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49ers’ red zone offense is good when it should be great

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

The 49ers are the envy of 31 other NFL teams for their offensive weaponry.An efficient and accurate quarterback in Brock Purdy. The league’s most celebrated touchdown machine in Christian McCaffrey and another dual threat wild card in Deebo Samuel. A classic wideout in Brandon Aiyuk and an old-school sure-handed tight end in George Kittle.That doesn’t even include fullback Kyle Juszczyk, a seven-time Pro Bowler who can produce offensively when overlooked amidst the galaxy of stars.The 49ers are tied for sixth in red zone offense with 24 touchdowns in 40 trips to the 20-yard line or closer. That’s 60 percent. Miami, with former 49ers’ running game coordinator Mike McDaniel running the offense as head coach, is first at 73 percent, followed by the L.A. Chargers (66.7), Buffalo (65.9), Baltimore (65.2) with Indianapolis also at 60 percent.Tied for sixth isn’t bad. In fact it’s good.But if the 49ers have made anything clear in 2023, it’s that be...

Hamas leader in Gaza atop Israeli hit list after deadly attack

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

By Bassem Mroue and Melanie Lidman | Associated PressThe mastermind of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed in generations is a secretive figure, feared on both sides of the battle lines.In Gaza, no figure looms larger in determining the future trajectory of the war than Yehya Sinwar. Obsessive, disciplined and dictatorial, he is Hamas’ top leader inside the Palestinian territory, a rarely seen veteran militant who learned fluent Hebrew during years in Israeli prisons and carefully studied his enemy.Israeli officials have vowed to kill him and crush the militant group that has ruled Gaza since 2007. But seven weeks into the war, the 61-year-old Sinwar remains alive, in hiding and at the helm of Hamas’ fighters as they battle Israeli forces. He also controls the group’s negotiations over the fate of nearly 240 hostages that militants captured during the Oct. 7 attack.With the devastating toll from Israel’s bombardme...

Oakley man charged with attempted murder in stabbing at wild Livermore house party

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

LIVERMORE — A suspect has been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a wild house party here, where a man was stabbed repeatedly and suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.A 24-year-old Oakley man was charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon, both related to the same victim, in connection with the Oct. 21-22 house party. The charges were filed on Nov. 17, after police used cellphone videos and statements from the few witnesses who cooperated with police to identify the man.The victim suffered a cut spleen and a collapsed lung, and was hospitalized for several days, police said. The party had more than 100 attendees, many of whom were intoxicated, aggressive and generally uncooperative with authorities, police said.Police were called to the party on the 300 block of Elizabeth Court at around 12:20 a.m. on Oct. 22 for a report of a brawl at the residence. At least one other person was stabbed during the fracas, authorities s...

Two charged in organized retail thefts targeting Bath & Body Works

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two suspects were charged in connection to a series of commercial thefts targeting Bath & Body Works locations, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. Emoni Thomas, 21, and Erykah Thomas, 21, both of San Francisco, were arraigned on Monday.Both pled not guilty to two counts of felony organized retail theft, two counts of second-degree commercial burglary, and two counts of grand theft. The two are alleged to have taken part in retail theft incidents on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9. Parents of San Jose toddler who died of fentanyl toxicity charged with murder The DA alleges that the duo along with others stole from a Bath & Body Works location in San Francisco's Westfield Mall. This week's prosecution is part of the DA's Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant Program, the DA said. That initiative is funded by a $2 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections.They were arrested earlier this mont...

Kingston city council to consider new Community Standards Bylaw tonight

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

Community organizations supporting people experiencing homelessness have expressed their concerns with the new Community Standards Bylaw which will be discussed at tonight’s city council meeting.The new Community Standards Bylaw was recommended at the last Administrative Policies Committee meeting earlier this month, and with all five city council members who serve on the Administrative Policies Committee voting in support of the bylaw, it was moved forward to be considered by council at tonight’s meeting. But some organizations and individuals in Kingston are concerned that this bylaw will only serve to target already marginalized populations.The bylaw includes provisions surrounding loitering, yelling, damage to city property, safe use of public spaces, vehicle idling, and various other problematic behaviors noted in public spaces, especially focusing on the downtown core.While this bylaw was presented as a step in the right direction to address increasing feelings of public fear ...

Denver weather: Winter storm watch for foothills, advisory for metro

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Cold and snow will return to Denver's weather late on Thanksgiving and continue on and off into early Saturday. Roads will be slick and slow, especially early on Friday.Friday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the snow and cold temperatures that won't get above freezing. This will be the first measurable snow of November for Denver, which is usually the city's fifth-snowiest month with an average of about 7 inches of snow. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team The highest totals from this will be in the foothills west of Interstate 25, with up to 10 inches possible in spots. Here's a look at possible snow totals from Pinpoint Weather, Colorado’s Most Accurate Forecast.Possible snow totals across ColoradoPossible snow totals for the Front Range and DenverWeather tonight: Increasing clouds and coldClouds will be increasing across Colorado Wednesday night in advance of the incoming cold and snowstorm. The wind will be light and in ...

'Family dynamic' investigated at home where 3 found dead in Adams County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — After three men were found shot to death in an Adams County home on Tuesday, investigators are working to learn what happened.FOX31 was told an older woman died at the home a couple of weeks ago, and detectives said there is a family dynamic among the people involved. Colorado triple homicide suspect arrested after multi-state manhunt Bob Davis has lived across the street for 13 years.“It’s kind of, you know — it's sad. It's so sad. You know, the mom died. And then it just went downhill," Davis said.Four men were found shot dead at an Adams County home on Franklin Drive on Tuesday afternoon, investigators say. (Credit: Adams County Sheriff's Office)Davis told FOX31 he thinks the son was still living in the home.Detectives say a man in his 40s and two men in their 70s and 80s were found dead after what they believe is a murder-suicide. The younger man and one of the older men were related.One handgun was retrieved from the home.“At this point, clearly, ...

Denver to open overnight shelters, warming centers for Friday snowstorm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver will open overnight and daytime warming shelters this weekend as a snowstorm moves into the city.A change in the weather arrives on Thanksgiving. Snow is expected to develop in the foothills and then move out into the metro later at night. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up for alerts from the Pinpoint Weather team It will get colder, with highs in the 20s on Friday and even colder temperatures at night."Cold weather poses a serious danger to people who are unsheltered, and the city encourages people to come inside," the Department of Housing Stability said in a release.Denver is pointing to shelter options that will be expanded for the cold weather weekend, when the metro could see 1-3 inches of snow.Shelter access in DenverAnyone who needs shelter should visit one of the city's so-called "front door" shelter access points. These facilities are centrally located and give access to the entire shelter system."These locations have longer hours for intake and have tra...

Colorado agencies offer Uber discount on Thanksgiving eve aka 'Blackout Wednesday'

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- With the night before Thanksgiving being one of the most dangerous nights for drunk driving, Colorado transportation leaders are hoping to encourage more people into rideshares.The Colorado Department of Transportation along with nearly 80 law enforcement agencies across the state are cracking down on drunk drivers this holiday weekend. What to expect from the Black Friday snowstorm in Denver “We call it 'Blackout Wednesday,' (young people) call it 'Blackout Wednesday,'” Sam Cole, Traffic Safety Manager at CDOT said. “It's something we here at CDOT and law enforcement agencies are very concerned about."Cole said this is the first year CDOT will offer a code encouraging those drinking to take an Uber home. The code "SAFETHANKS" will give riders $10 off. The goal is to keep drunk drivers off the road. “We see 20,000 arrests for DUI every year in Colorado," Cole said. "So if you make the decision to drive drunk over the holidays you will likely be arrested." Cole sa...

“Fine weather to feast on”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:30:41 GMT

Thanksgiving Day will feature a front in south Florida (but don’t get too excited about this one). It’s a weak fall front that’s on the move and will slowly pass across the region early Thursday. Yes, sometimes November fronts bring big cooling, but not this time. This front will lose its main cooling as it drops farther south in latitude. For south Florida it will simply allow temperatures to come down about 5-degrees so readings returning to average. It’s worth noting that Wednesday was unusually warm. In Miami, the high reached 86-degrees and that tied the record for the date!One of the main changes you’ll detect this Thanksgiving will involve “lumpy looking clouds” in the sky. These will follow the front and may produce an isolated shower. We think the better chance for rain will actually be from Friday through Saturday, as more moisture meets up with the stalling boundary. Even though we won’t get much cooling, humidity...