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Buster Posey: SF Giants’ free agency efforts impacted by San Francisco’s crime and homeless issues

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

Despite offering the same contract as his other suitors, the Giants lost out on Shohei Ohtani, extending their drought of landing superstars.Via either free agency or trade over the past several years, the Giants have tried unsuccessfully to land Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, Giancarlo Stanton and now Ohtani. Although they reportedly signed Korean center fielder Jung Hoo Lee this week to a six-year, $113 million deal — the richest for a position player in franchise history — the last two true blockbuster acquisitions were Barry Zito in 2007 ($126 million for seven years) and Barry Bonds 14 years prior.In an interview with Andy Baggarly of The Athletic, part-owner Buster Posey pointed to the city of San Francisco’s issues with crime and homelessness, and the perception of those issues, as a factor in their failed free-agent pursuits.“Something I think is noteworthy, something that unfortunately keeps popping up from players and even the players’ wives is there’s a bit of an uneasiness w...

Draymond Green suspended indefinitely by NBA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been suspended "indefinitely" by the NBA, the league announced Wednesday evening. Effectively immediately, the decision to suspend him was due to "Green's repeated history of unsportsmanlike conduct." "He will be required to meet certain league and team conditions before he returns to play," the NBA said in a statement. 49ers investigating noose seen at tailgate ahead of Seahawks game The suspension comes the day after Green was ejected during the Warriors' loss against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Green was tossed from the game in the third quarter after hitting Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face. The hit on Nurkic comes just a few weeks after Green was handed a five-game suspension for putting Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. This story will be updated.

Ex-cop charged in connection to Pleasant Hill SWAT standoff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

(KRON) -- Prosecutors filed criminal charges against a U.S. Marine and retired East Bay police officer who allegedly shot his wife, barricaded himself inside his Pleasant Hill home for three days, prompted a neighborhood-wide shelter-in-place order, and shot at SWAT team vehicles. Chunliam Nai Saechao, 40, is being held without bail in Martinez Detention Facility. On Wednesday, the Contra Costa District Attorney's Office charged him with nine felony counts, including attempted murder of police officers, assault with a firearm, and injuring a spouse.Saechao served in the United States Marine Corps before he joined the Pittsburg Police Department in 2007. He rose through the ranks and received awards as a detective.Chunliam Saechao (Image via Pittsburg Police Department) When he retired from the police force in 2022, the Pittsburg Police Department wrote on Instagram, "Detective Saechao has been a valued member of the Investigations Division where he was primarily responsibl...

Overturned big rig on Hwy 101 in San Jose causes traffic delay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A big rig on the northbound lanes of Highway 101 in San Jose flipped on its side Wednesday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol. The vehicle was overturned at around 3:26 p.m. on the offramp between the highway and Old Bayshore Highway. 49ers investigating noose seen at tailgate ahead of Seahawks game The offramp will be closed for about two hours, but crews are working to clear the lanes "as fast as possible," CHP said. The agency also reported gas leaking from the big rig.The San Jose Fire Department was also at the scene and responded to the overturned vehicle. The bottom left photo shows the Highway 101 entrance sign was knocked down. (CHP San Jose)(CHP San Jose)A Caltrans traffic camera shows heavy traffic on the northbound lanes. Live traffic conditions can be viewed on Caltrans' website. This story will be updated.

Zach Wilson knows he and the Jets’ offense need to show they can repeat their success from last week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Zach Wilson recognizes he and the New York Jets’ offense have set a precedent.For a change, they were efficient and productive. That was last Sunday, though, in a 30-6 drubbing of the Houston Texans. Next up are the Miami Dolphins — and expectations have been raised.“I think it shows us what we can do as an offense,” Wilson said Wednesday. “Now that we set the bar there, we’ve got to be able to show we can do it again. I think that’s always the thing is, hey, you did it once, now you’ve got to show us you can do it again.”That has been the running theme for Wilson, who has flashed at times the talent that made him the No. 2 overall pick in 2021. But those bright spots have been often overshadowed by poor play and frustrating inconsistency.His future with the franchise is uncertain beyond this season, but his performance last week is certainly a blueprint for success moving forward. Wilson was 27 of 35 for 301 yards while setting career highs wit...

Veteran Taj Gibson rejoining New York Knicks, reuniting with Thibodeau

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Taj Gibson is returning to the New York Knicks, reuniting coach Tom Thibodeau with one of his trusted veteran players. Priority Sports, which represents Gibson, posted on social media Wednesday that the Brooklyn product was heading home to play for the Knicks, who are in need of big man help after starting center Mitchell Robinson was lost for at least two months with a stress fracture in his left ankle. Gibson played for the Knicks from 2019-22, helping them return to the postseason in 2021 after a seven-year absence. He then spent one season with the Washington Wizards. The 38-year-old Gibson, a first-round pick in the 2009 draft, previously played for Thibodeau in Chicago and Minnesota. He has career averages of 8.7 points and 5.9 rebounds. ___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBASource

Buscan a un camión Freightliner en el atropello mortal de un hombre en la I-495

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

La policía de Maryland está solicitando la ayuda de la comunidad para dar con un vehículo involucrado en un incidente de atropello y fuga mortal ocurrido en el área del Capital Beltway y Georgia Avenue. La víctima fue identificada como Eric Lewis, de 57 años, un trabajador que estaba removiendo árboles y ramas junto a un equipo de trabajo contratado por la Administración de Carreteras del Estado del Departamento de Transporte. Apenas estaban comenzando la jornada cuando Lewis fue arrollado. Según autoridades, Lewis se encontraba dentro de la zona de trabajo cuando fue impactado, y aunque aún no habían puesto la señal de trabajo con luces, ya habían conos en la zona.  Elena Russo, una representante de la Policía del Estado de Maryland, describió a la muerte como un hecho evitable. “Ellos tenían una zona de trabajo instalada allí. Habían señales, y estos conductores no bajaron la velocidad ni cambiaron de carril”, dijo. En Maryland, es ley moverse al otro lado de cualqu...

Sheridan closed in Broomfield for police activity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Some Broomfield residents were asked to stay in their homes Wednesday night while police officers responded to the area.Sheridan Boulevard was closed at East 10th Avenue because of the incident, according to the Broomfield Police Department. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Little information was released about what was happening. Police said officers were working "to resolve an issue."FOX31 has a crew headed to the scene. Check back for updates.

Aurora police identify people in 'suspicious' van video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Aurora Police Department asked the public for help regarding a suspicious incident that was caught on camera Wednesday.Aurora police said it happened around 9 a.m. near Chambers Road and Hampden Avenue. Suspect arrested, victim ID’d in deadly Gaylord Street shooting Police posted the video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing what appears to be multiple people surrounding and eventually getting into a white van in a residential neighborhood. Police said there was no known license plate or direction of travel for the van. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Police asked anyone with information about the vehicle or anyone involved to immediately call their Major Crimes Homicide Unit.Police soon said the people in the video were identified."We were quickly able to identify the parties involved in this incident and have confirmed everyone is safe. At this time, our investigators are still obtaining additional details," the depa...

Pettersen celebrates halt of water bead sales following legislative push

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:52:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen celebrated the announcement that several stores will commit to stopping the sale of water beads marketed to kids by the end of the year.The stores committed to ending sales include Amazon, Walmart, Target, Etsy and Alibaba.Pettersen, who represents Colorado's 7th Congressional District, introduced the Ban Water Beads Act in late November alongside several other lawmakers."Today’s announcement is a huge step in the right direction as several stores have joined our call and committed to remove water beads from the shelves," Pettersen said in a statement. "In some stores, this will not go into effect immediately, though, so I still urge parents to be wary when shopping for toys this holiday season." Why it’s easier to get sick during Colorado’s cold, dry winters Water beads are colorful, water-absorbing balls designed to grow in size when introduced to liquid. The beads can quickly absorb bodily fluids and swell to block intestin...