The 49ers are bringing two new players onto the practice squad — one of whom was partially responsible for helping the red and gold get to last year’s Super Bowl. San Francisco announced on Tuesday afternoon it has signed safety Adrian Amos and kicker Anders Carlson to the practice squad. To make room on the practice […]
Nirvana Soul coffee, 49er T.Y. McGill team up for fundraiser
There’s good reason for South Bay football fans to make a chai latte their drink of choice this NFL season. The Nirvana Soul coffeehouses have teamed up with San Francisco 49er T.Y. McGill to create a special coffee blend and signature latte to benefit McGill’s Purpose Project. The initiative will kick off with a 6 […]
Torres scandal deepens as San Jose official condemns councilmember tied to sex crime investigation involving minors
The political fallout over the shocking child sexual misconduct investigation into embattled San Jose District 3 Councilmember Omar Torres continues to grow as one of his fellow members on the dais has become the first official to publicly issue a statement of condemnation, as questions swirl as to whether Torres can still effectively represent his constituents. […]
Dublin police chief retires after 25-year law enforcement career
DUBLIN — Dublin police Chief Nate Schmidt is retiring this week after 25 years in law enforcement. “It has been an honor to serve the city of Dublin for nearly 20 years, and the last eighteen months as the Chief of Police,” Schmidt said in a press release on Tuesday. “I want to take a […]
Thomas Tuchel’s new England salary revealed as he takes huge pay cut
Thomas Tuchel will take up his position as England manager in January (Getty) Thomas Tuchel’s deal to become England manager is worth in the region of £5 million a year. The 51-year-old has reached an agreement with the Football Association to become England’s new permanent manager and will take up his position in January 2025. […]
Glamorous blonde actress unrecognisable after transformation for boxing biopic
Can you guess who this actress is? (Picture: Backgrid) Prepare to see one ultra-glamorous blonde bombshell like you’ve never seen her before. While on set for a new biopic, a 27-year-old American star was utterly unrecognisable, having physically transformed to play trailblazing boxer Christy Martin. Photos alone certainly won’t give it away, so we’ll put […]
San Jose: Armed threat during road rage encounter leads to arrest, gun seizures
SAN JOSE — A man who police say threatened a family with a gun in the aftermath of a South San Jose car crash has been arrested, and police say they seized more than two-dozen firearms from his home. The initial incident occurred around noon Oct. 6, with San Jose police officers responding to Bernal […]
Nine monkeys drop dead in mysterious outbreak at popular zoo
Nine monkeys have died after ‘behaving unusually’ (Picture: AP) Hong Kong’s oldest zoo is seeking answers after nine monkeys died in two days, including three members of a critically endangered species. Eight monkeys were found dead on Sunday and another died on Monday after displaying unusual behaviour, zookeepers at Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens have […]
Jury tosses murder case, deadlocks on manslaughter charge in 2022 killing of Oakland homeless man
OAKLAND — An Alameda County jury acquitted a man of second-degree murder Tuesday, yet found itself deadlocked on lesser charges in a killing that was allegedly spurred by $450 in stolen surveillance gear. The jury’s partial verdict capped more than three days of deliberations in the trial of 43-year-old Kevin Mak, who stood accused of […]
Two boys die in Halloween haunted hayride freak accidents a day apart
Sam Jessen (left) and Alexander Mick (right) were fatally run over by tractor-pulled hayrides over the weekend in two different US states (Pictures: Heritage Funeral Home/WSMV) Two teenage boys died in separate freak accidents at Halloween haunted hayrides a day apart. The tragic incidents were eerily similar, both involving tractor-pulled hayrides. On Friday night, Samuel […]
Ex-England star criticises ‘odd’ Thomas Tuchel decision as new manager
Thomas Tuchel will start his role as England manager at the start of 2025 (Reuters) Danny Mills has described the decision to delay Thomas Tuchel’s arrival as England’s new manager until January as ‘odd’. The former Chelsea boss has reached an agreement with the Football Association to become England’s new manager on an 18-month deal […]
Here are 420-friendly Halloween costume ideas for weed lovers
Whether you’re heading out for a party this weekend or just passing out candy on Tuesday night, it’s time to nail down that Halloween costume. Need some inspiration? There are a growing number of off-the-shelf costumes just for stoners, from this big bag of weed to this creepy pot leaf mask. But we’ve got ideas […]