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SF Giants minor leaguer takes social media shot at Padres’ Tatis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

A Giants minor league pitcher called the Padres’ Fernando Tatis a “cheater” on social media after the suspended star took the pitcher deep in a Triple-A game.Kade McClure, a right-handed pitcher with the Sacramento River Cats, gave up a booming homer on Wednesday night to Tatis, who is playing with El Paso as he finishes serving his 80-game performance enhancing drug suspension.McClure took umbrage with a tweet that said he would “be telling people for years about the time he gave up an absolute nuke” to Tatis, quote-tweeting that tweet and the video of the homer with, “**cheater hits a homerun on a rehab assignment during a steroid suspension**.”Kade McClure will be telling people for years about the time he gave up an absolute nuke to Fernando Tatis Jr. pic.twitter.com/JNOlxN8T3U— Darnay Tripp (@DarnayTripp) April 6, 2023McClure’s late Wednesday night tweet went viral before he deleted it on Thursday afternoon, garnering over 2,500 retweets and 15,000 likes. He also had over...

‘Confusing”: Jennifer Lopez launches alcohol brand as she, Ben Affleck tout sobriety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

It’s hard to imagine why Jennifer Lopez thought she’d be the perfect celebrity to launch a brand of bottled cocktails, given that she’s long claimed she eschews alcohol for health and beauty purposes and her husband Ben Affleck has long battled addiction to alcohol and been to rehab multiple times.Lopez’s fans and others have gone on her Instagram to let her know they aren’t thrilled about her attaching her name to a new product, Delola, which features three ready-to-drink spritzes made with vodka, tequila and amaro, People reported. The brightly colored, fruit- and rose-infused spritzes retail for $23 for a 750-milliliter bottle and will arrive in grocery stores, restaurants and bars this month.#delola founded by @JLo pic.twitter.com/qvGMdYtz9Y— micol_jlover (@micol_jlover) April 4, 2023“Who advised Jenny from the Block to launch an alcohol brand?” said a spokesperson for Creative Sobriety, a support community “for sober and s...

Tech layoffs worsen in Bay Area: Logitech, Salesforce chop jobs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

NEWARK — The tech sector has unleashed a fresh round of layoffs that will eliminate well over 100 more jobs in the Bay Area after Logitech and Salesforce filed new disclosures for staffing reductions in the region.All told, an estimated 138 jobs are being eliminated in the Bay Area, according to information in the most recent official filings with the state Employment Development Department.Here are the details of the most recent job cuts that tech companies have revealed for workers in the Bay Area, posts on the EDD’s official site show:Salesforce, a cloud-based software behemoth, is cutting 86 jobs in San FranciscoLogitech, a manufacturer of computer peripherals such as mice and keyboards, is cutting 52 jobs in Newark.Since mid-2022, tech companies have revealed plans to eliminate more than 20,000 jobs in the Bay Area. Some of the job cuts have occurred, while others are scheduled to transpire.

San Jose: Massage therapist suspected of sexually assaulting clients

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

SAN JOSE — A 73-year-old massage therapist was arrested in early March after an alleged victim accused him of sexual assault and a second victim was located, according to the San Jose Police Department.Antonio Zacariz was arrested after the victim, a woman, alerted San Jose police of the alleged assault in July of 2022. During what police called a “comprehensive investigation,” an additional victim was identified.Authorities arrested Zacariz at his San Jose home on March 7. Police said he’s worked as a massage therapist since 2015 and performed the massages at his home.Police asked anyone with information about the case or similar incidents to contact Detective Montez of the Sexual Assaults Investigations Unit at [email protected] or at 408-277-4102.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Redwood City police warn of possibly armed catalytic converter thieves

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — One of three suspects who stole as many as eight catalytic converters in an overnight spree last month may have been armed with an AK47-style assault rifle, according to authorities.Private security video from a resident captured three suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts during the March 21 rash of thefts. According to police, the suspect vehicle was a dark-colored 2010 or later model Audi with stock, five-spoke colored wheels. Authorities did not release a complete description of the suspects.Redwood City police issued a public safety announcement Thursday urging residents to call 911 if they witness an in-progress catalytic converter theft, rather than inserting themselves into a potentially dangerous situation.Catalytic converter thefts have been on the rise for years and have prompted new laws in California. The expensive car part scrubs vehicles’ emissions to make them less toxic, and they contain precious metals which can ramp up the resale price for...

VIDEO: Fire crews extinguish blaze at Alameda home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

(KRON) -- Crews responded to a fire at a one-story house in Alameda Tuesday night, the Alameda Fire Department said on Twitter. The fire happened on the 500 block of Corpus Christi Road at around 10:38 p.m. Alameda car thief caught in the act: police Officials said the fire was "under control" in 20 minutes. No injuries were reported. Video (above) shows at least four firefighters responding to the scene. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and will be investigated. The Alameda Fire Department tweeted about the fire Thursday afternoon.

'Major' law enforcement activity at Mahany Park in Roseville, officials say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

(KTXL) -- The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said there is "major activity in Roseville on Pleasant Grove Boulevard" on Thursday afternoon. The sheriff's office said they are assisting in any way possible. These are the non-emergency phone numbers for law enforcement agencies in the Sacramento area The Mahany Fitness Center and the Martha Riley Library has been closed and locked down, according to Roseville Parks, Recreation and Events. All staff, visitors and children in camps are safe. Flight Radar shows that the California Highway Patrol and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office have helicopters flying in the area around Woodcreek High School and Mahany Park. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

Elon Musk says violent crime in SF is 'horrific.' Is it?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The stabbing death of Silicon Valley entrepreneur Bob Lee had many in the tech world questioning San Francisco's approach toward violent crime. Among them, Twitter owner Elon Musk, venture capitalist Matt Ocko and MobileCoin founder Joshua Goldbard."Many people I know have been severely assaulted. Violent crime in SF is horrific and even if attackers are caught, they are often released immediately. Is the city taking stronger action to incarcerate repeat violent offenders,” Elon Musk tweeted calling on San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins to take action."Chesa Boudin, & the criminal-loving city council that enabled him & a lawless SF for years, have Bob’s literal blood on their hands. Take action," Ocko tweeted.“As a lifelong Bay Area resident, I have more questions than answers tonight. I don’t know how to fix what’s wrong, but I know something isn’t working in our grey city,” Goldbard said.But is it really that bad? Here's what t...

Gunmen kill at least 50 in attacks on village in Nigeria

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen have killed at least 50 people during two attacks on a village in north-central Nigeria, authorities said Thursday.Ruben Bako, chairman of the Otukpo local government where the massacre happened, said that gunmen killed 47 people on Wednesday in Umogidi village in Benue state. A day earlier, three other people had been slain in the same place, he said.Anene Sewuese with Benue state police confirmed that attack and said that the assailants had open fire at a market. However, Sewuese put the death toll at eight people, including a police officer.The motive of the attacks was not immediately clear, though authorities said they believe both attacks were connected. While there was no claim of responsibility, authorities said suspicion fell on local herdsmen, who have clashed in the past with farmers over land disputes in north-central Nigeria.The farmers accuse the herders, mostly of Fulani origin, of grazing their livestock on their farms and destroying thei...

Jets sign QB Boyle, Rodgers’ former backup with Packers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:51:02 GMT

The New York Jets signed quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year contract as a backup with experience playing in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett’s system.Boyle served as a backup in Green Bay for three seasons to Aaron Rodgers, who said last month his intention is to play for the Jets this season. The Packers and Jets have been in negotiations for several weeks to complete a trade that would send Rodgers to New York as the team’s starting quarterback.In the meantime, Boyle joins a Jets quarterbacks room that includes Zach Wilson, who was the starter the past two seasons, and Chris Streveler, who spent most of last year on the practice squad. Boyle will also be reunited with former Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard, who signed a four-year deal with the Jets last month. The 28-year-old Boyle split last season with Detroit and Chicago, and took 13 snaps in one game with the Bears during which he was 2 of 8 for 33 yards and two interceptions. Signed as an undrafted free...