Thousands of 49ers fans from across the state flooded Candlestick Park on Sunday for the season’s home opener against the Seattle Seahawks, which San Francisco won 23-10. But hours before the throngs of football fans actually entered the stadium, many posted up in the parking lot decked in red, white and gold jerseys for tailgate parties complete with homemade portable bars, smoky barbecues and, in some cases, fancy dinner tables with candles and silverware. Read More