Orlando Cepeda, Baseball Hall of Famer and San Francisco Giants legend, dead at 86
San Francisco Giants player and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at the age of 86, his family announced in a statement through the team on Friday night. The cause of death has not been announced. Cepeda’s death came just 11 days after his teammate Willie Mays passed away at the age of […]
Francisco Alvarez’s presence has meant everything to surging Mets
On the morning of June 1, the Mets and Astros were both suffering from the same baseball catatonia. Both teams had tough first two months. Both teams were exhibiting the classic symptoms. The pitching was good but we didn’t get any hits. The hitting was good, but the pitching was awful. Then there was the […]
Mets rolling since return of ‘leader’ Francisco Alvarez
The Mets are back at .500 (39-39) for the first time since May 7th. There are many reasons for the turnaround, but the biggest one is the return of Francisco Alvarez. He started again Wednesday against the Yankees, and the Mets improved to 22-3 in their past 25 games with a catcher — a streak […]
30-Year-Old San Francisco McDonald’s Closes Due to $20 Minimum Wage
A longtime McDonald’s franchise in San Francisco is closing after 30 years in business due to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new $20 minimum wage law, the owner said. The McDonald’s at Stonestown Galleria fell victim to the economy on Sunday. Franchise owner Scott Rodrick Said He told ABC7 it was a “heartbreaking day” for him […]
San Francisco McDonald’s shutters after 30 years in latest casualty of $20 minimum wage
San Francisco chain McDonald’s has reportedly become the latest casualty of California’s new $20 minimum wage. The McDonald’s at the Stonestown Galleria shopping mall, about eight miles southwest of downtown San Francisco, closed permanently on Sunday after more than 30 years in the area. “This is a heartbreaking day for my family,” franchise owner Scott […]
Mets fan roasted for throwing back Francisco Alvarez home run
A man in the outfield stands at Wrigley Field may be facing charges for impersonating a Mets fan. SNY aired a video clip Saturday of an unidentified man wearing a hat and shirt with the Mets logo celebrating after catching the ball following a home run hit by catcher Francisco Alvarez in the fifth inning. […]
San Francisco home hits market for $488K but buyers have to wait 30 years to move in
The move may take a while. A home in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood where properties typically sell for millions of dollars is on the market at a mind-blowing price, but potential buyers won’t be able to move in for nearly 30 years. The property, located two blocks from the city’s north shore, was listed […]
Francisco Alvarez’s third straight start was a huge Mets milestone
The Mets are a better team with Francisco Alvarez in the lineup. Alvarez is gearing up to compete more frequently. Wednesday marked the first time Alvarez has started three consecutive games since returning from injured reserve. In the top of the seventh inning against the Marlins, Francisco Alvarez hit a fielder’s choice grounder to score […]
Workers met with massive surprise after draining iconic San Francisco fountain
The Vaillancourt Fountain in San Francisco was vandalized. When the city drained the Financial District’s iconic concrete Vaillancourt Fountain to address electrical issues, workers Big Surprise. According to photos on Reddit seen by SF Gate, the floor of the brutalist pentagonal fountain was lined with bottles, cans, five electric scooters, a broken chair, a fire […]
San Francisco declares itself a ‘sanctuary’ for transgender people
San Francisco has declared itself a “sanctuary city” for transgender and gender-nonconforming people, making it one of the first major cities in the United States to do so. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday in favor of the resolution, which declared the city a “place of safety” for people identifying as […]