Thursday August 21, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the San Francisco Giants' 8-1 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Lou Roup led the Padres to victory, while Schmitt's homer was the Giants' lone highlight. The teams face off again tonight, with Justin Verlander and Dylan Cease pitching under clear skies. In local news, San Francisco parks officials have requested the removal of the Vaillancourt Fountain from Embarcadero Plaza, citing public safety and management concerns. The fountain's restoration cost is estimated at $29 million. Weather forecasts predict partly sunny skies with highs near 63 degrees in San Francisco. In tech news, Silicon Valley executives are investing in genetic-testing services to create "smarter babies," raising ethical concerns. The US labor force is shrinking, with a loss of 790,000 workers over  ...