hear from the san francisco squad gearing up for monday night showdown against the atlanta falcons.nd sharks rookie won't be in a uniform for a while. san jose's gm gives the latest on the phenom. that's next from the xfinity sports desk. >>> welcome back to nbc bay area. the nfl post-season is right around the corner and the 49ers control their own destiny. if they beat the falcons monday night they are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs. jim harbaugh is counting on a big playoff. >> it's the most important thing. it feels good twoin. nothing that makes you feel like winning, you know. and it's that simple. >> i think we're pretty good. still can improve, but, you know, compared to last year we're on the right track. we're getting better and we'll be on the right path. >> should be a good game. let's slide over to the sharks, sensational rookie is expected to be side lined for a mop. thursday night the 20-year-old was involved in a knee or knee hit during a game against the kings. hurdle collided with brown. he leads all rookies with 15 goals and 25 points this season. >> still some

they are taking on the atlanta falcons, by the way. police chief greg suhr says 50% more officers patrolling the stick than usual. and he added forget about it if you think you're taking off with a memento. anyone stealing a piece of the stadium will be promptly arrested. that's a look at your top stories. now back to anne and phil. >> bart's board union members have yet to vote on the deal, but it looks like a contract compromise has finally been struck. >> and it looks like we will avoid another bart struck in the near future, at least for the next few years. that controversial family medical leave issue in the ongoing dispute has finally been resolved. you may remember, bart and its two largest unions had a tentative deal in october after months of negotiations. >> and then bart management said that a provision granting six weeks of paid family leave never should have been in the contract. the bart board refused to approve the final contract as long as that clause was in it, and that reignited the whole negotiation process once agai

seven cisco 49ers versus the atlanta falcons. -- san francisco 49ers versus the atlanta falcons. >> they players and fans. >> we're resenting the fact that we are losing it. i don't mind losing the stick. latest headlines at the top of the hour on bloomberg radio. bloomberg.com/technology. we'll see you tomorrow for bloomberg west. ♪ as bloomberg spoke down with the russian prisoner -- former prisoner in one of his first interview since being released or it china's money rate doubled the most since 2011. the move comes as the central bank injects cash. german dinner markets -- grocery mark is taking a seat at your dinner table. backstreet's back -- all right. band's new the boy deal and what it means for the record industry.

file into the fiftysomething-year-old stadium to cheer on the 49ers and they will take on the atlanta falcons the police chief says expect 50% more officers patrolling candlestick park tomorrow. anyone feeling overly nostalgic and wanting to steal a piece of the stadium will be promptly arrested. those are your top stories back to an nfl. >>> bart commuters get a little bit of a break. union members and the director has cut a deal in that contract negotiation. >> we don't have to worry about a strike, at least for the next few years. the family medical leave issue in the ongoing dispute has been resolved. you may remember bart and its two largest unions have a tentative deal in october, after months of negotiations and two strikes. >> bark management said that a provision granting six weeks of paid leave should not have been in the document and it was a mistake. bart gordon refused to approve which reignited the negotiation. >> let's take a look at the new agreement the changes that bereavement leave. workers we'll get paid time off to grieve the death of a grandparent or grandchild. also upg

tonight's game against the atlanta falcons will be the team's last regular season game and possibly could be the last game they ever play here before they make that big move to santa clara and the team is planning to make tonight's game special, all kinds of festivities and freebies. while tonight's game is planned as a celebration it is also a bit of a sad occasion. when we caught up with staff over the weekend as they prepared the field and the stadium for tonight's game, but for many it's going to be tough to say good-bye to the stick. >> it's the marquee field for the city, you know. this is where the 49ers play, where the giants played so we always took pride in the appearance of it. tried to prepare the field like it was a championship game. every time. >> reporter: again, tonight will be a very special night. the folks that get the privilege of sitting in these seats are paying a pretty penny to be here. the tickets are going from $250 to over $1,000 a seat. but that's a price many are willing to pay to sit in the stadium one last time possibly to see the 49ers play against the atl

i haven't even talked about the atlanta falcons yet. this is the misery loves company game. atlanta is three in 10 like the redskins. the falcons are playing young guys on defense which brings us back to the defense. after they were embarrassed, they come with extra giddyup and play hard. they say it is business as usual even with the drama. they are getting ready for cousins and atlanta. >> we have to make a place for him. >> he has proved his abilities last year. play.ys know he can the fortune of having two good quarterbacks. 43did you see where number got a presidential pet talk this week after he missed field goals , which knocked them out of the ational picture, he received note from president george w. bush that said life has its setbacks, i wish you all the best. a great note, incredible keepsake. video, making this a behind the back. keep denying on that as he runs out the door. he didn't know what anyone was screaming about. the shot of the day as he runs out of the door and heads home. >> new >> a follow-up to a story we brought you last month. >> a new complaint a

fireworks lit up the sky above the park following the 49ers victory over the atlanta falcons. it was a special might for fans like viet le. >> it was my birthday, last game at candlestick. a lot of memories here. >> reporter: the scene inside the park ended with its own kind of bang. people looking for last souvenirs of the stick damaged 120 seats and 25 signs. one man was arrested in parking lot with two stolen seats. >> we saw one guy, he was trying to peel the number off of his seat. >> reporter: still, police described the 81 ejections and 30 arrests mostly for public intoxication as relatively peaceful. le figures fans just felt a connection to the old ballpark. >> i'm sure everyone wanted a piece of the candlestick, and some of them helped themselves yesterday. >> reporter: today some 45 cleanup workers spanned out across the parking lot clearing away everything from leftover couches to abandoned tempts. with the possibility the 49ers still might have to host one more playoff game, the parks department says it now might actually have to repair the broken seats. some fans

the atlanta falcon tight end ending his 17-year career after the season.he 49ers know his hall of fame resume. he could be the best ever tight end that ever suited up. >> fabulous, fabulous player. future hall of fame player. does not look like a guy that's playing his final year. >> he understands defensive guys, leverage. he understands what the defensive guys are taught and what they're trying to take away from him. he goes out there and he does what he's supposed to do. you know, as far as route running and, you know, taking angles away from guys and using his body to shield you off. pushing off sometimes. and, you know, not -- refs not being able to see it because he's a veteran guy. very crafty. so that would make some, you know, feel good. >>> rematch from the nfc championship just last year, raj and jessica, but the atlanta falcons not looking anything like that team. they only have four wins on the year. 4-10. >> big ticket at candlestick next monday night. thank, ahmed. >> that's going to do it for sports. we'll be back in a moment. >>> our break

. >> day after losing to the atlanta falcons, redskins head coach, mike shanahan, facing questions on his future with the burgundy and gold and relationships with his staff, including his son. >> i'm dave owens at redskins park. it's another week and mike shanahan is addressing rumors and not football. namely, that his son, kyle, wants to part ways with him. at today's press conference, i asked him about rumors and why there seems to be so many loose lips in his organization. >> i can guess where they come from. i know there's a lot of people in my past or the coach's past, or gary kubiak, hey, not everybody is happy. >> coach shanahan also addressing kirk cousins and his solid performance in atlanta. saying robert griffin is still the starter, but every player on the team has to understand. no matter where they were drafted, the best players will play. >> just because you drafted them in the first round or the sixth round or the seventh round, and you're going to keep them there just because you drafted them or sign a guy with a big signing bonus, you lose respect by your football te

up, hear from the san francisco 49ers, who are gearing up for a monday night showdown with the atlanta falcons, and it's another so cal showdown at oracle. hear from mark jackson, the head coach, as the warriors get set to square off with the >>> welcome back. in the nba there is no such thing as an easy victory. just ask the warriors. tonight the warriors will try to avoid another disappointing the lakers are in town, but kobe bryant is out with a knee injury. >> we're going to be fine. stay true to process. no sense in panicking. get healthy and whole and play better. we had not put a run together, and we will not panic as a basketball team. the western conference is tough. you look and there is a lot of teams close to us. so we will be just fine. absolutely. >> over to the nfl where the post season is right around the corner, and the 49ers control their own destiny. if they beat the falcons monday night they are guaranteed a spot in the playoffs, and harbaugh is counting on a good performance when they play what could be their last game at candlestick. >> there is nothing that makes you fee

there is one thing i will talk about and that is the atlanta falcons. or we will talk about the remaining three games. i'm not going to go down that road. >> some believe coach mike shanahan leaked the report to espn in order to get dan snyder to fire him so he can get the $7 million next year and not have to come back to washington. as for his relationship with robert griffin iii a team source tells us this is the worst it has been in two years. >> the drama continue for the redskins. another winter wonderland up the road in baltimore. ravens hosting the vikings. this was a great game. skip ahead over a minute ten fo matt cassel. watch him go. former tennessee product off to the races. how about that? patterson 79 yards for the touchdown. vikings go up by four. with ten seconds remaining in this game flacco with a huge throw here to brown feet down into the end zone. this was reviewed. the ravens win a thriller 29-26. good to see the snow games around the nfl today. >> it was pittsburgh. it was d.c., philly. >> amazing games. >> doug has a final check

inside there will be undercover officers in atlanta falcons jersey to deter fan taunting. others will keep an eye to make sure no one tries to take a piece of the stadium home with them. memorabilia. >> you hear about that. we'll be talking about this being the final regular season game at candlestick because there is still a chance there could be a postseason game. >> it's unlike think 49ers still have a slight chance which could mean at least one more playoff game so we'll have to see. 49ers fans have the arizona cardinals to thank for that. late yesterday the cardinals up by 7 over the seahawks. seahawks quarterback russell wilson tried to even things up, threw an interception. arizona won 17-10. >> even with that loss seattle still holds the top spot in the nfc west but the niners are right behind f. they win tonight and sunday against arizona, and the seahawks lose to st. louis, then the 49ers would win the division and likely one more game at candle stick. >> if the 49ers end up as a wild card there is one more possibility, we're talking long shot. if the oth team ad

they will host atlanta falcons for the farewell to the candlestick park playing home games in the new stadium next season. fans can enter the contest by liking them on facebook or following the department on twitter and posting or tweeting the favorite memory of the candlestick park by 7:00 p.m. tonight. photos and videos are encouraged and the winner is announced tomorrow. we want to see your pictures, as well, posting to twitter, facebook or instagram, or e-mail them to ureport@kgo-tv.com. >> what about the picture from the end zone when we shot a picture? does that count? >> i don't know if we are eligible...hazard of the job. >> okay we will check with mike nicco on the hazards for us today weather-wise. >> the winds. winds. the advisory shows areas shaded in yellow the north bay coast and mountains, the east bay hills and diabolo range and over the ocean, so, that was going to last until 10:00 this morning and the higher will vases quote have the winds until about 6:00 this evening. gusts are 35 to 40 and possibly even 60 and the highest elevation show the net effect which are tr

>>> a historic night at candlestick park yesterday is remembered for one magical moment, the atlanta falcons had a chance to pull off an upset in the last minute but because of an 89-yesterday intersection return the 49ers were victorious and clinch add playoff spot. for fans, a throughing but bitter sweet night. now that story from sergio. >> the final regular season game at candlestick park ended with a bang but a couple of fans will not go home right away because they tried to walk off with two seats. they managed to make it from the main gate before they were stopped the fans say this was a fitting way to wrap up. >> we thought it was an epic experience because of the park. the game turned out to be epic. >> few hope it is not the last 49ers gale. >> will you be coming back? >> i sure think so. >> for a long-term fans, this is part of the fond memories built over the years, and a native has been hosting a tailgating fighter 20 years and is a produce son ticket holder. at one point we had 24 seats in the family with a last memories. >> the couple have hosted their tailgate party here sinc

tonight, the 49ers will host the atlanta falcons.t candlestick park. now, police will be there. they are all over the place looking for fans to try to possibly steal seats and other pieces of the stadiums at souvenirs. >>> the east coast winter storm could have a ripple effect and cause traffic delays all over the country. but so far, though, none of the bay area airports report weather delays. just in case, though, they are saying get to the airport early before your flight. >>> in about 45 minutes from now, a hearing on the case of 13-year-old jahi mcmath is due to begin. jahi was declared legally brain dead by oakland children's hospital following a routine surgery to take out the tonsils. her family wants a judge to allow them to bring in yet another doctor to examine her. janine de la vega is at oakland's children's hospital now, you just talked to family members who say there's been a new development. so what happened? >> reporter: dave, jahi's uncle says the doctors at children's hospital have chosen to do an unbias opinion ar

at candlestick park is next monday night against lowly atlanta falcons their final game of the season son of. the big game to determine the final playoff wild-card spot. and raiders seem to go from bad to worse yesterday, seven turnovers against alex smith and cheese. five of them from raiders quarterback matt mcgloin. former 49ers alex smith threw five touchdown passes securing at least a wild- card spot. their only the fourth team in nfl history to make the playoffs after losing 14 more games this season before. the 56 to 31 is the largest point total about a raiders history. the raiders have now lost four straight and dropping to four and tam. the line stephen curry scored 30 points including 20 in the second half and klay thompson added 19 but it wasn't enough to hold off the phoenix suns. the warriors have lost 3 1/4. david lee added 18 points and 13 rebounds for his fifth straight double double critical the state trailed by as many as nine in the third quarter and full to within 76-75 on chris three- pointer that capped a 10-2 golden state run. but the warriors fought one of six

francisco rec and park department wants to give away two tickets to monday night's game against the atlanta falconss how to win. like the department on facebook or follow it on twitter. then post or tweet your favorite memory of the stick by 7:00 tonight. you can use photos of videos if you have them. the winner will be announced tomorrow. the city's rec and park department manages candlestick park. >>> 49ers fans are firing back in their feud with seattle seahawks fans. it's starting to get ugly. >> you remember a few weeks ago when the two teams met at candlestick, some seahawks did this during the game. well, in response, 49er fans created this page on go fund me. they plan to buy a billboard in seattle that says how many do you have? taunting them. we show off the five lombardi championship trophies from the super bowls the niners have won. they wanted to raise $7,000 but they have surpassed the goal with well over $10,000. the plan is to donate the extra money to charity. >> oh, that's good. good news there. >>> well, coming up, charity is certainly something many people are thinking about dur

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. >>> 49ers gearing up for the last regular season at candlestick park and have to tackle the atlanta falcons without one of their stars. bruce miller hit his shoulder on this play right there. the 49ers are not saying much about what exactly the injury is. but head coach jim harbaugh says, quote, it doesn't look good. miller will likely be side lined the rest of the season, including the playoffs. >>> san jose state spartans won't be playing in a bowl game but quarterback david fails is, the first san jose state university quarterback chosen to play in college football's all-star game. the senior bowl. fails will be one of the six quarterbacks to play in the game january 25th in mobile, alabama. he phenomenonfinished the seaso 4,200 passing yards and 33 touchdowns. the senior bowl gives players a chance to show scouts what they can do before the nfl draft. called the senior bowl but real estate they're not senior. >> they advanced in college. let's check in with mike inouye. >> upper classman? >> that's better. >> looking toward the lower bay, this is the south bay, san jose. look at the bot

. >>> well, monday night's football game between the san francisco 49ers and the atlanta falcons at candlestick park will mark the end of an era. it's the 49ers' last home game of the regular season and the last hurrah for candlestick which will close after 53 years. next year the niners will leave for a brand new stadium in santa clara. scott shaffer takes a look at a san francisco landmark affectionately known as the stick. >> reporter: candlestick park opened in 1960. vice president richard nixon threw out the first pitch. now candlestick is one of the oldest pro sports stadiums in the country. and its days are almost over. this week i joined a gag delve journalists for a sentimental tour and a few last photos. >> we have 56 lockers in here. enough lockers for all the players. >> reporter: candlestick is best known as a sports venue but it's hosted other events including the beatles' last concert in 1966, a visit from pope john paul ii. phil ginsburg is general manager. >> it's sad to lose an iconic part of san francisco's history. i mean, there's been so many things, wonderful think thats t

stadium operators will be giving a tour of the park this morning. 49ers will take on the atlanta falcons next monday night for what's their last regular season game ever at the stick. candlestick is expected to be demolished sometimes early next year. lots of memories there. >> definitely. >>> 4:40 is the time, coyotes in san fransisco, the tourist areas where they have been spotted recently and the possible reason for their move. >> and a local group of researchers are fighting to save monk seals in hawaii. >> good morning, right now we are looking at a commute that looks pretty good in san fransisco along northbound 101, although there is some road work there. we'll tell you more about the road work around the bay area straight ahead. >> hazy skies, very hazy skies for december, temperatures which warmed up yesterday, in fact it was really warm for some. will there be any more record highs today and can we find any record. >>> welcome back to the ktvu channel 2 morning news. family members are asking for prayers for a 17-year-old girl who remains in a coma after a school shooting in co

told exactly how many but sfpd says officers will be in uniform and undercover in both 49ers and atlanta falcons apparel. >>> you can say farewell to the stick by sharing your thoughts. you can also tweet it to us with the hash tag farewell candle stick. >>> the holiday spirit filled a pennsylvania neighborhood as thousands there gathered to fulfill the dying wish of a terminally ill girl. >> an estimated 8,000 people sang christmas carols last night outside the home of delaney brown. delaney was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia and one of her wishes was to hear a chorus of christmas carols. delaney was too weak to see her wish come through but her family says she heard it and posted this thumbs up photo to her facebook page to let them know she was there with them in spirit. another one of the girl's wishes was filled last friday on her eighth birthday when she got to speak to her idol taylor swift. >>> a brawl breaks out righted in middle of a california mall. the coveted item that's led to violent fights throughout the country. >>> at $23 million it's the biggest lottery in the world bu

but now the mirror and maybe if you see his weirdest scandal on sunday he was spotted and in atlanta falcons buffalo bills game in toronto eating chicken wings. there is a big football fans was the parents of the n.f.l. game isn't all that strange what is strange however is the ford seems to have stolen his seat from another friend right around four fifty five in the afternoon is issued and bills fan that mays tweeted out rob ford is sitting in my seat at the bills game he stole my seat i don't want to go i'm by myself i don't make it all right i mean i'd pick anyone else all of them are wrong. therefore did eventually give up the sea after mays talked to him but questions remain about this curious incident therefore didn't know that it was still in someone else's seat and if so would he have stayed there if mays had remained silent like anything involving rob ford there are no easy answers one thing is clear though if this whole politics thing doesn't an out for the mayor he could definitely find a spot on the bills defensive line i mean check out his accolades. why is that a. yes. going on

tomorrow's game pits the niner against the atlanta falcons and mark the end of the stadium's 53 yearsice. the 49ers are moving south to a new home in santa clara. and niners fans say they're sorry to see the team go. some ticket holder s watched football and baseball games at that stadium for decades. >> you shou >> it's bittersweet. i'm excited to go but i'm sad. >> san francisco is planning several fare well events including a community day. candlestick is set to be demolished in the late 2014. here's the thing, niners were off today as they prepared for action. they found themselves in a very unusual position. what kind of position did they find themselves in? >> first of all, for the raiders, another disappointing sunday for the silver and black in san diego. but the niners still with a shot and home field advantage. all of this without having to take the field. find out how. that's coming up next. [ female announcer ] here's to a whole world of happier holidays. time to enchant, delight and amaze. safeway will help you gather everyone 'round. a smoked, shank half ham is only 99 c

tonight the 49ers will host atlanta falcons in what is the final scheduled game at candlestick park. alex is inside the park. >>reporter: we're on the field this morning inside candlestick park ahead of what will likely be the last game the 49ers will ever play inside this stadium. this is a look at the south end zone. the field is all painted and everything set for tonight's matchup against the falcons, and it will be a memorable game no matter the outcome and certainly a special game for the folks lucky enough to be in the stands later on tonight. the final game for the 49ers potentially here at candlestick park and a lot of incredible sports moments have played out on this field. after five decades, of course the stadium has seen better days. a lot of fans agree it's time for an upgrade, moving to santa clara, but for a lot of fans it's difficult to say good-bye to this place. this past weekend many sports fans had to pay tribute to this one of a kind stadium. we saw people yesterday standing outside snapping photos of candlestick park and taking time to remember some of their fav

they are playing the atlanta falcons tonight.ing braves because the first game was the giants back in 1960. guess who threw out the first pitch? >> it probably wasn't willie then vice president richard nixon. >> a california native. beloved by san franciso nonetheless. >> and now we are losing it great. >> i don't mind losing the stick and switching it with a better stadium. get the latest headlines at the top of the hour on bloomberg radio among and all the time at bloomberg.com/technology. we will see you tomorrow for "bloomberg west." >> live from pier three in san francisco. welcome to the late edition of bloomberg west. in for emilyson chang. our focus, innovation, technology and the future business. let's get straight to the rundown. deal in chinais a with the biggest mobile carrier.

. >>> monday night football will mark the end of an era when the 49ers play the atlanta falcons, it will be the red and gold's last game at candle stick park. >> reporter: it is the last time that jose alvarez will do this particular paint job. >> hey, i'm going to miss it. i love to paint the logos. >> reporter: he has been painting it for the last 22 years. >> so they can see all over the world, my work, but they don't know who does it. but now they do. >> reporter: he has been here a long time, but not as long as the niners. the team moved to candlestick in 1971. >> it was where the 49ers played, the giants played, so we always took pride in it. we tried to prepare the field like it was a championship game every time. >> reporter: preparations include power washing walkways cleaning suites, checking generat generators, all ending with a fo four-hour walk-through before the game. >> it is kind of like the monday night game. i've been here quite a long time. it has not really sunken in yet. >> reporter: on tuesday, the day after, christmas eve he says they will clean up candlestick and

tonight the 49ers will host atlanta falcons and play what will probably be the 49ers final game evers are live panning around getting that last look. this morning final preparations underway for this evening's historic games and a lot of fans taking final snapshots of the cold and windy stadium that first opened as the home of the giants in '60. we'll have a live report from candlestick coming up in the next half-hour. >>> lots of police will be everywhere during this farewell night at candlestick, watching for fans trying to steal stadium seats and other pieces of the stadium as souvenirs. both uniformed and undercover will patrol the stands watching for troublemakers. a fan is making headlines after recording a song about his favorite team. >> the song is called "home, farewell to candlestick." his first hit called diehard came out last season. it's even been played on local radio stations. "home" has 9,000 views. >>> fan, you can share our facebook badge and telling us your favorite memories. you can also tweet it with the hash tag "farewell candlestick." >>> a young puppy has bee

the 49ers against the atlanta falcons. hi, everyone.ike tirico, jon gruden, lisa salters will join us on this very special night. we'll get to all the candlestick stuff as we go on. the 49ers get to the playoffs with a win tonight. forget all the small stuff. jon, they may be playing as well as any team in the league right now. >> jon: defensively is where they're most dominant. they have a terrific front seven. they are hard to run against. they are hard to pass against. they're hard to score against. they have given up only 16 points a game. and offensively, they're balanced. they have a physical running game with frank gore. they are committed to it. and when they throw the football, colin kaepernick has a healthy corps of receivers with the return of michael crabtree. i think the 49ers are plenty good enough to get back to the super bowl and win it. >> mike: how did atlanta go to 4-10? offensive line woes, injuries. this was supposed to be tony gonzalez making one more run for the super bowl. that's not going to happen. the retiring

they will be uniformed and undercover in 49 and atlanta falcons apparel. >> >> winners of the last candlestickcket contest. daniel and his six-year-old son. daniel submitted this photo showing his son's drawing which resembles a play book. the father and son received two feic tickets to the game. this will be the boy's first 49ers game. >> >> >>> the annual scramble to find gifts, with just a couple of days to shop. piedmont avenue was filled with shoppers this afternoon. the short holiday season apparently caught some people by surprise on december 9th, 32 million people had yet to start shopping. 10% of christmas shoppers wait until christmas eve >> release of the new air jordans triggered brawls at shoe stores across the country, take a look. this is video of a fight that went viral on the web. showing one young man on the floor without a shirt being punched in the head. everyone fled before police arrived. no one was arrested. >> >> in milwaukee, gunfire broke out as people waited to buy their sneakers. the jordan 11 blues sell for $185. >> >> this year, the number of police officers kille

if candle stick would not have been as much fun or exciting had not the 49ers beaten the atlanta falcons. mark ibanez will have the highlights. including that memorable final play at candle stick for a very, very long time if there is no play off game here. >> as fred mentioned that really was a great way to end what could be the last game ever at candle stick. >> mark ibanez more with the final interception that clenched the final. >> the pick that closed the stick, like you said earl willlier. the -- you said earlier. a lot of times it's a big dud but not this one. niners were leading 27-24 less than two minutes left. it goes right through navarro bowman after a kick off. watch leslie newman. and then it looked like the falcon could go in for at least a game tieing field goal. instead the ball is deflected into the hands of navarro bowman. 98yards. and the dive that sends the 49ers diving into the end zone. they will with their 11-4 record definitely be in the postseason. actually they could win the division if seattle loses and they beat arizona next week. here are some words from a c

if candle stick would not have been as much fun or exciting had not the 49ers beaten the atlanta falcons. mark ibanez will have the highlights. including that memorable final play at candle stick for a very, very long time if there is no play off game here. >> as fred mentioned that really was a great way to end what could be the last game ever at candle stick. >> mark ibanez more with the final interception that clenched the final. >> the pick that closed the stick, like you said earl willlier. the -- you said earlier. a lot of times it's a big dud but not this one. niners were leading 27-24 less than two minutes left. it goes right through navarro bowman after a kick off. watch leslie newman. and then it looked like the falcon could go in for at least a game tieing field goal. instead the ball is deflected into the hands of navarro bowman. 98yards. and the dive that sends the 49ers diving into the end zone. they will with their 11-4 record definitely be in the postseason. actually they could win the division if seattle loses and they beat arizona next week. here are some words from a c

as to whether robert griffin iii or kurt cousins starts as quarterback this sunday against the atlanta falcons. we know coach shanahan is not being fired today and is expected to be at practice tomorrow. >>> the one thing that everyone has in their homes that sent several people to the hospital in loudoun county. we sent the storm team 4 x 4 to give you an idea what to expect. >> reporter: the news 4 i team looks into the cost of these winter storms and why so much money is spent by so many co >>> snowy conditions out there today, but worst of this may be yet to come. >> black ice, doug? >> that's going to be the cold air, yeah, we'll see some ice as we move through the night tonight, especially the areas back towards the west, back towards frederick, martinsburg, winchester. these areas have seen two big snowstorms so far. some locations picking up over a foot over the last couple days. is the way it was coming through 5:00, 6:00, just as we told you last night. down to the south, this stayed mostly as rain down towards southern maryland and the northern neck, we mentioned that. i also though

as to whether robert griffin iii or kurt cousins starts this sunday at quarterback against the atlanta falcons. >>> caught on camera, a 40-car pileup in wisconsin. cars crashing one after the other on a snow-covered highway. >>> plus in prince george's county how a slushy wet mix right now could spell serious trouble for the evening right home. we have a live report from largo straight ahead. plus this -- >> this is the official pat collins snow stick, and you can have one of your very own. it's the snowman challenge. details coming up. news 4. >>> boy, oh, boy, what melted today will refreeze tonight. we're cold, folks, for the next two days. along with that, storm team 4 already tracking your next storm. details on news 4 at 4. avo: the volkswagen "sign then drive" sales event is back. which means it's never been easier to get a new 2014 jetta. it gets an impressive 34 highway mpg and comes with no charge scheduled maintenance. and right now you can drive one home for practically just your signature. sign. then drive. get zero due at signing, zero down, zero deposit, and zero first month's p

they will host the atlanta falcons for the farewell to the stick and will player their home games ina next season. fans can enter the contest by "liking" them on facebook or following them on twitter and showing the favorite memories by 7:00 p.m. photos and videos encouraged and the winner is anoned tomorrow. somebody will win $7,000 today by helping fight hunger here in the bay area. you have to speaker by 11:59 this morning by clicking on "give where you live" on our facebook page and we well donate a dollar to the food batches for you and you will be entered to win $7,000, a nice extra as christmas approaches, just six days away. remember, you must enter by 11:59 and we will announce the winner on abc7 news at 11:00 p.m.. >> now we will check the wet forecast. >> and now, the weather forecast outside or, first, the graphics, with the wind advisory. it is still in effect for the north bay mountains and east bay hills and diabolo range until 6:00. for the coast, until 10:00 this morning, winds at 35 to 40 miles per hour and gusts up to 60. so that means trees and power lines could f

they will host the atlanta falcons for the farewell to the stick and will play the home game in the new clara next season so fans can enter the we contest by liking them on facebook or following the department on twitter and posting or tweeting the favorite memory of the stick by 7:00 p.m. tonight. photos and videos are encouraged and the winner is announced tomorrow. we plan to see your pictures from the stick, as well, posting to twister, face book or instagram or e-mail to ureport@kgo-tv.com. >> now a look at the weather forecast. here is mike with more on that. >> i got you both p.s.l.'s for christmas. they will did away with that. >> you wanted those tickets? >> the non-windy tickets. >> candlestick park? >> nonexistent. at least in the summer, it is not is bad in the winter with the football teams but remember some of the games with the hotdog wrappers blowing out in the outfield or behind the catcher when you are watching the pitcher. i miss those days a little. live doppler 7 hd shows a few clouds still hanging around santa cruz mountains and southern santa clara valley chased a

the atlanta falconned has a chance to pull off the upset in the final regular season game at the sticknterception and 89-yard touchdown run, a dive into the end zone for a touchdown and the 49ers clinch a playoff spot. >> the game was thrilling but bittersweet and a few tried to take home part of the stick by taking the seats. they got sidelined by police. fans say will tailgate parties are part of the fond memories they build over the years. >> we have great friends. you have no idea what it means. >> lots of memories here. >> this morning, san francisco police told us that they made 30 arrests and shed seven citations and 81 people were ejected from the stadium. >> as candlestick park goes into retirement, levee stadium is getting warmed up for its first game and crews tested out the jumbo ton by showing the 49ers game and we have a look at the field with logo pained on and the 49ers kickoff not first time at the stadium next fall. >> today the family fight to keep an oakland girl on life support and we will hear from an independent doctor appointed to evaluate the girl. a judge appo

tomorrow's monday night football game with mark the end of an era whether the 49ers play the atlanta falconse at candlestick park but it's not over until it's over, and as katie marzullo explains, the stadium crews are going about preparations as usual. >> it's the last time jose alvarez will do this particular paint job. >> i'm going to miss it. i love to paint these logos. >> he's been painting the field at candlestick park for the past 22 years. >> they can see it all over the world, my work, but they don't know who it is, they don't know who does it. but now they do. >> he's been here a long time, but not as long as the niners. the team moved to candlestick in 1971. >> it's where the 49ers played, where the giants played, so we always took pride in the appearance of it. we tried to prepare the field like it was a championship game every time. >> reporter: preparations included power washing sidewalks and changing lightbulbs and checking generators, and culminating with a final white-glove walk-through before the game. >> it's like another monday night game. i've been here quite a long ti

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tonight's game against the atlanta falcons will be the team's last regular season game and quite possiblye team ever plays here before they make the big move to santa clara. the team is planning to make continue's farewell game special. all kinds of festivities and freebies are planned. while tonight is planned as a celebration it's also a bit of a sad occasion for many. we caught up with the staff as they prepared the field and the stadium. for many it's going to be tough to say good-bye to the stick. >> i'm going to miss it. they can see it all over the world. they don't know me, they don't know who does it but now they do. >> reporter: we are back here live. you are looking at candlestick park. it is very early but there are workers here. again, a lot of them as the team prepares to host what could be their last game ever. the 49ers organization is urging folks to get here early. the parking lot opens at 1:30 t gates at 2:00 but we're told if you are not here by 2:40 you cannot be guaranteed to be in your seat in time for kickoff. they are warning folks not to plan to take a piece of t

to six seed in the play-offs especially after they put on quite a show at the expense of the atlanta falconsnday night at candlestick. >> time running low. kaepernick keeps the balling running, touchdown 49ers! patrick willis. >> let go! >> bowman takes the 9ers to the play-offs! >> he says good-bye to the stick in dramatic fashion. the 89-yard interception to seal it. today kim coyle spoke with the defensive line coach. >> what a fantastic play. brock coming in there and making a great break on the ball and bowman and the other thing interesting is watching the play as it goes down field. they kicked it into gear. it was an exciting play, exciting time. i don't come in wanting for anything. my guys are smart tough good people. >> hit in a fistfight? >> no. it's here. my feet get me there. my hands strike. >> you're beaming like a proud father. [ laughter ] >> just proud to be a part of this. >>> all right. hey, packer fans, quarterback aaron rodgers is back just in time for the winner-take-all game against the bears. rodgers has missed 7 games with a broken collarbone on the nonthrowing sho

coach mike shanahan to make the call as to who starts as quarterback this sunday against the atlanta falcons. we know coach shanahan is not being fired today and is expected to be at practice tomorrow. we'll continue following this story and we'll bring you the latest coming up at "news 4 at 6:00" and we'll continue to reach out to coach shanahan and perhaps get more information from the redskins. that's the latest out of redskins park tonight. >> a lot of tension over there. >> and it continues. >>> our storm team 4 coverage continues. >> we have a team of meteorologists working to break down the latest on what else we can expect in this wild week of weather. their forecast is next. >>> president obama is on his way back home to washington after the memorial service for nelson mandela in south africa. there was one gesture that almost stole the spotlight. >>> a local private tutor accused of taking advantage of one of his students. >>> and a look back at what we've been through in the last few hours today. here is a look at the ride through parts of prince george's county. stay with us, mor

the 49ers will be playing the atlanta falcons monday night for what will be their last regular seasontick is expected to be demolished sometime early next career. >>> 5:47 is the time. a lot of memories there. sal i'm sure you have a lot of memories there at candlestick. >> too many. we have hundreds of pictures of our family at candlestick. >> i bet. did you share some of those on facebook or twitter? you should. >> that's a very good idea. let's go out and take a look. you can follow me on facebook and you also can follow me on twitter as you can with most of our people here on the air. let's go out and take a look at some of the commutes here, westbound 80 traffic looks good. no major problems. we are definitely beginning to see an uptick in the volume of drivers who are on the road. cars on the road, vehicles on the road i should say. that's the more correct way to say it. let's go out and take a look. bay bridge is a little bit of a backup building in some of the outside lanes. still about a 2 or 3 minute delay. san fransisco, a little bit of late road work along northbound 101 c

people are -- police rather say 81 people were ejected from that game between the 49ers and atlanta falcons30 people were arrested. seven were cited. the bad behavior ranged from property destruction to drunkenness and at least one person was injured but nothing serious. and for most people in attendance it was an evening of love and memories. kpix 5's ryan takeo joining us live now from the old stadium with more. >> reporter: good morning, the last night was the swan song what a great ending. here there are no more fans left but there are some workersstreaming in to clean up the ballpark from last night's game. the fans left, they were happy. that the niners won. and hopeful that there might be another game here. >> high emotion you know. last game at candle stick's history and it's unbearable you know. it's unbelievable. >> reporter: candlestick park always found itself in the spotlight. and last night was no different. this was a building born from a promise. the city of san francisco told major league baseball give us the new york giants, we'll build them a ballpark. it was considered a

november 6th, 2011 and football fans are gathered in the popular restaurant to watch the beloved atlanta falcons play the indianapolis colts. what the excited fans don't know is they better get their defense on because an unexpected opponent is about to deliver them a surprise tackle. >> the restaurant was very busy due to the fact that the falcons were playing an nfl game that day. i was actually speaking with a guest when a deer came through the window. it was chaotic. customers and guests were screaming. and starting to panic a little it. >> a deer clumsily careens through the restaurant, knocking over tables and chairs. >> you're seeing some of the people get on booths and try to scatter and get away. the server you see in the video actually is fleeing from the building as well and opening the door for the deer to get out. the deer exited through the patio, our patio door, and crashed into some tables and eventually jumped over the fence. >> incidents like this are a reminder, that the deer were here first. >> they were living there before the housing developments came in, and they are still