Quarterback Brock Purdy is scheduled to see an increase in practice time as the 49ers point toward their pivotal NFC West game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Coach Kyle Shanahan said the plan calls for Purdy to continue to push his recovery from a turf toe injury. A decision likely will be made later in the week to determine whether Purdy will be available to play against the Rams at Levi’s Stadium. Learn More

The FAA issued issued a temporary ground stop on flights arriving at San Francisco International Airport on Friday morning due to a staffing shortage, airport officials said."Due to staffing, departure traffic destined to San Francisco International Airport … will not be allowed to depart until at or after 8:45 a.m. PST," an air traffic statement from the airport said. It may also affect departing flights, the airport said. "Because traffic management program is delaying som

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement Thursday morning via video message. Pelosi (D-California), a pioneer in American politics, will not seek re-election in 2026 after 38 years in the House of Representatives. Pelosi’s legacy as House speaker comes not only because she was the first woman to have the job but also because of what she did with the gavel, seizing the enormous powers that come with the suite of offices overlooking the National Mall. Learn More