The Epic Battle Between the 49ers and Their Home City

The Epic Battle Between the 49ers and Their Home City

By The Wall Street Journal & Gimlet

As the 49ers contend for Super Bowl rings this Sunday, the team has another battle to fight. The 49ers are in a decadelong war with their home city of Santa Clara over whether the team's $1 billion stadium is providing the economic boost promised. WSJ’s Zusha Elinson unpacks the conflict, which has involved lawsuits and heated local elections. Further Reading: - Why the 49ers and Their Home City Are in a Decadelong Fight  Further Listening: - The Long-Last Super Bowl  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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