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Making case for Giants to buy, sell before MLB trade deadline
SAN FRANCISCO -- The third Wild Card probably isn't great for baseball. There are only six teams above .500 in the National League, yet only two -- the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies -- really have been eliminated from playoff contention. About half of the league has spent the first half hanging just below .500, but with the knowledge that a hot streak in September could lead to a postseason spot and the chance to get on a roll in October.
15-month-old toddler who fell from Mission window has died, fundraiser says
The 15-month-old toddler who fell from a Mission window on Wednesday afternoon died shortly thereafter, according to a GoFundMe account setup to support the family. Paramedics arrived at the scene at 2315 Mission St. and found Ulises Gonzalez Rodriguez in his mother’s arms suffering from injuries “consistent with a fall,” said Capt. Justin Schorr, a spokesperson with the San Francisco Fire Department.
Horse dies on racetrack at Alameda County Fair after collision
A 4-year-old horse died after it raced Sunday at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds Racetrack, according to an animal rights group. The Kill Racing Not Horses organization said that the California Authority of Racing Fairs confirmed that a racehorse, a gelding named Toppers Wager, died on the track "without euthanization" after a collision with another horse. "Toppers Wager came up on #1 Goodbye Kai and clipped heels," Larry Swartzlander, Executive Director of the CA Authority of Racing Fairs, was cited as saying. "I spoke to the State Veterinarian around 8:30 (p.m.) and he stated that the Toppers Wager most likely fractured his...
Life on the Bay Bridge’s ‘Trash Beach,’ where rent is free and the view is worth millions
Robert Simpson watches thousands of commuters cross the Bay Bridge every day from his beachfront R.V. encampment next to the toll plaza on Interstate 80. From his backyard tiki bar and volleyball court, Simpson has a view of Angel Island, Alcatraz and the Marin Headlands. A Mercedes, a Lexus, a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a Range Rover are parked in his dirt driveway.
Late Hall of Famer Willie Mays receives final military honors for his U.S. Army service
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Willie Mays received final military honors for his time served in the U.S. Army during a special presentation of an American flag to son Michael and taps was sounded at a public memorial service Monday for the late Hall of Famer. Baseball dignitaries past and...
Daniel Lurie: SF should bar alleged drug dealers from neighborhood of crime
A major drug-trafficking operation in the Tenderloin last month netted 57 arrests in one day. Focusing on fugitives who had outstanding arrest warrants, officers seized fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine. But such crackdowns aren’t enough to permanently shutter The City’s drug markets. Like all crime, the solution lies in ensuring dealers know they will be caught and face consequences every time, not just once in a while. The first major priority...
San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk May Have Just Identified the Next Team He Wants to Play for in 2024
The San Francisco 49ers and All-Pro wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been locked in tense contract negotiations ever since their offseason began. Of course, it began the moment the lost the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. Shortly after that loss, Aiyuk’s girlfriend made the following statement in a video that the couple posted online: “It might be the last time we step foot at Levi’s cause we might not be here next season.”
Vallejo City Council Denies ELITE Public Schools Permit to Expand into Downtown
After two years of fighting for their plans, members of the Vallejo City Council by a 6-1 vote, approved an appeal that overturned the Planning Commission’s decision to allow ELITE Public Schools charter to expand into downtown Vallejo. ELITE Public Schools had submitted an application in July 2022 for...
San Francisco 49ers Linked to Signing 4-Time All-Pro to Boost Dominant Defense
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the NFL’s most dominant and menacing defenses in the league. Nick Bosa is one of the league’s most disruptive pass rushers, Fred Warner might be the premier linebacker in the sport, and the 49ers’ secondary is loaded with elite talent.
Warriors Player Is Turning Heads In Summer League
The NBA Summer League is just getting started and is giving players chances to shine, albeit under lights that aren’t as bright as the regular season. The Golden State Warriors have won two consecutive games and one player has been doing incredible work: Ethan Thompson. According to Legion Hoops,...
American detained after "So I raped you" message can be extradited
A French court ruled on Monday that the American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, "So I raped you," can be extradited to the United States.Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search. He has been held in custody pending extradition proceedings since his arrest.The Court of Appeal in Metz said that Cleary can be extradited. When asked if he wished to be extradited or not, in line with French law, Cleary...
Former ‘American Idol’ Judge Abruptly Cancels Upcoming Shows
Former “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres has canceled a number of stops on her “Ellen’s Last Stand… Up” tour. The comedian has canceled four tour stops without any explanation. On the Ticketmaster website, dates in Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago, are all listed...
Trio sentenced in Evansville meth trafficking operation
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Today, July 8, A trio of individuals from Evansville have been sentenced in relation to a plot of smuggling meth in from California. Colin January (47), Patricia Minor (41), Blenda Lundberg (57), were all sentenced for trying to smuggle in a large amount of methamphetamine into Evansville through the mail from California. According to the release, on April 29, 2022 January had Minor contact Lundberg, via text, about a package being sent to their apartment. Lundberg initially was hesitant to the idea until Minor reminded her that she had previously had similar packages delivered to her home with no problems. Lundberg then stated over text, “As long as I know nothing and nothing else. No trouble at all.”
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