as we reported earlier, our dave feldman has confirmed the reports that jim harbaugh will head back tois alma mater to coach the michigan wolverines. the original report was made by bleacher report earlier today. here at csn bay area insider matt maiocco with reaction on harbaugh going back to michigan. >> i guess it's not surprising. we knew that there was no way that jim harbaugh was coming back to the 49ers. we knew that michigan was appealing to his sense of history. you know he played at michigan. he played for beau schembechler. jim harbaugh quotes schembechler during press conferences. we knew there were going to be a couple of nfl teams lining up. however, michigan came at him hard. they were persistent. they knew that they had the advantage of history on their side with jim harbaugh having played there. and they were able to get the deal done. >> we'll have continuing coverage on this story tomorrow. >>> also ws back in the friendly confines of oracle arena. first quarter against the timber kofls, curry to green to david lee. that's how you share the ball. this time lee and cu

jim harbaugh is known for his game day khakis. last year jim harbaugh and his wife made a dockers tv commercial. she asked them to stop making dad pants. docker tweeted, we make docks for wolverines too. -- dockers for wolverines too. >>> street lights are getting an update in san jose. the new lights are controlled by wireless secknowledge. -- technology, the city can even dim them to save money. ktvu's azenith smith spoke tapeople who say their concern is safe. >> reporter: she gets nervous stepping out alone at night. >> i don't go in any area if it is dark. i refer to shop where it is lit better -- prefer to shop where it is lit better. >> reporter: the lights are among 1500 being installed. . >> we wanted to focus in the neighborhoods where bright light was needed the most. where we saw problems with crime. >> he says the city has a goal of replacing all the street lights with l.e.d. lights. more than $600,000 will be saved. >> as many san jose residents complain about the fact that we have these yellow lights that don't prov

awkward, jim harbaugh, jed york hugs. colin kaepernick, anquan boldin, 76 yards to tie the game 7-7. 204 yards passing. just before halftime ryan lindley to michael floyd. 41-yard connection. it is 17-13 arizona at the break. 3rd quarter. frank gore still getting it done. 24 yards. 144 on the day. 1,000 for the year. same drive. cap, play action. finds miller. nice catch in the back of the zone. 2017 san francisco. 4th quarter. arizona, 90 seconds left. lindley is picked off. game ball, coach harbaugh. gatorade bath also jim harbaugh. the 9ers send him out a winner. much more ahead on sports wrap. >>> welcome back. the raiders also have a coaching vacancy. also tony sparano made the dice get the job. 3-8 heading into the finale against denver. the broncos clinch a first round bye with a victory. 10-0. peyton manning's pass is a backward pass, he takes it in for the touch. 20-7 denver at the break. anderson 25-yard run. 13 carries. 87 yards and three touchdowns. broncos blowing it out. derrick car finds -- derek carr finds

harbaugh. that is jim's brother john on the front page. tonight michigan fans are planning a khaki-out in harbaugh's honor. the basketball team student fan group tweeted wear your khakis and go blue at tomorrow's game. i michigan is expected to introduce -- about michigan is expected to introduce harbaugh as their new head coach at a news conference tomorrow morning 9 a.m. our time. you can watch it live on www.kpix5.com. >>> uber and lit lyft are -- lyft are teaming up with mothers against drunk driving making a dollars everyone who says they'll drive safely. as kpix5's christian hartnet shows us, the effort to curb drunk driving doesn't stop there. >> reporter: the car won't start if the drive blows a reading over the legal limit. more tests are required during the drive as well. jody irons with mothers against drunk driving says this will prevent those convicted of a dui from making the same mistake all over again. >> our goal to keep our streets as safe as possible, this is an important tool. >> reporter: 24 states use this tool. it's n

no, and i imagine you don't show up late to a meeting with jim harbaugh. >> you can see the entire harbaugh press conference by going to our website, ktvu.com. we posted the story and video right there on our home page. >>> a video surfaced showing an offduty police officer in a physical confrontation with two women after they allegedly hit his car and took off. police say the incident happened on september 9. they say the officer was offduty at the time when the women hit his personal car with their car and then took off in an apparent hit-and-run. >> officer realizing that the vehicle was trying to get away decided to go ahead and follow that vehicle. >> the video shows what happened after the officer caught up with him. he identifies himself as an offduty san jose police officer, but the women fight with him and eventually get away. investigators identify the driver as 32-year-old, gonzalez, and her sister as 21- year-old, charity gonzalez. police say there are warrants out for both of those women. the officer hasn't been named and a police spokesperson says it doesn't appear that he vio

michigan. >> rumors have been swirling for days about jim harbaugh. look at this. one university of michigan blog is certain harbaugh is going to ann arbor. it shows the direct route there and cites a report that terms of a contract with michigan are settled. stay with abc7 news for any updates on coach harbaugh's future with the 49ers online and on air. coverage continues on twitter at abc7 news bay area. >> to developing news on a mid-air mystery in south asia the search just resumed for an airasia plane that disappeared over stormy indonesian waters. the plane's loss comes on top of the unexplained disappears on malaysia flight 370 in march in that same part of the world. here's the story. >> this is the passenger plane that disappeared over the java sea. flight 8501 was bound from indonesia to singapore, or two hour flight. most of the 162 a board were snowsian including 16 children and one infant with a crew of six. after 42 minutes to the air the jet hit severe weather thunderstorms and turbulence. the pilot asked to turn and increase altitude steeply from 32,

he is out after four seasons with the team, jim harbaugh. the announcement did not come till after the game which was kind of awkward having to tap dance around the game an issue. harbaugh is news, france was very awkward. the car by era is over in san francisco despite all of his success with the forty-niners. >>jason applebaum: i think the issue goes a long before the rain the donald issue. we heard rumors earlier this year about how all 49ers want to trade harbaugh. >>vicki liviakis: it's been reported that harbaugh will go back to college football possibly with michigan. is that a done deal? >>jason applebaum: if you believe what you're hearing the may announcement on tuesday though this is not for sure. he may be better suited for the college ranks. harbaugh has not lasted anywhere longer than four years so we will see in the future. >>vicki liviakis: we're having some technical difficulties if you haven't figured that out yet. we're having problems getting their video. >>jason applebaum:he and his staff restored a winning culture that h

. >> and jim harbaugh and his future with the team. for the first time hear what jif cephhas to say about -- jim harbaugh has to say about the talks of a potential trade. n t. subway. eat fresh. >>> a two alarm fire forced a couple and their dog from their home this morning after 8:00 a.m. the man who lived inside said he got out thanks to someone passing by who saw smoke coming out of the garage. >> pounding on the door. we thought it was her scratching. been making noise lately with that. louder than normal. and then went and checked. >> several neighbors were evacuated. the chief says a firefighter was hurt. >> we did have one fire captain, struck by fall diagnosebry. i know he was treated -- debris. i know he was treated. >> the fire started in garage. the cause of the fire is still under investigation tonight. >>> rumors are swirling tonight about jim harbaugh's future with the 49er and whether the team might try to trade him and one of the teams being mentionicide the raiders -- mentioned is the raiders. ktvu's mark ibanez is her

now that it appears that jim harbaugh is headed to the oakland raiders that are reportedly still going after them that they would say that the raiders owner mark davis will approach the 49ers, asking them if he could talk to harbaugh since he's still under contract with them and not technically, that it is not allowed to talk to the other nfl teams unless they say it is okay that the raiders and their interim coach, they have won three out of their last five games. and that they would finish up the season in denver against peyton manning and the broncos as you can catch all their action right here on channel 2, mornings on 2 end early as we will be bringing you the mercedes benz weekend show. dallas against washington at 10- fold by the cardinals and the 49ers. then it is the point after with the sports director mark ibanez. >>> all right we've been talking about the cold and with the first week of winter coming to a close at north bay that they have seen some of the lowest temperatures around the bay area. >> there are now extra steps being taken by the shelters there to help the home

jim harbaugh is officially out. there is a news conference at 1:00 o'clock at levi stadium. >>> good morning a roller coaster season for the team and for fans. 49er faith say a sad to the jim harbaugh era. some fans showed up with signs thanking him for his work. shortly after the game at a press conference the worst kept secret in sports was made official. jim harbaugh and the 49ers are parting ways. >> he should stay with the nfl not back to college ball. if it is necessary...he has done a lot for the 49ers. >> i don't want him to leave but he wears out his welcome wherever he goes. >> harbaugh is now expected to make a deal with 9 university of michigan where he would be the highest paid coach in college sports. some michigan alumni showed up at levi stadium wearing the school colors but nothing is announced. at a post game press conference, harbaugh told reporters he is proud of what he accomplished with the team and he leaves the 49ers with good memories. >>> thanks. so with jim harbaugh gone who is the next 49

the raiders and the university of michigan will be willing jim harbaugh. harbaugh era in san francisco is indeed over. harbaugh has led the niners to three straight nfc championships and led them to a super bowl appearance. university of michigan tweedy out a brick the message to jim harbaugh on his birthday recently. >>grant lodes: harbaugh still has one that you're on the contract so if he cut leaves who will pay it? >>jason applebaum: the niners will probably have to pay for them is one year of the contract in some way or another. i think of the raiders want to show the niners that they made a mistake in making keep harbaugh this family in town. >>grant lodes:winter is definitely here. chilly temperatures. prompting a "code blue" from sonoma county. officials are calling for shelters to open more space for beds and warming facilities for the homeless. the code blue advisory comes when temperatures drop below 38- degrees. kron4's chief meterologist jacqueline bennett is tracking the temperatures. jacqueline, what can we expect this weekend? >>jacqueline b

the image on the front of the newspaper isn't jim harbaugh who is going to michigan. it's his brother john harbaugh the coach of the baltimore ravens. >> whoops. >> just into the newsroom now, 16 state firefighters are on paid leave following allegations they were involved in a sex tape. the investigation stems from the hunt for the cal fire chief, orville fleming. authorities tracked him down in may on charges that he killed his 26-year-old girlfriend, a former escort. at the time fleming's ex-wife learned that there was also video of that girlfriend having sex with firefighters on fire trucks. cal fire officials say they never found a tape but the 16 firefighters now on paid leave are being accused of violating unrelated policies. the result of that investigation are expected next week. >>> the house fire in san jose's evergreen area left a family dog dead. started before 9:00 at a born and quimby roads. everyone inside was able to get out safely including her son who jumped out. >> i opened the door when i saw all the smoke and barking in there. i could not get in.

this is the first time the team failed to make the playoffs during the jim harbaugh era. players reacted to news of harbaugh's departure. harbaugh arrived in michigan this evening. he was aboard a private jet that flew into detroit. you can see that plane here. reporters say he was wearing a michigan wolverines baseball cap. the official announcement is expected tomorrow morning in ann arbor. in fact not only did harbaugh fly in but his wife and kids are said to be there as well. even his parents flew in. they arrived on another private jet this evening as well. fould.cal goes on to win this 79 to 59 and improve to 8-3. again that interview will air this sunday on sports night live at 9 pm. we'll have an update on the niners search for a coach and playoff highlights. catherine. that's it for the kron 4 news at 11. stay connected with kron 4 and get latest news at kron 4 dot com. or download one of our mobile apps. we'll see you tomorrow morning! the holiday season is here, which means it's time for the volkswagen sign-then-drive event. for practically just your signature,

this is the end of the jim harbaugh era. despite leading the team to three nfc title games and super bowl harbaugh is out the door. the 49ers and harbaugh mutually i.eed to part ways after a mediocre 8-8 season. harbaugh though he went out a winner yesterday. and after that victory, players on the field gave harbaugh a gatorade bath. he compiled an over all record of 49, 22, and 1 and he still had one year left on his five- year deal but for harbaugh and the 49ers, the time just seemed right for them both to go their separate ways. >> greatest time of my life. and a lot of great memories. great moments. it has been a tremendous four years. >> a lot of us have been with coach harbaugh since he has been here. the players here before him saw how he turned things around and turned this organization back into a winning one. it's tough to let that go but at the same time we have to keep moving forward as players. our careers keep going on. >>> and there are multiple reports that harbaugh will become the head coach at his alma matte

jim harbaugh and jed york. it was an awkward hug. and head coach and quarterback with one last shoulder pad check. bruce millner the corner of the end zone. 49ers retake the lead now under two to play. brian linley is picked off by dall. he gives the game ball to harbaugh. kap takes one last knee and harbaugh fittingly gets the gatorade shower in his final game as coach of the 49ers. >> the coach that drafted me, the coach that started me, the coach that stood behind me through everything. >> i can't -- he gave me opportunity to play this game at the highest level. i'm thankful. >> the time of my life. that song, i had the time of my life. i did. i really did. i had a lot of fun. and it's the relationships that were made along the way. and that's what a team is. and i appreciate fans the people of the bay area, the 49er faithful. all the good times that we've had together. that's relationship that we've had. >> i mean i guess they say every good thing -- >> now today's game may also have been the final game for frank gore as a 49er.

jim harbaugh's guy. if they get a new coach what might that mean for colin kaepernick? the thing i noticed he is missing receivers that are wide open. >> it has been a very inconsistent, the worse year so far for colin kaepernick. and he is missing receivers. a lot of aspects of his game not coming together. disappointing for the team, him personally. jim harbaugh hand picked, sent alex smith out of town and picked colin kaepernick. you would think the next coach will be more objective and have a shorter leash on colin kaepernick and not have him be his guy. >> see you at 6:00 p.m. with more. thank you. >>> we are one step closer to getting a statewide earthquake system in california. $5million from washington to pay for rolling out the system next year. it is included in the spedding -- spending bill. president obama is expected to sign it. efforts to install it has been hampered by money problems. it measures ground movement and provide seconds of warning time that an earthquake is happening. >>> more

this is the first time the team failed to make the playoffs during the jim harbaugh era. ayers reacted to news of harbaugh's departure. >> reporter:: players react to the departure. >> would have loved to have kept him here he was one of the best coaches that i played for and i was in the best of luck. >> sure that he would do that good things in michigan. i felt like of been here before. >> i am very familiar with this process and what is falling on profit-taking one day at a time for it to see what happens. >> reporter:the talk has been all about jim harbaugh and that even attracted some sports stars to town on sunday. yankees superstar alex rodriguez was at levi's stadium. he's expected to return >> reporter: jim harbaugh has already signed on to be the next football coach at michigan creek the official report is the host to come out. the official report is supposed to be released soon. >> reporter: the distance of nine coaches for the niners have been with the team since 2007. the other inside canada it may be the current defense coordinator with forty-niners which wer

welcoming jim to his first press conference as the family head coach of the university of michigan jim harbaugh. >> jim hard -- harbaugh's homecoming is official, the 20th head coach of the winningest college program in history. he flames his raspy voice on the show we are on the side lines and says it is a dream come true. >> to come back as football coach as the university of michigan...i have to say i have thought about that, dreamed about it since i was a young had at nine or ten. >> he was a star quaterback in the 80's if michigan coming in third in the heisman trophy race during the senior season. his dad, jack was assistant coach during the 70's for the womanç reasons. he was contacted by the university in the last couple of weeks and accepted the job yesterday. >> something that i have dreamed about. i felt it was time to live. susan and i felt like i made with my heart for myself and my family. >> there was a last question from the crud: who has it better than us? >> oh, buddy! >> the interim athletic director says the deal is worth more than $35 million with $2 million signing bonus a

multiple reports say that jim harbaugh is headed off to michigan. nothing is set in stone and the wild card may be the raiders. there have reports out this morning that hare vau is expected to meet -- har harbaugh is expected to meet with the raiders today. we'll see how this plays out. we could get a curve ball. >>> the players aren't the only ones bidding him a fond fairwell, fans reacted to the news he's leaving the 49 -- the 49ers' organization. >> we went through years of turmoil and jim harbaugh brought us back to prommy -- prommy prom nance. >> every time i bring new friends to this particular stadium, we want to walk around and see it because it's such a dramatic difference from candlestick. >> fans have their sights set on next year, especially since levi stadium will host super bowl l. they say the only thank that would make that game better if the 49ers play in it. and the oakland raiders are also searching for a head coach. they could still be in the run be for jim harbaugh's services. mark davis plans to speak with harbaugh this morning.

he's now the funniest head fo >> jim harbaugh is his enthusiasm to the michigan press conference probablybecause he had to be exhausted. there is a lot of pressure on jim to turn this program around. he's up for the challenge. this job has been a dream for him throughout his life. >> dreamed about coaching in michigan. now, it's time to live that and no other words to tell you how that feels. >> how do you feel your personality translates into the college game? >> i feel like it's the only personality i have. you know? won't be more honored. >> excitement off the charts today during wolverines game. harbaugh was introduced at half time. the game went into overtime. and good luck to coach harbaugh. the coaching carousel is heating up for raiders and their interest in them. he spends time in the nfl and has deep thoughts. >> i was calling tomorrow. defense, what he brings that is what raiders are in need of. that is what i would do. i almost mean for a shot at the head coach. >> and stan feared and maryland just about ready to kick off foster farms bowl. game coming up tonight at 7:00. card

jim harbaugh parted ways with the team right after a win this afternoon. a statement from the 49ers say it was a mutual decision. harbaugh would not confirm rumors where he will coach next. saint mary's college high school will hold a memorial for their vice principal. they identified herman shum as the motorcyclist who was killed. he is riding with a group of cyclists when he swerved into the path of a truck. >> leaks have been reported on the new eastern span of the bay bridge. the discovery comes after these recent rains. they are working to seal holes to protect the bridge from rust. nearly -- after nearly 13 years america's combat mission in afghanistan is over. the war came to a formal end with a ceremony in kabul. >> the quiet lowering of the american flag signaled the end to 13 long and bloody years of the u.s. combat mission in afghanistan. a ceremony at the nato mission headquarterses in kabul mad the u.s. troops to afghan security forces. a small audience was on hand to commemorate the occasion. [inaudible]. >> in place of u.s. combat troops a pe

it is over for jim harbaugh. 49ers head coach. what we know and what is ahead. harbaugh saying his final goodbyes to the 49ers fans and even sharing a final moment with c-e-o jed york first quarter 7-0 arizona. colin kaepernick steps up and bgets it to anquan boldin who races 76-yards for >>> jim harbaugh saying good- bye. there is the picture. there is the hug with jeb. you love this. the strike 76 yard touchdown, boldin. over 1,000 yards for the season. tied the game up at 7. final round for them. going up top for floyd. able to stay inbounds, keeping it in there. to score it. 17-13. late 3rd. here is kaepernick. now, fighting miller in the end zone. putting the 9ers back in front, 20-13, under 2 minutes left. picked off. by craig da had hl. 3rd pick for the game. a shower for the outgoing head coach and the 49ers finish the regular season 8-8 on the strength of a 20 final. >> i want to focus and concentrate on how much i appreciate you, too. i appreciate the fans, media, people they mentioned in terms of our football team, great allies, great friends and peopl

we await the confirmation from jim harbaugh himself whether he is indeed returning to coach at his alma mater michigan. a chance to talk with harbaugh i am surprised he didn't play the process out to see what is available to him in the nfl. they want to get this done for recruiting purposes, harbaugh thankful, and thoughtful in perhaps his final press conference. >> very proud to have been part of this. this football team. feels great to win, feel good about ourselves. the thing is i count up these wins that is 49 wins and that seems appropriate. darn good. >> he didn't talk about his future michigan has a press conference scheduled for tuesday. and the general manager, tomorrow at 1:00 regarding their future plans. the replacements will begin, and the niners may regret this move in the long run. we will hear more from jim, and his players later in sports. >> almost cracked a smile with the 49 wins. >> he knew it would be his last game, to have to go out there and coached. players he loves, and won't see again. very tough on everybody. >> coach harbaugh had a strong resume with the nine

this is the first the playoffs during the jim harbaugh era. layers reacted to news of harbaugh's departure. return >> reporter:so how did jim harbaugh spend his day? one a plane to michigan. >> reporter:this is video just into our arriving in detroit with his family. reporters say he was wearing a michigan wolverines baseball cap. all reports say that he has next football coach at the univeristy of michigan. the official announcement is expected tomorrow in ann arbor when michigan takes on basketball. it's a day game 90 dollars on stubhub. that is well above what they usually go for. return toas for the next san francisco niners football coach.there is lots of talk all over the place. >> reporter:jim tomsula is currently the defensive line coach for the niners. he has been with the team since 2007 and took over as an interim coach for one game when mike singletary was fired before harbaugh. he did win that game. the other inside candidate would likely be vic fangio the current defensive coordinator for the 49ers. the 49ers were successful over

ray mcdonald who made his final play as a 49er and jim harbaugh says firing him was the right call. >> the circumstances dictated the decision. >> reporter: the circumstances that san jose police are now investigating ray mcdonald's involvement in a possible sexual assault. they served a search warrant on tuesday. the team stuck by him during previous run ins with the law. include an arrest -- including an arrest but this time is different. >> a lot of different situations. this was the decision by the organization. they have the right to employ who they want toemploy -- to employ. >> reporter: they said he has shown a pattern of poor decision making. they cleared out his locker and moved mike purcell on to the roster. >> he is ready to go. >> reporter: he will be stepping up to fill his shoes. >> tough to see a brother being in a situation like the situation he is in. >> reporter: san jose police are not saying how long it might take owrap up the -- to wrap up the investigation. >> all right. thank you very much. >>> a 26-year-old parolee is back behind bars on charges he sexually as

a whole different side of jim harbaugh. he was out there joking, full of personality. pretty much the exact opposite of what he was like when he was with the 49ers. >> joe fonzi is here. it's a big day in michigan. >> no bigger, i think, as you said. he came home a conquering hero. there's a line in the michigan fight song, hail to the conquering hero. that accurately describes the reception jim harbaugh received when he returned. jim harbaugh's entrance wasn't as smooth as he would have liked. >> i hope you didn't see me trip on the way in. did anybody see that? a lesser athlete would have gone down. [ applause ] >> we learned in four years at stanford and four more with the 49ers, that there are many faces to jim harbaugh. there's a charming side that was on display today before an adoring gathering in ann arbor. >> i'm wondering how comfortable or uncomfortable do you are with this perception that you're the savior of michigan football. >> i'm not comfortable with that at all. as i said -- >> this will be the thursday an

but the jim harbaugh era with the 49ers ended with a victory, defeating arizona, ending the season with an 8-8 record. harbaugh made sure he enjoyed his final game, working closely will off players, who have a lot of respect for him whether the like him or had. had to be an emotional day for coach harbaugh, knowing this was the first game with the. team he once took to super bowl. we a wait confirmation from jim harbaugh whether he will be coaching at the university of michigan. davis off erred him 10 million year. michigan had the advantage to talk to harbaugh without tampering and want to get this done for recruiting purposes. harbaugh was thankful and thoughtful in perhaps his final press conference. >> incredibly close to this team and i'll forever appreciate that. and darn proud. proud to have been part of this. been part of this football team. it's all great. all great to win. feel good about ourselves. the thing is, i count up these wins and that's 49 wins and that seems appropriate, seems pretty darn good. >> amazing run. 49 wins in four years with the 49ers. harbaugh did not ta

we a wait confirmation from jim harbaugh whether he will be coaching at the university of michigan. davis off erred him 10 million year. michigan had the advantage to talk to harbaugh without tampering and want to get this done for recruiting purposes. harbaugh was thankful and thoughtful in perhaps his final press conference. >> incredibly close to this team and i'll forever appreciate that. and darn proud. proud to have been part of this. been part of this football team. it's all great. all great to win. feel good about ourselves. the thing is, i count up these wins and that's 49 wins and that seems appropriate, seems pretty darn good. >> amazing run. 49 wins in fou years with the 49s. harbaugh did not talk about the futu but michigan has a press conference scheduled for tuesday, and 49er owner jed york will join the general manager tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. for a press conference regarding their futu plans and they better have a plan b. that's all i can say, if they're getting rid of this guy who is pretty good football koch. >> oddly symbolic, 489 wins. >> exactly. >> coach harbaugh

jim harbaugh is leaving. it was a bittersweet moment for the coach. >> tremendous football. just tremendous. people worked so hard >> it is bittersweet. we are happy we got the win. family we got frank and antoine to mayor milestones and get the win but coach harbaugh is the coach that drafted me the coach that started me. he is the coach that stood behind me through everything. >>> what is next for the former 49ers coach? harbaugh is expected to sign a six-year deal with the university of michigan for $48 million. we nothing has been confirmed but reports are out that michigan officials are trying hard towood their farmer quaterback to his alma mater. michigan fans even showed up year at the game wearing school colors. again, no deal has been announced but now the search is officially on for a new 49ers head coach. >>> thank you. michigan fans are excited by the prospect that harbaugh could be headed through. check out this post on the blog you can see though forecast an 80 percent chance of harbaugh tomorrow. >> stay with abc7 news for continuing coverage of jim harbaugh a

it sounds like jim harbaugh decided that college football might be better suited for his style of coaching. harbaugh was thanked for his accomplishments and wished well. he's tough to work with, production-driven, but he wins everywhere he goes. these are things owners have to put up with in quality coaches but in the end, jed thought they were going in different directions. >> we have had philosophical discussions and when we sat down we just couldn't come to a place where we thought moving together together was the best for either party. this wasn't us saying jim you're fired you're not here anymore. this wasn't jim saying i don't want to be there, i'm leaving. it was a discussion that took place over, you know a decent amount of time to figure out what's best for everybody involved. we thought it was the best and fairest thing if we weren't going to continue to work together to let jim decide his own future. >> i think harbaugh grew tired of the egos of nfl owners and players and all the different factions he had to deal with. he has total control at the college level with only an athle

. >> reporter: the team announcing tonight they are parting ways with jim harbaugh. we are live where the faithful want to know what happens now. >> reporter: that is what we are wondering, where will jim go next? according to comcast sportsnet they say they are heading to michigan. the contract is worth $48 million for 6 years and they will hold a press conference on tuesday but fans at today's game are not happy that this was the last game with jim as head coach. >> it kind of makes you mad. with we pay all of had this money to sit in that expensive stadium and you hear about the players quitting, you hear about the coaches not getting along and the gm does not like the coach. it is ridiculous. >> reporter: we know jim will not be staying in the bay area. it was official. the 49ers and harbaugh have muteuely parted ways. we are reporting live, back to you. >> and vern glen will have more on the coach's departure ahead in sports along with highlights from today's game. >>> it is the end of an era in palo alto. mings cuisine is serving their final meal after six decad

bit of a warm up and then will head to the upper 60s. >> thank you. >> let's talk again about jim harbaughbig change. >> sounds like it. rick quan is in and what do you got? >> change coming to santa clara. they are getting ready to trade in the red and gold. >> according to reports, harbaugh is going baying to of the show it is looking like 49ers' head coach jim harbaugh will return to his alma-mater, michigan. harbaugh will tell his players after sunday's season finale and be formally introduced on tuesday. the school's athletic director is apparently in the bay area ready to seal the deal. there are reports the wolverines have offered harbaugh a six-year $48 million contract which would make him the highest paid coach in college football. the raiders and jets are rumored to be in the running. harbaugh again refused to talk about his future. >> same reply and very thoroughly. >> is that a yes or no? >> what will happen will happen and what won't happen won't happen. >> we shall see. the raiders wrap up their season at denver. oakland has not won on the road this year. justin tuck has bee

they believe the driver is dead. >> "the san francisco 49ers and jim harbaugh have mutually agreed to part ways. the 49ers organization has begun its search for its next head coach. harbaugh thanked the team and the 49ers faithful following the game. >> i appreciate the fans, the people of the bay area, the 49er faithful, all the good times together, the relationship that we've had. it's been really good, fantastic. players, coaches, staff, friends for life. >> the players treated harbaugh to an icy gatorade bath after beating the cardinals in yesterday's finale. a lot has been speculated with 49ers ceo jeff york. before the game, app awkward handshake and hug before the game. >> during his four years with the team, harbaugh took the 49ers to the nfc championship threes trips, earning a trip to the super bowl in 2012. many fans we spoke to said they're disappointed he's leaving. >> it's a horrible decision. it's the first year we haven't made the playoffs. >> this is the first year he didn't take us to the playoffs, that's pretty good. >> tight end bruce miller caught a three-yard tou

jim harbaugh will coach his final game with the 49ers today. harbaugh is heading to michigan.t's been confirmed that harbaugh will become the next head coach of the university of michigan. the bleacher report broke the news yesterday. a press conference to introduce coach harbaugh is expected to be held on tuesday. he departed after four seasons as the 49ers head coach. we'll have reaction later in this newscast. >>> the attire of a girl's basketball team has been benched from a tournaments. the variety team was uninvited to play at ft. bragg after the players wore i can't breathe t-shirts while warming up. those are the last words of eric garner who was killed by new york police in a choke hold. his death has prompted nationwide protests. they said they couldn't ensure safety if someone took issue with the t-shirts. many of the girls insisted on wearing the shirts. they are now out of monday's tournament. >>> more news and weather ahead on today in the bay. coming up, the recent rains haven't helped these fish. we'll tell you what's complicating their struggle to survive. >>>

jim harbaugh is out after the final game against arizona. we thank jim for bringing a tremendous competitive nature and a great passion for the game. they are holding a 1:00 o'clock p.m. news conference at levi stadium. that is where we find our reporter. >>> good morning. levi stadium is lit up but the season is over. last night they made the announcement that jim harbaugh and the 49ers are parting ways minutes after the gale ended. the 49ers won the final game of the season and the arizona cardinals' head coach wished harbaugh well. at a resolution conference after the game the worst kept secret of the team was out: officially jim harbaugh is leaving. where he will go next is still not confirmed but a lot of people thing he could be headed to michigan where it is rumored they are offering a lot of money to be the head coach there. that is his alma mater. fans we spoke with yesterday although they will be the first to tell you it has been a rough season, did not want to see harbaugh go. >> i think he should stay with the until. he should not

>> it was an interesting press conference. >> when jim harbaugh was introduced in michigan, there went the bay area's best sports personality. it is all about his new chapter in his alma mater now. harbaugh signing a seven year $5 million a year contract. look at that at the wolverines basketball game where the students honored their new coach. at a press conference, harbaugh says he has thought about this for a long time. >> there have been times in my life where i thought about it, dreamed about it. now it is time to live it. i thought about being a coach at michigan. my dad was a coach at michigan. that was something i really looked up to. and i wanted to emulate from the time i was a youngster. >> all right, so it is onto the recruiting trail for harbaugh. over the next month, he will make more phone calls than he has in quite a long time. trying to get guys two have decommitted to recommit to the school. it is coming up on the first week of february. >> got to turn it around. >> got to bring them back from purgatory i guess. >> it will be a fun story to follow. >> we'll see. >> th

jim harbaugh want has a another year on the contract. speculation is it is going to happen. >> thank you dennis. >>> well california is ending the year in much better shape than the niners at least when it comes to jobs. businesses hired 90,000 last month dropping the unemployment rate to 7.2%. numbers look pretty good right? tonight andria borba explains why so many people are still worried about their financial future. >> reporter: the crowds and cars pouring in on this final saturday before christmas seemed to indicate people are ready to shop. >> first for my mother-in-law. a bunch of stuff for my kids. >> can't go wrong. >> it was matched by the crush of humanity inside. >> reporter: amid the retail frenzy, there were stuffed shopping bags. >> it depends on what happens next month when the credit card bill comes. >> reporter: that hesitation doesn't meet with the job reports. former california employment director michael burneck is not surprised. he says the rise in part time and freelance work without benefit the explanation. >> it

very pleased and proud to announce the 20th head football coach at the university of michigan, jim harbaugh. incredible assets to the michigan family as they were building what seemed to be acceptable leaders in athletics. now, jack was a coach when i played here. as i told jim, he never had a bad day. he was such a positive influence. i'm glad he's back around the program. thanks jack. i mention that i talked a lot to people. one particularly famous pro coach who had done broadcasting for many years told me this. you know, jim hackett, you didn't just get a great coach. you got the best coach in football today. there are a lot of great coaches out there. we had many of them on the list. when you ask coaches won college and pro, it's hard to find someone to compare it with. in my upbringing, i remember my dad talking about paul brown. he excelled at all levels. this guy is just like that. i could go on about him. he won 49 games in four years with the san francisco 49ers. just amazing. and considering that he has really strong competitors in that league, including another one with the initi

mattress discounters good deed dogs helping dogs help people l >> jim harbaugh is his enthusiasm to the michigan press conference probably because he had to be exhausted. there is a lot of pressure on jim to turn this program around. he's up for the challenge. this job has been a dream for him throughout his life. >> dreamed about coaching in michigan. now, it's time to live that and no other words to tell you how that feels. >> how do you feel your personality translates into the college game? >> i feel like it's the only personality i have. you know? won't be more honored. >> excitement off the charts today during wolverines game. harbaugh was introduced at half time. the game went into overtime. and good luck to coach harbaugh. the coaching carousel is heating up for raiders and their interest in them. he spends time in the nfl and has deep thoughts. >> i was calling tomorrow. defense, what he brings that is what raiders are in need of. that is what i would do. i almost mean for a shot at the head coach. >> and stan feared and maryland just about ready to kick off foster farms bowl.

unlike jim harbaugh.gary is likely to return. >> reporter:the former 49ers head coach was introduced as the current head coach for michigan. >> reporter:that's where harbaugh paid his dues as a student athlete. now it's time for michigan to pay harbaugh. 35 million dollars over seven years. plus incentives. >> i am not comfortable with that at all accurate as i said. >> i feel like it is the only personality that i have. >> (laughter) >> the other walls were all taken. >> reporter:finally! jim harbaugh finds a press conference he doesn't mind attending. >> reporter:it's amazing what a day and 35 million dollars will do to a guy. harbaugh goes from being a to the life of the party. >> reporter:and mister sunshine wouldn't stop there. he carried the good vibes to a michigan mens basketball game. (cheers & applause) >> reporter:the student section did their best making the new mens football coach feel at home. donning his trademark khakis. >> reporter:harbaugh walked out to a king's welcome. he was so tickle

being a fan, the success harbaugh brought to the 49ers, i don't understand why this is going on. >> we may never find out because of a cone of silence >> i don't think it's fair to jim to reveal the conversations he and i have had behind closed doors that we said are going to stay behind closed doors >> however if the criteria for a new coach that seems to suggest harbaugh's short comings. candidates must be able to mentor players and coaches. >> they have good command of the game of football. that is what you're looking for moving forward is an individual that can do those things. >> also, he helped what he called choir boy players. using ray mcdonald as an example. one fan thought the niners took o long to part with harbaugh. >> she was anazing worker and made t company a lot of money. they got rid of her because of that fact. she was a cancer in the room. that is what happened in july, andhat is what happened last season. >> in santa clara abc news. >> the ink on the contract is drying as we speak. if you offered me that deal, i'd sign it too. and the city of an arbor is excited. jed york started to search for a new head coach. the am is close to reaching a super

many people say they were hoping to see the former kemp, jim harbaugh but we never saw him show up. he was not at the team meeting. >>> thanks. with harbaugh out the question is, who is going to be the next head coach? >> two team coaches are considered, defensive line coach has been missed taking over for one game when the head coach for the 49ers was fired and defensive coordinator. john peyton would be near the top of any list and the cardinals' defensive coordinate is sought after and steve young and joe montana are lobbying for mike shanahan who was a head coach for the los angeles raiders denver and washington most recently. >> stay with us for continuing coverage of jim harbaugh and the 49ers with a streaming of a 1:00 o'clock u.n.c. on abc 7.com and you can get updates on twitter@abc7newsbayarea. >> cold temperatures and dense fog send the month out like a lion. our camera shows what it is like outside. can you see how thick the fog is right new and that fog has been hanging around the bridge for the morning and this picture shows things are clearing out. meteorologist mike n

bit of a warm up and then will head to the upper 60s. >> thank you. >> let's talk again about jim harbaugh. a big change. >> sounds like it. rick quan is in and what do you got? >> change coming to santa clara. they are getting ready to trade in the red and gold. >> according to reports, harbaugh is going baying to of the show it is looking like 49ers' head coach jim harbaugh will return to his alma-mater, michigan. harbaugh will tell his players after sunday's season finale and be formally introduced on tuesday. the school's athletic director is apparently in the bay area ready to seal the deal. there are reports the wolverines have offered harbaugh a six-year $48 million contract which would make him the highest paid coach in college football. the raiders and jets are rumored to be in the running. harbaugh again refused to talk about his future. >> same reply and very thoroughly. >> is that a yes or no? >> what will happen will happen and what won't happen won't happen. >> we shall see. the raiders wrap up their season at denver. oakland has not won on the road this year. justin tuck has

find free in-person help, go to coveredca.com of the show it is looking like 49ers' head coach jim harbaugh will return to his alma-mater, michigan. harbaugh will tell his players after sunday's season finale and be formally introduced on tuesday. the school's athletic director is apparently in the bay area ready to seal the deal. there are reports the wolverines have offered harbaugh a six-year $48 million contract which would make him the highest paid coach in college football. the raiders and jets are rumored to be in the running. harbaugh again refused to talk about his future. >> same reply and very thoroughly. >> is that a yes or no? >> what will happen will happen and what won't happen won't happen. >> we shall see. the raiders wrap up their season at denver. oakland has not won on the road this year. justin tuck has been fined more than $22,000 for abusive language. he was not happy about being held late in the game against buffalo. the bills scored a touchdown on that play. tuck let the officials know how he felt and was flagged for unsports man-like conduct. they will be in a bett

jim harbaugh has signed to coach at university of michigan. that is official. a deal worth $48 million over six years. back to the 49ers who were cleaning out their locker rooms after their coach told them he would not be back. >> reporter: 24 hours after that the players were clearing out their locks for an off season that began -- lockers for an off season that began a month earlier. players were still getting their heads around the developments. >> just, you know, feel like i have been here before. i am very familiar with this process and what is going on. it is not new. it is unfortunate. we all have our opinions and what we feel is best. at the end of the day that is the over our heads a players, that is upstairs management. we just got to play football. >> 49ers ceo and the general manager met with the media. the most obvious question is why wows the most successful coach in team history had to go? >> we didn't win the super bowl. if we don't win the super bowl we are not executing on our mission. our mission is simple, win with class. we haven't won and

everyone knows what is right and wrong. >> if and when jim harbaugh leaves the 49ers, the university of michigan is ready with cash in hand. the wolverines have reportedly of on erred harbaugh a six-year $48 million to $49 million contract that would make him the highest paid coach in the country. harbaugh is expected to seek another job in the nfl. >>> the warriors' owner courtside at maples pavilion and enjoying the cardinal and loyola marimount. stanford comes back and a nice steal. star of the game and knocking down three's. 67-58 and improving to 6-2. the warriors lost to memphis last night and what the grizzlies did tonight was amazing. not one or two, but three over times with the spurs. >>> now it is time to worry. the warriors' center had pr treatment for his knee. that is platelet rich plasma therapy. a number of nba stars including kobe briept has used -- kobe bryant has used this treatment that helps accelerate the injured tissue. that suggests that his knee problem is something that might keep him out for a while. the grizzlies are in san antonio and down three and mark g

everyone knows what is right and wrong. >> if and when jim harbaugh leaves the 49ers, the university is ready with cash in hand. the wolverines have reportedly of on erred harbaugh a six-year $48 million to $49 million contract that would make him the highest paid coach in the country. harbaugh is expected to seek another job in the nfl. >>> the warriors' owner courtside at maples pavilion and enjoying the cardinal and loyola marimount. stanford comes back and a nice steal. star of the game and knocking down three's. 67-58 and improving to 6-2. the warriors lost to memphis last night and what the grizzlies did tonight was amazing. not one or two, but three over times with the spurs. the warriors' center had pr treatment for his knee. that is platelet rich plasma therapy. a number of nba stars including kobe briept has used -- kobe bryant has used this treatment that helps accelerate the injured tissue. that suggests that his knee problem is something that might keep him out for a while. the grizzlies are in san antonio and down three and mark gasol and the mapping is -- the bank is o

where will jim harbaugh go? the new report straight ahead. >> emotional memorials as countries memorialize the victims of the tsunami. a fishing village in thailand. survivors and victims' families met on a beach. some walked into the waves and left flowers in the water. the deadliest tsunami on record in 2004, a 9.15 magnitude quake off the coast of indonesia triggered a tsunami in the indian ocean. 230,000 people were killed. millions more lost their homes. off up anow or never. those hit hard by napa quake in august, have until monday to apply for government aid. fema is offering help in person, on line or over the phone for people in napa and solano counties whose homes were affected by the quake. disasser assistance, grants to make home repairs. and disaster not covered by insurance. money for renters. fema has helped 2,500. search napaquake to apply for aid. >> coming up next, well maybe broe brody brazil knows where jim harbaugh will go. sports coming up next! >> sport time. check in with brody brazil. th