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Twisted Metal, Good Omens 2 and Dolores Roach: Good vs. Evil TV

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

Streaming services, cable TV and Primetime television are fighting for your viewership now more than ever. UNBINGED is here to help you weed through it all, with reviews of the latest shows that highlight what we love, what we hate and what we love to hate-watch, too.Sometimes the decision to be good or bad isn’t so easy. Usually, people reside in the gray areas. In three new adaptations, the nature of good vs. evil is turned upside down and inside out.  Based on a book, a play (and a podcast), and a video game, hot Summer shows including Good Omens, Twisted Metal and The Horror of Dolores Roach examine good people (or beings) who carry out questionable deeds for dubious reasons– or vice versa. Some are more successful than others. Good Omens 2 (Amazon Prime)There is a war brewing between Heaven and Hell, and Earth is the battleground. Sound exciting? It would be, if either side had an inkling of what the hell they were doing. As it stands, both sides are completely...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton the week of July 24

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

A house in Pleasanton that sold for $4.7 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton in the past week.In total, 47 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.1 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $766.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of July 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.5 million, single-family house in the 1900 block of WestLagoon RoadThe sale of the single family residence in the 1900 block of WestLagoon Road in Pleasanton has been finalized. The price was $2,501,000, and the new owners took over the house in June. The house was built in 2004 and has a living area of 3,265 square feet. The price per square foot was $766. The house features five bedrooms and four bathrooms.West Lagoon Road9. $2.5 million, single-family home in the 3000...

Man arrested for assault of SF sandwich shop owner

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A man has been arrested in connection with the assault of a San Francisco sandwich shop owner, the San Francisco Police Department said Tuesday. KRON4 previously reported that Peterson Harter, owner of Sandy's, claimed he was punched in the face outside of his store. Harter, who had a black eye and a cut on his forehead when speaking to KRON4, said he was attempting to stop the man from urinating on the store's trash cans when he was punched on July 19. Naked woman who fired shots on Bay Bridge charged by SF DA “I love the neighborhood that we’re in and I don’t stand for something like that,” said Harter, whose New Orleans-inspired eatery is at 1457 Haight St. “I’m not gonna just let things go in this neighborhood. That’s not who I am. And so I called him out on it and I was walking back and he just hit me in the face.”SFPD identified 30-year-old Irvin Lara Rivera as the suspect. On Saturday, Rivera was seen in the area of 18th Street and San Carlos Street...

Candelario makes successful return to Chicago Cubs as Mancini is cut to make room on roster

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Jeimer Candelario felt right at home in his return to the Chicago Cubs.A day after he was acquired in a trade with Washington, Candelario started at first base and batted sixth for Tuesday night’s game against Cincinnati. He collected four hits and scored twice in a 20-9 victory over the Reds.The 29-year-old Candelario got a warm ovation when he came to the plate in the first inning, and he responded with a single on a grounder to second. Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini was designated for assignment to make room on the Cubs roster.Chicago got Candelario and cash from Washington for minor league left-hander DJ Herz and infielder Kevin Made. Candelario hit .258 with 16 homers and 53 RBIs in 99 games with the Nationals.Fighting for a playoff spot in the crowded NL standings, the Cubs were mostly quiet Tuesday ahead of the trade deadline. They sent minor league right-handers Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodríguez, along with international signing bonus pool space, to the ...

Argentinian defender suffers full dislocation in knee during Copa Libertadores match

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — An Argentinos Juniors defender suffered a full dislocation of his left knee on Tuesday during a Copa Libertadores match in Buenos Aires. Luciano Sánchez, 29, suffered the serious injury after a challenge by veteran left-back Marcelo, now playing for Brazil’s Fluminense. His teammates initially believed he had broken his leg, but a medical report published by the club said it was a full dislocation.The former Real Madrid player was sent off in tears as the Argentinian screamed on the pitch, surrounded by concerned players on both teams. The incident took place in the 56th minute of the match, which finished 1-1. Local media say doctors at the Sanatorio Finochietto hospital estimated Sánchez’ recovery time between eight and 12 months due to the incident.“I lived a very tough moment on the pitch today,” Marcelo said on social media. “With no intention I injured a fellow footballer. I want to wish you the best possible recovery, Luciano Sánchez.R...

Dansby Swanson homers twice as Chicago Cubs pound Cincinnati Reds 20-9

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Dansby Swanson homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Chicago Cubs pounded the Cincinnati Reds 20-9 on Tuesday night.Mike Tauchman also went deep and finished with four RBIs as Chicago won for the ninth time in 11 games, bouncing back in a major way after a 6-5 loss in the opener of the four-game series. The Cubs bashed seven homers while also setting season highs for runs and hits with 21.Jeimer Candelario went 4 for 5 and scored two runs in his first game since he was reacquired by Chicago in a trade with Washington on Monday. Candelario also made his big league debut with the Cubs in 2016.Chicago (54-53) pulled within four games of NL Central-leading Cincinnati. It also remains in the mix for a wild card.Tyler Stephenson hit a two-run homer for the Reds, and Matt McLain finished with three hits and two RBIs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a two-run single in the team’s four-run ninth inning.Cincinnati (59-50) had its division lead trimmed to a half...

Road rage incident leaves Greeley father paralyzed

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

GREELEY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A family is speaking out after a scary road rage incident in Greeley.  Jennifer Tucker said her fiancé, Justin Young, was assaulted and then shot after confronting a reckless driver on July 16. “He is currently paralyzed from the waist down with no hopes of ever walking again,” Tucker said. Justin Young is currently at a hospital in Greeley after a bullet punctured his lung and diaphragm, paralyzing him from the waist down. (Courtesy: GoFundMe Fundraiser)Tucker said they were heading home with their 10-month-old in the car when an aggressive driver tried to race them. After several attempts to get away, Tucker said the vehicle followed them and eventually rear-ended them, just three blocks from their home. “We were just trying to get home and this kid thought we were trying to race him,” Tucker said.  Multi-vehicle crash shuts down eastbound I-70 in Jefferson County She said her fiancé approached the driver and then the unthinkable happ...

Late rally can’t lift Yankees, Carlos Rodon in post-deadline loss to Rays

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Rays, the Yankees largely stood pat at the MLB trade deadline, deciding to take a shot at a playoff run with their current roster.That plan got off to an uninspiring start.The Yankees’ season-long offensive issues continued Tuesday and starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled with his command in a 5-2 loss to Tampa Bay in the Bronx.For the second day in a row, the Yankees only managed just three hits against a front-line Tampa Bay starting pitcher. Zach Eflin struck out five over six scoreless innings, following up Monday night’s gem by Tyler Glasnow, who punched out eight in his seven innings of one-run ball.After slugging four home runs in Monday’s win, the Rays hit two more Tuesday against Rodon, with Yandy Diaz lining a third-inning solo shot and Randy Arozarena adding a two-run blast later in the frame.Rodon only lasted four innings, surrendering four runs and four walks, in his latest uneven outing. The left-hander fel...

Folan: Lessons learned working a summer job

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

My father was part of the “Greatest Generation.” The son of Irish immigrants, my dad grew up during the Depression, joined the Navy, and served during World War II. Dedication, loyalty, fortitude, and hard work were many of the values preached in our household. My father believed those values were best learned through manual labor, in fact, the harder the better. For him, working a summer job was an imperative and invaluable experience.I always worked in restaurants and met a treasure trove of hardcore, talented, and dedicated people. This unique education began for me at age 13, when I began washing dishes in the summer. This led to peeling potatoes and cleaning shrimp, and soon enough I was pulled away from the dishwasher to test my mettle “on the line.” I was taught quickly how to properly use a knife, sauté scallops, and grill steaks. However, nothing epitomizes a cult of pain more than tossing pizzas in front a wood-burning oven on a Saturday night in July.The adrenaline rush, ...

‘They made it really easy’: Jed Hoyer buys in on Chicago Cubs roster after strong stretch leading to trade deadline

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:12:57 GMT

Jeimer Candelario, back in the Wrigley Field home dugout for the first time almost exactly six years later, glanced down at his new first baseman’s mitt.Well, not really new but borrowed, a smiling Candelario noted. Written in script across the light blue glove is Chicago Cubs teammate Miguel Amaya’s name. Acquired Monday by the organization, Candelario started at first base Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds.It’s a position manager David Ross said the 29-year-old switch hitter will play a “significant amount.” Except Candelario, who hasn’t played first base since 2020 in Detroit, no longer owns a first baseman’s mitt. He bought a couple after that season but then didn’t play the position the following year and he gave them away.So, for now, he is borrowing Amaya’s, but it’s Candelario’s offense and the power he adds to the Cubs that makes his addition especially valuable over the next two months as they try to...