colin rush is live at candlestick. i don't think anyone expected this outcome. >> definitely not. 440 yards of total offense. he turned this field into a personal playground. after that first pick, none of his teammates were worried. >> he is going to be all right. he was ready to go. i knew he was going to have a great day. >> here we go. >> it's a lot easier on me when other people are making plays. offensive line came out and they dominated out front. that makes it easier on the quarterback. >> this is one of the most important games. we get another shot. we're back at it again. >> the locker room that we just came out of, these guys believe they were going to win this game. it wasn't as jubilant because this is the first step. they are going to play the winner of atlanta and seattle tomorrow morning. they said we don't care who we play. >> i'll have more from colin coming up. >> peyton manning was hoping to add a superbowl title and divisional playoffs and ravens were flying high early. opening kickoff tied at 21,

we are just hours away from playoff matchup with the green bay packers at candlestick. we'll show you why the niners say they are more confident this year than last. >>> we are looking live at the bay bridge toll plaza. be careful when you hit the roads this morning. temperatures are starting to rise but chp has reported some black ice around the bay. >>> it is a huge day for the 49er faithful and playoff hype in the city is in full force. coit tower lit up in 49ers red and gold along with san francisco city hall. that's how we do it here. we are ten hours away from kickoff against the green bay packers. the packers and their coaching staff arrived yesterday just as the 49ers were wrapping up their last practice before the divisional playoff game. the players say they are right where they want to be. >> prior to last year, i think this year we understand where we want to do and what we have to do to get there. the focus level is way up and physically everybody's on it. >> the san francisco police department says it is beefing up security for tonight's game. the departme

at the candlestick park. we have a crew at candlestick this morning.radnich will have more on the big game in sports. that is coming up later this hour. >> the oil tanker that hit the bay bridge on monday has left the bay area. this is video of overseas reymar heading out of the sea friday under the golden gate bridge. officials deem that the tanker was saved. although it will require repairs before it can return to service. >> the ship hit a tower on the western span of the bay bridge monday. have an anchor while investigators collected evidence, and interview the captain and crew. a probe into what caused the crash is under way it is not known at this time of the captain who had several mishaps is going to be in command. >> a second man has now been sentenced in a rich man gang rape case which made national headlines. ari morales was 16 at the time of the crime. he was sentenced to 27 years behind bars. four other suspects have yet to stand trial. morales accepted a shorter sentence-stashed in a sense for a guilty plea. >> voters approved it, but a j

it's at candlestick. kickoff at five.ast night the warriors tried to snap a two game collusion streak against the trail blazer. larry beil has the highlights in this morning's sports. >> good morning, everybody. the warriors built a big lead last night and then they had to find a way to put out the fire because blazers damian lillard, he went off. the kid grew up in oakland and put on a show. lillard with his own cheering section filled with family and friends. warriors picked barns in the draft. and there he is on the alley oop from steph curry. steph 22 points, one assist, one to barns here. to the hoop with authority. warriors were cruising up 15, but here comes damian lillard. smoldering! sizzling! hit ten straight shots. the lay-up, way downtown. career best 47 points for lillard in his homecoming. final minute down to a four-point lead. steph to carl landry, and the warriors, a high of relief. holding off the blazers to snap a skid. 107-97. the 49ers play the packers tonight. kind of usual near, the 49ers quarterbac

gop game time candlestick will be swarming with people and police. more officers that are usually at home games. sfpd will have officers on bikes and motorcycles for traffic control and an undercover element. >> we will also have our plain clothed officers out there, and they will be wearing, yes, both the green bay packer jersey and also the 49er jerseys as well. >> with the new year came a new state law requiring all major league sports stadiums to post phone numbers fans can use to call security. something candlestick has been doing for awhile. >> if a fancies somebody or if somebody is acting unruly, they can text us anonymously. that will be post eds throughout candlestick. >> hopefully it will be a good time for all. they have had positive things to say about san francisco. >> it is a fun city to be in. >> these friends just flew in from alberta. that's canada, eh? this fan is also from canada. >> we have been here a half an hour. >> finally a fan from wisconsin. but he lives in bakersfield. >> go pack go. >> most of the cheering will be from 4

gop game time candlestick will be swarming with people and police.officers that are usually at home games. sfpd will have officers on bikes and motorcycles for traffic control and an undercover element. >> we will also have our plain clothed officers out there, and they will be wearing, yes, both t bay green bay packer jersey and also the 49er jerseys as well. >> with the new year came a new state law requiring all major league sports stadiums to post phone numbers fans can use to call security. something candlestick has been doing for awhile. >> if a fancies somebody or if somebody is acting unruly, they can text us anonymously. that will be post eds throughout candlestick. >> hopefully it will be a good time for all. they have had positive things to say about san francisco. >> it is a fun city to be in. >> these friends just flew in from alberta. that's canada, eh? this fan is also from canada. >> we have been here a half an hour. >> finally a fan from wisconsin. but he lives in bakersfield. >> go pack go. >> most of the cheering will be from 49ers

gop game time candlestick will be swarming with people and police. more officers that are usually at home games. sfpd will have officers on bikes and motorcycles for traffic control and an undercover element. >> we will also have our plain clothed officers out there, and they will be wearing, yes, both the green bay packer jersey and also the 49er jerseys as well. >> with the new year came a new state law requiring all major league sports stadiums to post phone numbers fans can use to call security. something candlestick has been doing for awhile. >> if a fancies somebody or if somebody is acting unruly, they can text us anonymously. that will be post eds throughout candlestick. >> hopefully it will be a good time for all. they have had positive things to say about san francisco. >> it is a fun city to be in. >> these friends just flew in from alberta. that's canada, eh? this fan is also from canada. >> we have been here a half an hour. >> finally a fan from wisconsin. but he lives in bakersfield. >> go pack go. >> most of the cheering will be from 4

jackie sissel is out at candlestick park. is out there but it's nice to get a jump on things right jackie? >> it is pretty dark every quiet out here but in 35 hours are so 69,732 rabid 49ers fans will could descend on candlestick park. for the second straight year the 49ers will be hosting a divisional playoff game. it starts tomorrow at 58 as the green bay packers. if you have been living under a rock wall. how popular are they? they sold completely out and less than five minutes. there is the questions about the 49ers and justin smith and the defensive linemen has been ruled an for tomorrow which is great news for the 49ers. the other controversy was the kicking controversy. david acres' one out yesterday. jim harbaugh talked about the kicking controversy and did not have much to say about it other than david lakers one. >> he's done a nice job. he did a better job and is more prepared to give us the best chance to win. i can't possibly think of anything more to say about it. at what i felt good about the way i came prepare

we start our team coverage live out in candlestick park. kron4's philippe djegal was there for the game. what was the vibe like in there, philippe? >> and now it is just one-4 against the packers but they turned in a great game. as you mentioned, college kaepernick was a bit rough in the beginning he threw a interception and then he threw for two more touchdowns, rushed for two touchdowns. and he ran for a hundred 80 yds. and he threw at 2 2/360. special teams gave them the entire amazing game showmanship, listen. >> nobody! >> kaepernick was amazing. and to unbelievable! >> kaepernick. >> kaepernick! janu we're going to be here next week again, faithful. >> unbelievable. he is definitely our >> i never doubted it. not for one second. who is going to be? those two teams will play tomorrow. and they will square against the game. stay tuned, gary radnich will have your complete four sports, coming up later. >> our team coverage continues. kron4's alecia reid hung out with some 49ers faithfuls at mccovey's in walnut creek during tonight's game

if seattle when said they will play the 49ers at candlestick.nta wins, the niners go there to play. after last night's win, fans were talking about two things. super bowl and q-b colin kaepernick. >> we were not ready for kaepernick fiord and i am a big alex smith fanned. >> unbelievable game. >> the niners favo baby. >> if you ever heard six rings? i am going to need both hands. >> the pride is alive and well and also with these beautiful. q coast. just as a reminder. a likely you will see them on the air. we think they are so great all shapes and sizes. the dog was cute. today is the annual no par no pants... participants. they are acting as if no mudd nobody is actually >> they are going to be cold! they're asked -- to act as if nothing is really happening. la. >> coming up the crack down on hospital workers that have refused to get a flu on hospital workers that have refused to get a flu shot. look at you guys with your fancy-schmancy u-verse high speed internet. you know, in my day you couldn't just start streaming six ways to sunday. you'd

at candlestick park. of the first line up the dough and. ashland you're not you're watching at home on tv. >> you are right out be watching and the comfort of my couch. at about 34 hours are as though is when the 49ers will be hosting a divisional playoff game for the second straight year. this year is for the green bay packers and everyone is excited. tickets went on sale monday and they sold out in three minutes of that is how excited they are. the one big question was the justice let's by all accounts a is ago. the other big question was the kicking and david acres burst billy conn death. they but akers will be doing the kicking tomorrow at candlestick park. jim harbaugh had this to set up the game tomorrow. >> i really feel like our fans and especially understand playoff time and will take those at been those in zones red. it is time the blocking of the gates. i feel like there is what 67 to 70,000 people outside. they're totally on our side. that creates a tremendous home field advantage for us. >> a

candlestick.e hit 30 or 40 at candlestick and 20 on the road, but i hit more home runs on the road than candlestick. sometimes i hit 25. sometimes i hit 18 at candlestick. then i learned how to let the wind take it and smooth it out to right. so i was okay. >> gavin: you honestly would gauge your hitting style based on where the wind wag blowing? >> oh, yeah. when i would go to the ballpark i would look at the flag. if the flag was flowing this way, i knew i had to hit it straight away and the wind would take it right center. if it was not blowing then i had to change the style of hitting. i could pull the ball in, but the fence was so far a gentleman asked me today. he asked me when i first got to candlestick, the fence was so far that they only had a little small bleachers out there. now they have it in close. i didn't have that when i played. it wasn't enclosed. it was an open area. the wind blew right in and then blew back to me. you could take a glove and put it against the fence and it would

it's a live picture outside the parking lot at candlestick park.iet but that's going to change in the next few hours. it's about half full now but you can expect plenty of action when the main lots open at 1:00 p.m. this afternoon. fans will have four hours of tailgating before the 5:00 p.m. kickoff. >>> you can bet fans will be wearing those foam hats. they are the local answer to the cheese heads. we met the creator. he used to make it one by one in his garage but his idea has caught on. now it's sold in team stores and produced by a line and shipped by thousands. >> it was always a goal. i wanted to be in the stadium. i wanted all the fans to wear it and be at that level with the cheese heads. they cost about $35. the 49ers o liked so much they helped bell get a deal with a manufacturer. you can wear your gear and watch the game right here. our game day coverage starts with playoff play book at four, followed by the pregame show, kickoff is just after five and after the game stick around, mark ibanez hosts the point after. >> united states troop

the team face as tough playoff game against the packers at candlestick at five. san francisco is certainly showing team spirit all over the city. take a look at the golden gate bridge. follow takers dressed up in 49er apparel. we have more. >> san francisco is glowing with 49er pride ahead of tomorrow's big playoff game against the packers. come game time candlestick will be warming with people and police, more officers than are usually at home games. there will be units on dirt bikes and motor patrol. >> and we will also have our plainclothes officers out there and they will be wearing, yes, both the green bay packer jerseys and also the 49 jerseys as well. >> with the new year came a new state law requiring all major league sports stadiums to post phone numbers fans can use to call securities. something candlestick has been doing for a while. >> if someone is acting unruly, they can text us anonymously and that will be posted throughout candlestick. >> hopefully the game will be a good time for all. so far packers fans have had positive things to say about san

fans converging on candlestick park. >> it's our turn. wearing going to the super bowl. one play short last year. this year is our time. good luck to them. >> yeah! [cheering] >> the cheeseheads were not going quietly into the game. >> we're amongst friends. we like then 49ers but it's not our fault you took smith instead of aaron rodgers in the draft. >> even before the kickoff, san francisco police were scoring, confiscating thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit items. >> i'm wearing lots of warm clothes and layering up and will be cheering a lot. >> extra police are also patrolling the area, most in uniform, a few dressed as 49er and green bay fans. just in case some knuckle heds decide they want to start a fight. >> ama: thank you so much. fans two cooperate make it to the game have options. several bars and restaurants are seeing a boost in business and offering game-day specials to bring in crowds. we'll show you some of the watch parties at 6:00. b.a.r.t. is delaying track work to help 49ers fans. routine replacement work was set which could mean delays. that

at the candlestick, colin kaepernick and aaron rodgerss and there he is. colin kaepernick.aepernick after throwing an interception for a touchdown comes right back with a 25-yard touchdown. that is his strength. ties the game at 7. set a single game record for quarterbacks, and threw for 263 yard, tied 14-all when he rifles to michael crabtree. niners led at halftime. niners ran for 320 yards a team and again, kaepernick ran for 111 of them. a 56-yard touchdown, 49ers win the divisional game, 45-31 and it wasn'taffeta that it was not that close of you can bet that colin kaepernick who ran for 181 yards today a record. te play atlanta right here on sunday on fox 2. >> he just elevated himself in the national football league. >> forget rg3 and forget cam newton. forget michael vick. this is a guy ho is setting a new paradigm as a quarterback. how you run that read option and he strong. he is fast. and he is something to watch. >> sure is. >> thank you, fred. >>> thank you, fred, bart today decided to delay maintenance work this evening that would have caused major delays for

at candlestick park.t there and erica as tracking your forecast. >> it is a cold start to the morning but not as cold as originally expected. the national weather service is keeping the frost advisory and freeze warnings and a fact because don't get a strong it is freezing in several spots around the bay. winds are a factor it is when the as you step outside the door. temperatures in the cold air will not hit the ground. temperatures could certainly drop off some more. now but is 31 degrees. we are below freezing in vallejo at the freezing mark in walnut creek. 33 and pleasanton and 33 in fremont. later on today at 8:00 a.m. we will see clear skies and sunshine. we're still holding on to those in the spots in the low 40's and the heart of the bay. by lunchtime it is a mixing up upper '40's and '50's. that is the same story as we push into the afternoon highs. 8:00 p.m., a lot of us had better plans and will head out in about because it is a friday we are back into the '40's. it will be a cold but clear ev

they go to candlestick next week in san francisco. what do you think? >> cris: it's just going to be a terrific ball game. so much different and so much riding on colin kaepernick now. we know the way they can play defensively. looks like they'll probably get justin smith back for the game, who is going to make a huge difference there. but a great matchup and now we're down to the big dogs here. there are no more soft spots around if you're going to make it to the super bowl. >> al: 49ers had the bye week which green bay would have had, had they beaten minnesota last week. that's history. the other game we know next weekend will be houston at new england. they met on a monday night about a month ago. texans were saying it was the biggest game in the history of their franchise. this is now the biggest game in the history of their franchise. >> cris: that blow-out set houston back and took them a while to recover from that. you wonder, going in now, do you play the same sort of game, because i don't know if it matters when you play tom brady, what sort of

well, it was frigid last night at candlestick but the 49ers are red hot. they are save ors victory and later today they find out who they will play in the super bowl. last night was a record night for quarterback colin kaepernick. here he is making a 56-yard touchdown run. he will ran for 181 yards and threw for 263 and two touchdowns. the 49ers now advance to the nfc championship game for the second year in a row with their 45-31 win over the green bay packers. mike shumann is going to have a lot more later in sports. but right now here's abc7 news reporter john alston with fan reaction from candlestick. [horn] >> it was the moment that niners fans had waited for. >> yeah, baby! more, baby! >> fans streamed out of candlestick, finally relieved they broke free from the back and forth early in the game. >> colin kaepernick started out slow but he redeemed himself, came back. >> green bay fans were gracious in their loss but couldn't escape good-natured ribbing in the interviews. >> they had the better game plan, executed better. kind of disappointing. >> we

for now, we're live at candlestick park. shu, back to you. >> mike: we'll have complete highlights in sports. >> the fans went crazy and feel they're within striking distance. john alstan is live at candlestick park. >> the parking lot is empty. it is a mess. the traffic jam is over. but the celebrations continue tonight, and fans favor the victory, a win that seemed a little iffy early on. >> it was the moment that niners fans had waited for. >> yeah, baby. >> fans steamed out of candle stick, finally relieved the niners broke free of the back and fourth ties in the game. >> stressful game. kaepernick came back. good job. >> green bay fans were gracious in their loss but did not seem to escape good naturer ribbing. >> had a better game plan, kind of disappointing. >> you can join us. >> came out to support aaron rodgers. >> not working well for you. >> it was a really good first half and we had a lot of fun going to the game. candlestick park is a lot of fund, but cooperate hold on. >> this is a full day for san francisco p

they go to candlestick next week in san francisco. what do you think? >> cris: it's just going to be a terrific ball game. so much different and so much riding on colin kaepernick now. we know the way they can play defensively. looks like they'll probably get justin smith back for the game, who is going to make a huge difference there. but a great matchup and now we're down to the big dogs here. there are no more soft spots around if you're going to make it to the super bowl. >> al: 49ers had the bye week which green bay would have had, had they beaten minnesota last week. that's history. the other game we know next weekend will be houston at new england. they met on a monday night about a month ago. texans were saying it was the biggest game in the history of their franchise. this is now the biggest game in the history of their franchise. >> cris: that blow-out set houston back and took them a while to recover from that. you wonder, going in now, do you play the same sort of game, because i don't know if it matters when you play tom brady, what sort of

last night, yes, the 49ers defeated the green bay packers at candlestick park.e's schu with the highlights and postgame reaction from this morning's sports. >> good morning. i am now a believer. i had my doubts about colin kaepernick leading them into the playoffs with only seven nfl starts. he started the game with a nightmare throw but battles back and sets an nfl record in the process. aaron rodgers and alex smith, 2005 number one draft choice, before the game. fans worried about the quarterback in the beginning. second pass forecast game by kaepernick picked off by sam shields. he goes 52 yards and just like that 7-0 packers, but the kid made up for his mistake. third and agent from the packers 20. takes it himself. his first postseason touchdown. wouldn't be his last. game tied at 7. green bay, 22 minutes of possession only in this game but dajuan harris gives them the lead. great cut here. 14-7 packers. niners answer. two straight kaepernick to crabtree. crab had a huge game. 119 yards and 9 catches, two tds. niners led 21-14. rogers answers. under three m

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for now, we're live at candlestick park. shu, back to you. >> mike: we'll have complete highlights in sports. >> the fans went crazy and feel they're within striking distance. john alstan is live at candlestick park. >> the parking lot is empty. it is a mess. the traffic jam is over. but the celebrations continue tonight, and fans favor the victory, a win that seemed a little iffy early on. >> it was the moment that niners fans had waited for. >> yeah, baby. >> fans steamed out of candle stick, finally relieved the niners broke free of the back and fourth ties in the game. >> stressful game. kaepernick came back. good job. >> green bay fans were gracious in their loss but did not seem to escape good naturer ribbing. >> had a better game plan, kind of disappointing. >> you can join us. >> came out to support aaron rodgers. >> not working well for you. >> it was a really good first half and we had a lot of fun going to the game. candlestick park is a lot of fund, but cooperate hold on. >> this is a full day for san francisco p

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they are breaking out the team gear for tomorrow in the playoff game in candlestick. welp want to see it, too. you can e-mail your niner's fan photos and send your photoat abc 7.com. we'll post them on the air. >> it works. still ahead. mike will be back with mike will be back with friday's perfect pet.le are stuk in very old habits of using toothpaste to clean their denture. but dentures are very different to real teeth. they're about 10 times softer and may have surface pores where bacteria can grow and multiply. polident is specifically designed to clean dentures daily. its unique micro-clean formula kills 99.9% of odor causing bacteria and helps dissolve stains, cleaning in a better way than brushing with toothpaste. that's why dentists recommend polident. [ male announcer ] polident. cleaner, fresher, brighter every day. >> coming up today. a woman goes an entire year without doing hair and headache up and going au-natural. tomorrow is the miss america pageant and one of the contestants is making history. on abc sennews at five. facebook may have found a way to g

this will be his first game in candlestick park.ber, alex smith it's 49ers vs packers the 49ers are an early 3 point favorite against aaron rodgers and the packers saturday at candlestick park the packers adavnced by beating the vikings 24-10 in the wild card round in week one the niners traveled to lambeau field and beat green bay but it seems like ages ago alex smith was the quarterback the kicking game was strong and the team was healthy >> we are there, mentally, physically. jim harbaugh expects a head coach mike shanahan kept griffin in after scoring to early touchdowns the offense ws ineffective and griffin went down again as his knee buckled late in the game and he had to leave for good an mri was inconclusive but shanahan is being questioned for leaving his star in and risking serious injury after a report that kobe ♪ [ female announcer ] no more paper coupons. no more paper lists. [ dog barking ] ♪ no more paper anything. safeway presents just for u. ♪ save more. save easier. saving more, starts now. just for u on the safew

last night the 49ers defeated the green bay packers at candlestick park.e shumann mass the highlights and the postgame reaction in this morning's sports. >> good morning. i am now a believer. i had my doubts about colin kaepernick leading them into the playoffs with only seven nfl starts. he sets an nfl record in the process. aaron rodgers and alex smith, 2005 number one draft choice, before the game. fans worried about the quarterback in the finishing. picked off by sam shields. he goes 52 yards and just like that 7-0 packers but the kid made up for his mistake. third and agent from the packers 20. takes it himself. his first postseason touchdown. wouldn't be his last. game tied at 7. green bay, 22 minutes of possession only in this game but dajuan harris gives them the lead. 14-7 packers. niners answer. crab had a huge game. two tds and niners led 21-14. rogers answers of. under three minutes in the half. and james jones, and rogers 257 yards, two tds and a pick. niners up 3 at the half. third quarter kaepernick sets an nfl playoff record for most rushin

the lots are virtually empty as everybody is in candlestick as the game is underway. thousands are tailgaters converged on the stadium for four hours this afternoon, join bid officers on patrol, on fight, on bikes, police vehicles. some you wouldn't recognize because they were addressed like fans from san francisco and green bay. undercover officers started this morning con confiscating thousas of dollars in bootleg nfl maryland. officers were grabbing trunkles of the stuff. woe found the opposing fans well-behaved. >> the 49ers and when the packers are in there, always. >> how about you? >> i had season tickets for 32 years, four or them. the first time in nine years i've been. i lost my husband. i had to give my tickets up. darn it. i watch them all the time. >> those two are related. i tried to get them trash talking but could not. it was warmer in the afternoon when the sunday is out. now it's dark and temperatures are expected to be in the low to mid-40s through the game. a lot of people now bringing out the layers and kind of drinking to stay warm. police are ou

kickoff between the 49ers and packers at candlestick park...l play-off weekend and here we are, less than 24 hours away from kickoff between the 49ers and packers at candlestick park. no doubt there is a buzz around the bay area. 49er receiver michael crabtree a difference maker? you betcha! what a breakout year. at times he has been the offense's biggest weapon. that's especially been the case lately. during the last five games michael crabtree caught four touchdowns and averaged 100 yards a game. he doesn't care about the touches or the numbers. >> last year we come up a little short. and i feel like i got a little chip on my shoulder right now. i just can't wait to go back out there for the play-offs. big stage, big game for us, feel like we need to win, you know? i want to go to the super bowl. i want to do all those things. >> hey, check it out. right after this now cast, we are rolling out a special play- off edition of "49er preview." dennis o'donnell, tim ryan, runningback lamichael james coming up at the top of the hours. >>> warriors

they are breaking out the team gear for tomorrow in the playoff game in candlestick.elp want to see it, too. you can e-mail your niner's fan photos and send your photoat abc 7.com. we'll post them on the air. >> it works. still ahead. mike will be back with friday's perfe >> coming up today. a woman goes an entire year without doing hair and headache up and going au-natural. tomorrow is the miss america pageant and one of the contestants is making history. on abc sennews at five. facebook may have found a way to guarantee your message gets to your friend and not the spam box. it will cost you. >> right now, it is time for friday's perfect pet. >> here's mike. >> and that's great. >> hello, kerry. how about peaches. >> man, if you are looking for young, old and female and male chi, had uaus. she gets along with other dogs and she's great with kids, she won't require that much exercise. she will want to go on a couple long walks and nothing too crazy. >> she likes football and sit on my watch and watch football? >> she likes the niners. >> if you would like to learn mor

hopefully there won't be enough wind to blow out those candlestick prayer candles.en wayne, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> you can watch the game live here on ktvu channel 2. coverage begins 4:00 p.m. saturday. fox picks up coverage at 4:30 p.m. with the kick offset for just after 5:00 p.m. after the game catch sports director mark, for our live point after show. >> rumors heating up about the sacramento kings. >>> during her term, she won praise for labor unions for enforcing labor laws. >>> three other top white people are staying put. eric holder, veterans affairs secretary. >> vice president biden hosted the first high level meeting of the new gun policy task force. it is critical for the nation to act following that shooting at sandy hook elementary. >> every once in awhile there is something that awakens the country. >> those attending today's meeting included parents of children killed in the mass shooting at a movie theatre in aurora colorado along with survivors of the 2007 virginia tech massacre. the president has vowed action and wants recommendations from that

hopefully there won't be enough wind to blow out those candlestick prayer candles.ne, ktvu, channel 2 news. >> you can watch the game live here on ktvu channel 2. coverage begins 4:00 p.m. saturday. fox picks up coverage at 4:30 p.m. with the kick offset for just after 5:00 p.m. after the game catch sports director mark, for our live point after show. >> rumors heating up about the sacramento kings. >>> during her term, she won praise for labor unions for enforcing labor laws. >>> three other top white people are staying put. eric holder, veterans affairs secretary. >> vice president biden hosted the first high level meeting of the new gun policy task force. it is critical for the nation to act following that shooting at sandy hook elementary. >> every once in awhile there is something that awakens the country. >> those attending today's meeting included parents of children killed in the mass shooting at a movie theatre in aurora colorado along with survivors of the 2007 virginia tech massacre. the president has vowed action and wants recommendations from that task

could be just a coincidence even though he's a veteran and never kicked at candlestick. the coach is keeping quiet say both men could be on saturday's active roster. >>> niners getting ready for the postseason and the giants are ready to kick off a special thanks to all fans today. outside of sacramento city hall, they'll start a tour of the 2012 and 2010 world series trophies. things of beauty. this is video of a recent visit to our newsroom. a chance for a snap photo there. fans will get a chance to also take their pictures with those trophies for the next several months the tour, the victory tour, will wind throughout northern california and parts of oregon and arizona. check that out. >> they keep it in the gloves. >> high priority. >>> big surprises on day two of the consumer electronic show. everything tech you want tomorrow. we'll take you to las vegas for a preview next. >>> a controversial decision overnight by one of the largest school districts in the entire country. why guns may be coming legally to some school campuses. plus -- >> that doesn't look fun. >> n

is over, there's only one place you can get full insight, analysis and interviews straight from candlestick park. it's "post-game live" over on comcast sports net bay area. >>> a report by the bay area news group today says the oakland raiders have interviewed mike martz for offensive coordinator. he held that role with the bears until last january but is most known for his work as head coach for the rams from 2002 to 2005. >>> washington state and cal. sunny dice, the new head coach at cal. richard salomon with the block. on the other end. he'll flush. cal led by two at recess. now in the second half. the miss. tyrone wallis, the rebound, the putback. cal wins, 67-54 over washington state. >>> byu at santa clara. the broncos looking to avoid their third straight loss. byu up by three. foster drives and scores. santa clara within one at this point. but then byu went on a tear, up by 13. here's tyler haws nailing the three. he had a game high 24 points. byu wins, 82-64. they remain undefeated in conference play. >>> the nhl lockout unofficially ended last sunday, and officially ended today.

it is set. 49ers and packers next saturday at candlestick. a 5:00 kickoff. green bay blasting an undermanned minnesota team last night. vikings quarterback christian ponder unable to go with an elbow injury so joe web started. he hadn't thrown a pass all season. web in over his head and stumbling over his feet. trips over clay matthews. 11 for 30, 180 yards, 1 interception. packer fullback john kuhn, too easy there. it gives green bay the 17-3 lead before the half. and rogers 117 yards passing. to kuhn, 9 yards. packers pummel minnesota, 24-10. it will be a repeat of week one when 49ers went to lambeau and beat green bay. early game yesterday. houston and cincinnati. texans beat the wildcard last year. and 16-7, houston. less than three minutes to go, bengals trail by six, andy dalton going for it all on third down. overthrows a.j. green. next play, they need 11 yards to keep the drive alive on fourth down. dalton to jones, the former cal star. five yards shy, he never saw the ball again. houston gets them again and texans play at new england next sunday. >>

it is set. 49ers and packers next saturday at candlestick. a 5:00 kickoff. green bay blasting an undermanned minnesota team last night. vikings quarterback christian ponder unable to go with an elbow injury so joe web started. he hadn't thrown a pass all season. web in over his head and stumbling over his feet. trips over clay matthews. 11 for 30, 180 yards, 1 interception. packer fullback john kuhn, too easy there. touchdown gives green bay the 17-3 lead just before half. aaron rodgers, 274 yards passing. to kuhn, 9 yards. packers pummel minnesota, 24-10. it will be a repeat of week one when 49ers went to lambeau and beat green bay. early game yesterday. houston and cincinnati. texans beat the bengals in the wildcard last year. and 16-7, houston. less than three minutes to go, bengals trail by six, andy dalton going for it all on third down. overthrows a.j. green. next play, they need 11 yards to keep the drive alive on fourth down. dalton to jones, the former cal star. five yards shy, he never saw the ball again. houston gets them again and texans play at

. >>> and candlestick scrambled. the last-minute preps on and off the field ahead of tomorrow's 49ers play-off game. "x?ob1 outbreak... but doctors warn, it's coming. dr. kim reports on why this st >>> so far, california has dodged that widespread flu outbreak that's going on but doctors warn, it is coming here. dr. kim reports on why this strain is such a worry even for those who are vaccinated. >>> reporter: the flu has now hit most of the nation. 47 states are reporting widespread activity up from 41 last week. and so far, while california is faring better than the rest of the country with regional outbreaks, experts say don't let your guard down. millie has been fighting it for days. >> i can't explain how miserable i feel. >> reporter: the strain in the u.s. is a whopper called h3n2 type a. seasons dominated by this strain are severe with greater number of hospitalizations and deaths. so far, 20 children have died from the flu. how effective is the vaccine? the cdc says it's 62% effective. >> it's a good vaccine

preparations are under way, course, at candlestick. the game is sold out. it will be cold as jeff said, but some people are already tailgating. you see the parking lot. huey lewis and the news will will sing the national anthem. e-40 will perform at halftime. the real excitement is what's going to happen on the field. >> they embrace that put up or shut up, that win or you go home. and they're excited about it. there's no more fun you can have than winning a playoff game. the game will hang in the balance. every play like this could be your last. i think that's the mind set of our team. >> jim harbaugh in an exclusive sitdown interview with us. coming up later, we'll have a lot more with coach harbaugh. he talks about his quarterback issue and the help of his key players. >> well, it landed safely and then it took off without a hitch. the new dreamliner, a luxurious boeing 787 being used by al-nippon airlines. it made its first appearance this morning. but the airliner itself arrived with some baggage. after the faa ordered a safety probe of the entire flee

aaron rogers, to candlestick park for the first time.rs best quarterback. gary radnich is next >> good evening, we're going to talk about the green bay packers, to the 49ers. they are now conducting tours of candlestick park at $18. yesterday, they saw 49er cundiff at candlestick take a look as he blew this kick last year. he has played for all 11 teams in 17 seasons. still, he could be demand for sunday. >> i like spending time with my family but we want to be playing so i took this for a big complement. that we could potentially win the super bowl. and we could think that it could just be one game. >> still, no official word if it is that fellow war,akers still best option he has been plagued by injury with a 63 yd against the green bay packers. i will say it again when you bet on a love and the teams. you can say when they have an anchor that is worked in 11 markets in four years. and we will see what happens. if you want to guess they will give acres some boost if he just falls flat on his face they will go with him on sunday. but i

the 49ers and packers are set to play at candlestick park on saturday at 5 p-m. tickets for the game will be available today starting at 10 a.m., according to the through ticketmaster. . >> the time is. a live look outside on your monday morning. this from our roof camera on van ness ave. erica mentioned the dense fog. keep that in mind as you are heading up the door. we will be right back. >> iphone is taking market share back from android. >> apple smart phones now account for 52 percent of the u.s.. for the last quarter. >> is the first time apple share has topped 50%. >> during the same period, android share of the market fell 42%. while microsoft windows phones held 3% share. >> among i found buyers in november, 27% upgrade from another smart phone 0 s, 34 percent upgraded from a previous iphone to their first smart phone. >> get ready for some apple with your wind. >> the newest apple store to be coming to napa. >> the tech grant is advertising in retail jobs for napa location. >> nowhere yet on what the actual location of the new apple stores might be. >>g

. >>> police in san francisco are beefing up security in and around candlestick park for this evenings nfl playoff game between the 49ers and green bay packers. ground crews put on the finishing touches yesterday. looking good. tonight more than 70,000 fans will fill their seats. in addition to the uniformed officers, police will have some officers in regular street attire and some wearing jerseys from either team. they'll be on the lookout for unruly behavior before and during the game and drunk drivers afterwards. the goal to make sure that everyone has a good time. >>> now, there are questions in the 49ers future home of santa clara and about whether or not a super bowl there could make money for the city. local officials are still putting together a bid to host the big game in either 2016 or 2017. but before that the nfl wants the city council to formally adopt a resolution of support for the game. the league also wants to lease the new stadium at a much cheaper rate than normal and that they are requiring some other financial confessions. >>> a hearing for the accused movie theate

at candlestick park, abc 7 news. >> and we have an entire team heading to the superbowl.s director larry and former forty-niner mike will be there. mike will be bringing along the superbowl ring he ha has. wayne and katie join reporting. we'll tweet behind the scenes update for you on our web site. live reports from new orleans begin monday morning. >> still to come fit. elaborate rest caw for one very also and very lucky dog. >> plus the driving simulator getting the attention of bay area college students that offers really life lesson on the danger of texting and driving. >> woman horrified after burst pipe cause ceiling to collapse. >> drivers across the country have miserable day in the cold. stay with us. another half there's this island -- and it's got super-cute kangaroos. barrow island has got rare kangaroos. ♪ chevron has been developing energy here for decades. we need to protect their environment. we have a strict quarantine system to protect the integrity of the environment. forty years on, it's still a class-a nature reserve. it's our job to look after them.

it is set. 49ers and packers next saturday at candlestick. a 5:00 kickoff. green bay blasting an undermanned minnesota team last night. vikings quarterback christian ponder unable to go with an elbow injury so joe web started. he hadn't thrown a pass all season. web in over his head and stumbling over his feet. trips over clay matthews. 11 for 30, 180 yards, 1 interception. packer fullback i don't know kuhn, too easy there. it gives green bay the 17-3 lead before the half. and rogers 117 yards passing. to kuhn, 9 yards. packers pummel minnesota, 24-10. it will be a repeat of week one when 49ers went to lambeau and beat green bay. >>> texans beat the wildcard last year. and 16-7, houston. less than three minutes to go, bengals trail by six, andy dalton going for it all on third down. overthrows a.j. green. next play, they need 11 yards to keep the drive alive on fourth down. ball ton to jones, the former cal star. five yards shy, he never saw the ball again. houston gets them again and texans play at new england next sunday. >>> warriors with a 21 point win o

the 49ers and packers are set to play candlestick park on saturday at 5:00 p.m..available today starting at 10:00 a.m. according to the 49ers press office. the only purchase online through ticketmaster. >> a quick break as the kron4 morning news continues. pretty thick fog showing up around the bay area today. full forecast coming up. we'll be right back >> traffic is like this almost all the way across the span. the back up here reaches all the way back to 880. drive times of over 40 minutes from the nimitz and over the san mateo. traffic is just now beginning to move fast enough that they can even track the drive time. do not use the dunbarton, up the bay bridge is your best alternate. >> assemblywoman and nancy skinner will entered as administration t >> they just of a podium and she should be at year and a few minutes. this is the second time she is going to do this. she tried to introduce this last year but it did not get very far. based on what happened and or colorado and new town conn she is trying to strike again while it is hot. she once the department o

playoff game at candlestick.t night the warriors tried to stap a two game losing strike against portland. >> good morning. warriors built a big lead and then trying to put out the fire, damian willard, this kid grew up in oakland and put on a show. filled with family and friends, he took barnes. there he is with the alley-oop. here is one to barnes with authority! warriors were cruising here comes damien willard. smoldering! in ten straight shots. way downtown. 37 points for willard. down to a 4-point lead and warriors holding off 103-97. >> 49ers host the green bay packers kind of unusual. colin kaepernick grew up rooting for the packers. rojers was a big 49er fan. kap was born in milwaukee. his extended family lived in new london, wisconsin. kaepernicks they love the packers but they are pulling for the red and gold. >> but family comes first. there is no way i'm conflicted. i know who i want to win. >> larry: remember the 2005 draft, rejers will never forget that day, they picked alex smith. rough start to thi

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