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'The Simpsons' reveals Homer has stopped strangling Bart

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

"Why you little..."For decades, after Homer Simpson yelled those three words he would wrap his hands tightly around his son Bart's neck causing the youngster's eyes to bulge out and tongue to protrude out of his mouth. Homer would hold on tight as the skateboarding youngster gasped for air.It is one of the most recognizable scenes from the long-running animated sitcom, but it appears Homer has had a change of heart.A recent episode of "The Simpsons" has gone viral after the doughnut enthusiast revealed he's stopped choking his son.In the Oct. 22 episode titled "McMansion & Wife," Homer and Marge greet their new neighbor Thayer.The new neighbor commended Homer on his strong handshake, to which he credited to one thing:“See, Marge, strangling the boy paid off,” he bragged to his wife.“Just kidding, I don’t do that anymore. Times have changed," he then explained in the second episode of the show's 35th season.The scene caught the internet's attention when it was posted to X, former...

Brian James Candee Died in Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 1375 [Montgomery, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

Car Crash on FM 149 Claimed the Life of 72-Year-Old Motor RiderMONTGOMERY, TX (November 6, 2023) – On Monday afternoon, Brian James Candee deceased after a crash between two vehicles on FM 1375.The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. on October 23rd, at FM 149 near FM 1375.According to Texas DPS, a Nissan Murano failed to yield the right of way and caused the Harley-Davidson motorcycle to hit the Nissan.Responders transported the 72-year-old Harley-Davidson rider to HCA Conroe Hospital but eventually succumbed to his death, meanwhile, the Nissan occupants stayed unharmed.Police later identified the motorrider as Brian James Candee.Furthermore, no charges were filed. However, an investigation is underway.Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of Brian James Candee who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.The sudden loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult time for the surviving family. At Sweet James, they understand that legal...

Kurtenbach: The Warriors trading James Wiseman was the right call then. It looks even smarter today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

As the Warriors were hammered in the paint by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, it was easy to think, “This team needs a 7-footer.”One logical step from that was remembering that the Warriors drafted a 7-foot center with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft not long ago.But last spring, the Warriors traded away James Wiseman, who landed with the Pistons. On Monday night, the Warriors will play in Detroit.They’ll head to the Motor City looking like geniuses for making that deal.Do the Warriors have a size problem? Absolutely.But as they discovered firsthand, Wiseman was not a solution to that issue.And while the center is only 22 years old, things have not improved in Detroit.Now and again, there is a flash of that talent that pushed him to the top of the draft, but on the whole, Wiseman is fighting for his NBA life.The Warriors, meanwhile, received Gary Payton II in the Wiseman trade. With the guard fully healthy entering this season, the Warriors lack any regr...

Former A’s, SF Giants fan favorite Stephen Vogt has a new job: Cleveland’s new manager

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

By Tom Withers | Associated PressCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday.Vogt was Seattle’s bullpen coach last season.Although the 39-year-old Vogt has never been a manager, he checked every other box for the Guardians, who also spoke with Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell about their opening last week.A two-time All-Star, Vogt played for six teams in 10 seasons before retiring with Oakland in 2022. He homered in his final at-bat for the Athletics, a personal walk-off that capped a career he hoped would continue as a manager.Vogt​, ​center, celebrates with teammate Ernie Clement​,​ left, after his solo home run ​Oct. 5, 2022, against the Los Angeles Angels in his final MLB at-bat. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group​ Archives)The Guardians will introduce Vogt at a press conference on Friday.Related ArticlesMLB | What Mi...

What Michael Conforto opting in means for SF Giants

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

In the fourth inning of an otherwise mundane game at the end of July, Michael Conforto stepped into the batter’s box for the 350th time last season, earning him the right to opt out of his contract after the season. Decision day came Monday, and Conforto will be sticking around.Of the three Giants with player options or out-out clauses, Conforto will join Ross Stripling in returning for 2024. He will make $18 million in the second year of the two-year deal he signed last offseason, while Sean Manaea, the third in that group, will head back to the free-agent market.All three players bet on themselves, but only the only one who performed well enough for it to pay off was Manaea, who is likely in line for a multiyear contract. The other half of the deal is the risk taken on by the Giants, who are now on the hook for $30.5 million in salary next season for players who aren’t necessarily part of their long-term plans.Conforto, 30, hoped to show teams that he was back to full ...

Report: California investigators review protective child custody cases in Santa Clara County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

The following report was delivered to Santa Clara County in February after the California Department of Social Services received “concerns” that the county counsel’s office was making key decisions that could leave children in danger.As part of the investigation, the state said it reviewed multiple cases of children who had been placed into protective custody by law enforcement, but that the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services “immediately placed the children back in the care of the unsafe parent.”Below the report is the official response from the county’s Social Service Agency.This Bay Area News Group article elaborates on county officials’ reaction to the ongoing concerns.California Department of Social Services report on findings: View this document on ScribdResponse from Santa Clara County Social Service Agency: View this document on Scribd

Efforts to bump Trump off the 2024 ballot raise fears of election chaos

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

Zoe Tillman | Bloomberg News (TNS)Minutes into a hearing on whether Donald Trump is constitutionally barred from being president again, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson jumped in with her biggest concern: There could be “chaos” if some states keep Trump off 2024 ballots while others allow him on.“Should we do it,” she asked, “even if we could do it?”It’s a question looming over the growing number of lawsuits seeking to disqualify Trump from another term in the White House because of his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. What began as a largely academic exercise a few years ago over a constitutional ban on “insurrectionists” holding office collided with reality last week as judges in Minnesota and Colorado for the first time heard evidence and arguments.Lawyers and judges involved in these cases have signaled they believe it’s ultimately a fight for the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve. With state election officials set to finalize ba...

One dead after Berkeley shooting that involved an officer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

(KRON) – One person has died in connection to an early morning shooting Monday that involved a police officer, KRON4 has confirmed. The shooting occurred in the area of 7th and Grayson Street around 5:26 a.m. on Monday. One person was transported to Highland Hospital in critical condition. The later succumbed to their injuries. Photos: Wild coyote lounges on San Francisco home’s couch Police have not confirmed if an officer was shot or not. At the scene, there is a police cruiser and a Ford Expedition that was involved in the incident. The SUV has a bullet hole in the driver’s side window.Seventh Street is currently closed for the investigation. The investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released.

Wolfdog that was on the loose in Sebastopol found and returned home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

(KRON) -- A wolf hybrid that was spotted roaming the outskirts of Sebastopol over the weekend has been found and safely returned to its home, the North Bay Animal Services announced Monday. "Shadow," a wolfdog -- a canine that's a hybrid between a wolf and a domesticated dog -- was seen near the Highway 12 bridge on the eastern edge of Sebastopol over the weekend.But as of Monday, Shadow had been caught and was back at his home. Photos: Wild coyote lounges on San Francisco home’s couch "With the incredible teamwork of our Animal Control Officers, Shadow's pack members, Max and Sky, along with the help of Shadow's owner, we successfully reunited him with his loving family," North Bay Animal Services said in a Facebook post. "A big shoutout and THANK YOU to the vigilant community members who reported sightings of Shadow."Photos accompanying the post showed Shadow, a large canine with gray-black fur and yellow eyes, seemingly reunited with his owner and other dogs.North Bay Animal Se...

Man allegedly involved in child exploitation case arrested in Emeryville

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:35:33 GMT

(BCN) -- Alameda police have arrested a person who is allegedly involved in a child exploitation case first reported to officers by a non-profit advocating online safety for minors. Alameda Police Department officers arrested the individual at the suspect's workplace in Emeryville on Nov. 2, after several months of investigations stemming from a tipoff from the Wolf Project Inc., officers said Monday. One person in critical condition after Berkeley shooting that involved an officer In June, the Wolf Project Inc., an organization focused on fighting child sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and sextortion, alerted Alameda police to an Alameda man's "concerning" online interactions with minors. Some of these actions included the sharing of explicit content and the maintaining of inappropriate online relations, police said.As of now, Alameda police have identified several of the minors the male suspect was in communication with. The investigation is still ongoing, according to police.Offi...