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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation into a giant “X” sign that was installed Friday on top of the downtown building formerly known as Twitter headquarters.

The complaint comes as Twitter owner Elon Musk continues his rebrand of the social media platform.

City officials say replacing letters or symbols on buildings, or erecting a sign on top of one, requires a permit for design and safety reasons.

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The X appeared after San Francisco police stopped workers on Monday from removing the brand’s iconic bird and logo from the side of the building, saying they hadn’t taped off the sidewalk to keep pedestrians safe if anything fell.

Any replacement letters or symbols would require a permit to ensure “consistency with the historic nature of the building” and to make sure additions are safely attached to the sign, Patrick Hannan, spokesperson for the Department of Building Inspection, said earlier this week.

Erecting a sign on top of a building also requires a permit, Hannan said Friday.

“Planning review and approval is also necessary for the installation of this sign. The city is opening a complaint and initiating an investigation,” he said in an email.

Workers install lighting on an “X” sign at the Twitter headquarters in downtown San Francisco, on Friday, July 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Musk unveiled a new “X” logo to replace Twitter’s famous blue bird as he remakes the social media platform he bought for $44 billion last year. The X started appearing at the top of the desktop version of Twitter on Monday.

Musk, who is also CEO of Tesla, has long been fascinated with the letter X and had already renamed Twitter’s corporate name to X Corp. after he bought it in October. One of his children is called “X,” though the child’s actual name is a collection of letters and symbols.

On Friday afternoon, a worker on a lift machine made adjustments to the sign and then left.

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Twitter owner Elon Musk installed a massive “X” logo atop Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, sparking an investigation by local authorities and stirring public debate. The incident was captured and shared by journalist Christopher J. Beale on his Twitter account.

What Happened: Musk’s decision to install the “X” logo on Twitter’s headquarters, now known as X Corp, has been met with mixed reactions. The city officials have initiated an investigation into the installation, citing that it was not done with proper permission.

Beale took to Twitter to show short clips of the X logo with a strobing effect.

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“Imagine no more. This is my life now,” wrote Beale.

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Why It Matters: The installation of the “X” logo is part of Musk’s rebranding of Twitter to X Corp. This move has led to mixed reactions from users and analysts alike.

Over the weekend, Musk reacted to the controversy by posting a video of the X headquarters with the new logo on top of the building, while saying that San Francisco was in a “doom spiral.” He reiterated X’s commitment to Golden Gate City and said that the company would not be moving out.

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We can surmise that the Phoenix Suns’ coaching search is moving forward and some big names – Nick Nurse and Doc Rivers – are high on the list.

Additionally, reports of the Suns’ coach search, which stalled late Tuesday, were somewhat unclear. That’s because three reports from the NBA’s top three news reporters on the search were all slightly different. Maybe it’s a phone game, and when the information got to each man through agents and sources, things were a little different. If you want a real conspiracy theory, owner Mat Ishbia and GM James Jones may have made a Lord Tywin Lannister-level move and told different employees/agents different things to see what was popping up where in the media.

Initial reports – from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and The Athletic’s Shams Charania – were similar, saying the Suns had reached the final stage of their coaching search with four or five names in the mix.

The only real difference between the two is the addition of Frank Vogel. The Arizona Republic’s well-connected Duane Rankin had the same five-man roster as Charania.

However, Bleacher Report/TNT’s Chris Haynes comes later and essentially contradicts the notion that the Suns are nearing the final stages of their quest.

Since Ishbia is considered league-wide in charge of this search (and basketball operations), this is considered unpredictable. That said, as much as the Bucks’ Lee, the Suns’ Young and the Kings’ Fernandez deserve a shot at the NBA head coaching position, it’s hard to imagine that Phoenix — with a short championship window as planned — would give the job to one first head coach.

Nurse and Atkinson are also two of the last contenders for the Bucks’ head coaching job, although given Atkinson’s past with Kevin Durant in Brooklyn, it’s hard to imagine the Suns going down that route. That could put pressure on the Suns to make up their minds and, if Nurse is their man, sign him before the Bucks. (The Bucks could lean on Atkinson, who served as Atlanta’s Mike Budenholzer’s assistant coach for four years, allowing Milwaukee to bring in a new voice and someone who’s seen as a more creative coach without radically changing the system, like Nurse could do it.)

Is Doc Rivers the coach you hire to guide a team on their last trek to the title?

Meanwhile, despite the keen interest in his services, excitement is growing in the league that former Suns coach Monty Williams could be stepping down from the NBA coaching circuit for about a year.

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Despite dropping two of their last three series as they head to Florida to face the MLB-leading Tampa Bay Rays, the Milwaukee Brewers are clinging to a slim lead in the NL Central Division standings.

With Milwaukee (24-19) struggling to consistently produce offense — sitting in a tie for 11th place in the 15-team National League with 183 runs through 43 games — the pitching staff deserves a large share of the credit for the team’s one-game lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-20).

The Brewers arrived in St. Louis with the best bullpen ERA in the NL at 3.38, but an 18-1 dubbing by the Cardinals in the opener on Monday tarnished that mark and left Milwaukee sitting in seventh place in the league with a 3.95 ERA after falling 3-0 in the series finale Wednesday night.

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As Milwaukee looks to get back on track and finish its six-game trip strong against Tampa Bay (32-12), here’s a closer look at the relief pitchers who’ve helped the bullpen get the job done this season.

Reliever Bryse Wilson earned his first win of the season on April 18 after taking over in the 10th inning and helping the Brewers pull out a 6-5 victory over the Mariners in extra innings in Seattle. 

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Bryse Wilson

Best outing: Wilson’s lone win this season came April 18 as Milwaukee won 6-5 at Seattle. Taking the mound in the bottom of the 10th with the Brewers leading 5-4, he allowed Ty France to drive in the tying run with a one-out sacrifice fly. Wilson got out of the inning without yielding any more runs and, after Milwaukee regained the lead in the 11th, he closed out the Mariners despite walking two batters in the final frame.

Worst outing: With the Brewers falling to the Cardinals 18-1 on Monday at St. Louis to match the largest margin of defeat in franchise history, Wilson wasn’t the only Milwaukee pitcher to struggle against the slumping Cardinals. After starter Freddy Peralta gave up six earned runs in 5⅓ innings, Wilson didn’t fare much better when he took the mound in the bottom of the sixth. He pitched 1⅔ innings, giving up three hits and a pair of earned runs before exiting the game with St. Louis ahead 8-0.

Brewers reliever Joel Payamps, who’s made 19 appearances this season, carries a 2.57 ERA into this weekend’s series against the Rays.

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JOEL PAYAMPS

Best outing: Payamps’ first win of the season came at a crucial time for the Brewers as they closed their three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on May 7 trying to snap a six-game losing streak. Taking the ball from Hoby Milner with one out and runners on the corners as Milwaukee led 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth, Payamps was excellent in 1⅔ innings. He started by striking out Austin Slater and then got Brett Wisely to pop out to first base to end the sixth. After the Brewers went scoreless in the top of the seventh, Payamps came back out and got LaMonte Wade Jr. to ground out before surrendering his only hit of the game, a single to left by Thairo Estrada. He struck out the next two batters, Mitch Haniger and Joc Pederson, to end the seventh and Milwaukee went on to win 7-3 to snap the six-game skid and avoid a second-straight series sweep.

Worst outing: With the Brewers looking to avoid dropping their fourth straight game on May 4 at Colorado, Payamps took over for starter Wade Miley in the bottom of the seventh as the Rockies started chipping away at the Brewers’ 4-0 lead. Inheriting a runner at second with no outs and a 4-2 lead, Payamps began by giving up an infield single to Brenton Doyle that advanced Ezequiel Tovar to third base. Doyle stole second base and the Brewers botched an attempt to get him out, allowing Tovar to score and Doyle to advance to third. Payamps then gave up a sacrifice fly to pinch hitter Elias Diaz to drive in Doyle and tie the game. He struck out Charlie Blackmon next to record the second out and got Jurickson Profar to pop out to end the inning, but the damage was done as Colorado went on to win 9-6 to sweep the three-game series.

Reliever Peter Strzelecki struck out three batters as he earned his ninth hold of the season on May 7 as the Brewers defeated the Giants 7-3 to avoid a series sweep. 

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PETER STRZELECKI

Best outing: With the Brewers looking for their second straight win over the Royals on May 13 in Milwaukee, Strzelecki blew through the Kansas City lineup in his one inning. He took the mound for the eighth inning with the game tied at 3-3, striking out the side on 14 pitches. Strzelecki started out by getting Edward Olivares to go down swinging without throwing a single ball, then he struck out Michael Massey and Nate Eaton swinging after facing 2-2 counts against both batters. The Brewers went on to win 4-3 after rookie Joey Wiemer hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. It was Strzelecki’s second game with at least three strikeouts this season, with his other one coming in the 7-3 win over the Giants on May 7.

Worst outing: Strzelecki has given up just seven earned runs on the season, and five of them came in one-third of an inning on May 4 at San Francisco. Taking the mound after Payamps, who also struggled against the Giants, Strzelecki opened the bottom of the eighth with the game tied at 4 but things quickly went off the rails. After striking out his first batter, Kris Bryant, he gave up a pair of singles and a double, hit a batter and walked another before exiting the game with Milwaukee trailing 6-4 and the Rockies having loaded the bases. Righty Tyson Miller took over for Strzelecki and Colorado plated three more runs, which were credited to Strzelecki, before the inning was over. The Rockies held on for a 9-6 win to hand the Brewers their fourth straight loss.

Brewers reliever Hoby Milner has a 4.15 ERA, allowing eight earned runs in 17⅓ innings over 20 appearances this season.

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HOBY MILNER

Best outing: Taking the mound in the top of the fifth after starter Adrian Houser gave up a solo home run to Salvador Perez that put the Royals ahead 3-2 on May 13 in Milwaukee, Milner threw two clean innings to keep Milwaukee in the game long enough to mount a comeback. He gave up a double to Nick Pratto, who advanced to third on a groundout but escaped the inning without surrendering any runs. With the Brewers trailing 3-2 as Milner came back out for the sixth inning, he got Nate Eaton to line out before striking out former Brewers player Jackie Bradley Jr. and ending the inning with Bobby Witt Jr. lining out. Milwaukee capitalized on Milner’s performance with Christian Yelich hitting a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game at 3 before Wiemer sealed the win with his walk-off sac fly.

Worst outing: Milner has allowed more than one earned run just twice this season, with the San Diego Padres recording the most against him with three on April 15 at San Diego. He took the mound to start the bottom of the seventh inning with the Brewers trailing 5-3 and immediately ran into trouble. After walking the leadoff batter, Juan Soto, Milner gave up a single to Xander Bogaerts that put runners on the corners with no outs. A sac fly by Nelson Cruz scored Soto and put the Padres ahead 6-3 and Jake Cronenworth followed that up with a two-run homer off Milner to push their lead to 8-3. San Diego added two more runs in the eighth off Milwaukee reliever Javy Guerra en route to a 10-3 win.

Brewers reliever Devin Williams celebrates a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals on Tuesday in St. Louis. Williams hasn’t blown a save opportunity this season, converting all six of his chances entering the matchup with the Rays.

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DEVIN WILLIAMS

Best outing: Typically serving as the Brewers’ closer, Williams has been excellent this season, converting all six of his save opportunities and turning in a strong performance his last time out on Tuesday in St. Louis. With Milwaukee looking to rebound from an 18-1 loss the previous day, Williams took the mound in the bottom of the eighth with the Brewers ahead 3-2 as the Cardinals challenged with one out and runners on the corners. After Tommy Edman stole second base uncontested, Williams struck out Brendan Donovan looking and got Alec Burleson to ground out to the mound to end the inning. In the Cardinals’ last turn up, Williams got Lars Nootbaar to fly out and struck out Paul Goldschmidt before St. Louis got a pair of runners on. Willson Contreras, brother of Milwaukee catcher William Contreras, doubled off Williams, who intentionally walked Nolan Arenado before getting Paul DeJong to ground into a fielder’s choice to secure the Brewers’ 3-2 win.

Worst outing: Williams hasn’t failed to get the job done in any of his 14 appearances this season, but he did have at least one miscue on May 7 as the Brewers visited the Giants. Going on seven days of rest, he took the mound in the bottom of the ninth with Milwaukee just three outs away from a win with a 7-2 lead. With the Brewers carrying a six-game losing streak, Williams gave up his lone home run of the season to Estrada, who hit a solo shot with one out to make it a 7-3 game. Williams responded by striking out Haniger and getting Pederson to ground out to seal the 7-3 victory and end Milwaukee’s losing streak.

Reliever Elvis Peguero has allowed just two earned runs in 12⅔ innings over nine appearances this season for a 1.42 ERA.

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ELVIS PEGUERO

Best outing: With Milwaukee entering the top of the ninth with a 5-1 lead and out of range of a save opportunity on May 12 at home against Kansas City, Peguero took the mound and turned in a strong inning as the Brewers opened the three-game series with a win. He opened the frame by getting Maikel Garcia to ground out and then got the next two batters, Pratto and Massey, to go down swinging to wrap up the victory and end a two-game skid.

Worst outing: Peguero has given up just two earned runs this season, with both coming on April 29 as Milwaukee defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-5. Taking over at the top of the seventh with the Brewers ahead 7-1, he pitched a hitless inning before giving up his only home run of the season after coming back out for the eighth. Peguero started the frame by allowing a Zach Neto single and three-time AL MVP Mike Trout made him pay for that with a 428-foot home run to cut Milwaukee’s lead to 7-3. Peguero stayed in the game for two more batters — giving up a single to 2021 AL MVP Shohei Ohtani and walking — before Strzelecki took over to close out the eighth and earn the hold. Milwaukee went on to win 7-5 after Trout hit his second homer of the night, this one off Wilson with two down in the ninth.

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March 30: Cubs 4, Brewers 0

Chicago second baseman Nico Hoerner scores past Milwaukee catcher William Contreras on a single by Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson during a four-run third inning in the Cubs’ 4-0 win over the Brewers on Opening Day, March 30, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Brewers starter Corbin Burnes picked up his first loss of the year after giving up four earned runs in five innings with three strikeouts, while Cubs starter Marcus Stroman earned the win after holding Milwaukee scoreless and striking out eight over six innings. 

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April 1: Brewers 3, Cubs 1

Milwaukee’s William Contreras runs down the baseline after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on April 1, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The Brewers scored all three of their runs in the eighth to pick up their first win of the season. 

Quinn Harris, Associated Press

April 2: Brewers 9, Cubs 5

Milwaukee shortstop Willy Adames hits a single to during the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 9-5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Starter Eric Lauer got the win for Milwaukee after giving up five hits and two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. 

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April 3: Brewers 10, Mets 0

Milwaukee’s Brice Turang laughs after being soaked by Willy Adames after the Brewers’ 10-0 win over the New York Mets in their home opener on April 3 at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Turang hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fifth inning as the Brewers won their third straight game. 

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April 4: Brewers 9, Mets 0

Milwaukee’s Rowdy Tellez celebrates after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 9-0 win over the New York Mets on April 4 in Milwaukee. With Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon on hand to throw out the first pitch, the Brewers started using a cheesehead in home run celebrations and they got a lot of mileage out of it, hitting back-to-back-back shots in the sixth inning and back-to-back blasts in the seventh. 

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April 5: Brewers 7, Mets 6

Milwaukee’s Garrett Mitchell reacts after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning to propel the Brewers to a 6-7 win over the New York Mets on April 5 in Milwaukee. The Brewers swept the series, outscoring the Mets 26-6 over the three games. 

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April 7: Brewers 4, Cardinals 0

Milwaukee’s Brian Anderson is tagged out by St. Louis’ Paul Goldschmidt after being caught in a rundown during the seventh inning of the Brewers’ 4-0 win over the Cardinals on April 7 in Milwaukee. Starter Brandon Woodruff earned the win after giving up four hits in 5 1/3 innings as the Brewers won their sixth straight game to improve to 6-1 on the year. 

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April 8: Cardinals 6, Brewers 0

Milwaukee starting pitcher Eric Lauer reacts after giving up a two-run home run to St. Louis’ Jordan Walker during the third inning of the Cardinals’ 6-0 win over the Brewers on April 8 in Milwaukee. Lauer picked up his first loss of the season after surrendering six earned runs over four innings. 

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April 9: Brewers 6, Cardinals 1

Milwaukee’s Rowdy Tellez hits a two-run double during the seventh inning of the Brewers’ 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on April 9 in Milwaukee. Brewers starter Freddy Peralta earned his second win of the season after giving up four hits, one earned run and striking out seven over six innings. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press

April 10: Diamondbacks 3, Brewers 0

Milwaukee’s Willy Adames loses the ball after forcing out Arizona’s Nick Ahmed while trying to turn a double play during the fourth inning of the Diamondbacks’ 3-0 win over the Brewers on April 10, 2023, in Phoenix. Adames was charged with an error on the play, but Milwaukee escaped the inning without surrendering a run. Brewers starter Wade Miley picked up his first loss of the season after giving up five hits and three earned runs over five innings. 

Matt York, Associated Press

April 11: Brewers 7, Diamondbacks 1

Milwaukee’s Mike Brosseau heads for first on a two-run double off Arizona relief pitcher Miguel Castro during the Brewers’ 5-run seventh inning in a 7-1 win over the Diamondbacks on April 11, 2023, in Phoenix. Starter Corbin Burnes picked up his first win of the year, giving up just three hits and striking out eight batters over eight scoreless innings. 

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April 12: Diamondbacks 7, Brewers 3

Milwaukee catcher William Contreras tags out Arizona’s Jake McCarthy trying to score a run on a ball hit by Alek Thomas for the final out in the third inning of the Diamondbacks’ 7-3 win over the Brewers on April 12, 2023, in Phoenix. Despite McCarthy failing to score on the play, Arizona scored three runs in the bottom of the third inning. Janson Junk, making his first start of the year, got the loss for Milwaukee after giving up seven hits and four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. 

Rick Scuteri, Associated Press

April 13: Brewers 4, Padres 3 (10 innings)

Milwaukee’s Rowdy Tellez hits a sacrifice fly during the tenth inning to drive in Christian Yelich and put the Brewers ahead 4-3 over the San Diego Padres on April 13, 2023, in San Diego. Tellez also hit a two-run home run in the first inning as Milwaukee went on to defeat San Diego 4-3 in 10 innings. Brewers reliever Devin Williams earned his second win of the year after striking out three in one scoreless inning of work. 

Gregory Bull, Associated Press

April 14: Brewers 11, Padres 2

Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich celebrates with teammate Willy Adames after hitting a home run during the second inning of the Brewers’ 11-2 win over the San Diego Padres on April 14, 2023, in San Diego. Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer earned his second win of the year after allowing five hits and one earned run while striking out five over six innings. 

Gregory Bull, Associated Press

April 15: Padres 10, Brewers 3

San Diego’s Xander Bogaerts reacts after scoring off an RBI-single by Jake Cronenworth during the first inning of the Padres’ 10-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on April 15, 2023, in San Diego. Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta picked up his first loss of the season after allowing nine hits and five earned runs over five innings. 

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April 16: Brewers 1, Padres 0

Milwaukee’s Brian Anderson bats in the fourth inning of the Brewers’ 1-0 win over the San Diego Padres on April 16, 2023, in San Diego. Anderson drove in the only run of the game with a sacrifice fly in the second inning as Milwaukee took three of four games in the series. 

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April 17: Brewers 7, Mariners 3

Milwaukee’s Willy Adames runs the bases during the Brewers’ 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on April 17, 2023, in Seattle. Milwaukee starter Corbin Burnes picked up his second win of the season but left the game with a left pectoral strain after giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings. 

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April 18: Brewers 6, Mariners 5 (11 innings)

Milwaukee’s Garrett Mitchell reacts as he injures his shoulder sliding into third base against Seattle’s Eugenio Suarez during the tenth inning of the Brewers’ 6-5 win over the Mariners in extra innings on April 18, 2023, in Seattle. Mitchell could miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

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April 19: Brewers 5, Mariners 3

Milwaukee’s William Contreras scores during the seventh inning of the Brewers’ 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on April 19, 2023, in Seattle. The Brewers scored five runs in the seventh to erase the Mariners’ 2-0 lead and take control of the game. 

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April 21: Red Sox 5, Brewers 3

Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich tosses his bat after striking out during the first inning of the Brewers’ 5-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on April 21, 2023, in Milwaukee. The loss snapped Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak that capped its 7-3 road trip. 

Aaron Gash, Associated Press

April 22: Brewers 5, Red Sox 4

Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer makes a leaping catch during the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on April 22, 2023, in Milwaukee. Starter Wade Miley picked up his third win of the season for Milwaukee, giving up four hits and two earned runs in 5 innings of work. 

Aaron Gash, Associated Press

April 23: Red Sox 12, Brewers 5

Boston’s Alex Verdugo slides home safe against the late tag by Milwaukee’s Victor Caratini during the first inning of the Red Sox’s 12-5 win over the Brewers on April 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. Boston scored nine runs in the top of the eighth inning to take control of the game, going on to win the series 2-1. 

Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

April 24: Tigers 4, Brewers 2

Detroit’s Eric Haase reacts after scoring against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning of the Tigers’ 4-23 win over the Brewers on April 24, 2023, in Milwaukee. The loss marked the first time of the season the Brewers dropped consecutive games. 

Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

April 25: Tigers 4, Brewers 3

Milwaukee’s Rowdy Tellez reacts to flying out during the first inning of the Brewers’ 4-3 loss to the Tigers on April 25, 2023, in Milwaukee. Tellez responded with a home run in the sixth inning but it wasn’t enough as the Brewers dropped their third straight game. 

Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

April 26: Brewers 6, Tigers 2

Milwaukee’s Victor Caratini celebrates his home run during the third inning of the Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on April 26, 2023, in Milwaukee. The win ended the Brewers’ first losing streak of the season at three games. 

Kenny Yoo, Associated Press

April 28: Brewers 2, Angels 1

Milwaukee right fielder Joey Wiemer catches a fly ball by during the fourth inning of the Brewers’ 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on April 28, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

April 29: Brewers 7, Angels 5

Milwaukee right fielder Joey Wiemer makes a diving catch during the sixth inning of the Brewers’ 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on April 29, 2023, in Milwaukee. Starter Corbin Burnes earned his third win of the season after giving up five hits and one earned run while striking out five batters over six innings of work. 

Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press

April 30: Angels 3, Brewers 0

Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer, left, reacts after watching a solo home run hit by Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani during the third inning of the Angels’ 3-0 win over the Brewers on April 30, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Aaron Gash, Associated Press

May 2: Rockies 3, Brewers 2

Milwaukee catcher William Contreras tags out Colorado’s Randal Grichuk as he tries to score in the fourth inning of the Rockies’ 3-2 win over the Brewers on May 2, 2023, in Denver. 

David Zalubowski, Associated Press

May 3: Rockies 7, Brewers 1

Milwaukee shortstop Willy Adames tags out Colorado’s Ezequiel Tovar as he tries to steal second base in the third inning of the Rockies’ 7-1 win over the Brewers on May 3, 2023, in Denver. 

David Zalubowski, Associated Press

May 4: Rockies 9, Brewers 6

Milwaukee relief pitcher Peter Strzelecki waits to be pulled from the mound after giving up a walk to Colorado’s Brenton Doyle during the Rockies’ five-run eighth inning in their 9-6 win over the Brewers on May 4, 2023, in Denver. Strzelecki picked up his second loss of the season after giving up three hits and five earned runs while securing just one out. 

David Zalubowski, Associated Press

May 5: Giants 6, Brewers 4

Milwaukee’s Brian Anderson strikes out during the eighth inning of the Brewers’ 6-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants on May 5, 2023, in San Francisco. 

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May 6: Giants 4, Brewers 1

Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell is ejected by umpire Chris Guccione during the fourth inning of the San Francisco Giants’ 4-1 win over the Brewers on May 6, 2023, in San Francisco.

Jeff Chiu, Associated Press

May 7: Brewers 7, Giants 3

Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer scores against San Francisco catcher Blake Sabol during the ninth inning of the Brewers’ 7-3 win over the Giants on May 7, 2023, in San Francisco. The win ended a six-game losing streak as Milwaukee wrapped up its road trip. 

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May 8: Brewers 9, Dodgers 3

Milwaukee’s Willy Adames soaks Joey Wiemer after the Brewers’ 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 8, 2023, in Milwaukee.

Morry Gash, Associated Press

May 9: Dodgers 6, Brewers 2

Milwaukee starter Eric Lauer reacts after giving up a home run to Los Angeles’ Will Smith during the third inning of the Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Brewers on May 9, 2023, in Milwaukee. Lauer picked up his fourth loss of the season after giving up a pair of homers and three earned runs in 3 2/3 innings. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press

May 10: Dodgers 8, Brewers 1

Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer can’t catch a home run hit by Los Angeles’ Will Smith during the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-1 win over the Brewers on May 10, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press

May 12: Brewers 5, Royals 1

Milwaukee’s Brian Anderson scores past Kansas City catcher Freddy Fermin during the fourth inning of the Brewers’ 5-1 win over the Royals on May 12, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press

May 13: Brewers 4, Royals 3

Milwaukee’s Joey Wiemer is soaked after hitting a walk-off RBI sacrifice fly during the ninth inning to lift the Brewers to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 13, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

Morry Gash, Associated Press

May 14: Brewers 9, Royals 6

Milwaukee’s Brice Turang, right, is congratulated by Owen Miller, center, and Rowdy Tellez after hitting a three-run home run during the Brewers’ seven-run third inning in a 9-6 win over against the Kansas City Royals on May 14, 2023, in Milwaukee. 

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May 15: Cardinals 18, Brewers 1

St. Louis’ Nolan Gorman rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer off Milwaukee reliever Gus Varland during the eighth inning of the Cardinals’ 18-1 win over the Brewers on May 15, 2023, in St. Louis.

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May 16: Brewers 3, Cardinals 2

Milwaukee’s Willy Adames, left, and Tyrone Taylor celebrate the Brewers’ 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on May 16, 2023, in St. Louis. 

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May 17: Cardinals 3, Brewers 0

Milwaukee’s William Contreras breaks his bat over his knee after grounding out to end the top of the fifth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 3-0 win over the Brewers on May 17, 2023, in St. Louis. 

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May 19: Brewers at Rays – 5:40 p.m.

May 20: Brewers at Rays – 3:10 p.m.

May 21: Brewers at Rays – 12:40 p.m.

May 22: Brewers vs. Astros – 6:40 p.m.

May 23: Brewers vs. Astros – 6:40 p.m.

May 24: Brewers vs. Astros – 12:10 p.m.

May 25: Brewers vs. Giants – 6:40 p.m.

May 26: Brewers vs. Giants – 7:10 p.m.

May 27: Brewers vs. Giants – 3:10 p.m.

May 28: Brewers vs. Giants – 1:10 p.m.

May 30: Brewers at Blue Jays – 6:07 p.m.

May 31: Brewers at Blue Jays – 6:07 p.m.

June 1: Brewers at Blue Jays – 12:07 p.m.

June 2: Brewers at Reds – 4:10 p.m.

June 3: Brewers at Reds – 3:10 p.m.

June 4: Brewers at Reds – 12:40 p.m.

June 5: Brewers at Reds – 6:10 p.m.

June 6: Brewers vs. Orioles – 6:40 p.m.

June 7: Brewers vs. Orioles – 6:40 p.m.

June 8: Brewers vs. Orioles – 1:10 p.m.

June 9: Brewers vs. Athletics – 7:10 p.m.

June 10: Brewers vs. Athletics – 3:10 p.m.

June 11: Brewers vs. Athletics – 1:10 p.m.

June 13: Brewers at Twins – 6:40 p.m.

June 14: Brewers at Twins – 12:10 p.m.

June 16: Brewers vs. Pirates – 7:10 p.m.

June 17: Brewers vs. Pirates – 3:10 p.m.

June 18: Brewers vs. Pirates – 1:10 p.m.

June 19: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks – 7:10 p.m.

June 20: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks – 7:10 p.m.

June 21: Brewers vs. Diamondbacks – 1:10 p.m.

June 23: Brewers at Guardians – 6:10 p.m.

June 24: Brewers at Guardians – 3:10 p.m.

June 25: Brewers at Guardians – 12:40 p.m.

June 26: Brewers at Mets – 6:10 p.m.

June 27: Brewers at Mets – 6:10 p.m.

June 28: Brewers at Mets – 6:10 p.m.

June 29: Brewers at Mets – 6:10 p.m.

June 30: Brewers at Pirates – 6:05 p.m.

July 1: Brewers at Pirates – 3:05 p.m.

July 2: Brewers at Pirates – 12:35 p.m.

July 3: Brewers vs. Cubs – 1:10 p.m.

July 4: Brewers vs. Cubs – 3:10 p.m.

July 5: Brewers vs. Cubs – 7:10 p.m.

July 6: Brewers vs. Cubs – 1:10 p.m.

July 7: Brewers vs. Reds – 7:10 p.m.

July 8: Brewers vs. Reds – 3:10 p.m.

July 9: Brewers vs. Reds – 1:10 p.m.

July 14: Brewers at Reds – 6:10 p.m.

July 15: Brewers at Reds – 6:10 p.m.

July 16: Brewers at Reds – 12:40 p.m.

July 18: Brewers at Phillies – 5:40 p.m.

July 19: Brewers at Phillies – 5:40 p.m.

July 20: Brewers at Phillies – 11:35 a.m.

July 21: Brewers vs. Braves – 7:10 p.m.

July 22: Brewers vs. Braves – 6:15 p.m.

July 23: Brewers vs. Braves – 1:10 p.m.

July 24: Brewers vs. Reds – 7:10 p.m.

July 25: Brewers vs. Reds – 7:10 p.m.

July 26: Brewers vs. Reds – 1:10 p.m.

July 28: Brewers at Braves – 6:20 p.m.

July 29: Brewers at Braves – 6:20 p.m.

July 30: Brewers at Braves – 12:30 p.m.

July 31: Brewers at Nationals – 6:05 p.m.

Aug. 1: Brewers at Nationals – 6:05 p.m.

Aug. 2: Brewers at Nationals – 12:05 p.m.

Aug. 3: Brewers vs. Pirates – 6:15 p.m.

Aug. 4: Brewers vs. Pirates – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 5: Brewers vs. Pirates – 6:10 p.m.

Aug. 6: Brewers vs. Pirates – 1:10 p.m.

Aug. 7: Brewers vs. Rockies – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 8: Brewers vs. Rockies – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 9: Brewers vs. Rockies – 1:10 p.m.

Aug. 11: Brewers at White Sox – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 12: Brewers at White Sox – 6:15 p.m.

Aug. 13: Brewers at White Sox – 1:10 p.m.

Aug. 15: Brewers at Dodgers – 9:10 p.m.

Aug. 16: Brewers at Dodgers – 9:10 p.m.

Aug. 17: Brewers at Dodgers – 9:10 p.m.

Aug. 18: Brewers at Rangers – 7:05 p.m.

Aug. 19: Brewers at Rangers – 3:05 p.m.

Aug. 20: Brewers at Rangers – 1:35 p.m.

Aug. 22: Brewers vs. Twins – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 23: Brewers vs. Twins – 1:10 p.m.

Aug. 25: Brewers vs. Padres – 7:10 p.m.

Aug. 26: Brewers vs. Padres – 6:10 p.m.

Aug. 27: Brewers vs. Padres – 1:10 p.m.

Aug. 28: Brewers at Cubs – 7:05 p.m.

Aug. 29: Brewers at Cubs – 7:05 p.m.

Aug. 30: Brewers at Cubs – 1:20 p.m.

Sept. 1: Brewers vs. Phillies – 7:10 p.m.

Sept. 2: Brewers vs. Phillies – 6:15 p.m.

Sept. 3: Brewers vs. Phillies – 12:05 p.m.

Sept. 4: Brewers at Pirates – 5:35 p.m.

Sept. 5: Brewers at Pirates – 5:35 p.m.

Sept. 6: Brewers at Pirates – 11:35 a.m.

Sept. 8: Brewers at Yankees – 6:05 p.m.

Sept. 9: Brewers at Yankees – 1:05 p.m.

Sept. 10: Brewers at Yankees – 12:35 p.m.

Sept. 11: Brewers vs. Marlins – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 12: Brewers vs. Marlins – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 13: Brewers vs. Marlins – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 14: Brewers vs. Marlins – 1:10 p.m.

Sept. 15: Brewers vs. Nationals – 7:10 p.m.

Sept. 16: Brewers vs. Nationals – 6:10 p.m.

Sept. 17: Brewers vs. Nationals – 1:10 p.m.

Sept. 18: Brewers at Cardinals – 6:45 p.m.

Sept. 19: Brewers at Cardinals – 6:45 p.m.

Sept. 20: Brewers at Cardinals – 6:45 p.m.

Sept. 21: Brewers at Cardinals – 12:15 p.m.

Sept. 22: Brewers at Marlins – 5:40 p.m.

Sept. 23: Brewers at Marlins – 3:10 p.m.

Sept. 24: Brewers at Marlins – 12:40 p.m.

Sept. 26: Brewers vs. Cardinals – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 27: Brewers vs. Cardinals – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 28: Brewers vs. Cardinals – 6:40 p.m.

Sept. 29: Brewers vs. Cubs – 7:10 p.m.

Sept. 30: Brewers vs. Cubs – 6:10 p.m.

Oct. 1: Brewers vs. Cubs – 2:10 p.m.

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In the Millennium Tower, the San Francisco condominium building that’s reportedly falling, a $14 million penthouse is coming on the market.

The seller is Craig Ramsey, a technology industry veteran, co-founder of publicly traded cloud computing company Veeva Systems and software company Vlocity, which was sold to Salesforce in 2020 for about $1.3 billion, he said. He also worked at Oracle for years.

The 5,000 square foot, two bedroom apartment is on the top floor of the approximately 60 story luxury condominium building that opened in 2009. Mr. Ramsey paid $13 million in 2016 to buy the furnished apartment from the estate of late venture capitalist Tom Perkins.

In 2016, reports circulated that the South of Market building was leaning and had lost more than a foot in height since its completion and was expected to continue to fall. Project developer Mission Street Development has been sued by the city and residents of the building.

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Mission Street Development could not be immediately reached for comment.

More recently, engineers have worked to stabilize the building and correct the tilt. According to Ronald O. Hamburger of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, the company working on behalf of Mission Street Development to fix the problem, engineers have installed 18 piles to supplement the building’s existing foundation and are now working to reduce the weight shifting structural problems of the building from the building to the new piles. In late January, the project team shifted some of the load to six of the 18 piles, which immediately restored a small portion of the settlement that had occurred and some of the tilting, he said. Another transfer is expected in June, he said.

Mr Ramsey said he was aware of the structural issues when he bought the penthouse but was confident they could be resolved and saw it as an opportunity to take advantage of the low prices. Since Mr. Perkins paid $9.4 million for the unit as raw space in 2009 and spent an additional $9 million on the build-out, Mr. Ramsey felt he got a great deal.

“I knew the building was tipping over,” he said. “As a result, I got a very good discount.”

At the time of purchase, Mr. Ramsey already owned a smaller unit downstairs and said he wanted to use this as a family while he moved upstairs.

Mr Ramsey has not lived in the Millennium Tower for several years, he said. He has relocated to Santa Rosa, California and also has homes in Montecito, on Lake Tahoe and in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. He said that now that he has grandchildren, he spends more time in his more bedroom homes.

The penthouse offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Transamerica Pyramid and other landmarks. There is a 3,500-square-foot great room and a 500-square-foot terrace overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Mr Perkins, a music lover, upgraded the living room with an “orchestral ceiling” to distribute the music evenly throughout the home, Mr Ramsey said.

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The sale of the flat will include several pieces of art dating from Mr Perkins’ time there which would be difficult to transport, Mr Ramsey said. This includes a tall sculpture made from hundreds of layers of thinly ground glass. Mr. Ramsey estimated it weighed more than 6,000 pounds. He will not ask for any additional money for this, he said.

“I want to negotiate a price [for the art]but it’s not easy to negotiate when you don’t have a choice,” he said.

With the building now stabilising, Mr Ramsey believes the problems are largely over and the building will attract new buyers. He said reports of rising crime and quality of life problems in San Francisco played little role in his decision to sell.

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“San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world,” he said. “And sadly, the reputation has gotten a bad rap, but like most cities, the problems and the crime lie in very specific places.”

He said he was surprised the unit’s value hadn’t risen as much as he’d hoped, but he wasn’t overly concerned. “It’s not like the difference is a big change in my life,” he said. “At this point, market value is market value.”

He noted that its price is “aggressive” and designed to move the device around quickly.

Mr. Ramsey sold his smaller Millennium Tower unit last year for $2.725 million, far less than the $4.3 million he paid for it in 2012, records show. According to Gregg Lynn of Sotheby’s International Realty, Mr. Ramsey’s real estate agent, such losses were typical of homeowners who bought before construction problems were discovered and sold before repairs made any progress. Mr Lynn said few units on Millennium Tower’s upper floors have been resold as some owners may have waited for structural issues to be resolved before listing them.

The San Francisco real estate market is in the midst of a slowdown. According to a report by Sotheby’s, there were 38% fewer completed sales in the first quarter than in the same period last year. Median retail price was $1.3 million, down 12% from the same period in 2022.

Mr Lynn said he now sees signs of a recovery in the market as some buyers are willing to look past “San Francisco’s poor PR” and are looking to “buy the market down”.

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With its fantastic atmosphere and adventurous film music, “Nutcracker” conjures up the magic of Christmas and enchants the audience with its enchanting magic. For many, the beloved ballet represents an essential cultural totem that heralds the merry Christmas. This year the “Nutcracker” is of particular importance as it heralds the return of the San Francisco Ballet to the stage of the War Memorial Opera House after a 21-month absence.

Choreographer Helgi Tomasson fills “Nutcracker” with a glowing imagination that makes the well-known story appear both new and nostalgic. The venue itself seemed to shimmer golden and embellished the aristocratic ambience of the opening party scene. The set is a triumph, complete with a soft glowing fireplace, a towering Christmas tree and a “Cinderella” -style staircase.

Visually impressive, the villa feels like home due to the characters who inhabit it. Glittering ball gowns swirl around the exquisite set and the children are a charming mob of ribbons, bows, mittens and ringlets. Uncle Drosselmeyer (Tiit Helimets) storms into the air with ease, and Clara and Fritz – played by the cute Abby Cannon and the hilarious Kai Hannigan – are lovely to look at.

Tchaikovsky, the composer of the original ballet, folded new and original melodies into the score with the enthusiasm of the cheerful Nicholas who hopped over the roofs. In this performance, conductor Martin West approaches each motif with intent and care, as if each song were a miraculous gift under a Christmas tree. The orchestra gives each atmosphere its own character – the romantic “Grand Pas de Deux”, the proud “Trepak”, the comical “Mother Ginger and the Polichinelles”. The dancers and the musicians blossom in harmonious marriage and take the audience into the fantastic worlds of a young girl’s imagination.

The story dissolves into Clara’s brilliant and fantastic daydreams, and the characters of her dreams move with ethereal grace. Tomasson’s choreography is an ode to the human body and its potential. The body becomes papyrus for poetic expression while the characters flaunt exquisite expansions and sleek jumps. Cannon is popular as Clara, and her older co-stars are generous dance partners. Above all, Joseph Walsh shines as the handsome nutcracker prince, all with charming heroism and dramatic flair.

The Snow Queen and the Snow King (Yuan Yuan Tan and Henry Sidford) pose like glass figures, but move with the smooth, liquid grace of running water. The accompanying snowflakes are an ethereal sight, wearing tulle skirts that move like jellyfish. The Sugar Fairy (Nikisha Fogo) turns and jumps through the air with inexhaustible, tireless buoyancy that leaves the audience breathless.

The set transformation itself swells into an amazing magical work. The first act culminates in a deeply moving sequence in which snowflakes fall from above. The show’s dynamism builds in its more episodic second act as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince travel the world in search of candy. The vignettes conjure up different national characters, but some numbers inherit outdated stereotypes about non-European countries. Despite the unchanged material, the dancers shine as captivating portraits of technique and skill.

The grandiose spectacle of “Nutcracker” – of glittering costumes, elaborate staging, incredibly difficult, but effortlessly executed movements – arouses a rare pathos. One that lingers long after the break and settles down on the drive along the Bay Bridge.

The “Nutcracker” of the San Francisco Ballet feels like a reunion – an event that always brings a special intimacy with it during the holidays. It is a catharsis to dissolve alienation, to thaw what was frozen in time. The pain of a 21 month absence is eased by the show’s warm embrace and everything is happy and bright again at the War Memorial Opera House. To see “Nutcracker” means to experience a homecoming – the kind that is bursting with magic and elicits enough indescribable joy to float into the new year.

Maya Thompson is an arts and entertainment editor. Contact them at [email protected].

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