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NFL kickoff 2023: Will the 49ers win the NFC West again?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

49ersCOACH: Kyle Shanahan (7th year)LAST SEASON: 13-4, first place; NFC runner-upARRIVALS: DT Javon Hargrave (Eagles), QB Sam Darnold (Panthers), QB Brandon Allen (Bengals), CB Isaiah Oliver (Falcons), DE Clelin Ferrell (Raiders), OT Matt Pryor (Colts), OL Jon Feliciano (Giants), DL Austin Bryant (Lions), K Zane Gonzalez (Panthers), DL Darryl Johnson Jr. (Seahawks), DB Myles Hartsfield (Panthers), S Ji’Ayir Brown (second round), K Jake Moody (third round), TE Cameron Latu (third round).San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Javon Hargrave (98) takes part in a veteran mini-camp session on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) Aric Crabb/Bay Area News GroupDEPARTURES: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, RT Mike McGlinchey, DB Jimmie Ward, K Robbie Gould, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, DE Samson Ebukam, DE Charles Omenihu, DE Jordan Willis, DT Hassan Ridgeway, CB Emmanuel Moseley, OL Daniel Brunskill, DB Tarvarius Moore, TE Tyler Kroft, DL Maurice Hurst, QB Josh Joh...

Santa Clara County sees rise in COVID infections

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

(BCN/SJS) -- As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 and other serious illnesses look to be on the rise in Santa Clara County. The county tracks COVID-19 infections through wastewater testing. The coronavirus rating is coming back high across sewer sheds in parts of Santa Clara County such as San Jose and Palo Alto, while Sunnyvale and Gilroy have a medium rating. The newest variant of COVID-19 passing through communities is the XBB.1.5 variant, according to the county. Dr. Dean Winslow, professor of medicine at Stanford University, said those in vulnerable populations should pay attention to the recent uptick in infections and protect themselves. Missing Netflix engineer found dead near Golden Gate Bridge He said the next round of boosters should be out before the end of September, maybe as soon as next week. "Older individuals and people who have compromised immune systems can still get very, very sick and die from these infections," Winslow told San Jose Spotlight. Dr. S...

Man dead, woman shot in possible domestic violence incident in Oakley: police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

(KRON) -- A man and a woman were shot Tuesday evening at an Oakley home in what appears to be a possible domestic violence incident, according to the police department.Officers responded to the 1700 block of Pecan Court around 4:50 p.m. for a welfare check after a caller reporter a woman did not show up for work. Police knocked on doors, spoke with neighbors and looked around the property.Given the information at the time and not having seen anything suspicious, the officers left a card on the front door of the residence before clearing the call.Less than an hour later, a neighbor went to the home and saw two people inside the the residence. Police responded and entered the home after seeing a woman in distress, OPD said. A man and woman were found with gunshot wounds.The woman was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two people were found inside the home with gunshot wounds, Oakley police said. According to police, the fa...

North starts against Fiji in his 4th Rugby World Cup. Faletau is fit to play after a calf injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — George North will become the fourth Wales player to appear at four Rugby World Cups when he takes the field for the team’s first game of the tournament in France on Sunday.He’ll be taking on a familiar opponent.North has played against Fiji in each of the World Cups he has featured in, and the Pacific Island nation is his first opponent in the 2023 edition for what is shaping up to be a huge first match in Bordeaux. Two of Wales, Fiji or Australia are expected to qualify from Pool C.No. 8 Taulupe Faletau is fit to start for Wales and win his 101st cap after missing all three of the team’s World Cup warmup games last month because of a calf injury.Wales arrived in France with co-captains but only one of them — flanker Jac Morgan — will start against the Fijians, with Dewi Lake omitted because he hasn’t proved his fitness.Wales’ Warren Gatland will become the first head coach to take charge of a match at five Rugby World Cups — fou...

A history of France vs New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

PARIS (AP) — A brief history of Rugby World Cup matches between France and New Zealand before they meet again on Friday on the opening night of the 10th tournament at the Stade de France. 1987 final: New Zealand 29, France 9 in AucklandThe inaugural final was too one-sided at Eden Park to be considered great. New Zealand’s forward power and open play set up tries for Michael Jones, David Kirk and John Kirwan. Grant Fox’s relentlessly accurate boot added 17 points. France trailed 29-3 before a late try by Pierre Berbizier.1999 semifinal: France 43, New Zealand 31 in LondonJonah Lomu’s two tries put title favorite New Zealand up 24-10 as scripted just after halftime at Twickenham. But France flyhalf Christope Lamaison, in for the injured Thomas Castaignede, chipped at the lead with dropped goals, penalties and conversions to three tries: 33 points in 29 mind-blowing minutes capped one of the greatest comebacks.2003 bronze final: New Zealand 40, France 13 in SydneyA f...

George Santos’ ‘vulnerability report’ spotted red flags long before his election

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

Watch Video: CBS News obtains secret George Santos “vulnerability report”When an outside firm hired by then-congressional hopeful George Santos in 2021 delivered a secret internal report detailing aspects of the candidate’s checkered background, several of his aides found it too much to stomach. They urged Santos to drop out, and when he refused, they quit.But even after New York voters elected Santos the following year and news reports began exposing concerning questions about his conduct, that original report was never made public, until now.Portions of the report, published here for the first time, show that long before Santos’ election, questions had surfaced about his marriage, his family’s claimed link to the Holocaust, and his alleged ties to “companies that have been accused of fraud and scamming customers.”Santos’ “vulnerability report” and GOP leaders’ responseThe so-called vulnerability report has emerged ...

Exclusiva CNN: “¿Cómo estoy en esta guerra?”, la nueva biografía de Musk que ofrece nuevos detalles sobre el dilema del multimillonario en Ucrania

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

(CNN) — Elon Musk ordenó en secreto a sus ingenieros que apagaran la red de comunicaciones por satélite Starlink de su empresa cerca de la costa de Crimea el año pasado para interrumpir un ataque furtivo ucraniano contra la flota naval rusa, según un extracto adaptado de la nueva biografía del excéntrico multimillonario titulada “Elon Musk”, de Walter Isaacson.Cuando los drones submarinos ucranianos cargados de explosivos se acercaron a la flota rusa, “perdieron la conectividad y llegaron a tierra inofensivamente”, escribe Isaacson.La decisión de Musk, que dejó a los funcionarios de Ucrania rogándole que volviera a encender los satélites, fue impulsada por un agudo temor de que Rusia respondiera a un ataque ucraniano contra Crimea con armas nucleares, un temor que se hizo evidente en las conversaciones de Musk con altos funcionarios rusos, según Isaacson, cuyo nuevo libro será publicado por Simon & Schuster el 12 de septiembre.La preocupación de Mus...

Not a 'peachy' morning after a semi spills fruit all over I-70

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — It wasn't the "peachiest" morning for those traveling eastbound on Interstate 70 after a crashed semi spilled its fruity goods all over the highway.According to Colorado State Patrol, at around 2:10 a.m. Thursday, a semitruck carrying a truckload of Palisade peaches rolled and blocked the Morrison exit. 5 places to get Palisade peaches near Denver Fortunately, the driver only suffered minor injuries.A semitruck carrying peaches rolled over on eastbound I-70 Sept. 7. (Colorado State Patrol)A semitruck carrying peaches rolled over on eastbound I-70 Sept. 7. (Colorado State Patrol)A semitruck carrying peaches rolled over on eastbound I-70 Sept. 7. (Colorado State Patrol)A semitruck carrying peaches rolled over on eastbound I-70 Sept. 7. (Colorado State Patrol)However, it is not a peachy drive for those trying to get from the mountains into the city. Eastbound I-70 is down to one lane on the approach to the Morrison exit while crews continue to remove the semi."Area sh...

If you live in Denver, you may be working longer for retirement

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — While Denver is one of the top 10 cities to retire in, it also has a high number of seniors still working. Buckle in Coloradans, living in Denver may mean you'll be working after you turn 65 years old.Chamber of Commerce conducted a new study that puts Denver 16th in the nation for cities with the most working seniors. This shouldn't be too surprising as it's also estimated that Coloradans need over a million dollars to retire in the state. Denver named one of the best cities to retire In the study, Chamber of Commerce looked at the percentage of people aged 65 and over who were employed within the last 12 months in 170 cities nationwide, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.The study found that between delaying retirement and "unretiring," 22,700 seniors are still working out of the 86,000 senior population.This means an estimated 26.3% of seniors in Denver are still part of the workforce. To put that into perspective, it's about 5% higher than the national average...

Wildlife experts express concern after alligator in Sanford found with severely injured snout

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:22:22 GMT

SANFORD, Fla. (WSVN) — A startling discovery in Sanford has left wildlife experts puzzled and concerned for the well-being of a unique alligator with a severely injured snout. The reptile, spotted with a portion of its upper snout missing, has raised questions about its ability to survive in the wild.Kimberly Titterington, a licensed wildlife rehabilitator with over three decades of experience, has encountered numerous alligators during her career but never one like this. She described the situation as “very extreme,” emphasizing that while it’s not uncommon to see alligators with various injuries, the extent of this particular damage is highly unusual. “It’s not uncommon to see them with damage to their face, missing a limb, missing a tail, maybe part of a jaw. But this is very extreme,” she said.The injured alligator was spotted by another woman while she was walking her dog at Wilson’s Landing Park in Sanford. The cause of the injur...