crabtree was not detained or arrested. he's willing to meet with police if they have additional questions. and this is the statement that his attorney released earlier today. on friday january 18, 2013 michael crabtree met with police and provided a statement. mike emfully kwchael fully coop investigators. out of respect and integrity for the process, we have no further comment at this time. it will be a major topic throughout the week and i'm sure reporters will talk to him after the game regarding the game and these allegations. crabtree is expected to play against the falcons tomorrow. later in sports we'll preview the nfc championship game. our reporter mindy boch was on the field in atlanta. >> legal analyst steven clark says the allegations against michael crabtree can carry serious penalties and he doesn't believe the district attorney will rush the case. >> they're going to want to look at all of the information available. was there any witnesses that saw any event that night or saw michael crabtree with this woman

you can see michael crabtree with them. the team landed in atlanta a few hours ago, then they took a bus to their hotel. tonight's developments are something else that a young quarterback has to try to ignore come kickoff time. but mark sayre says that colin kaepernick says that he is ready and he is focused for sunday's game. and mark, colin revealed a little bit about himself today as well, didn't he? >> reporter: indeed he did. calling kaepernick a man of few words, doesn't talk to the media a whole lot. today here at the practice facility, he revealed a little bit about his love of football and also his love of facts proved. he may be the hottest player in the nfl but colin kaepernick certainly doesn't talk that way. how does he see the trip to atlanta for the nfc championship game? >> this is 100% a business trip. this is what we worked for all season. >> reporter: how about reaching his childhood dream of playing for the 49ers and going to the conference championship game after just two months as a starting quarterbac

they have interviewed michael crabtree about an assault early on january 13th. this is just hours after the team's win, one in which crabtree played an integral part for nine catches and two touchdowns. 49ers fans we talked to were surprised to hear about the investigation. it comes during crabtree's finest nfl season yet and just two days before the nfc championship game. >> i don't know. hoping it's not true. we need him out there this sunday. hoping it all works out for him. >> his onfield performance is great. don't know anything about the guy off the field. >> tuz matter? >> if he's guilty, it kind of matt matters. i don't know. innocent until proven guilty. >> i don't know. i haven't heard enough information, so, i don't know. i can't say. >> tonight, the 49ers released a statement that says in part, quote, we are aware of the allegation against michael, and understand that he is fully cooperated with authorities. the 49ers take such matters very seriously. we will have no further comment at this time as the legal process is ongoing. unquote. police say cr

crabtree is said to be cooperating with police. he joined the team on the trip to atlanta for sunday's nfc championship game, and that's where abc7 news sports reporter mike shumann is live tonight. shu, what bad timing for this bombshell. >> well, dan, there is never good timing for a situation like this. the 49ers arrived 11:15 eastern standard time at the ritz carlton in downtown atlanta. crabtree was on the first bus. he was in the second row. he stood up and then sat back down as about 10 or 15 other players and 49er personnel got off the bus almost trying to distract us. they were trying to make it tough for us to shoot anybody getting off the bus. and then michael walked off the bus. you can see he was escorted by a personnel security man in the red baseball cap. he was there for two to three seconds and then he was gone. i have to believe a lot of his teammates didn't even know about this situation due to the timing of the statement put out by general manager trent balky. the statement read like this, "we are aware of the a

this is crabtree's finest nfl season yet. he led san francisco in receptions, targets, and receiving touchdowns during the regular season. he also became the first 49er receiver to surpass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season since terrell owens back in 2003. >>> there is no scheduled media availability in atlanta today for the 49ers, so we are not expecting to hear anything new from the team. our coverage continues online for the latest updates on the developing investigation go to our website nbcbayarea.com and search crabtree investigation. >>> an emotional fight outside the santa clara county courthouse between two families caught on video, at issue the shooting death of a suspected burglar who was shot by a so-called vigilante. "today in the bay's" george kiriyama was there. >> reporter: gina gates says because of the confrontation between her family and christopher soriano's family they will not be sleeping in their homes tonight. they have separated and are staying at other locations because they fear for their saf

crabtree is said to be cooperating with police. he joined the team on the trip to atlanta for sunday's nfc championship game, and that's where abc7 news sports reporter mike shumann is live tonight. shu, what bad timing for this bombshell. >> well, dan, there is never good timing for a situation like this. the 49ers arrived 11:15 eastern standard time at the ritz carlton in downtown atlanta. crabtree was on the first bus. he was in the second row. he stood up and then sat back down as about 10 or 15 other players and 49er personnel got off the bus almost trying to distract us. they were trying to make it tough for us to shoot anybody getting off the bus. and then michael walked off the bus. you can see he was escorted by a personnel security man in the red baseball cap. he was there for two to three seconds and then he was gone. i have to believe a lot of his teammates didn't even know about this situation due to the timing of the statement put out by general manager trent balky. the statement read like this, "we are aware of the a

crabtree is said to be cooperating with police. he joined the team on the trip to atlanta for sunday's nfc championship game, and that's where abc7 news sports reporter mike shumann is live tonight. shu, what bad timing for this bombshell. >> well, dan, there is never good timing for a situation like this. the 49ers arrived 11:15 eastern standard time at the ritz carlton in downtown atlanta. crabtree was on the first bus. he was in the second row. he stood up and then sat back down as about 10 or 15 other players and 49er personnel got off the bus almost trying to distract us. they were trying to make it tough for us to shoot anybody getting off the bus. and then michael walked off the bus. you can see he was escorted by a personnel security man in the red baseball cap. he was there for two to three seconds and then he was gone. i have to believe a lot of his teammates didn't even know about this situation due to the timing of the statement put out by general manager trent balky. the statement read like this, "we are aware of the a

crabtree has not been detained or arrested. police say the alleged incident happened last sunday morning in a san francisco hotel a few hours after he 49ers playoff game against green bay. right now crabtree is in atlanta with the team, gearing up for tomorrow's show down with the falcons. fans say the accusation is surprising but not a direction. >> that's allegations have not been substantiated by any proof. the truth will come out. hopefully it's not true. >> ama: crabtree's attorney says the star player is fulling cooperating with police and will continue to do throughout the investigation. >>> abc7 news' mike shumann is live in the georgia dome where the weather is cold but playoff fever is heating up. hi, mike. how are you doing? >> mike: i'm doing just fine. we talked our way into the georgia dome. this is where it's all going to happen sunday. noon pacific standard time between the niners and falcons. 72,000 fans will fill the stadium, and 49 fans descended on atlanta today. so we hit the streets so see what they though

crabtree was not detained or arrested. he's willing to meet with police if they have additional questions for him. this is what his lawyer released in a statement from earlier today. on friday, january 18, 2013, michael voluntarily met with the san francisco police department and provided a statement. michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. out of respect and integrity for the process, we have no further comment at this time. as you mentioned, chris, once again michael crabtree has not spoken to reporters. at this point the 49ers have not made him available to talk to reporters. if that was the case, most likely he would be expected to talk football. later in sports, we'll preview the nfc championship game. we'll have a live report from atlanta. >> hard not to get distracted. >>> the hostage crisis at a bp plant in the algerian desert came to a bloody end today. the algerian government reports 32 islamic militants and 23 hostages are dead following an army raid

michael crabtree has not been detained or arrested and has agreed to make himself available." the 49ers are aware of the allegations and say they take such matters very seriously. the team has they have nothing further comment as the legal ares is ongoing -- process is ongoing. fans say no one should rush to judgment until the investigation is complete. >> i think she's lying. why would he do that? he comes to san francisco and he can get whatever he wants of the he's a hero here. >> reporter: the sexual assault allegation is being investigated by the special victims' unit and will be presented to the district attorney's office. but as of tonight, the wide receiver is in atlanta and is expected to play in sunday's nfc championship game. >> it's really interesting, he's having such a great year. and 48 hours ago, the 49ers confirmed that crabtree will play in sunday's nfc championship game. the investigation comes on the heels of one of the best games of his career. he caught 9 passes for 119 yards and 2 touchdowns in saturday's win over the packers. but the former 1st-round pi

crabtree was not detained. nor arrested in aand told authorities he's available to investigators in the future. 49ers general manager trent released this statement in reresponsible. we are aware of the alleys against michael and understand he has fully cooperated with the thovrments 49ers take such matters have he seriously. first off. this is a major distraction heading into subpoenaed's game. maybe not. in media access to the team tomorrow which means media won't be a i believe to potentially talk to cb tree until after the game in the locker room. on sunday. turning our attention to the game itself and the guy created a fantastic rapport with crabtree collin he talked about picking football over baseballth sport in which avenues 2 time allstate pitcher in high school. >> just a passion about football that no other sport cap give you. i mean, to get 11 people doing everything at the same time toward the same goal take as lot of evident. a lot of hard work and something about being on the field. >> now the nin

crabtree is expected to play against the falcons. kickoff is set for noon. also coming up in sports, our 49ers reporter will have a live report from atlanta. >> all right. thank you very much. >>> next at 6:00, a horrifying scene as a man puts a gun to a politician's head. how that victim saved himself. >>> plus, all the last-minute work happening on this eve of the inauguration in washington, d.c. >>> plus, home sweet home in daly city. the construction project for families who might not otherwise have a chance at homeownership. >>> we are looking live at washington, d.c., where a busy inauguration weekend is already underway. monday's presidential inauguration and the martin luther king holiday coincide this year, but it is no coincidence today that president obama is invoking dr. king's legacy, calling on americans to do something for each other on a national day of service. the president is continuing a tradition he started before his first inauguration. on this national day of service, president obama led by example. he and the first lady volunteered at

michael crabtree has been interviewed and is being cooperative. he has not been detained or are rested and he is expected to be in the lineup on the sunday. he has not-been arrested the team will enter probably around a four. favorite. four points favored. that is a strong indication that the gamblers to think that the 49ers are eight dominant team. frank gore and kaepernick. the final words. >> is a big challenge. it is a big task. to play the atlanta falcons. people have said some nice things about us. the color of sports illustrated is very nice. the copper-of sports illustrated. and that it is not change anything about what our job is. to make the cover of sports illustrated. >> this is what we make for off and on season i do not even have time to stop and think right now. >> we have j. r. stone filing reports in atlanta over the weekend. and we are thinking of the community. and the people that watch kron. >> and we are doing it for the people. and pam moore is the backbone of kron. >> gary: however, it when it means so much for people. we wi

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and today crabtree's attorney released a statement on the incident which says. in part: michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. we are now less than 24 hours away from tomorrow's noon kickoff in the nfc championship game between the niners and falcons. the winner moves on to the super bowl. many 49ers fans are already in atlanta tonight getting tuned up for the big game. kron 4's j.r. stone also made the trip, and he's right in the middle of the action. >> i am to thousand 400 mi. away. i am in atlanta but it is hardly hotlanta... with temperatures colder here than in california. >> and i am here. >> we are going to brieand brief the atlanta scene and briebrave the scene. chemical 49ers. >> 49ers, niner nation! >> and i see that you have the giants here. >> 0 you do know that it is a football game. >> i have some fear. and also, i've brought in atlanta falcons fan with me. >> and a die-hard fan >> i we are here to see if it and rise up. i keep hearing that. it is folk talk and i certainly came across

crabtree was not detained nor arrested. his lawyer releasing this statement says, quote, michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. out of respect and integrity for the process, we have no further comment at this time. nbc bay area legal analyst steven clark said the allegations against crabtree can carry serious penalties, but he does not believe the district attorney will rush this case. >> they're going to want to look at all of the information available. was there any witnesses that saw any event that night, or saw michael crabtree with this woman that night. is there any evidence of excessive drinking. and also obviously, is there forensic evidence. they will look at that depending on the nature of this allegation. >> clark says he's not surprised crabtree was allowed to travel to play this weekend. he said crabtree isn't a flight risk, and law enforcement would not want to rush to judgment in a case where the allegations are so serious. >>> a group of tourists

a woman claims that crabtree assaultedder in san francisco hotel last sunday. but as we pointed out here, crabtree has not been charged. >> ama: president obama has officially begun his second term, taking the oath of office to serve the country for another four years. >> i barack hussein obama do solemnly swear. >> i will faithfully execute. >> i will faithty cite. >> the office of president of the united states. >> the office of president of the united states. >> and will to the best of my ability... >> the president took the oath in a private ceremony in the white house, required to take place on this day under the constitution. tomorrow he'll do it again in a public ceremony on the national mall. final preparations are underway for the big public oath. the parade, and two inaugural balls. a member of the presidential inaugural committee says it can be daunting job. >> you want to make sure everything is as perfect as we can make it. >> ama: the inaugural festivities kicked off yesterday. the kid held an inaugural ball of their own with performances by usher

crabtree caught two touchdown passes, helping the niners win that playoff game against the packers. they have been cooperating with the investigation. he was not detained or arrested. and he has agreed to make himself available to investigators in the future. some fans we spoke to are questioning these allegations. >> i think she's lying. i mean, you know, why would you do that? you know? he comes to san francisco getting whatever he wants. he's a hero here. >> it is definitely a real sad situation. but hopefully that he will be able to play in the game this sunday. he's a phenomenal player as we really want our 49ers to win. >>> the investigation is not expected to stop crabtree from playing tomorrow. meanwhile the niners general manager says they are aware of the allegations, but they will not comment on the matter because it's an ongoing legal process. 25-year-old crabtree is the second best receiver in the nfl along with the two touchdowns on saturday as he caught nine passes for 119 yards. but the former first round pick has always been a bit of a mystery as he rarely speaks to

crabtree has not been detained or arrested. police say the alleged incident happened last sunday morning at a san francisco hoe tale few hours after the 49ers playoff victory of the green bay packers. his attorney says he player is fully cooperating with police. >> 49er fans are not letting the news about crabtree get them down. mike shumann is live in atlanta with a look at the excitement. and work getting on the field, shu. >> mike: thank you, ai ama. 72,000 people will be here tomorrow for the game. 49ers fans flying flying in in droves. seeing familiar jerseys on the streets. the x factor will be colin kaepernick. the biggest game of his life, and who better to find out if they agree with me than 49 fans walking the street of the atl. >> he is playing out of his mind. i feel bad for alex a little bit, but he is a gamebreaker. >> are you worried about having a letdown? >> colin kaepernick is going to run all over them. not even a question. he made the previous game look like college football team. >> mike: falcons fans like

crabtree was never detained or arrested. >> investigators say crabtree fully cooperated and we've reported sources say two other women who were there at the time told police the sex was consensual. >> in just minutes we'll go live to niners headquarters and will hear from the team as they prep and do interviews before heading off to new orleans for super bowl 47. good evening, everybody, i'm larry beil. >> and i'm carolyn johnson. if you've ever dined in san francisco you've notice a health care surcharge. the question is whether the money is going to employee health care or lining pockets of some restaurant yorns. mark? >> we're on columbus avenue. a street famous for the restaurants. some of whom have been adding this surcharge to the bill. today, the city attorney said five million dollars from the year 2011 has gone missing. city attorney says restaurants are required to report how much they've collected and spent a few of them appear to be cheating. >> they imposed surcharges on customers to cover costs with the universal health care law but used little or none of the funds to provide

crabtree is with the team in atlanta this morning. last night the team released this statement: we are aware of the allegation against michael and understands that he has fully cooperated with authorities. the. >>ers take such matters very seriously. fans are shocked to hear of the investigation. abc7 news reporter has more from the san francisco hall of justice. >> san francisco police say this alleged sexual assault happened just hours after last saturday's match-up between the green bay packers. police say it happened at a hotel in san francisco. >> our special victim unit is investigating the case. michael crabtree has been interviewed with his lawyer and is very cooperative regarding the investigation. >> police are still putting together details in this investigation and are yet to determine if they will hand the case over to the district attorney. for fans who are gearing up for a sunday showdown in atlanta, this allegation is surprising. >> obviously it's news to me at this point. it's a bit of a shock. >> i don't understand w

star reciever michael crabtree is now at the center of a sexual assault investigation.and now crabtree's lawyer is weighing in. san francisco police are investigating the alleged incident, that said to have happened at a san francisco hotel early sunday morning - just hours after crabtree helped the niners blow out the packers. police say crabtree is cooperating in the investigation. and has not been detained or arrested.he is expected to play in tomorrow's n-f-c championship game. and late today crabtree's lawyer released a statement quote- "michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation. out of respect and integrity for the process, we have no further comment at this time." >> we are now less than 24 hours away from tomorrow's noon kickoff in the nfc championship game between the niners and falcons. the winner goes to the super bowl. many 49ers fans are already in atlanta tonight getting warmed up for tomorrow's big game. kron 4's j.r. stone also made the trip.and he and has spent the day with niners die hards from the bay area. >>

against 49ers wide reciever michael crabtree. this news comes just one day before kickoff of the n-f-c championship game between the 49-ers and the atlanta san francisco police are it is said to have taken place at a san francisco hotel early sunday morning. crabtree is cooperating in the investigation. and has not been detained nor arrested. available for further questioning. and is expected to play tomorrow. statement on the incident which says. quote - >> "we are aware of the allegation against michael. and understand that he has fully cooperated with authorities. the 49ers take such matters very seriously. comment at this time. as the legal process is ongoing. comment should be directed to michael's attorney." gary radnich will have more on the 49ers. ahead in sports. >> authorities in the east bay searching for a teenage girl who may have run off with with an older man. 13-year- old delicia moreno. pictured on your screen. was last seen thursday leaving for school in hayward, but she never showed up for class. kron 4's dan k

police say crabtree has agreed to additional interviews related to the accusations. the special victims unit is handling the case. crabtree is still expected to play against the falcons tomorrow. >>> coming up on "today in the bay," it is surf's up tomorrow as the world's best surf everies ride the massive waves at the mavericks international and invitational surf competition. technology allows you to ride with them without putting a toe in the chilly waters. for now here's more of the "today" show. >>> welcome back to "today," saturday morning, the 19th day of january, 2013. a cold winter morning -- i mean cold. we've hit like -- >> we've arrived at winter. >> a real winter. it hasn't kept the crowd come from coming on the plaza. we'll say hello to them and say hello in a bit. our thanks to them for spending part of their saturday with us. i'm loelester holt along with ea hill. coming up, lance armstrong's bombshell admission that he used drugs. he came clean to oprah winfrey. we saw part two of the interviewer last night. he confessed to his family about losing mil

crabtree was never booked or charged and a source said a second female witness has backed up crabtree's version of the story. >>> they had no idea which version will be there, but new orleans is known for a big party town. they spend thousands and they all have high hopes from big super bowl week. >> we hang out, buy one drink and an appetizer. >> they are expected to bring in 50,000 people and not all will have tickets. some will cheer on their teams from restaurants and bars in new orleans. kickoff is at 3:30 and for more just click on the f. if -- nfc.com. >> how does it look, sal? >> it looks good, as a matter of fact it looks good getting up to the 880 split and there are no problems and if you are driving on 280 extension it looks good, so let's start off with northbound 101, it is looking clear, today is a sol -- holiday for some. traffic is moving well. and this morning's commute is look good on northbound 101 as you drive through sunny veil, let's go to steve. >>> there is maybe a few high clouds and the system is close and things will change. remember it is january, and with t

and crabtree, what a night for crabtree. that young kid, no. 10 never stepped on the field again. and kaepernick, a crabtree, one more time. and from there, it is a san francisco party. not for aaron paren rodgers and san jo s state inspired defense but that could not have held them. 56 yds. 183 yds on 14 carries. i cannot say it enough. no quarterback has ever done that. vern and davis gets and on the act. however, 119 yds. 581 total yards of offense the most ever by a 49ers team in the offense. the 49ers will set them up and they will play in atlanta or seattle. >> the offensive played great. and as well as up from our running back did well and we made some serious plac >> it was unbelievable, the serious plays... >> he was running all over the field. a big, strong, athletic, running the field, running the ball, throw one the ball. throwing the ball. >> and we were happy to get it back. >> we were competing like maniacs. and we will move on with humble parts >> humble parts. the 49ers but seattle and atlanta. seattle victory? they will come to candlestick park a week from tomorr

crabtree has cooperated with police and was never booked for the charge. a second female witness has backed up crabtree's version of the story. >>> and mavericks' surfing contest, some of the best surfers phased off against -- surfed against each other at the harbor. this year's viewing was limited to a nearby hotel which did surprise some fans at first. >> we were looking forward to be able to see it and they said it was the only option but the new voting set up was like an outdoor concert. you can find more on the big wave contest including a slide show of the big contest. go to our www.ktvu.com and look for the hot topics section. >>> they are expanding ferry service in three cities in contra costa county they will provide $27 million in funding to antioch, hercules and new terminals can cost between 50 and $60 million and some can cost million more. >>> morning lows were anywhere from 27 degrees to almost 50 degrees and that offshore breeze helped along the coast down in pedal right now and down there it is 68 degrees. look like a pattern change and ow

crabtree already met with officials and agreed to assist the investigation in anyway possible. for now it remains unclear what the future holds for crabtree. >> police in atlanta are investigating a stabbing that happened right after the game. according to early reports, a fight started between a falcons fan and 49ers fan. witnesses say a falcons fan punched a 49ers fan, who in turn pulled a knife and either cut or stabbed the falcons fan in the neck. this is video of medics treating the victim. no word on his condition. >> we saw a beautiful babday today, with 20's and the north bay valleys, tonight. below freezing however, tonight. tomorrow, for martin luther king day also looking sunday with a repeat performance. if look for 66 degrees in oakland. here is a look your kron 4 7 day around the bay more sunshine on tuesday. after a cool start there is a storm are arriving on wednesday. partly cloudy skies and the chance for some light rain. the next chance of rainfall for next weekend >> the game was a mason, kaepernick was also amazing. the game was the amazing- the no. 1, 2013

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a shocking allegation against michael crabtree. san francisco police revealed tonight they are investigating the 25-year-old in connection with an allegation of sexual assault. we get the developing news from ktvu's amber lee. she's live in the city with what we know about the alleged assault and some initial reaction, amber. >> reporter: ken, news that the 49 wide receiver is being investigated for sexual assault comes as a surprise to the 49 fans we spoke to here at momo's tonight. the 25-year-old is having what some would characterize a break out season after being drafted by the 49 in 2009. the alleged assault happened in a san francisco early last sunday just hours after the 4- 9ders played the packers. police did not name the hotel just a short while ago a spokesman for the police department told us investigators interviewed crabtree who had an attorney with him and said the football player was cooperative. >> at this point he has not been detained or arrested. to my knowledge he was on the plane with the rest of the 49ers to

. >>> new developments on the sexual assault allegation against michael crabtree. in a statement today, crabtree's attorney said his client was interviewed by san francisco police and said that "michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation." the 25-year-old is accused of assaulting a woman at an unnamed san francisco hotel last sunday morning after the 49ers' playoff victory over the packers. >> crabtree is expected to play in tomorrow's game against the familiar cons. but today, it was time for the team to test out the georgia dome. joe fonzi is with the 49ers as they get ready for the big nfc championship came together. >> reporter: i'm at the georgia dome right now, where it's empty with the exception of some media people and also some stadium workers putting the finishing touches on the field here. the 49ers arrived last night here in atlanta, about 11:00 east coast time and they got here late enough that there was not time for them to do anything except get into their hotel room. they did go through a wal

. >> sexual assault allegations against 49ers star wide receiver michael crabtree do not appear to be holding up under investigation. >> investigators say there were looking into a complaint that crabtree had assaulted a woman at a hotel party after the 49ers defeated the green bay packers in a playoff game earlier this month. >> however, witnesses tell investigators that crabtree did not assault anyone and police have not found any physical evidence of the attack. >> crabtree has been denied any wrongdoing and has been cooperating with police. there was no question beyo nce performance at the national anthem was one of the highlights of president obamas inauguration. the only question seems to be what she singing live? would she live singinsinkinyncing . >> we were told beyond say did not perform the songs live. the marine corps said no one in their organization was in a position to assess whether the performance was live or recorded. >> another statement says a live performance was ill advised because of complications sometimes. >> it was immediately struck me that i could not hear

san francisco police did question crabtree about the alleged sexual assault reportedly that happened in a hotel room after the 49ers victory over green bay a week ago. so far he has not been booked or charged in this case. a league source telling espn a second female witness is backing up crabtree's version of the events. >>> new this morning, an overnight shooting killed one person and sent another to the hospital in san francisco. police say the shooting happened on naples street. a 43-year-old man died at that scene. a 35-year-old man was taken to the hospital with what's being called nonlife threatening injuries. the suspected shooter was seen running away from the scene but police only have a very basic description of this person. this is the city's third homicide of the year. >>> also new this morning, firefighters in san francisco searching for the cause of a two-alarm fire at an apartment building. firefighters say this one started in a three-story building on 19th and california in the city's richmond district. you can see just flames and smoke bursting through the roof. it

crabtree. he was co-optive. >> the fans say they are stunned and want more information before reaching a conclusion. >> shocked. hopefully, they will take the win and go from there. >> no matter what, the team will do a great job on sunday. >> 49er's players and coaches arrived tomorrow. crabtree is with the team and is expected to play. >> this statement was released. the 49ers are taking this matter seriously. we will have no further comment as this is con going. >>> well, despite the situation with crabtree, the 49ers are continuing to prepare for tomorrow's game. coming up, we will have more information on the team and the game ahead. >> and of course our coverage of the game starts tomorrow on mornings on 2. >>> last week, the topic was the cold, but the same this week, but not as chilly. >>> you're right. beach weather expected for this afternoon. nice weather out there. speaking of the beach, i have to mention the high surf advisory. the little ones like to play in the sand and build the

. >>> we have new information on the rape allegations against 49ers wide receiver crabtree. in just the past few minutes san francisco's district attorney george gascon said his office will not file charges against michael crabtree. in a statement tonight gascon said the special victim's unit conducted an investigation and he reviewed all of the evidence before making the decision not to charge him. a woman had accused crabtree of assaulting him after a party in a hotel in san francisco. >>> some of the luckiest 49ers faithful are super bowl bound. $850, but many of them told us it's worth it. >> next time they make the super bowl, who knows. >> there are some fans who told us they may sell their tickets and just watch the big game on tv. >>> tickets aren't the only thing 49er fans are getting their hands on tonight. cara liu is in the city where a brand new t-shirt is in production at the same time there's a lot of knock offs hits the streets. cara. >> reporter: this is that new shirt you were talking about. it will be sold at railighs. here they are carrying a lot of offic

the news comes as crabtree finds himself involved in a sexual assault investigation. crabtree's lawyer said he is cooperating with san francisco police and voluntarily answered questions before heading to atlanta with the team. >>> so now we're just about 14 hours away from kickoff and not only are the 49ers -- not only have the 49ers arrived but so have the faithful. we have more from atlanta. >> reporter: just practicing my colin kaepernicking. what he does after he scores touchdowns. look at these 49er fans here in atlanta. they are already trying to perfect it. >> colin -- colin? >> as for the team, under heavy security, here they were arriving after an hour and a half walk-through. coach jim harbaugh was the only one who satisfied the autograph seekers. >> are you guys fairly confident about tomorrow? >> absolutely, absolutely. >> no doubt. >> we have a good, tough offense. i don't think their defense can handle it. >> meantime, at the airport, 49er fans have arrived. >> new orleans style. don't give up. >> you came from utah? >> salt lake city, utah. >> 49ers wi

crabtree has not been arrested or detained. the 49ers say the issue will not be a distraction in this afternoon's nfc championship game. >>> this morning we have the newest twist to the already tangled story about a college football player and a dead girlfriend who never existed. while manti te'o tries to salvage his dignity, his reputation and his hopes of an nfl career, more questions are being asked about the person or people behind this elaborate hoax that apparently expand several years. here's abc's matt gutman with the latest. >> this morning new details about the alleged catfish maestro orchestrating the elaborate hoax spanning manti te'o's entire college career. in his interview with espn, he said this man called him on wednesday to confess the woman te'o called the love of his life was a figure meant of this man's imagination. in december, three months after the man had killed off the character, he, and the woman who spent countless hours on the phone with te'o, acting as linnea, called te'o. the jig was up. >> she sa

crabtree has not been detained, nor arrested. police say he is cooperating. crabtree is in atlanta right now with the 49ers for tomorrow's nfc championship game. fans here in san francisco are shocked to hear of the investigation of this star player. >> i don't understand why these guys who have it so good and who are such big in the news right now, why they would do something or he would do something that could potentially hurt not only himself and his family, but the team. >> as a fan, i'm going to back him up until it comes through. but right now it sounds fake. >> the san francisco police special victims' unit is continuing to investigate the allegations. after their work is complete, the investigation will be turned over to the district attorney's office. last night the 49ers released this statement. quote, we are aware of the allegation against mikeel and understands that he has fully cooperated with authorities. the 49ers take such matters very seriously. our calls and e-mails to both michael crabtree, his agent and his attorney have not yet been retur

. >>> there's now word that rape allegations against michael crabtree are not holding up. according to the reports, the accuser was one of three women who joined crabtree for a party at san francisco's w hotel two weeks ago. after the niners beat the green bay packers. the woman claims crabtree assaulted her after the party but sources say the other two women there dispute the claim. police have not found any physical evidence of an attack. >>> and the family of former pro football star junior seau has filed a lawsuit against the nfl saying his suicide was a result of head injuries he sustained as a football player. he shot himself back in may. earlier this month, the national institute of health released a report of his brain injury saying he had degenerative brain disease likely caused by repeated blows to the head. >>> a bay area grocery chain giving customers a discount. we'll tell you why. >> reporter: an outside consultant coming in to help the oakland police department combat crime. the controversial vote by the city council overnight and what's being done to addres

crabtree can't get in, atlanta recovers and how many chances do the niners get? but hey, falcons punt. san francisco comes right back. and there goes gore. san francisco gore 9 yards to give san francisco its first lead of the game with just over eight minutes left. but the falcons call their quarterback metti ice because he's led so many fourth quarter come backs. bowman just punches it out. the 49ers run out the final 69 seconds. ryan threw for 126 yards and two touchdowns but kaepernick showed poise and leadership today as san francisco overcomes a 17 point deficit and earns their first super bowl appearance since super bowl xxix way back in january of 95. our own joe fonzi was in miami for that game. he was also there today to witness championship history. >> you would have to call this a character game for the 49ers any time a team is down by 17 points and comes back to win on the road nonetheless it speaks to the character of the team on both sides of the ball. >> i think it's a great team win. our team played great, our offensive line played great. our run

star receiver michael crabtree. the alleged incident happened early last sunday morning in a san francisco hotel a few hours after the 49ers playoff game against green bay. he has not been detained nor arrested and he is cooperating with police. it's bad timing for the bombshell. he is in atlanta with the team this morning. mike shumann is there. last night the team released this statement. we are aware of the allegation against michael and understand he has fully cooperated with the authorities. >>> fans are shocked to hear about the investigation. news reporter sergio quintana has more from the hall of justice. >> san francisco police say this alleged sexual assault happened just hours after last saturday's match-up against the green bay packers. police say it happened at the hotel in san francisco. >> michael crabtree has been interviewed and very cooperative with our investigation. >> reporter: police are still putting together details in this investigation and are yet to determine if they will hand it over to d

. >>> coming up -- the latest on assault allegations against michael crabtree. what the other women who were allegedly there are now saying about what happened and what didn't. >> reporter: we're live in san francisco where a gallery owner sets fire to artwork. we'll tell you why he could face criminal charges when "mornings on 2" continues. using robotics and mobile technology, verizon innovators have made it possible for teachers to teach, and for a kid... nathan. tadpole. ... to feel like a kid again. because the world's biggest challenges deserve even bigger solutions. powerful answers. verizon. >>> it was supposed to be a fiery art display but things went terribly wrong when fire burned more than the display. tara moriarty is live with more details on just how much damage was done. >> reporter: yeah, setting fire to artwork. this is part of an interactive display. you can see behind me here it could land the owner in trouble. this is a map of the united states and now it's all burned. the artwork was made out of matches. 25,000 of them and by lighting it, i

the news comes as crabtree finds himself involved in a sexual investigation. no new information today but crabtree's lawyer says he is cooperating with the investigators and voluntarily answering questions before heading to atlanta with the team. >>> meanwhile, 49ers fans are pouring into atlanta for tomorrow's championship game. >> oakland and california have these very strong gun-control laws, but i still have teenagers with ak-47's on the street. >> california leaders gathered in washington, and tonight they're talking gun control. a live report from d.c. after the break. >>> good evening, everybody. mavericks. it's a green light for sunday. we've got that forecast. plus rain, when it returns to the bay area. the details with the pinpoint forecast as eyewitness news continues. during sleep train's huge year end clearance sale, get beautyrest, posturepedic even tempur-pedic mattress sets at low clearance prices. plus, get free same-day delivery, set-up, and removal of your old set. and through monday, get 3 years interest-free financing on selected models. b

up crabtree's version of the story. >>> your time now 5:47 in algeria more deaths, a gas plant where dozens of hostages were taken captive. the death toll includes at least 81 militants and hostages including one american. almost two dozen foreign workers are still not accounted for. >>> the sacramento kings will be leaving sacramento and going to seattle to take on the supersonics. the family has a agreed to the take and chris hansen will reportedly pay 55,000 dollars. sacramento still has a chance to come up with a better offer that will keep the kings in california. >>> one firefighter suffered injuries while battling a fire at an apartment building on california street. crews had the flames under control about 90 minutes later but there is major damage to the building. there is still no word on how the fire started. >>> u.s. safety investigators are investigating a boeing dreamliner which caught fire. they are ruling somethings out and now they are looking at the battery's charger and the causes of charges which was placed on lithium i on batteries and those are approved for a co

a shocking allegation against michael crabtree. san francisco police revealed tonight they are investigating the 25-year-old in connection with an allegation of sexual assault. we get the developing news from ktvu's amber lee. she's live in the city with what we know about the alleged assault and some initial reaction, amber. >> reporter: ken, news that the 49 wide receiver is being investigated for sexual assault comes as a surprise to the 49 fans we spoke to here at momo's tonight. the 25-year-old is having what some would characterize a break out season after being drafted by the 49 in 2009. the alleged assault happened in a san francisco early last sunday just hours after the 4- 9ders played the packers. police did not name the hotel just a short while ago a spokesman for the police department told us investigators interviewed crabtree who had an attorney with him and said the football player was cooperative. >> at this point he has not been detained or arrested. to my knowledge he was on the plane with the rest of the 49ers to

police say crabtree has not been detained or arrested. saturday, his attorney released a statement on the investigation. it says in part, "michael fully cooperated with the inspectors and will continue to do so throughout the investigation." kickoff is at noon today in the a-t-l between the niners and falcons. the winner of this game moves on to the super bowl. many 49ers fans are in atlanta getting tuned up for the big game. here's some of what they had to say. >> 49ers nation! rise up memo i keep hearing that expression rise up it is folk toalk... phot folk talk./. alsothe big game is also sure to bring big crowds to bay area bars and restaurants. our team coverage continues this morning with kron four's philippe djegal. he spoke to some fans who say if you can't cheer the niners on in atlanta. your local pub is the next best thing. walk by your neighborhood sports bar. and, there's a good chance you'll see a san francisco 49ers flag or two. at kezar pub. even the bar tenders are getting into it. sporting niners gear ahead of the big ga

earlier this month a woman accused crabtree of assaulting her at the "w" hotel in san francisco. police have completed their investigation and they filed the case to the d.a. moments ago, d.a. george gascon said, following a review of all the evidence, my office has determined that no charges will be filed against michael crabtree at this time." >>> san francisco police are gearing up for a citywide super bowl party. and while they prepare for what could be a rowdy post-game, coach harbaugh is keeping his focus on the here and now. we have team coverage tonight starting with cbs 5 reporter len ramirez in santa clara. len. >> reporter: exactly right, ken. as the 49ers get ready to leave for new orleans, it seems there aren't enough hours in the day for everything that needs to be done for the team and right in the middle of it all is coach jim harbaugh, a hardman to catch up with. bursting into the greatness of the super bowl spotlight, 49ers coach jim harbaugh hustled up to the mic for yet another pre- game press conference. it was a quick wide ranging session that can make your

according to the chronicle, two women have told investigators that crabtree did not assault anyone. last friday, san francisco police say they were investigating a complaint that the 25-year-old player assault add woman hours after the lay off game against the packers. the chronicle says that the woman who files the domain was one of three women who joined crabtree for a room party at the w hotel if san francisco. but there was no damaging physical evidence recovered. >> at city college of san francisco, faculty, staff and supporters will learn more about threats to close campuses, cut benefits and lay off employees. the san francisco community college district has laid off more than 70 workers, teachers and counselors to trim the budget. the administration must fix 14 problem areas to keep the school's accreditation which is the deadline to notify employees if they lose their jobs in the fall, march 15. there is a democrats day -- doomsday plan that includes storing transcript. agoers of the meeting will begin at 4:30, they say, at the school union at city college. >> 49ers fans ar

. >> michael crabtree have met with a police in a sexual assault investigation. he has not been detained or arrested. alleged incident happened last sunday morning at a san francisco hotel a few hours after the victory over the green bay packers. his attorney says the star player is fully cooperating with police. >> crabtree is with the team in atlanta. they are getting ready for tomorrow's n.f.l. championship game against the falcons. sports anchor mike shumann who made the trek east. >>> go a niners! >> they have 60,000 people at the stick but fan base extends throughout the nation. >> washington, d.c. >> colombia, south carolina. >> there are millions of fans all over the nation. >> it's niner nation. >> you seem like you are ready to go right now. >> i'm ready right this minute. we're here and we're partying and taking over atlanta. we're on our way to the superbowl. we're ready to go. >> you are that confident the nine esers are going to win this game. >> i don't think atlanta is going to score. >> atlanta fans beg to differ. they stay falcons don't have a c