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22+ min ago (553+ words) On Saturday, San Francisco's Winter Walk street festival returned to Stockton Street for the holiday season. Alyssa Goard reports. The Winter Walk runs through Dec. 24 and is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Winter Walk started in 2018 and continued in 2019, explained Union Square Alliance CEO Marisa Rodriguez. During the pandemic, she said the event went on a hiatus, but the tradition picked back up again a few years ago. "After the pandemic, it really took off like wildfire, and I think it is that feeling of community -- everyone coming together," Rodriguez said. Martha Chesley, who has lived in San Francisco for 50 years, attended the ceremony to kick off this year's Winter Walk. Chesley said she's spent many holiday seasons at Union Square, and she thinks the Winter Walk is a good addition to the…...

1+ hour, 38+ min ago (1104+ words) The 49ers won their fourth consecutive game on Sunday, taking down the Tennessee Titans 37-24 and leading the whole way. Brock Purdy controlled the game with, going 23-of-30 for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey added 73 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown, and Purdy contributed 44 yards on the ground, including a 26-yarder in the third quarter. Eddy Pi'eiro made all three of his field goal attempts and all four extra points in his return from a hamstring injury. Here's what the 49ers had to say about the win: I don't think Ricky was much different than this last month. It just worked out and the ball came that way and he made the plays when it did. Having to play through injuries and stuff in that game and he probably physically was struggling more in that game. So I think it says a lot…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (371+ words) ASHLAND " The natural gas pipeline that exploded Thursday morning near Hayward was installed in the 1940s and was damaged during recent road construction work, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary investigation. The findings come just days after a line carrying natural gas line that was inadvertently cut and in the process of repairs exploded, a blast that sparked a three-alarm fire in a neighborhood in Ashland and injured six people. The NTSB, a federal agency tasked with investigating incidents including pipeline issues, arrived at the site of the explosion around 11:30 a.m. Friday and completed a preliminary review of the construction work and damaged pipeline, Peter C. Knudson, media relations representative for the NTSB said. The agency plans to work at the site for an additional five to seven days; a final report outlining the likely cause of the explosion and any…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (262+ words) Warriors coach Steve Kerr once again called for change after a mass shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island left two dead and several more injured on early Sunday morning." Before Golden State's game in Portland on Sunday evening, Kerr went on a three-minute monologue, pleading for change after the latest shooting to rock the nation." He later implored others to contact their elected representatives and demand change, and believed it was a non-partisan issue. "We know there are common-sense measures we can take that will save people's lives," Kerr said. "I just want people out there, it doesn't matter if you're Democrat or Republican, gun owner or non-gun owner, I just want people thinking "What if it were my child, what if it were my brother or sister?" Kerr later added, "Or are we just going to continue to…...

2+ hour, 22+ min ago (211+ words) Paul Wiggin, Stanford's coach during "The Play" and the school's defensive player of the century by fan vote, died on Friday at age 91. Wiggin was a two-time All-American defensive lineman for the Cardinal in the 1950s before being selected in the 1957 draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played 11 years in the NFL, twice earning Pro Bowl honors. After retiring from the NFL, the former Manteca High star was a defensive line coach and defensive coordinator for the 49ers from 1968 to 1974. He then became the Kansas City Chiefs' head coach for three seasons, compiling an 11-24 record. Wiggin took over the Cardinal as head coach in 1980 and oversaw three seasons of John Elway's college career, including the infamous five-lateral kickoff return by Cal that kept Stanford out of a bowl game in 1982. He finished his career as a defensive line coach for the Minnesota…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (739+ words) SANTA CLARA " Was it more interesting than it had to be? Sure. But isn't that the story of the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 season? Ride the chaos; the ups and downs are extra fun this season. A season that, in all eventualities and likelihood, will extend into the playoffs with the Niners' 37-24 win Sunday. Here are the studs and duds from a deeply strange game: Brock Purdy " QB " With his brain, his arm, and his legs all operating at full throttle, Purdy turned in a downright brilliant quarterbacking performance Sunday. Purdy was pushing the ball to all corners of the field, picking up first downs " and more " with his scrambling ability, and keeping the Niners in the right looks against a Tennessee defense that has an elite defensive tackle, a couple of other nice pieces, and little else. It was his best…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (870+ words) SANTA CLARA " The 49ers" fourth straight win was never in question Sunday. The greater mystery was how high their playoff seeding could climb, both by sundown here against the hapless Tennessee Titans as well as over the next three weeks to close the regular season. By virtue of Sunday"s 37-24 triumph, the 49ers" record improved to 10-4 overall, essentially sealing at least a wild-card playoff spot but keeping a higher seed in play, perhaps even the NFC"s No. 1 spot. The 49ers entered Sunday as the No. 6 seed, and that"s where they remain, although NFC West rivals Los Angeles (11-3) and Seattle (11-3) each rallied to post Week 15 home wins. Next for the 49ers is their final away game this regular season, a Monday night visit to the Indianapolis Colts, before coming back to Levi"s Stadium for more meaningful NFC matchups against the Chicago Bears…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago (653+ words) STANFORD " After Cal swept Stanford last season for the first time since 1985-86 following the retirement of Cardinal coach Tara VanDerveer, it looked like the title of best women's college basketball team in the Bay Area may be changing hands. But Stanford made a stand Sunday, scoring 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to defeat Cal 78-69 at Maples Pavilion. Junior forward Courtney Ogden scored a career-high 25 points in the ACC opener for both teams. "Certainly no one liked what happened last year, but that was last year," Stanford coach Kate Paye said. "We're driving ahead. We're not looking in the rearview mirror." Stanford saw its streak of 36 straight NCAA Tournaments snapped last season, while Cal made it to the NCAAs for the first time since 2019. But the Cardinal (9-2), ranked 33rd'in the NET, appears to be back on track to start another…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago (169+ words) A man was arrested Saturday evening after a police pursuit on Highway 1 in San Mateo County that included an officer firing a single shot, authorities said Sunday. The California Highway Patrol said officers responded at around 5 p.m. to reports of a black Acura driving recklessly on Highway 1 near Highway 84. Officers attempted to stop the driver after the Acura was spotted on Highway 1 near Verde Road, but the driver kept going, authorities said. CHP officers pursued the vehicle northbound and coordinated with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. The pursuit ended when officers were able to stop the Acura driver near Triple D Ranch, the CHP said. An officer discharged one shot while responding to the incident, but there were no injuries. The man driving the Acura was taken into custody without further incident, authorities said. Traffic on Highway 1 was closed between…...

3+ hour, 39+ min ago (125+ words) A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday afternoon near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. A preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday afternoon near Glen Ellen in Sonoma County, according to the'United States Geological Survey. The temblor was reported at around 3:30 p.m., and was centered about 3 miles west of Glen Ellen, the USGS said. This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates. BAY AREA QUAKE CENTRAL You can take steps to plan and prepare for the next big one. Access our Bay Area Quake Tracker, the latest earthquake stories, extensive quake prep checklists, videos and many other disaster preparedness resources all in one place: NBCBAYAREA.COM/QUAKES...