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John Fisher has no plans to sell Oakland A’s after moving them to Las Vegas, per report

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

Oakland A’s owner John Fisher felt the need to clarify something about the future of the franchise on Monday.He has no plans to sell the team.Fisher made the statement to the Las Vegas Review-Journal on the heels of last week’s unanimous vote by MLB to approve the A’s move to Nevada.“I want my family to own the A’s long into the future,” Fisher said. “We are committed to building a state-of-the-art ballpark on the Strip and bringing more championships to Southern Nevada.”Why speak about this now, after Fisher has repetitively made it clear he doesn’t intend to sell the team?Perhaps it’s because of a report in the USA Today last week that provided some insight into how the other MLB owners perceive Fisher’s intentions.Within MLB’s agreement to approve the A’s relocation, there’s a provision called a “10-year flip tax,” USA TODAY reported.The tax is to prevent Fisher from using the relocation to boost the team’s value and then sell it to another ownership group.If Fisher sells the tea...

An alpine ski village in Oakland? This brewery has undergone a total transformation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

With its highest peak in the hills measuring about 1,760 feet, you don’t get much of a chance to ski on the slopes of Oakland. But you now can get the feel of a ski vacation, thanks to an Oakland brewery giving itself a head-to-toe makeover into a cheery alpine lodge.This weekend, Temescal Brewing opened its doors as the “No Jerks Ski Village,” an ersatz ski lodge that will exist until next February. (If you’re wondering about the name, the brewery’s slogan is “Fresh beer, no jerks.”) It’s a “complete transformation and worth checking out,” asserts brewery cofounder Dvorit Mausner. “Our goal is to bring aprés-ski vibes to the city.”Visitors pass through a ski-check station to enter a warm interior stocked with ski paraphernalia and hanging Christmas presents. There’s a heated outdoor tent with hundreds of floating snowballs and, fodder for the ‘Gram, a mistletoe nook bedecked with 2,000-plus shiny gi...

I-10 reopens in Los Angeles in time for Monday commute

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

By Christopher Weber and Stefanie Dazio | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles drivers returned to a much more normal commute Monday when an elevated stretch of a major freeway reopened well ahead of original estimates following a raging arson fire that shut down the roadway for more than a week.The section of Interstate 10 south of downtown reopened Sunday night, and authorities assured commuters that the freeway is safe after emergency work to shore up the structure until permanent repairs of scorched support columns can be completed.“Yes, the 10 is open,” declared Laura Rubio-Cornejo, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, during a morning briefing on the status of the interstate, which carries about 300,000 vehicles a day and connects to other major routes.The early morning inferno on Nov. 11 was fed by flammable materials stored under the roadway in violation of a company’s lease.Initial worst-case scenarios raised the possibilit...

21-year-old man arrested on felony assault and robbery charges in San Rafael

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

(KRON) – A 21-year-old was arrested for attempting to rob a man while threatening to use a 12-inch kitchen knife, the San Rafael Police Department announced Monday.San Rafael PD received a 911 call reporting that a male suspect, identified as 21-year-old Israel Alonzo Taperia, attempted to rob a male victim while threatening to use a knife in the unit block of Medway Road around 6:35 p.m. on Nov. 18. Disneyland guest hospitalized, others injured after lamp post falls due to high winds Upon arrival, officers located the victim and were told that Taperia was walking away on Medway Road toward Francisco Boulevard East. According to police, the victim reported that Taperia approached him, demanded his money, and threatened his life while holding a large knife. The victim refused to comply with Taperia’s demands and walked away, police said. Additional San Rafael police officers responded to the scene locating the suspect. According to police, officers ordered Taper...

Person killed in Highway 13 crash involving Zipcar identified

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

(KRON) -- The person who was killed in a deadly hit and run in Oakland involving a Zipcar Sunday night has been identified. The person killed as 18-year-old Arif Mohammed of New York City, according to the Alameda County Coroner's Office.All southbound lanes of State route 13 just south of Lincoln Avenue in Oakland were reopened as of 1 a.m. Monday following an hour-long road closure in the wake of the fatal crash. Thieves break in Hayward auto dealership, $100K worth of cars stolen The collision involving a pedestrian led authorities to shut down southbound State route 13 near Lincoln Avenue, a spokesperson for California Highway Patrol said just before midnight Sunday.CHP was notified of the collision at 10:46 p.m. on Sunday. The cause and circumstances of the collision have not yet been determined, but authorities will provide more information as it becomes available.

England completes unbeaten Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with draw at North Macedonia

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — England completed an unbeaten qualifying campaign for the European Championship by drawing at North Macedonia 1-1 on Monday, with Harry Kane forcing an equalizer via an own-goal just seconds after coming on as a substitute.Kane entered in the 58th minute and his first action was to challenge Jani Atanasov at a corner swung in by Phil Foden. The ball struck the North Macedonia midfielder and rebounded into the net.That canceled out the opener from Enis Bardhi, who tucked away a rebound after his penalty was saved by England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 41st minute.The spot kick was awarded when Rico Lewis — the Manchester City defender making his England debut — was adjudged to have struck Bojan Miovski in the face with his hand as he made a clearing header.England had already secured qualification for next year’s tournament in Germany and finished Group C with six wins and two draws, six points clear of second-placed Italy.England beat North Maced...

Brock Purdy and the 49ers get back to early-season form in time for key stretch

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got back to their early-season form just in time for their most crucial stretch of the regular season.Thanks to a flawless performance from Brock Purdy, big plays from Brandon Aiyuk and a strong defensive performance, the 49ers beat Tampa Bay 27-14 on Sunday for their second straight convincing win following a three-game losing streak.“We’re taking steps in the right direction,” tight end George Kittle said. “We’re definitely not there yet.”The 49ers (7-3) will need to get into top form soon if they want to make a run at the No. 1 seed in the NFC. San Francisco begins a tricky three-game stretch with a visit to division rival Seattle on Thursday night, following a trip to defending NFC champion Philadelphia and then a home game against the Seahawks.San Francisco enters this stretch looking much more like the team that began the season 5-0 instead of the one that lost three straight games before a bye week.The biggest difference has ...

Defending champ Italy qualifies for Euro 2024 after dramatic draw with Ukraine

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Italy will defend its European Championship title next year in Germany after a 0-0 draw with Ukraine on Monday was enough to secure its place.The scoreless result came as something of a surprise after both teams created plenty of chances. Italy stayed devoted to coach Luciano Spalletti’s all-action attacking style despite needing only to avoid defeat.Federico Chiesa, Giovanni di Lorenzo and Davide Frattesi all missed excellent chances in the first half for Italy, for which goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma charged down a shot from Mykhailo Mudryk to stop Ukraine taking the lead after his own misjudgement off a long throw gave Mudryk the chance.Ukraine was angered by a decision not to give a penalty in stoppage time for what seemed like a trip on Mudryk by Bryan Cristante.The game was technically a home fixture for Ukraine but was played at Bayer Leverkusen’s stadium in Germany because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Ukraine could still qualify for E...

Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turkeys Liberty and Bell have new appreciation for the phrase, “Let freedom ring.” The Thanksgiving birds played their part Monday in annual White House tradition that this year coincided with President Joe Biden ‘s 81st birthday: a president issuing a pardon and sparing them from becoming someone’s holiday dinner. First, Biden — the oldest president in U.S. history — wanted to make light of his age.“By the way, it’s my birthday today,” the president said, noting that guests with him in the Oval Office before the event sang “Happy Birthday.” “I just want you to know, it’s difficult turning 60. Difficult.”He also noted that the presentation of a National Thanksgiving Turkey to the White House has been a tradition for more than seven decades. “This is the 76th anniversary of this event, and I want you to know I wasn’t there .. for the first one,” Biden said. The Democrat’s age has become an issue as he seeks reelection next y...

Bills coach McDermott says safety Taylor Rapp has chance to play day after neck injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:01:42 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp has gone from being loaded into an ambulance with what appeared to be a frightening neck injury on Sunday to having a chance to play at Philadelphia this weekend.Coach Sean McDermott provided the update on Monday in saying all medical tests have come back negative. “He’s in a good spot and has a chance to play on Sunday,” McDermott said.Rapp was hurt after he and defensive back Taron Johnson both struck New York Jets running back Breece Hall in the open field in the second quarter of Buffalo’s 32-6 win. Johnson went down immediately, while Rapp stumbled back about 10 yards before collapsing to his knees.Rapp’s injury appeared to be the most severe as was placed on an immobilizing board before showing an ability to move his hands while loaded into an ambulance on the field. The player, however, did not require being sent to the hospital and remained at the stadium during the game before being sent home.Johns...