SF Giants get the best of former reliever Littell to beat Rays
After allowing a season-high 18 hits, Giants limit Rays to just 3 on Tuesday behind Jakob Junis and Sean Manaea; Wilmer Flores, Thairo Estrada go deep in SF’s first multi-homer inning since mid-June Zack Littell’s last two walks off the mound at Oracle Park have not been pleasant. Littell marched back to the visitor’s dugout…
Oakland A’s outfielder could miss rest of season with knee injury
Oakland A’s outfielder JJ Bleday was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left knee sprain. JJ Bleday was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left knee sprain, and Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said the outfielder’s return this season was uncertain. Bleday was hurt while making a play on…
49ers training camp: Talanoa Hufanga’s interception spoils Brock Purdy’s solid day
Brock Purdy opened up his first three-day practice spree with an impressive show Tuesday except for a Talanoa Hufanga interception at 49ers training camp SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Yes, Brock Purdy had a pass intercepted on Tuesday, a blunder that has plagued him throughout his remarkable comeback from elbow surgery. What made this one unique…
Cupertino quarry won’t restart cement production after entering into legal agreement with Santa Clara County
The cement kiln has been closed since April 2020 Following the company’s legally binding agreement with Santa Clara County, Lehigh Hanson will have to officially cease cement production at its quarry west of Cupertino. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the agreement on Tuesday afternoon, bringing the 3,510-acre site one step closer…
49ers appear to have job openings among NFL’s No. 1-ranked defense
Deommodore Lenoir was among several players now competing at nickel back with Isaiah Oliver ahead of 49ers’ preseason game Saturday vs. Broncos SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Beyond the big question of whether Nick Bosa shows up with a record extension before the Sept. 10 season opener, the 49ers’ defense is riddled with mystery. The door…
This music star is so popular that he’s playing two nights at Levi’s Stadium
Luke Combs plays May 17-18 at Levi’s Stadium Luke Combs has announced the dates for his North American tour in 2024. And, gulp, it includes not one, but two nights — May 17-18 — at Santa Clara’s massive Levi’s Stadium. Yes, that is the same number of nights Taylor Swift performed at Levi’s in July.…
San Jose man is second pedestrian killed in two days on same stretch of Highway 101
He was out of his car when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in San Martin A San Jose man was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Highway 101 in San Martin, just one day after another pedestrian was killed on the same stretch of road, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident…
San Jose approves pay bumps for 4,500 city workers, avoiding major strike
Unions representing over half of the city’s workforce were planning on striking this week if a deal wasn’t made What had the potential to be the largest San Jose city employee strike in decades fizzled on Tuesday after councilmembers approved a significant pay increase for about 4,500 of its employees, a major victory for South…
Tech companies, bank chop hundreds of Bay Area jobs in fresh layoffs
Despite latest cutbacks, tech layoff pace slows dramatically SAN RAMON, CA — A bank and several high-profile tech firms have cut hundreds of Bay Area jobs in a new round of layoffs, though the pace of layoffs in the tech sector has slowed significantly. According to August filings by state labor agency officials, nearly 250…
