By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 7:51 am PST, Monday, December 17, 2018 Nic Lamb begins to fall off his board during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) Nic Lamb begins to fall off his board during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) Photo: Eric Risberg / Associated Press Photo: Eric Risberg / Associated Press Image 1 of / 84 Caption Close Image 1 of 84 Nic Lamb begins to fall off his board during the third heat of the first round of the Mavericks Invitational big wave surf contest Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. (AP … [Read more...] about Mavericks big-wave surf contest delayed until January
Saudis reject Senate resolutions on Khashoggi, Yemen
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday denounced a pair of resolutions passed by the Senate last week that rebuked the Arab kingdom over its military campaign in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, labeling the resolutions an attempt to interfere in Saudi internal affairs based on “unsubstantiated claims and allegations.” “The Kingdom categorically rejects any interference in its internal affairs, any and all accusations, in any manner, that disrespect its leadership ... and any attempts to undermine its sovereignty or diminish its stature,” the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Story Continued Below The Senate on Thursday agreed by unanimous consent to a resolution that formally blames Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for orchestrating Khashoggi’s murder. It also voted 56-41 to pass a resolution that would withdraw U.S. support for Saudi forces in the civil war in Yemen. Both pieces of legislation await action in the House, … [Read more...] about Saudis reject Senate resolutions on Khashoggi, Yemen
Manhunt launched for wanted criminal with dual identity thought to be in Peterborough or Eye
Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who is wanted and thought to be in the Peterborough/Eye area. Steven Craggs, also known as Steven Leach, is wanted in connection with a number of burglaries, recall to prison and failing to answer and comply with bail conditions following his release from prison earlier this year. The 42-year-old has links to the Eye area in Peterborough and also Lincolnshire.Anyone who believes they have seen him or knows where he is should contact police by calling 101. Cambridge University student jailed for sexual assault on fellow academic … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched for wanted criminal with dual identity thought to be in Peterborough or Eye
5 San Antonio sandwiches to eat right now: BBQ edition
By Mike Sutter Published 11:02 am CST, Monday, December 17, 2018 The sandwich is barbecue’s secret weapon. Sure, the big guys get all the attention: slabs of marbled brisket, spicy hot sausage links, pork in all its smoky variations. Then the sandwich comes along and asks the question: What if you combined the best of those things, slapped it all in bread and priced it to move? In our 52 Weeks of BBQ series this year, my colleague Chuck Blount and I found barbecue sandwiches all over the city that answered the question with style and substance. This collection of five great barbecue sandwiches includes a mac and cheese monster from Nelson’s BBQ, a bar-friendly brisket grilled cheese from The Pigpen and fat stacks of beef, pork and sausage from Alamo BBQ Co., BBQ Life and Garcia’s Mexican Food. Keep scrolling for the five barbecue sandwiches you should be eating right now. Photo: Mike Sutter … [Read more...] about 5 San Antonio sandwiches to eat right now: BBQ edition
Farm Linked To E. Coli Outbreak In Romaine Lettuce Recalls More Produce
U.S. NEWS 12/17/2018 11:59 am ET Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce and cauliflower. By Nina Golgowski A California farm linked to recent outbreaks of E. coli infections found in romaine lettuce is recalling additional produce “out of an abundance of caution,” the company announced last week. Adam Bros. Farming, Inc. in Santa Maria said Thursday that it is voluntarily recalling red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce and cauliflower that was harvested from Nov. 27 to Nov. 30. The company said that none of those products have tested positive for E. Coli. The products’ recalled carton tag numbers are listed here. Nearly 60 people have been reported ill from the current multistate E. coli outbreak, which primarily has been linked to romaine lettuce, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in an update posted last week. Adam Bros. Farming recalled the produce … [Read more...] about Farm Linked To E. Coli Outbreak In Romaine Lettuce Recalls More Produce