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Oakland A’s call up former No. 4 overall draft pick looking to spark slumping offense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

JJ Bleday, the former No. 4 overall draft pick the A’s acquired from the Miami Marlins for left-hander A.J. Puck in February, was promoted from Triple-A Las Vegas and Oakland isn’t wasting any time getting the power-hitting outfielder into the mix.Bleday will bat fifth and play left field against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night at the Coliseum as the A’s look to bounce back after seeing Mason Miller’s seven innings of no-hit ball squandered in a 2-1 loss to the Mariners.The A’s are 6-24 and have been outscored by 118 runs (The Royals are distant second with a run differential of minus-68) and Bleday looks like he could provide a much-needed spark in the middle of the lineup.The 25-year-old Bleday, who made his big league debut last season with the Marlins, got a long look in spring training and has been one of the Aviators’ most productive hitters. He posted a .316/.429/.643 slash line with seven home runs, and arrives on a major hot steak. Bleday hit...

Oakland’s fire chief retires after nearly two-year tenure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

OAKLAND — Reginald Freeman announced Wednesday he will retire as chief of the Oakland Fire Department and accept a high-level job in the private sector.Freeman, just a couple weeks away from his two-year anniversary of being sworn in as fire chief, said in a department-wide email that his last day will be June 22, before he begins at the new “C-suite level” position.“This has been a painful and very difficult decision, but one that was made collectively as a family,” the chief said in the email. “I am so proud of each and every one of you and all that you do. It has been my absolute honor to serve alongside you, and thank you for making me better.”The chief’s departure leaves Oakland with yet another vacancy at a top-level city position, following the firing in February of Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong and the exit of former city administrator Ed Reiskin.By procedure, an interim fire chief will begin work the day after Freeman leaves....

DA: Oakland homicide suspect was mad about speeding cars in his neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

OAKLAND — A city resident, apparently irritated by speeding motorists outside his home, allegedly fired an assault rifle into a passing car and killed a 21-year-old woman, according to Alameda County prosecutors.Now, 39-year-old Bernard Tracy Jimmerson is in Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on a no-bail hold, facing murder charges. He is charged with killing Marie Villa Bedford, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and three felony counts alleging illegal gun possession.In a news release by the Alameda County District Attorney, Jimmerson is described as “an Oakland resident and the father of two young children” who later told police that he was upset about cars constantly speeding outside his home on MacArthur Boulevard near 90th Avenue. Police say Bedford was driving a black Mercedes ML500 around 2:19 a.m. Saturday with another woman in the car when she was shot in the head.The passenger later told police that a bullet seemingly came out of the blue and killed Bedford. Whe...

Man arrested in connection with San Mateo barfight, shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

(KRON) -- The San Mateo Police Department arrested a man on Wednesday in connection with a shooting and barfight that happened on April 14, police announced. The shooting victim was grazed with a bullet and suffered just a minor scrape on his ankle. Oakland man charged with murdering woman over traffic noise Police were called to the incident at about 12:58 a.m. on 37th Avenue. After reviewing surveillance video and interviewing witnesses, SNPD concluded that a group of three suspects got into an altercation with two men inside a bar. One suspect allegedly punched a victim in the face before the fight spilled outside of the bar and one of the suspects got a gun from a carThe suspect then fired one round into the air and several more at the ground, per police. One of the bullets aimed at the ground grazed the victim's ankle. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-contain...

Oakland looking for new police, fire chiefs; here's how much the jobs pay

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Oakland Fire Chief Dr. Reginal D. Freeman announced his impending resignation on Wednesday following the firing earlier this year of Oakland Chief of Polie LeRonne Armstrong. The latest developments leave the East Bay city without heads of two of its most significant departments. The departures also mean the city has two major job openings to fill, even as Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao moves to implement a hiring freeze as part of an effort to balance the city budget. Oakland man charged with murdering woman over traffic noise So what sort of salaries do the city's two biggest open positions pay? In case you're thinking of applying, KRON4 looked into public data available at public pay and pension database Transparent California and the City of Oakland website and these are the numbers we came up with.Oakland Chief of PoliceAccording to data on Transparent California, in 2021, former Oakland Chief of Police LeRonne Armstrong earned $261,988 in regular pay and $64,703 in other...

Curry cracks Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for second straight year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

(KRON) -- Stephen Curry is one of the most famous athletes in the world, and his pockets prove that. For the second straight year, the Warriors superstar cracked Forbes' top 10 list for highest-paid athletes. Curry is the world's eighth-highest-paid athlete for 2023, according to a list released by Forbes earlier this week. The sharpshooter garnered $100.4 million in earnings from May 2022 to May 2023 ($48.4 million on the court and $52 million on the court). Warriors-Lakers playoff series: Start times, TV schedule Last year, Curry was ranked fifth on Forbes' list. The reigning NBA Finals MVP made more this year than last ($92.8 million) but dropped three spots on the list. Newcomers on Forbes' top 10 who leapfrogged Curry are soccer star Kylian Mbappé, LIV golfers Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson.Curry's NBA salary for the 2022-23 season is a league-high $48 million, according to ESPN. That's more than Lakers superstar LeBron James at $44.4 million -- although James ranked fourt...

Megabus returns to California with stops in several major cities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

(KTXL) — Megabus is bringing back service to California with stops in several major cities starting May 15.The company said it will be offering three daily trips between Anaheim, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Fresno, San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento. Megabus motorcoaches have onboard restrooms, power outlets, three-point seatbelts and reclining seats. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, according to their website.  Bay Area city ranked among top 10 ‘best’ cities for a good night’s sleep It is possible to reserve specific seats on the buses. Some seats on the upper deck and behind the driver on the lower deck include a table. On trips that may be longer than five hours, Megabus said the bus will make a stop at a rest area that has bathrooms and food. They do still encourage people to bring along snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The driver will let passengers know how much time they have at the rest stops. Tickets are available for purchase at us.megabus...

Taseko: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Taseko Mines Ltd. (TGB) on Wednesday reported earnings of $3.3 million in its first quarter.The Vancouver, British Columbia-based company said it had profit of 1 cent per share.The metals mining company posted revenue of $85.4 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on TGB at https://www.zacks.com/ap/TGBSource

Senators back solar tariffs, mull prairie bird safeguards

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a measure Wednesday that would reinstate tariffs on solar panel imports from several Southeast Asian countries after President Joe Biden paused them in a bid to boost solar installations in the U.S. Lawmakers also were set to vote on a separate plan to undo federal protections for the lesser prairie chicken, a rare grouse that’s found in parts of the Midwest and Southwest, including one of the country’s most prolific oil and gas fields.The two measures are part of efforts by newly empowered Republicans to rebuke the Democratic president and block some of his administration’s initiatives, particularly on the environment. Republicans control the House and have strong sway in the closely divided Senate, where California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein remains out for health reasons and conservatives such as Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., often side with the GOP.Congress voted earlier this year to block a clean water rule imposed by the Environme...

Unifi: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:38:09 GMT

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Unifi Inc. (UFI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $5.2 million in its fiscal third quarter.On a per-share basis, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based company said it had a loss of 29 cents. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 25 cents per share.The polyester and nylon yarn maker posted revenue of $156.7 million in the period._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on UFI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/UFISource