San Francisco, CA
49ers LB Pulls Same Stunt as Ravens’ Diontae Johnson
The Baltimore Ravens’ trade for wide receiver Diontae Johnson has quickly turned into a disaster, as he’s barely seen the field and recently received a one-game suspension for refusing to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 1.
If there’s any solace, at least they’re not the only team dealing with such drama.
During Thursday night’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell refused to enter the game in the third quarter and left the field soon after. This came after starting linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who was playing his first game since tearing his Achilles tendon in Super Bowl LVIII, felt some tightness and exited the game.
“He said he didn’t want to play today,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said.
Shanahan was understandably not happy with the situation, but remained reserve in his remarks. In contrast, the players did not mince words whatsoever.
“Look, if you’re on the roster and you suit up, you’re expected to play. I think anyone in this building that got asked to go in, I would say 100 percent of everybody would die to get on that football field,” tight end George Kittle said. “So, I’m not very happy about it. I wish I would’ve heard about it on the field, but I didn’t.
“Now, is that the reason we lost? Absolutely not. But it’s hard to win football games when someone doesn’t want to play football,” he continued.
Cornerback Charvarius Ward even went so far as to suggest that the 49ers will cut Campbell soon, which Shanahan avoided saying outright.
“He’s a professional, he been playing for a long time,” Ward said. “I mean, if he didn’t want to play, he shouldn’t have dressed out, he coulda told them that before the game. So, I feel like that was some sucka s— that he did. Definitely hurt the team. ‘Cause Dee went down, and we needed a linebacker.
“That’s some sucka stuff to me, in my opinion. Probably gonna get cut soon, so it is what it is with that.”
Comparing the 49ers’ reactions to those of the Ravens when Johnson refused to play, the difference is night and day. When that situation unfolded, head coach John Harbaugh said he wasn’t ready to comment on it, while quarterback Lamar Jackson said “we want him out there.”
Despite the different reactions, the outcome will likely be the same: a suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. That would allow the 49ers to keep game checks and recover some of Campbell’s signing bonus. With how visibly angry players and coaches were after the game, though, it’s not out of the question that they simply cut him.
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A man was being sought as the suspect in a double shooting in Bay Point that left one person dead and another injured early Friday morning.
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched at about 1:30 a.m. to an unknown problem on Olivia Lane, just east of Alves Lane and south of Delta de Anza Regional Trail, which later was reported to be “shots fired.”
While arriving at the scene, deputies were flagged down by several people who were injured at the location, the Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies found one person who was unresponsive and he was taken to a hospital. The victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital, the office said.
A second person was taken to the hospital; the victim’s condition was not disclosed. The victim who died has not yet been identified.
Sheriff’s detectives identified the suspect as 35-year-old Avery Alexander Gibbs, described by the Sheriff’s Office as a transient. Gibbs was still at large as of Friday afternoon
The Sheriff’s Office said Gibbs should not be approached, and anyone seeing him should call 9-1-1. People with information on the shooting were asked to contact Sheriff’s Office investigators at (925) 313-2600 dispatcher at (925) 646-2441.
Golden Gate Bridge fireworks will be a rare patriotic event
This year on July 4th, for the third time in history, an organized fireworks display will be held at San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge. This only happned in twice before in 1987 and 2012 for the bridge’s 50th and 75th annivesary. Expect crowds to be massive and public transportation, ride shares and simply walking is highly recommended.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco is preparing for its major July 4th fireworks display on Saturday night, an event expected to draw massive crowds as pyrotechnics are launched directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for only the third time in history.
Will crowds flood Marina?
What we don’t know:
To pull off the event, the Golden Gate Bridge, major roadways, and key parking lots at Marina Green and Crissy Field will be shut down.
Several neighborhood streets will also be blocked off, creating significant traffic hurdles. Officials are strongly advising spectators to utilize public transit due to severely limited parking.
Local residents in the Marina District have expressed concern over the impending chaos as crowds flood the neighborhood.
“I’m a little worried, yeah,” said nearby resident Michael Zoboski. “I think it’s gonna be definitely hectic. I don’t know where people are going to park, it seems like it’s taking up a large amount of the streets up here. I think it’s going to be a little crazy.”
To manage the influx, access to many surrounding neighborhoods will be strictly limited to local residents.
Checking IDs
What we know:
Law enforcement officers will be checking IDs and questioning drivers to verify residency. According to the district supervisor, there will be 10 police officers deployed per block in the Marina.
Road closures will stretch from Baker Street to Van Ness Avenue between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Portions of Fisherman’s Wharf are scheduled to shut down even earlier, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon, with much of that neighborhood also restricted to local access. The Golden Gate Bridge itself will close to traffic starting at 9 p.m.
Additionally, roads will be closed in the Presidio and Richmond District. To encourage the use of public transportation, Muni is providing special shuttles to help transport spectators to the viewing areas.
The Source: Marina neighbors, Muni, San Francisco city website
San Francisco, CA
Crash on freeway in Millbrae leaves driver dead after reportedly overturning multiple times, CHP says
A driver died Thursday evening after reportedly overturning multiple times and being ejected from the vehicle in Millbrae, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 7 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 at Millbrae Avenue.
Officers said they received a report that a vehicle had overturned multiple times and that an occupant was possibly ejected.
At the scene, officers found a man, who was determined to be the driver of a white Toyota Camry, lying in the road with major injuries. He was taken to a hospital where he later died, officers said.
It was determined that a second vehicle was involved in the crash and no one was injured in the second vehicle.
The CHP said the driver of the Camry was not wearing a seatbelt.
Three lanes of southbound Highway 101 were closed for an extended period.
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