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Inman: Sam Darnold’s ‘great’ debut, plus 10 observations from 49ers’ flop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Did Sam Darnold come out looking best from the 49ers’ rather unsightly debut to the NFL’s preseason?“I thought he did a great job,” coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday’s 34-7 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders. “… We want to be careful with Sam (playing among backups), but we also want him to play, too. Hopefully, Sam will get a little more time next week.”Thus, the expectation is that Darnold starts Saturday’s preseason game at Levi’s Stadium against the Denver Broncos.What about the other options? Expect Brock Purdy to idle until starting the regular-season opener. Trey Lance figures to rotate back into the No. 2 role Saturday. And Brandon Allen hopes to rejoin the team Thursday, after racing postgame to Florida, where his wife, Sarah, is expected to give birth today to their second son.Darnold did not necessarily wow in his 49ers debut. He also did not turn the ball over or panic in the pocket. He looked...

This endangered species was sought in Tulare County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - California has a new gray wolf pack in Tulare County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDWF) announced Friday. The CDWF says this is the Golden State's southernmost pack and it is at least 200 air miles from the nearest known pack in northeastern California. In July, CDFW received a wolf sighting report from a location in the Sequoia National Forest. CDFW investigated the reported location and found wild tracks and other signs of wolf presence, and collected 12 scat and hair samples from the immediate area for genetic testing. Upon DNA analysis competition by the CDFW's Wildlife Forensics Laboratory, all of the 12 samples used were confirmed ad gray wolves. The new pack consists of at least five individuals not previously detected in California, including one adult female, who is a direct descendant of California's first documented wolf in the state in recent history. The CDFW says gray wolves are native to California but were extir...

Motorcyclist killed after hitting parked truck in Martinez

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

(BCN) -- A motorcyclist who died Sunday afternoon in Martinez hit a legally parked and unoccupied Nissan truck on the right sidewalk of Pacheco Boulevard. The California Highway Patrol said at 9:43 p.m. Sunday the man was riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle eastbound at about 4:30 p.m. when he hit the parked truck, near Palm Avenue. 2 security companies reportedly got into fight near Golden Gate Park Emergency personnel transported the man to the hospital, where he later died. Anyone with information about the crash can contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez at (925) 646-4980 or email your contact information to [email protected] to be contacted by the investigating officer. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

San Jose city workers prepare to go on strike tomorrow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

(KRON) -- Thousands of San Jose city workers are preparing to go on a three-day strike starting Tuesday potentially impacting critical city services.Union officials say they are closer to an agreement and are meeting with the City of San Jose Monday morning. However, the strike is still planned if an agreement is not met.Last week 99 percent of 4,500 San Jose city workers voted for the three-day authorized strike. There are currently 6,600 workers including 911 dispatchers, librarians, airport workers, sanitation specialists and city inspectors. Woman’s body found at Golden Gate Park San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said he would possibly shut down the city's animal care center to help cover the costs of the three-day strike. Workers hope to receive better pay because they say they are doing more work. Mayor Mahan also said the city's budget projections could be a bit conservative, but he does not want the city to go into any debt.

SF small business owner burglarized twice in 2 weeks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

(KRON) -- A San Francisco restaurant owner has once again been hit by burglars. This incident marks the second time in two weeks Andy Yang's small businesses have been burglarized after his restaurant, Kung Food near Alamo Square was hit on July 30. Aceking BBQ located on Clement Street in the Richmond District was broken into early Saturday morning. More than $2,000 in cash was stolen with an estimated $3,000 in damages. Just two weeks after Andy Yang’s #SanFrancisco restaurant Kung Food was broken into his 2nd business Ace King Barbecue on Clement St. was hit by burglars. Cash, televisions and tablets stolen. $3k in damage. Wiring to surveillance cameras was also cut. pic.twitter.com/9DGfff3v71— Dan Thorn (@DanThorn_) August 12, 2023 San Francisco small business burglarized 7 times since pandemic "We didn't do anything wrong. We don't deserve to be treated like this. We are a small business that help to generate revenue to the city," said Yang. "But this is like what we ge...

Ford lures Apple executive to oversee its new software subscription services unit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Ford-Apple ExecutiveFord has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners.The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker said Monday it hired Peter Stern, who was Apple’s vice president of services. He’ll run Ford Integrated Services, a unit that will combine software and hardware into services.At Apple, Stern oversaw Apple TV plus, iCloud storage, Apple Books, the arcade and fitness operations and other businesses, Ford said in a statement Monday. Stern started Monday and reports directly to CEO Jim Farley. Stern also will expand Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free partially automated driving system, as well as productivity and safety and security services, the statement said. Source

COG wants DC tour busses and other commercial drivers to stop idling

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

The Greater Washington Council of Governments has launched a three-week Turn Off Your Engine campaign to educate truck and bus drivers about the benefits, both environmental and financial, from reducing idling their parked vehicles’ engines.D.C., Maryland and Virginia all have stiff penalties for commercial drivers caught with their engines idling. In the District, it is a $1,000 fine for idling more than three minutes. In Maryland, the fine is $500 for idling more than five minutes. In Virginia, the fine is up to $25,000 for a driver who runs their parked vehicle’s engine for more than 10 minutes.In D.C. and Virginia, private vehicles are exempt. In Maryland, the fines apply to both private and commercial vehicles.The Council of Governments will focus its outreach in two areas where idling engines are particularly common.“Those are at locations where you would typically see a lot of motor coach activity around some of the more tourist areas. Also, I-95 rest areas with outreach to t...

Chance the Rapper to make Apple store appearance in Chicago to discuss career and impact of hip-hop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chance the Rapper will take Apple store customers in Chicago on his hip-hop journey as part of an audio series to celebrate the genre’s 50th anniversary.The technology company announced Monday that Chance the Rapper will discuss becoming a rap star at the Apple Michigan Avenue location in his hometown. He’ll make the appearance at the retail store Wednesday during an event hosted by Today at Apple, which offers free in-store educational sessions for devices and programs.The Grammy winner expects to discuss the impact hip-hop had on his life, including his venture as an independent artist and the 10th anniversary of his critically-acclaimed “Acid Rap” mixtape. He will have a conversation with Ebro Darden, global editorial head of hip-hop and R&B at Apple Music.Chance the Rapper said he wants to celebrate a rap culture that “empowered a generation and gave voice to the voiceless.”Throughout August and September, Today at Apple will host several events with artis...

Sports on TV for Tuesday, August 15

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsTuesday, August 15AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL7 p.m.ESPNU — American Legion World Series: TBD, Championship, Shelby, N.C.MLB BASEBALL7 p.m.TBS — NY Yankees at Atlanta10 p.m.MLBN — Regional Coverage: Milwaukee at LA Dodgers OR Baltimore at San Diego (9:30 p.m.)SOCCER (MEN’S)9:55 p.m.FS2 — CONCACAF Central American Cup Group Stage: CD Fas vs. Real Esteli, Group B, San Salvador, El SalvadorSOCCER (WOMEN’S)4 a.m.FOX — FIFA World Cup: Spain vs. Sweden, Semifinal, Auckland, New Zealand6 a.m. (Wednesday)FOX — FIFA World Cup: Australia vs. England, Semifinal, SydneyTENNIS11 a.m.TENNIS — Cincinnati-ATP/WTA Early RoundsWNBA BASKETBALL9 p.m.PRIME VIDEO — New York at Las Vegas_____Source

Longtime Boston Bruins center David Krejci announces retirement at age 37

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:25:41 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — David Krejci has decided to retire, an expected development that leaves the Boston Bruins without their top two centers after setting records for the most wins and points in a season.Krejci announced his retirement in a statement Monday, thanking team president Cam Neely and general manager Don Sweeney for allowing time to make the decision. It comes three weeks after captain and face of the franchise Patrice Bergeron opted to retire.“After 15 full NHL seasons I have decided to retire from the best league in the world,” Krejci said. “I have been very lucky to be on so many good teams and play with so many great players.”Krejci, 37, returned to North America last fall for one final NHL season. He had gone home for a year to play in front of his friends and family in his native Czechia.A versatile, two-way center, Krecji played 1,192 regular-season and playoff games for the Bruins from 2007-2023, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2011. He put up 871 points...