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San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf is seeing an unusually large number sea lions that local officials say is the largest herd of the sea mammals the area has seen in 15 years. The massive herd is snacking on an overabundance of anchovies. Kenny Choi explains.

SAN FRANCISCO — When Luis Matos debuted as the second-youngest player in the majors last June, “Matos Mania” was born. The Venezuelan outfield phenom collected hits and scored runs at a rate that put him in the same conversation as Willie McCovey in franchise lore. Matos, now, is almost a year older. He boasts somewhere in the range of 20 pounds of extra muscle. It’s time for Matos 2.0. With another six RBIs in the Giants’ 14-4 win over the Rockies on Saturday, Matos surpassed even more exclusive company. This time around, the inner-circle Hall of Famer with whom the Giants’ young outfielder is keeping company is Orlando Cepeda, who held the franchise record for the most runs driven in over a two-game stretch at 22 years old or younger with nine between June 3 and 4, 1959. Matos had already matched Cepeda when he stepped to the plate in the eighth inning, then added two more RBIs to his ledger with his third hit of the afternoon. He has 11 RBIs in his past two games, matching Jack Clark (1982) and Bill Terry (1932)

Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown bid.

Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after nine weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes​ and explosives​.

It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.

Newly released video appears to show Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016. The video was aired by CNN Friday six months after the R&B singer filed a lawsuit that set off a wave of similar cases and public allegations against one of the most influential music moguls of the past three decades. NOTE: The video in the media player is disturbing. Here’s a look at the key events that have unfolded since late last year. NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Cassie says in a lawsuit that Combs subjected her to years of abuse, including beatings and rape. Cassie, whose legal name is Cassandra Ventura, signed to Combs’ label in 2005, and the two were on-again-off-again romantic partners for more than a decade starting in 2007. The suit filed in federal court says Combs was “prone to uncontrollable rage” and subjected her to “savage” beatings. It says he plied her with drugs, forced her to have sex with other men, and raped her in her home as she was trying to end the relationship in 2018.

HOUSTON — As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks. National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Chenard said on Saturday that highs of around 90 degrees (32.2 C) were expected through the start of the coming week, with heat indexes likely approaching 100 degrees (38 C) by midweek. “We expect the impact of the heat to gradually increase … we will start to see that heat risk increase Tuesday into Wednesday through Friday,” Chenard said. The heat index is what the temperature feels like to the human body when humidity is combined with the air temperature, according to the weather service. “Don’t overdo yourself during the cleanup process,” the weather service’s Houston office said in a post on the social platform X. In addition to the heat, the Houston area could face poor air quality during the weekend. Heavy rainfall was possible in eastern Louisiana and central Alabama on Saturday, and parts of Louisiana

Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:38PM Fresno Police are investigating a stabbing in downtown Fresno that sent one man to the hospital on Saturday morning. FRESNO, Calif. — Fresno Police are investigating a stabbing in downtown Fresno that sent one man to the hospital. It happened around midnight on Saturday morning near Inyo and Fulton Streets. Officers say the victim claimed he and his girlfriend left an event on Fulton when several men confronted them. The victim says a verbal argument happened before being stabbed in the back. Police say the victim was later found near the I-Hop on Tulare Street and taken to a hospital. The search for the suspects and investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call Fresno Police.

SAN FRANCISCO — Bob Melvin perched himself on the top step of the third-base dugout Saturday morning and directed his gaze toward shortstop. Marco Luciano was fielding ground balls while Nick Ahmed made throws to first base, wearing a black brace where his glove would typically be on his left wrist. As long as Ahmed, 34, remains out, the Giants manager intends to get a good look at the 22-year-old still considered the organization’s shortstop of the future. “We patched it together with Casey (Schmitt) for a few days and Casey did a nice job,” Melvin said. “But if Marco’s going to be here, Marco’s going to play some shortstop. That’s why he’s here.” Amid the Giants’ recent rash of injuries, Luciano was one of the last players on the 40-man roster who remained at Triple-A Sacramento. Initially when Ahmed was placed on the injured list, the club called up Schmitt, who played serviceable defense and provided a clutch hit but otherwise went 3-for-22 (.136) in six games. Prior to this season, injuries limited Luciano to only 74 games and fewer than 300 at-bats between

The announcement escalates a divide within Israel’s leadership.

According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.

A return visit to Saturday Sessions from The Avett Brothers. The Grammy nominees just released their first album in five years. From their self-titled collection, “The Avett Brothers” here is “Orion’s Belt”.

The 49ers might have lost the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, but they sure made a good impression while they were there. The NFL’s schedule was released on Wednesday, and while we’ve known the Niners’ opponents for months now, discovering the order – and times — for those 17 games was enlightening. The Niners will have a brutal second half of their schedule. Eight of the final 10 games of the season will be played against 2023 playoff teams. But the bookies in the desert (or are they just computers in a server farm, now?) like the 49ers to win more than 11 games this season — the team’s over-under win total for 2024 is set at 11.5. I would take the under. While I did pick the Niners to win 11 games in my way-too-early prediction Wednesday, I simply see more ways this could go wrong than right. Twelve wins would be a hell of an accomplishment against this schedule. Thirteen wins seem outside the realm of logic (but certainly not the heart). Let me explain: I’m betting the Niners have a Super Bowl

The stock market’s venerable yardstick, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, just made history – crossing 40,000 for the first time. Yes, this milestone set Thursday, May 16, is only a brief emotional victory for shareholders. Yet it can be seen as a historical milepost for the broader business climate, especially in California. To honor the moment, the trusty spreadsheet reviewed the Dow’s 5,000-point markers and how California fared in those periods using an economic metric (California unemployment), an interest rate (the average 30-year fixed mortgage), and home prices from the California Association of Realtors. As we begin our data-filled voyage, let’s note the Dow first crossed 5,000 in November 1995 — back when you could buy the median-priced California single-family home for $176,000. 5,000-point mileposts Dow passes 10,000 in December 1999: It took the stock index just over four years to double from 5,000 compared with a 28% gain for California homes to $225,000 in the same timeframe. This was an era when the economy broke loose from its early 1990s slumber. California unemployment dipped between 1995 and 1999 to 5% from 7.9% while mortgage

In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in the Everglades. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

President Biden and former President Trump agree to first debate this election cycle as they spend the weekend on the campaign trail.

Oracle Park, like any ballpark, features its share of old-school sonic sensibilities. There’s “Bye-Bye Baby” after home runs, “Take Me Out to The Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch and Steve Hogan on the organ during day games. They’re traditional. They’re familiar. They’re nostalgic. But when Ieanna Cruz gets behind the turntables, tradition takes a backseat. She provides a vibe that’s new. That’s fresh. That’s hyphy. A Filipina American hailing from East Side San Jose, Cruz, otherwise known as DJ Umami, serves as the Giants’ resident DJ, not only providing a flavor that remains unique to baseball but paving the way for the next generation of women of color. “For the longest time, it seemed like we played the same music,” said Brandon Crawford, the former Giants shortstop who served as the team’s clubhouse DJ, going by DJ BC Raw. “Nothing against that, but it seemed a little bit boring in between innings sometimes before DJ Umami got there. She definitely brought more energy to the park.” “She mixes it up and has that flavor — the San Francisco flavor,” said LaMonte Wade Jr. “She

RED BLUFF —  Auditor-Controller Krista Peterson will give a presentation on Tuesday on Tehama County’s finances for September through December 2023 and March 2024 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. As of March 2024, total expenditures were $165,967,693 compared to $151,207,024 in March 2023.  According to staff, there was a reduction in contributions to other agencies of $2,300,209. This is mainly due to COVID money going to the Red Bluff Chamber for small business grants in the fiscal year 2022-2023. That said, the decrease was offset by increases seen in assistance programs administered through Social Services of $1.1 million and $236,547 in Fire’s Schedule A expense. Staff say that the general fund has received 61 percent of budgeted revenues. As of March 31, 58.9 percent of the tax revenue was received. Property Tax revenue is up $783,819, while sales tax revenue is down slightly. Charge for services is 66.7 percent of the budget, and other revenue has only seen 23.3 percent of its budgeted revenue. Staff shared that the $546,803 budgeted in this category primarily comprised a donation from the Nomlaki Tribe in the amount of $350,000.

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Eight were wounded and according to preliminary information were from Norway, Australia, Lithuania and Spain.