterday that smith would be placed on the nonfootball injury list. smith is expected to miss about a month of the football season. he played in sunday hea game against indianapolis colts after being arrested on friday morning for dui and possession of marijuana. >>> it's unclear if oakland raider's quarterback ter terrell pryer will be back on the field after suffering a concussion last night. it happened during the monday night football matchup against the broncos. prior was injured on the second raider's drive. he will undergo further testing today. cornerback tracy porter also suffered a concussion in that game. >>> it was a rough game at candlestick park on sunday. not just for the 49ers who were upset by the indianapolis colts 27-7, but police are reporting at least two serious incidents of fans -- fan violence during the game at the stick. officers say a 15-year-old boy suffered a concussion during a fight with a 29

just hours before he was supposed to be at practice on friday, alden smith was in an automobile accident that resulted in his arrest for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana. smith played today despite rumors that he was being forced into a rehab program. he apologized to the team and fans today. >> i want to let it be known that this is a problem and it's something i will get fixed and i will do everything in my power to make sure this never happens again. i also want to let everyone know that once again i'm sorry and like i said this won't happen again. >> we will hear from smith and team manager to find out what happens in sports. i'll see you then. >>> and you can show your oakland a's pride by going to ktvu news where you can find a a's pride tab. >>> oracle team usa sailed to victory today. since wednesday emirates team new zealand has been one race away from claiming the cup. but oracle has stuck around pleasing some fans and frustrating others. >> we love the kiwis. they're fantastic fans coming all the way from new zealand but we're really glad we won today. t

i think big question tomorrow is will alden smith play for the 49ers? he was arrested, d.u.i.y, they're going to have some kind of reaction for the fans. that will be the big question mark before the game. >> all right. thank you. and thank you for joining us. for all of us here, thank you for joining us. abc 7 morning news continues tomorrow at 5:00 a.m. we love th! what's next? great! do you have measurements? yeah, i paced it off. it's about twenty by twelve of these. so, we can measure, plan and install it for you. yea, let's do that! ikea. professional kitchen services at a low price. we run errands. we run to the grocery store. in fact, the average american drives fewer than 29 miles a day. the 100% electric nissan leaf goes two-and-a-half times that on a single charge. it's a car. it just doesn't take gas. [ farrar ] so think about where you go in a day. do you really need gas to get there? [ male announcer ] the 100% electric nissan leaf. nissan. innovation that excites. now get a 2013 nissan leaf for $199 a month. ♪ we love this kitchen!. what's next? great! do you ha

here is alden smith's booking photo.he line backer arrested by san jose police this morning after crashing his car. sergio is live tonight where it happened. sergio, you spoke with his teammate of the -- teammate who lives a few doors down? >> spoke with his teammate and a neighbor who says he was the one who found aldon smith this morning. that neighbor doesn't want to go on camera, but he found the 49er cutting in -- sitting on the front seat and leaning up against the steering wheel and passed out and his foot still on the gas peddle. you can see where the rear wheels were spinning out. that means smith was visiting the 49er teammate that lives up the street. ray mcdonald lives about eight houses away, but didn't want to talk much. >> was he over last night? >> i can't talk about it. >> you can't? any comment at all? no? >> reporter: several may bores say there are often parties at mcdonald's home so they believe smith was here when he missed a turn and ended up near this house. one neighbor could smell the rubor and

alden smith out. and vorn ondavis is a game time zwigs hamstring.sked how do you overcome such a quick turn around playing on sunday, then, thursday? >> don't think of it being a thursday night game. think of it being maybe a sunday game. in our mind. it's gooding to be a battle and a war wrechl to take care of our bodies. and just -- win. >> i'm breaking out stops wearing my lucky kaepernicking shirt yes i'm going to do it. here we go. see the guns there? do the guns show? hopefully that will bring us good luck. >> i'm going to steal the line from our floor director. kind of a darenger. >> that is mean. >> good line. >> coverage begins at 4:00 here on abc 7. look for special coverage on our web site our facebook page and twitter. they'll be here for after the game as soon as it ends ask will have reaction from vernon davis. he is granted special access after every game. >> that is a fun. >> let's talk about the weather. >> lovely weather here but concerns about fire risks. it's dry. and winds so strong. here is a look at live doppler 7 hd. bewe did

alden smith out. and vorn ondavis is a game time zwigs hamstring. i asked how do you overcome such a quick turn around playing on sunday, then, thursday? >> don't think of it being a thursday night game. think of it being maybe a sunday game. in our mind. it's gooding to be a battle and a war wrechl to take care of our bodies. and just -- win. >> i'm breaking out stops wearing my lucky kaepernicking shirt yes i'm going to do it. here we go. see the guns there? do the guns show? hopefully that will bring us good luck. >> i'm going to steal the line from our floor director. kind of a darenger. >> that is mean. >> good line. >> coverage begins at 4:00 here on abc 7. look for special coverage on our web site our facebook page and twitter. they'll be here for after the game as soon as it ends ask will have reaction from vernon davis. he is granted special access after every game. >> that is a fun. >> let's talk about the weather. >> lovely weather here but concerns about fire risks. it's dry. and winds so strong. here is a look at live doppler 7 hd. bewe

we are talking about alden smith being in rehab. they are going to go with the rotation on the defense. and obviously kaepernick remains a problem. he just hasn't gotten it done. they have almost as many turnovers as touchdowns. we'll see what happens this week. >> you are joining us right now from the cowboy's practice facility. anthony spencer on the season-ending injured reserve list. how will spencer's absence effect the overall team performance. >> well he has is going to have to have surgery, and he was their defensive mvp last season. they are going to have to obviously play without him. but the defensive line coach has worked miracles with this defensive line. he took a guy off of the streets. signed here july 25th. to replace spencer they thought in camp only, but he has gotten it done. they are going to count on george to get this thing done in spencer's place. >> and the dolphins one of the biggest surprises to start this season. but on paper nothing really jumps off of the page on why they have been successful. >> you ar

. >>> alden smith has officially checked himself into rehab. that's according to a report from the nfl. the team announced yesterday that smith would be placed on the non-football injury list. smith is expected to miss about a month of the season. he played in sunday's game against the colts after being arrested friday morning for dui and possession of marijuana. now, >>> now, it's unclear in raiders quarterback charles prior will be back on the field after suffering a concussion. the raiders say he will undergo further testing today before deciding when he will be back but in the game. oakland cornerback tracy porter also suffered a concussion. -- >>> the smart rail project just received a boost from the federal government. they could provide development money. accepting that program now means smart rail can use federal money it already has to help design the extension to the ferry. >>> time now 5:08. sunday was a rough day at candle stick park. we're not talking about the game. we're talking about the problems that happened off the field. >>>

. >>> alden smith is taking leave from the team. this after his duh i on friday. lilian kim has more. >> it means smith will miss the game in st. louis and it is unclear how long he will be gone, but he is said to be entering an in patient facility next week. >> first off i want to apologize to the team, the organization and my family and everybody i let down. >> smith faced the media after playing against the colts this afternoon. it is the first time he has spoke after his arrest. he was arrested on suspicion of du expi marijuana possession after he crashed into a tree in front of this san jose home. his blood alcohol level was said to be .15%. it was smith's second dui arrest. >> i want it to be known that this is a problem and it is something i will get fixed and i will do everything in my power to make sure this never happens again. >> smith and the 49er organization declined specifics about his upcoming treatment, only his time away is indefinite. he started in the game today against the colts and had five tackles. the decision to play him was widely critici

alden smith story of the team placed smith on the non injury list until he is presumably until he getsers' came and hardball today. >> i will get this fixed and make sure that this doesn't happen again. >> always supportive in house spirit.. aldon has taken steps and we have taken steps. >> reporter: the >> gary: of new just cannot believe the phone calls, text and tweet everyone has an opinion on this story. if you are someone that may be a french fan or like to root what i'd been a great great group of people or organizations this upfront and honest with me that is where all of the rob k today. all this far is media people all we are doing is talking about it. from making it to the super bowl away hard bart has we built the franchise spirit harbaugh. harbaugh he wouldn't have played or sat down and may be released the best point of the entire matter. if he had a problem on friday he had a problem on saturday. or sunday. lot of people look at is if they would to a lot to play the game that the be my pant and i'm smart enough to know if you when a couple of games in a row no one cares

. >>> alden smith is taking leave from the team. this after his duh i on friday. lilian kim has more. >> it means smith will miss the game in st. louis and it is unclear how long he will be gone, but he is said to be entering an in patient facility next week. >> first off i want to apologize to the team, the organization and my family and everybody i let down. >> smith faced the media after playing against the colts this afternoon. it is the first time he has spoke after his arrest. he was arrested on suspicion of du expi marijuana possession after he crashed into a tree in front of this san jose home. his blood alcohol level was said to be .15%. it was smith's second dui arrest. >> i want it to be known that this is a problem and it is something i will get fixed and i will do everything in my power to make sure this never happens again. >> smith and the 49er organization declined specifics about his upcoming treatment, only his time away is indefinite.he started he started in the game today against the colts and had five tackles. the decision to play him was wide

. >>> the latest on the dui arrest of -- on alden smith.ioch. a little boy wasn't the only one injured. we'll tell you what is next for the dog. >>> good morning. let's start with a quick look at the weather. there is stuff high pressuring out there. yes, it is raining. >> we had mist and drizzle throughout the east bay and south bay, but the focus is in the north bay. it is just south of .reyes. this will continue to push through in the next couple hours. notice this yellow and red right here. 10:00, 11:00 look for these showers to push through. this will all happen before noon. if you look at the afternoon forecast we have sunshine and we have chillier conditions tonight.

alden smith suffered minor stab wounds. >>> 400 teenagers trashed the vacation home of former los angeles raiders player brian holloway showed reporters the damage to his house in upstate new york. the teens broke in, threw a party labor day weekend. they broke windows, punched holes in walls, and scrawled graffiti. holloway estimates the damage at $20,000. he first learned about it when the teens posted party photos on twitter. >> i would feel sick if i had an opportunity to do something and participate in helping save their child's life and i did nothing. >> a group of teens went to holloway to apologize and help him clean up the mess. he has been using social media to compile a list of the kids who attended the party but so far no arhees have been made. >>> time 6:18. let's see what sal is seeing on the roads. you're watching the toll plaza? >> we are. it's getting busier. traffic continues to look pretty good once on the bridge. we don't have any problem reported. eight just a little better than it normally is. there's a little bit of an empty spot. we've had a couple of bad days on t

the niners will be battling long-time rivals without the help of their star linebacker alden smith. he's on indefinite leave as you know. he's in a treatment facility rehabbing after his second drunk driving arrest in the past two years. another top defensive star patrick willis could also miss tonight's game because of an injury. the 49ers have lost two of their first three game. >>> right now it's 6:17. want to check back in with sal with a look at the commute. any big problems? >> we have a new crash in san jose but doesn't sound that serious. it's blocking lanes. we also have a look at east shore freeway where there was a crash reported west 80 at powell street. looks like they had removed it but traffic is busier than normal coming in from berkley all the way to the bay bridge toll plaza. when you do get to the poll plaza, it's about a 10 to 15- minute wake before you make it on to the bridge the. no problems on the bridge once you get on to it and get into san francisco. northbound 101 at mckey, there's a crash. you can see it there as the icon it flashing. traffic is backing

smith will seek professional help for his substance abuse problems. jim harbaugh spoke about the health and welfare about his pass rusher and the 49ers moving forward without him. >> we are supportive of aldenes and personnel. always supportive in house. there is adversity. there is an opportunity to stare in the face and whip it. that's our approach. >> the a's and angels. here's the good news. jed lowrie with a three-run home run. a's win again. 10-5. the a's now just one game behind the red sox for best record in the american league. that will do it for sports. we have more news after the break. >>> talk about luck. the winner of last week's $400 million power ball game had no intention of playing. he said he played the lottery once before. he ran into a convenience store to buy hot dog buns when he bought $20 worth of tickets. under state law he can remain anonymous and other than lottery officials only his wife and their dog know about the win so far. >> wow. >> you think jessica would tell us if she won? >> i think i would be able to tell. >> she would still show up to work. >> i would not. >> very honest. >> jay leno is next. >> announcer: it's "the tonight show with jay leno," featu

smith and willis, navarro bowman shows up large. he strips there. set them up for another short touchdown. big tackles, and missing their teammate that is missing. >> just playing for aldenll comes down to winning and if we lost anybody someone has to pick up their game and that's what we did. >> you know sometimes we may struggle and get adversity, we can't stop as a defense and i think that came through today. >>> meanwhile, dodgers in town, emotionals run high and what could be >>> lincecum's last stand brings all the emotion of a pennant win. but it's not. hard to imagine what the joint decision making process right there was of those fans but they're having a fun time. lincecum 7 innings, got puig three times the youngster struck out tonight. and congratulations in order in the dug out. despite the fact the number 55 will get no decision. but angel pagan ticket to ride in the bottom of the eighth. hit the top of the wall. bounced over. solo 3-2 giants a lost season but they did beat the dodgers five of the last seven times they face them. so all is not lost. >>> some guardedly good news for the raiders everyone wants to error on the side of caution when it comes to

smith and willis, navarro bowman shows up large. he strips there. set them up for another short touchdown. big tackles, and missing their teammate that is missing. >> just playing for aldenying for pat. it all comes down to winning and if we lost anybody someone has to pick up their game and that's what we did. >> you know sometimes we may struggle and get adversity, we can't stop as a defense and i think that came through today. >>> meanwhile, dodgers in town, emotionals run high and what could be the last appearance ever for tim lincecum in a giant's uniform. it's a happy ending so far, coming right back. at farmers we make you smarter about insurance, because what you dont know can hurt you. what if you didn't know that it's smart to replace washing-machine hoses every five years? what if you didn't know that you might need extra coverage for more expensive items? and what if you didn't know that teen drivers are four times more likely to get into an accident? 'sup the more you know, the better you can plan for what's ahead. talk to farmers and get smarter about your insurance. ♪ we are farmers bum - pa - dum, bum - bum - bum -bum ♪ >>> lincecum's last stand brings al

but for alden to be able to face the media, face his teammates, and take full responsibility for what he's doing, we felt that was the best situation. >> friday's arrest is not the first time smith has been in legal trouble. earlier this month he was sued by a man who claims that the man was shot at a party at smith's house last year. the suit alleges that smith was drunk when he fired shots in the air to get people to leave his party. reporting live in santa clara, bob redell, "today in the bay." >> thanks. adding to the 49ers trouble, new report there is may be bad blood between frank gore and head coach jim harbaugh. the chronicle reports that gore yelled at harbaugh at the end of the team's 27-7 loss to the indianapolis colts, the paper says gore had choice words for harbaugh but did not elaborate. after the game gore said, quote, when things are not going right you get frustrated. end quote. he did not say anything else about the confrontation. >>> 5:06. state appointed board of officials will discuss what should be done with $280 million in redevelopment funds from the city of santa clara. the state officials ordered the city to cough up the cash saying it should go toward