The relationship started on an online dating site. Katsumi Iwasaki was enthralled by a person who claimed to be a US soldier stationed in Damascus, Syria. They quickly fell to emailing “sweet things,” Iwasaki said. The 81-year-old San Francisco man had…
49ers draft capsules: Capping off the draft with Mr. Irrelevant — Iowa State QB Brock Purdy
A rundown of the 49ers’ activity this weekend during the 2022 NFL draft: SaturdayBrock Purdy, QB, Iowa State (6-1, 220)Round 7 (No. 262) — Fast facts: Four-year starter completed 67.7% of his passes for 12,170 yards, 81 touchdowns and 33 interceptions….
Family friend conspired with man to kidnap San Jose baby, prosecutors say
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A woman and man stockpiled diapers and baby formula, got a child’s rocker and hatched a plan to abduct her friend’s three-month-old grandson, sparking a frantic search that garnered national attention earlier this week, according to …
Family friend conspired with man to kidnap San Jose baby, prosecutors say
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A woman conspired with a man to abduct her family friend’s 3-month-old baby while the child’s grandmother was unpacking groceries from her car, sparking a frantic 18-hour search by law enforcement that garnered national attention, pr…
A’s, Blackburn blank Giants 1-0 for Bay Bridge Series split
SAN FRANCISCO – Paul Blackburn may have grown up a Giants fan, but the Giants were no fan of the A’s right-hander Wednesday night. The ex-Heritage High of Oakley standout made himself at home at the same stadium where he rooted for his favorite team, b…
Dieter Kurtenbach: Will the 49ers trade Deebo Samuel? GM John Lynch said a lot of words, but had no real answers.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — John Lynch said a lot in his press conference Monday. But he didn’t actually say much. In all, Kyle Shanahan’s hand-picked general manager turned in a perfect human-shield performance to kick off NFL draft week. Or, in other words…
Luis González, Joc Pederson lead SF Giants to come-from-behind win over Brewers
Reigning Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes was so dominant that the Brewers right-hander had the Giants on the ropes from the first pitch of Monday’s game in Milwaukee. But when Burnes tired, it was rookie center fielder Luis González who sent him pa…
Thousands of Stanford, Packard Children’s nurses begin strike to demand for better staffing, mental health support
SAN JOSE, Calif. — About 5,000 Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital nurses went on strike Monday morning to demand for hospital officials to reach a new contract, seeking better staffing and mental help support. The strike marks …
After heart-to-heart with coach Bob Boughner, Sharks’ star forwards respond in win over Blackhawks
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Coach Bob Boughner on Friday sat down with both Timo Meier and Tomas Hertl, going over what he felt had been missing from each of their games of late and what he wanted to see from them over the of the regular season. Boughner likely…
A’s fall to Rangers despite strong effort from Frankie Montas
OAKLAND, Calif. — The A’s continued to come up empty at the plate Saturday, wasting a strong performance from starter Frankie Montas and losing, 2-0, to the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum before a crowd of 9,120. The game was scoreless until Brad Miller…