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What to watch: ‘Bottoms’ is the bonkers comedy we need now

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

What looks good this week?Our engines rev up for “Bottoms,” a racy comedy costarring a hilarious Marshawn Lynch, and for “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn,” a sharp, incisive docuseries about the uber-wealthy former head of Nissan and Renault who absconds from authorities. It drops on Apple TV+But you can pass on sales-pitchy “Gran Turismo,” and the well-intentioned by long and repetitive “The Hill.”As for East Bay-set “Fremont,” it’s so good we wrote a separate review on that.Here’s our roundup.“Bottoms”: If you thought the uncouth hard-R-rated “Strays” wore out its potty-mouth welcome halfway through — which it did — check out this irreverent bit of rambunctious from one of our most exciting new comedic filmmakers, Emma Seligman. On a par with the outrageous female-backed comedy “Joyride,” this one pins itself to a daring premise — two unpopular high school friends PJ (Rachel Sennott, who co wrote the screenplay) and Josie (Ayo Ede...

Man shot to death at homeless camp underneath Oakland freeway

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

OAKLAND — A man was shot to death early Thursday at a homeless encampment underneath an Oakland freeway, authorities said.Authorities are trying to confirm the man’s identity.The fatal shooting, which is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol, happened about 2:45 a.m. Thursday at an encampment on state property underneath Interstate 580 near the 3400 block of Telegraph Avenue.The man was pronounced dead at the camp.Oakland police initially responded to the shooting but the CHP later took over the investigation.Authorities have not said if the man lived at the camp or was visiting someone there.A motive for the killing is under investigation and no arrests have been made, the CHP said.Anyone with information about the killing is asked to call the CHP tip line at 707-917-4491.

Bay Area Brewery Tour: San Francisco’s Bernal Heights and Dogpatch neighborhoods

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

This month, my Bay Area brewery tour took me to three beer destinations in San Francisco’s Bernal Heights and Dogpatch neighborhoods: Hop Oast Pub & Brewery, Barebottle Brewing and Harmonic Brewing. Each is worth a visit – here’s why.Hop Oast Pub & BreweryVeteran Bay Area brewer Aron Deorsey founded Hop Oast Pub & Brewery five years ago. (Courtesy Jay R. Brooks.) Founded five years ago by veteran Bay Area brewer Aron Deorsey (Pyramid, Steelhead Brewing, Beach Chalet) and named after an “oast,” the kiln used to dry hops used for brewing, this brewery taproom is a small oasis. There’s an L-shaped bar and a few tables and a kitchen that serves up sausages,  grilled cheese sandwiches, housemade pretzels and beer-pickled veggies.Deorsey keeps about a dozen different beers on tap including his flagship Invicta IPA, a tasty West Coast IPA. Other popular beers include El Pachuco Mexican Lager, Bones Brigade Session IPA and, naturally, a Hazed & Confuse...

Betts has 5 hits and 2 RBIs as Dodgers beat Guardians 6-1 in suspended game

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Mookie Betts matched his career high with five hits and drove in two runs, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in the completion of a suspended game.Betts singled four times in the first six innings and had a two-run double in the eighth for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who are 18-3 in August. The seven-time All-Star, who also had five hits for Boston against Kansas City on Aug. 26, 2016, is batting .561 during an 11-game hitting streak and has a .456 average this month.The teams were to play their regularly scheduled game later Thursday, with the Guardians’ Gavin Williams to face Ryan Pepiot.Los Angeles led 3-1 after two innings Wednesday when heavy rain forced play to be suspended after a 1 hour, 37 minute stoppage. Another round of storms arrived after the bottom of the eighth Thursday, delaying the game for 72 minutes.Gus Varland (1-0) worked 1 1/3 innings for his first big league win as seven pitchers ...

Broncos top receiver Jerry Jeudy carted off field with right hamstring injury

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — What started out as the Denver Broncos’ deepest position group ended up as their thinnest after wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was carted off the field with a hamstring injury Thursday.Jeudy was running an end-around in an 11-on-11 red zone drill in a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams when he pulled up, grabbing his right hamstring and crumpling to the grass near the sideline. He had to be helped to the cart, then was taken for an MRI.“Hopefully it’s not anything long term,” coach Sean Payton said.The Broncos started training camp with Tim Patrick injuring his left Achilles almost a year to the day after tearing his right ACL. He’ll miss his second straight season. The same day Patrick got hurt, the Broncos lost KJ Hamler to a heart condition and last week they lost Jalen Virgil to a season-ending knee injury. He got hurt at the end of a 50-yard pass play against San Francisco just before halftime.“I don’t believe in being snake-bitt...

Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying it failed to shut off power

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric Co. over the fires that devastated Lahaina, saying it failed to shut off power.Source

Are Prince George’s Co. landlords ignoring 3% cap on rent hikes?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

Last spring, the Prince George’s County Council passed emergency legislation capping rent hikes at 3%, in part moved by complaints from seniors and other residents that some apartment complexes were increasing rents by hundreds of dollars per month.In some cases, the rent hikes were increasing faster than Social Security and other forms of income. In the immediate aftermath, there were reports of some apartment complexes trying to impose other new fees that aimed to get around the actual rent, while others began looking for other loopholes.There are some exceptions that allow landlords to exceed the 3% cap hike. But there’s also suspicion that some are just ignoring the new law.One of those raising suspicions is Yvonne Corney, who lives in Marwood Senior Apartments in Upper Marlboro. Earlier this year, some of her neighbors in the building told WTOP they had to sign new leases that were hundreds of dollars more per month, but ultimately, those were allowed since those pa...

Femke Bol of the Netherlands cruises to gold in women’s 400 hurdles at worlds

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Femke Bol didn’t let pressure trip her up. Or the memories of a recent finish-line fall.The overwhelming favorite won in a runaway as the Dutch standout opened a wide lead and never looked back in the final of the women’s 400-meter hurdles Thursday night at world championships. Bol captured her first world title in a time of 51.70 seconds. With Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone skipping her title defense and former champion Dalilah Muhammad eliminated in the semifinals, this was Bol’s race to control.She did precisely that, too. The real race was for second place, where Shamier Little of the United States held off Jamaica’s Rushell Clayton by .01 seconds.“I feel as if the hard work has paid off,” Little said after the race. “This will really boost my confidence because I know that I am medal-worthy.”Bol’s win helped soothe the sting of a tumble she took in the mixed 4x-400 relay with the finish line steps away and a certain medal to go with it.Imme...

Bills starting middle linebacker spot still unsettled entering preseason finale at Chicago

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott opened training camp saying he had a timeline in mind of when he preferred having someone secure Buffalo’s starting middle linebacker spot.Nearly a month later, the key defensive position remains unsettled, with Buffalo preparing to complete its preseason at Chicago on Saturday. Coincidentally, the Bills will face a Bears opponent featuring Tremaine Edmunds, who signed with Chicago in free agency this offseason after spending his first five NFL seasons as Buffalo’s starting middle linebacker.What was initially supposed to be a two-player competition between Terrel Bernard and Tyrel Dodson, has now expanded to feature A.J. Klein. And it has even included rookie Baylon Spector getting extra snaps at the position with Bernard having missed much of the past three weeks with a hamstring injury.McDermott, on Thursday, sidestepped a question on whether he’s behind schedule in announcing a starter by saying: “The important thing rig...

Affirm Holdings: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:42:48 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Affirm Holdings Inc. (AFRM) on Thursday reported a loss of $206 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 69 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 86 cents per share.The operator of digital commerce platform posted revenue of $445.8 million in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $404.2 million.For the year, the company reported that its loss widened to $985.3 million, or $3.34 per share. Revenue was reported as $1.59 billion.For the current quarter ending in September, Affirm Holdings said it expects revenue in the range of $430 million to $455 million.Affirm Holdings shares have risen 43% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $13.81, a fall of 54% in the last 12 months._____Thi...