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San Francisco 49ers GM describes wide receiver’s ‘miraculous’ recovery after being shot
San Francisco general manager John Lynch described wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s recovery after being shot and emerging from the shooting in such good condition as “miraculous.”
“It’s miraculous he’s doing as well as he is,” Lynch told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday. “He’s doing remarkably, so much better today than he was yesterday. Really, really miraculous. … I mean, it’s pretty remarkable.”
Pearsall was shot in chest during a robbery attempt in Union Square, a commercial area in San Francisco, on Saturday. Pearsall’s mother posted on social media that the bullet entered Pearsall’s chest and exited cleanly through his back and missed vital organs, bones, and anything that might cause nerve damage. The gunshot wound did not require surgery and Pearsall was released from the hospital on Sunday morning, less than 24 hours after the shooting.
The 49ers placed Pearsall on the “non-football injury” list on Tuesday. The NFI designation means Pearsall is ineligible to play in at least the first four games of the regular season while recovering from the injury.
Lynch said he expects Pearsall to play in 2024, but the team will be cautious with his recovery.
“Ultimately, we felt the number one thing we had to be concerned with was Ricky’s well-being, physically, emotionally, mentally,” Lynch told reporters. “And ultimately, decided that the best thing for Ricky was to have a little bit time. And he’s going to need that time physically. He’s going to need that time emotionally, mentally. And we made that decision.”
The 49ers used their first-round pick (No. 21) to select Pearsall in the 2024 NFL draft. He’d been slowed in training camp by shoulder and hamstring issues but returned to practice last week and was on track to play in the team’s regular season opener against the New York Jets on Monday night.
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This Week: Prop. 4, Green Mobility, H2 Ferry – Streetsblog San Francisco
Here is a list of events this week.
- Tuesday Proposition 4 Explained: The Climate Bond for a Sustainable California. Join SPUR, Save the Bay, and Greenbelt Alliance for a discussion on Proposition 4, which seeks to address aspects of global warming through targeted investments in parks, the environment, energy, and water infrastructure. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12-1 p.m. Register for Zoom link.
- Wednesday All About Bikeways: Green Mobility Ambassadors Training Series. This session is part of Bike East Bay’s ambassadors program. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. Register for Zoom link.
- Thursday Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry Ride. Join SPUR for a ride on a hydrogen fuel-cell ferry, the MV Sea Change. Thursday, Sept. 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. San Francisco Pier 41 Ferry Terminal, S.F. Reserve a ticket.
- Thursday Moving San Francisco to a Transit-first Future. Join this San Francisco Transit Riders panel to reimagine the future of Bay Area public transportation as a fully funded and fully accessible system to serve ALL riders. Thursday, Sept. 19, 6-8:30 p.m. Google Community Space, 188 The Embarcadero, S.F.
- Saturday Smart City Cycling-Road Practice. This San Francisco Bicycle Coalition class includes a guided group ride to practice street-riding skills on increasingly high-volume streets. “Smart City Cycling 2: Maneuvering” is a prerequisite. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Arguello Extension, Arguello Blvd and Lincoln Way, S.F.
- Saturday Muni Heritage Weekend. Take free rides aboard unique vintage transit vehicles rarely seen on the modern streets of San Francisco. Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. San Francisco Railway Museum, 77 Steuart Street, S.F.
- Saturday Adaptive Cycling in Golden Gate Park. In partnership with BORP.org’s Adaptive Sports and Recreation and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, SF Rec Park is providing hand cycles, foot trikes and tandem bikes. Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. GGP Music Concourse Bandshell, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, S.F.
- Saturday BART and Bike to the Walnut Creek Walnut Festival. This Transbay Coalition ride goes along the gorgeous (and separated) Iron Horse and Contra Costa County Canal trails. It’s about 15 minutes and mainly flat. After the ride you’ll park your bike at the festival’s bike valet. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Meet at Pleasant Hill BART Station, 1365 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek. Event admission is $15. Register for the ride.
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San Francisco public school families and teachers face delays on closure decisions
SAN FRANCISCO – Families and teachers in San Francisco’s public schools will have to wait longer than expected to find out if their school could close next year.
SFUSD Superintendent Matt Wayne was expected to reveal a list of schools that may close or merge at this week’s board meeting. However, on Sunday, Wayne announced that the list would not be made public until sometime in October.
In a notice issued Sunday morning, Wayne said, “The process of closing and merging schools is complicated, and I want to make sure we’ve looked at it from every angle, including how after-school care, grant funding, and transportation will be affected.”
Sara Meskin, a member of the SF Parent Coalition, voiced disappointment, saying, “Not necessarily surprising, but it was disappointing because I think people were really counting on getting information this week.” She added, “The longer we go without answers, it just makes it really difficult for schools to plan, for teachers to have security, and for parents fundraising for their school.”
The nonprofit advocacy group SF Parent Coalition is hosting a mayoral debate tomorrow evening, with all five major candidates expected to attend.
SFUSD remains under financial supervision by the state, a result of years of overspending and declining enrollment.
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