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49ers Fall Further Behind In Playoff Race After Loss To Seahawks

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November 27, 2014

Santa Clara, CA – It’s time to push the panic button. The 49ers will now have to win their remaining four games to get a chance to head back to the playoffs. The Seattle Seahawks put themselves in a better position for the playoff race after defeating San Francisco 19-3. While the 49ers defense held the Seahawks to four field goals, the offense left the field clueless as to why things aren’t clicking they way they should.

Colin Kaepernick looked completely lost as he threw two interceptions and overthrew the ball out of bounds multiple times. The once unpredictable quarterback is now an open book. Richard Sherman’s coverage on the San Francisco receivers was so good, Kaepernick kept throwing to him. Sherman almost recorded three picks but dropped one. His defense was astounding along with the rest Seattles defense.

“There was an opponent [Kaepernick] who said he would throw it to the open man,” said Sherman. “He didn’t care who was out there [in coverage]. I was the open man.”

“They are a good defense, they play fast, they play physical,” Kaepernick said. “We just have to be able to make plays.”

Unfortunately, the 49ers aren’t in a great position, they face the Oakland Raiders next week and then return to CentruyLink Field for a rematch with the Seahawks. San Francisco has the same dominant offense they had last season and even added more depth in the offseason creating more options. But there’s something missing. The offensive challenges still remain with converting on third downs and getting into the red zone.

The first quarter got off to a bad start when the 49ers lost two key players early. WR Michael Crabtree left the game before returning with a rib injury. And LDT Ray McDonald left with a finger injury before returning. Sherman made Kaepernick’s life difficult, his first interception was an intended pass for WR Brandon Lloyd, that setup Russell Wilson’s short pass to a wide open Robert Turbin for a 13-yard touchdown.

“I really don’t know what it is,” said RB Frank Gore. Things just aren’t happening for us out there. I don’t know what it is.”

Things didn’t get any better in the second quarter as the defense could not contain Turbin who stayed open. Wilson eluded defenders as he threw another shotgun pass to Doug Baldwin for 63-yards. Steve Hauschka followed with two field goals, 21-yards and 36-yards despite San Francisco’s defensive efforts to force a field goal, Seattle ended the half with a 13-0 lead.

Kaepernick finished 16 of 29 for 121 yards and had two interceptions. He was seven of his first sixteen passes and clearly had the worst game of his career. The 49ers were boo’d while leaving the field, Kaepernick missed many of his receivers who were in situations to advance the ball. His decision to scramble over wide-open check downs or missed reads are now a concern moving forward because San Francisco’s offense hasn’t been its best this season.

“They were bad throws,” Kaepernick said referring to Sherman being his open man. “Our receivers won. I didn’t make the throw on those. Those were my fault.”

The 49ers three-game winning streak ended and now they face a tough road ahead as Seattle moves closer to the NFC West leading Arizona Cardinals who are 9-2 and leads their division. When they return to Seattle in the upcoming weeks, its been a proven fact that they haven’t won in that stadium since 2011. But head coach Jim Harbaugh seems more determine in stating his team will be ready when they return next week.

“We need to come back and win them all,” said Harbaugh.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of December 18 – 24, 2024

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‘Donald Trump Is Not a God:’ Rep. Bennie Thompson Blasts Trump’s Call to Jail Him

“Donald Trump is not a god,” U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

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December 18, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said he not intimidated by President-elect Donald Trump, who, during an interview on “Meet the Press,” called for the congressman to be jailed for his role as chairman of the special congressional committee investigating Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“Donald Trump is not a god,” Thompson told The Grio during a recent interview, reacting to Trump’s unsupported claims that the congressman, along with other committee members like vice chair and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, destroyed evidence throughout the investigation.

“He can’t prove it, nor has there been any other proof offered, which tells me that he really doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” said the 76-year-old lawmaker, who maintained that he and the bipartisan Jan. 6 Select Committee – which referred Trump for criminal prosecution – were exercising their constitutional and legislative duties.

“When someone disagrees with you, that doesn’t make it illegal; that doesn’t even make it wrong,” Thompson said, “The greatness of this country is that everyone can have their own opinion about any subject, and so for an incoming president who disagrees with the work of Congress to say ‘because I disagree, I want them jailed,’ is absolutely unbelievable.”

When asked by The Grio if he is concerned about his physical safety amid continued public ridicule from Trump, whose supporters have already proven to be violent, Thompson said, “I think every member of Congress here has to have some degree of concern, because you just never know.”

This story is based on a report from The Grio.

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City of Oakland Celebrates Reopening of Main Library

“Libraries are such critical facilities for all Oaklanders, whether it’s children coming to story-time, adults reading the newspapers or borrowing the latest novels, and people engaging with a range of services and programs that the library hosts,” said Council President and District 2 Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas. “Such library services and programs are only possible when the facility’s electricity, heating, roof, and lighting are fixed and running efficiently. I’m proud to join this re-opening of our Main Public Library.”

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Left to Right- Jamie Turbak, Director of Library Services, LaTonda Simmons, Assistant City Administrator, Nikki Bas, President Oakland City Council, Shen Thao, Mayor of Oakland, Carroll Fife, Oakland City Councilmember District 3, Harold Duffey, Assistant City Administrator, Sean Maher, Projects Coordinator. Photo by Kevin Hicks.

The branch had been closed since May for critical infrastructure upgrades

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The City of Oakland leadership and community partners gathered to celebrate the reopening of the Main Library after completion of critical infrastructure upgrades to enhance the library’s facilities and provide a better experience for patrons.

Renovations include new roof installation, skylight repair, critical electrical system upgrades, new boiler control system installation, auditorium heating and cooling system installation, and improvements to lighting, flooring and ceilings throughout the building.

“This is truly something to celebrate, the reopening of our wonderful Main Library! I congratulate the staff and our partners for this important project to make the Main Library a more comfortable place for everyone for years to come, said Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. “Thank you to Oakland voters and the California State Library for making these crucial improvements possible.”

“Public libraries are a wonderful resource for our residents, offering a safe space for learning and being,” said District 3 Councilmember Carroll Fife. “It is critical to improve and modernize our libraries so more members of our community can utilize and enjoy them. I’m excited that the necessary renovations to the Main Library have been completed successfully and thank everyone involved, particularly the City team, who helped secured the necessary grant funds for this work.”

“I am proud of the City staff and project partners who kept this important project on schedule and under budget,” said Assistant City Administrator G. Harold Duffey. “The library is an incredibly important resource for our community members, and this project is an investment into the library’s future.”

“December 2nd was a momentous occasion for Oakland Public Library as we proudly reopened the doors of the Main Library following extensive infrastructure repairs,” said Director of Library Services Jamie Turbak. “Closing the Main Library for six months was no easy decision, as it serves as the central hub for our library system and is truly the heart of Oakland. Yet, this renovation was essential, representing more than just physical upgrades—it reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone.”

The City Administrator Jestin Johnson also attended the press conference and signalled his support for the completion of the record-setting completion of the renovations. Gay Plair Cobb, a newly appointed Library Commissioner said the Library represents the soul and brains of our community.

The Oakland Public Library secured funding for these crititcal repairs through a variety of sources. The California State Library’s Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program awarded the Main Branch $4.2 million. To comply with the grant terms, the City of Oakland provided matching funds through Measures KK, as approved by the Oakland City Council in October 2023.

The Main Library will host an Open House to celebrate the reopening on February 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About the Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library is a part of the City of Oakland in California and has been in existence since 1878. Locations include 16 neighborhood branches, a Main Library, a Second Start Adult Literacy Program, the Oakland Tool Lending Library, and the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO). The Oakland Public Library empowers all people to explore, connect, and grow. Oaklandlibrary.org