On a chilly October night at Citi Field, the Mets were eager to clinch their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The crowd was patient, waiting for a big play. That moment came in the sixth inning when shortstop Francisco Lindor stepped up to the plate. With one swing, Lindor sent a 99-mph fastball soaring over the fence in right-center field. Thi...
As fans eagerly awaited Francisco Lindor's return to the Mets lineup after a long absence due to back discomfort, Mother Nature had other plans. The game against the Braves at Truist Park was postponed because of storms and Hurricane Helene, leaving the team with an altered schedule. Manager Carlos Mendoza had placed Lindor at the top of the batting order for Wednesd...
San Francisco's reputation as a bastion of progressive politics is being challenged. The city, once known for its liberal leanings, is shifting towards the center. This shift is reflected in the upcoming mayoral election, where only one candidate, Aaron Peskin, is running on a progressive agenda. Peskin, a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, is an under...
The heated debate between San Francisco mayoral candidates erupted over crime rates, with incumbent Mayor London Breed facing criticism for not doing enough to address the issue. Breed's opponents claimed she was "gaslighting" residents by saying crime is down, despite recent high-profile incidents, such as the shooting of a 49ers rookie. Breed defended herself by po...
Deebo Samuel, one of the 49ers' most promising receivers, is sidelined with a calf strain he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. Coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that Samuel will miss "a couple of weeks," dashing the hopes of 49ers fans who had been counting on him to lead the team's offense. But what exactly happened to Samuel's calf? According to Shanahan, i...
As "Wicked" makes its return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre, it's hard not to wonder: what's behind its enduring appeal? Is it the show's ability to balance darkness and light, or its masterful blend of YA fantasy and power ballads? Perhaps it's a combination of both. The musical, which premiered 21 years ago, has grown into a global phenomenon, and its latest to...
The recent news that X, a social media company founded by Elon Musk, is moving its headquarters from San Francisco to San Jose, California, has sent shockwaves through the tech industry. In a cryptic tweet, Musk cited issues with San Francisco's business environment as the reason for the relocation, stating, "It is impossible to operate in San Francisco if you're pro...
The San Francisco 49ers' decision to deactivate Christian McCaffrey just before their Monday night game against the New York Jets has sparked controversy, with many questioning whether the team violated the NFL's injury report policy. The league has since cleared the 49ers of any wrongdoing, stating that they found no evidence of a violation. But is this the end of t...
Larry Ellison, the 80-year-old co-founder, chairman, and chief technology officer of Oracle, has been partying like it's 1999. Despite fellow legacy tech giants Intel and Cisco struggling to adapt to the AI-driven world, Oracle has emerged as the belle of the Wall Street ball. The company's cloud businesses are driving its success, and its shares have gained double-d...
San Francisco 49ers fans are no strangers to TV broadcasters showing scenes of their beloved city instead of the actual home of Levi Stadium - Santa Clara. But that doesn't mean they're happy about it! In the Niners' home opener against the New York Jets, fans took to social media to call out MNF announcers like Joe Buck for referring to a shot of the San Jose hills ...