JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press

3 months ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (center) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (left) and linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Sunday, December 4, 2022. dismissed (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers on Sunday lost quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a season-ending left foot injury, dealing a major blow to one of the NFL’s top teams.

Garoppolo was injured in the opening drive of a 33-17 win over the Miami Dolphins and will undergo surgery that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

“It’s pretty devastating. We know what Jimmy went through, how hard he worked at it,” said coach Kyle Shanahan after the game. “It was a really cool game, just being a team and all the things that happened during the game and just being able to overcome some things. So it’s a special win. But definitely mixed feelings when I heard from Jimmy.”

The first-place 49ers (8-4) have won five straight games to establish themselves as one of the top contenders in the NFC, but now have to go the rest of the way with untested rookie Brock Purdy after becoming starters Trey Lance lost in one season. End of ankle injury in week 2.

This is the third time Garoppolo has had an injury-related season since joining the 49ers mid-season in 2017. He went down in the third game of the 2018 season with a season-ending knee injury and missed eight games in 2020 with ankle injuries.

In Garoppolo’s two healthy seasons, the Niners went to the Super Bowl in 2019 and the NFC title game in 2021.

But his story led to the Niners trading three first-round picks to draw Lance third overall in 2021. Garoppolo kept his job last year but was expected to continue this season before an off-season shoulder surgery destroyed his trade market.

He ended up returning to San Francisco on a reduced contract to support Lance, but regained his role as a starter when Lance was injured. He played the best football of his career.

“It’s brutal,” said running back Christian McCaffrey. “I haven’t been here long, but I can’t say enough good things about him. I’ve been in that position before where you play and get excited and it all ends for the year. It hurts.”

Now the Niners will look to go the rest of the way with Purdy, who came to the league as Mr. Irrelevant after being made the final draft pick but now has the most important job on one of the league’s top teams .

The former Iowa State star had thrown just nine passes on cleanup duty in a Week 7 loss to Kansas City before quarterbacks coach Brian Griese told him he would be in the spotlight on Sunday.

“I feel like it was a little bit like that, the whole butterfly feeling of ‘man, let’s go in, let’s do this,'” Purdy said. “It wasn’t like I was out there shaking like, ‘Oh shoot, what am I supposed to do? What is my reading?’ None of them. Every week I pretend to be the starter. I prepare like I’m the starter. My name was called. Coach Griese said let’s roll.”

Purdy threw a touchdown pass and another to McCaffrey to Kyle Juszczyk on his first drive to cap a well-executed two-minute practice late at halftime.

He finished 25 for 37 for 210 yards with two TDs and an interception against an aggressive Miami defense that tried to throw him off balance with blitzes.

“Brock played a lot of football and you can tell,” said Juszczyk. “The way he’s playing the position, there’s a certain smartness about him. He understands. He has faith in him. I thought he did a really good job in the huddle today, just gaining everyone’s respect and getting the games in and out and delivering some confident passes out there. I think we can definitely still do something with Brock.”

Purdy joins a team composed of one of the league’s best defenses, led by Nick Bosa, who had three sacks on Sunday, and a strong group of playmakers led by McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk.

Purdy passed his first test, but it only gets tougher from here.

“We obviously have to clean up a few things, but just throw him into the heat of the moment with how much[Blitzen]this team has done,” Shanahan said. “I thought he did a damn good job and protected the ball well.”

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SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today American Express (NYSE:AXP) reopened the newly expanded Centurion Lounge at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). At 16,000 square feet the lounge is now nearly double in size and features more seating, an additional bar with specialty wine flights curated by sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director Anthony Giglio, and a new menu from San Francisco’s Liholiho Yacht Club Executive Chef Ravi Kapur.

“We’re excited to head into the new year with the opening of our Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport,” stated Pablo Rivero, Vice President & General Manager, Global Lounge Experiences. “With exceptional food, wine and art inspired by Northern California, this well-appointed lounge is designed to leave Card Members feeling refreshed and ready for their travels.”

The Centurion Lounge at SFO will now have more space for eligible Card Members to enjoy, including two wine bars and café areas, additional restrooms, private phone rooms, several private workspaces, and more. The lounge is located in Terminal 3 on the mezzanine level.

LOCALLY SOURCED WINE1

The lounge will feature a new bar where guests can enjoy specialty wine flights highlighting four regional wines curated by renowned wine authority Anthony Giglio. The new bar complements the existing wine wall where guests can sample wines from across California. The wine flights will rotate seasonally, starting today with a Sonoma Chardonnay flight and a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon flight:

Sonoma Chardonnay Flight

• Gundlach Bundschu Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020

• Head High Sonoma County Chardonnay 2021

• Sonoma Cutrer Les Pierres Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2019

• Walt Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2019

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Flight

• Emblem Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

• Miner Emily’s Cuvee Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

• The Critic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

• Twenty Rows Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

“As San Francisco is globally known for its world-class wine, the wine menu in the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport is fully dedicated to highlighting local California grapes,” said Anthony Giglio, sommelier and Centurion Lounge Wine Director. “For our first-ever wine flight experience, I’m thrilled to feature two of America’s most famous and established wine regions – Sonoma and Napa Valley.”

ELEVATED DINING AND DESIGN

The lounge will offer a new seasonal menu that celebrates Bay Area purveyors from Liholiho Yacht Club Executive Chef Ravi Kapur. The Hawaiian-born, James Beard Award-nominated chef will continue to bring his unique flair to the Centurion Lounge at SFO with dishes inspired by his lineage and family memories including, Kochujang marinated chicken thighs, wild rice and coconut soup, and black vinegar and Honey glazed baby carrots.

Consumers appreciate premium dining options when traveling through airport lounges. A recent Amex Trendex* survey found that a majority of respondents (64%) said that premium food and beverage offerings are their favorite parts of airport lounges.

The lounge will showcase two custom floor-to-ceiling wallcoverings by abstract artist Tracie Cheng, and new interior design that takes cues from the local vineyards, landscape, and the iconic San Francisco fog to give guests a sense of relaxation.

UNPARALLELED ACCESS

With more lounge options than any other credit card issuer on the market and the only credit card issuer with a proprietary lounge at SFO, the American Express Global Lounge Collection is just one of the many ways American Express supports Card Members through their travels. American Express continues to enhance the Centurion Lounge network through new locations and expanding existing lounges. American Express has announced plans to open new lounge locations at the Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Washington, DC and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL) in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

*AMEX TRENDEX METHODOLOGY

This Amex Trendex online poll was conducted between November 4th – November 7th, 2022, among a sample of 2000 Adults with an HHI> 70k+ who travel by plane at least once a year. The interviews were conducted online. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points

ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS

American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Learn more at americanexpress.com and connect with us on facebook.com/americanexpress, instagram.com/americanexpress, linkedin.com/company/american-express, twitter.com/americanexpress, and youtube.com/americanexpress.

Key links to products, services and corporate sustainability information: personal cards, business cards and services, travel services, gift cards, prepaid cards, merchant services, Accertify, Kabbage, Resy, corporate card, business travel, diversity and inclusion, corporate sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance reports.

ABOUT THE CENTURION LOUNGE

The Centurion Lounge is the signature lounge program within the broader American Express Global Lounge Collection, which includes access to American Express Centurion Lounges, international American Express lounges, Delta Sky Club® for Card Members flying on Delta, Priority Pass Select Lounges upon enrollment, Airspace Lounges, MAG US Escape Lounges and Plaza Premium Lounges–a total of more than 1,400 lounges across 140 countries and counting.

Eligible Card Members can find a lounge at the Global Lounge Collection website or by using the American Express® App. They can also check into select Centurion Lounges through the mobile check-in tool within the American Express® App.

ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

SFO is excited to welcome travelers back to the skies with an airport experience featuring seamless access, thoughtful amenities, sustainable design and inspiring artwork and exhibits.

For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit www.flysfo.com. Follow us on twitter.com/flysfo and facebook.com/flysfo.

Source: American Express Company

Location: U.S

1 Must be of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages. Please drink responsibly.

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Surglich Man will tug so hard on his new Pyzel Ghost and so totally fascinate.

It’s almost Christmas, and you can’t even decide what to give yourself.

Probably a new surfboard.

Surglich Man is totally in the Christmas spirit this year! He just got a can of Williams-Sonoma peppermint rind from his aunt. It even has his name right on the lid! Surlinie You have to admit, it is really delicious. This morning he ordered a mint mocha from Pannikin.

So seasonal!

Surglich You rummage around in your garage and decide to hang a couple of lights on the Sprinter. It would be so festive! Surglich It’s easy to imagine: hanging out in the parking lot, getting ready to surf while its Christmas lights are twinkling. Everyone would be super jealous!

But first, Surglich Man has important surfboards to do. Priorities! He absolutely has to remove the wax from his favorite red fish. He saw something on the internet about how the wax comes off super easily when he uses flour.

Surlinie You like it really simple. He also loves clean wax the most. Showing up on the beach with dirty wax is such a crazy move.

There’s only one problem. Without looking, Surglich Man knows that he definitely has no flour in his kitchen. He left the sourdough starter with his ex in San Clemente. No more baking bread for him! He’s totally over it.

Surglich You rummage around in your toolbox, find your paint scraper and get to work.

Suddenly his phone buzzes. So uncomfortable! He was just about to get into a groove. Absolutely the worst timing. Surlinie You think he might as well be watching it now that he’s completely distracted.

Hey Trento

Trey here, hope you are fine. It’s been a minute

Some of the boys and I go to the surf ranch ..

I heard you really like surfing now. Do you wish to join? I have an extra seat.

It would be cool to catch up. I’m working on a new startup. Maybe you like it.

No pressure!

Surf ranch! Surglich You feel so light-headed right now. Could he actually go to the surf ranch? OMG.

Surglich You want to sell all of your favorite boards or something super essential in order to go to the surf ranch. Well maybe not the fish. He really likes his red fish. But definitely other things!

Surglich You could be totally exhausted. Introduce yourself! He feels dizzy again. The Surglich man sits down on the floor of his garage right there. OMG.

Of course there is a fly in champagne. Or rain on his wedding day. What ever. Metaphors, so confusing. Surglich You can never hold it straight. Words are so complicated. Surfboards make a lot more sense.

The thing is, Trey isn’t exactly Surigible Man’s favorite. It’s like a total blast from the past. And not in a good, nostalgic sense.

Before Surglich Man moved to San Clemente, before he moved to Cardiff, he lived in San Francisco. He had moved there after college to work for Google as a junior engineer. He would do so many great things!

After spending three years rearranging the same four lines of code, Surigible Man was completely over it, so he took the chance to join a startup. There he met Trey, the VP of Marketing and Sales.

Surglich Man worked at Elevate for a long time! and didn’t even notice his five roommates in the apartment he shared on Outer Sunset. Sometimes he just spent the night in the office. It was easier and the couches were comfortable.

At the time, Surglich Man was so committed to the success of his business. That was his big chance! Surglich One would totally win capitalism. He had stock options and everything!

Surglich Man winces at the memory. How could he be so naive!

One day the CEO of Elevate! Surglich Man and his colleagues called into the conference room. It turned out that Sur therefore Man was actually not going to win capitalism. The startup had failed to secure its Series F funding and ran out of money.

On the flip side, the whole thing helped Sur proud Man find his true calling. Surglich Man had his last paycheck in his pocket and was riding his electric scooter to Sloat. There he saw surfers putting on and taking off neoprene, waxing boards, and doing other surfing things.

Surglich One felt something. Indent. He wanted to be one of those surfers talking in the parking lot. Surglich You wanted to be part of it. He stood on the dunes and watched them paddle out.

Then Surglich Man went home and opened the work laptop that he had not yet returned. Where in California could he find the best and most consistent surf?

Surglich You would surf so much now. All he needed was some new surfboards and an apartment. It’s good that he never had time to spend any of his Elevate salary! Maybe he could get advice between surf sessions or something.

These days, Surglich Man doesn’t even want to remember all of those bad start-up memories. Life is so much better now! Surfing is so much better than capitalism.

To be honest, Surglich Man never really liked Trey. They weren’t enemies or anything, but the whole tech world is full of counterfeiters. Surfing is so real.

But Trey can pull Surlass Man through the sealed gates of Shangri La. Surglich You can only pretend to be friends for one day. Plus he’s pretty sure he surfs a lot better than any of those tech brothers. He just has to like, really try not to roll his eyes when Trey introduces his amazing new start-up.

And maybe Surglich Man could get some good clips at the Surf Ranch. So many barrels! He wanted to start a vlog and document his great surfing trip. Surf Ranch could be the perfect opening episode. He could be totally famous on the internet!

Yesterday when he was in the surf shop, Surphia Man saw a Pyzel Ghost and he almost bought it. Surglich Man has been thinking lately that he should get on the engines. They’re so powerful and precise and such. Now he has the perfect excuse!

Surglich Man loves his red fish, but Surf Ranch is a perfectly powerful wave, so he is going to need a board that is up to the task. And if John John Florence likes it, it has to be that good!

Surglich You pick up your phone and send a text message to your fake friend Trey.

omg yes i would be so excited!
Thanks for the invitation!!!
when are you leaving?

Trey responds super fast, like he’s been waiting to hear from Surigible Man. Surglich has to admit that he feels super flattered.

Next week! It will likely be cold so bring a warm wetsuit. I’ll send details when I’m back at my desk. Look forward to you!

OMG. Surglich Man goes to the Surf Ranch! He can’t even believe it!

Surglich Man puts his Christmas lights aside. There is no time for this nonsense. He has important surfing things to do! He has to go to the surf shop immediately and buy a new surfboard.

Surglich You need new fins. And a traction pad. He’s not even sure what to buy. Does JJF not have a signature traction pad? Surglich is sure that he can find out. Surfing is his thing. He totally understands.

Surlinie You can definitely choose the right fins and the right traction pad. He is an expert!

Surglich Man takes notes on his cell phone and adds a new wetsuit to his list. He heard that December could get cold in Lemoore. He doesn’t want to be too cold to throw himself in the barrel!

That would be like the worst nightmare, right up there with all the other bad nightmares like coming to school naked or getting lost on the way to the beach. But totally worse.

Surglich You don’t want to look stupid in front of your fake friend Trey and the other bros!

Surglich You read that there was a whole supply chain thing and wetsuits on a boat or whatever. Don’t these people understand that Surglich Man has super good surfing at the Surf Ranch? Amateurs.

With wild exuberance, Surphia Man jumps into the sprinter. He has to go to the surf shop. He’s so busy right now!

Surglich Man goes to the Surf Ranch! He can’t even wait. Surglich Man will pull so hard on his new Pyzel Ghost and so totally into the barrel. He gets dizzy just thinking about it. Surglich You can hardly believe your luck!

It’s the best Christmas present ever!

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2500 Steiner was already a historical landmark; now it is also a record holder

Anna Marie Erwert, SFGATE

Updated: 11/16/2021 5:11 PM

A trophy building on Pacific Heights, 2500 Steiner, was built in 1927.

Adam Brioza, Open Homes Photography

Majestically on the corner of Alta Plaza Park, 2500 Steiner is rising again famous. Therein, Unit No. 6 sold for $ 15.5 million that November, making the 3,500 square foot unit $ 4,428 per square foot. That price per square foot is the highest SF ever had for a cooperative, according to MLS data. The previous record was held by a cooperative on 1 Steuart Lane at $ 4,012 per square foot.

The interior of the penthouse encompasses this stunning wraparound wall of windows that offers views from the city to the bay and beyond.

Open Homes Photography

Since 2500 Steiner is at an elevation of about 285 feet, it’s a recognizable sight in the San Francisco skyline. “The height and lack of tall buildings nearby make it one of the most visible buildings in San Francisco,” wrote Bay Area Architects.

It was built in the 1920s by Conrad Alfred Meussdorffer, who also designed the St. Regis apartments in Lafayette Park (whose beaux-arts beauty catapulted Meussdorffer’s career into the city’s elite) and Washington Street in 2006.

This toilet with its striking wallpaper is one of three and a half bathrooms in the penthouse.

Open Homes Photography

A cooperative is a special type of property. In contrast to a condominium, in which the owner owns both the unit and a joint stake in the property, in a cooperative the owner does not technically own the property at all. These sales can be complex as potential buyers must seek approval from a cooperative committee and buyers face significant HOA fees. Financing can also be tricky: some lenders won’t offer credit union loans if there are rules in place that restrict how or to whom you can sell your shares.

Almost every room is located so that you can enjoy the view.

Open Homes Photography

But none of that mattered to this apartment, which was being sold at its record-breaking price.

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both a tenant and a new buyer perspective and has (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national property trends and specializes in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.

The kitchen is ready for a cook, equipped with high-end appliances and gadgets and a custom quilted back wall.

Open Homes Photography

There are four bedrooms in total; This has built-ins and a wonderful view.

Open Homes Photography

A romantic terrace awaits you from the main bathroom.

Open Homes Photography

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Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop in the Kachina Peaks Wilderness in the San Francisco Peaks, at the start of the fall color season. Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2017, when leaf changes were already visible at the top of the Bear Jaw, Waterline, and Abineau trails.

The aspen grove at Aspen Corner on Snowbowl Road is at the height of the curve.

The aspen grove at Aspen Corner on Snowbowl Road is at the height of the curve.

Aspen trees in full autumn foliage spray the sky over Hart Prairie in shades of gold on Wednesday afternoon. The turn of the year lasts for at least another week.

Autumn in Flagstaff is a magical sight. It really is one of the best places in Arizona to see stunning fall colors. The cool mountain air, the radiant sky, seemingly untouched forest meadows and lush aspen forests make leafing through from mid-September in the higher elevations and until the end of November in the lower elevations a top seasonal attraction for locals and visitors.

Because Flagstaff’s autumnal beauty is so incomparable, many of these magical places can be crowded with long lines of cars and swarms of people, all trying to see the gold, red, and orange tones. Some, like the ever-popular Lockett Meadow and West Fork in Oak Creek, can quickly turn into nightmare, attracting hundreds of people each day. But those aren’t the only options. Numerous other spots that are easily accessible on foot allow leaf-gazers to skip the long waiting times and bask in the autumn colors without the crowds.

Not only can hiking offer a better experience, but research shows that just a 30-minute walk can improve both your mental and physical health. Remember to wear light layers to ensure comfort throughout the day as temperatures can change drastically. Don’t forget to pack water, snacks and a camera!

Explore these trails and destinations for an enchanting glimpse of the fall colors:

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