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Horoscopes Sept. 23, 2025: Anthony Mackie, simplify your life

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Mackie, 47; Jason Alexander, 66; Bruce Springsteen, 76; Mary Kay Place, 78.

Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Redirect your energy to ensure you use your attributes, skills and experience to the best of your ability. Apply what you already know in a fashion that fits the tech-savvy world around you. Put complaining aside and press forward in a positive and gung-ho manner, and you’ll attract attention and the hands-on help you need to satisfy your soul. Life is too short to daydream; act. Your numbers are 8, 11, 20, 26, 32, 35, 41.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): A rich imagination will carry you through the day. Speak up and share your thoughts, and you’ll position yourself as the go-to person in your circle. A change in vocation, plans or lifestyle can lead to improved finances. Partnerships look promising and can help lower your overhead. Let your intuition be your guide. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep moving; refuse to let anxiety set in or cause you trouble when dealing with authority figures, institutions or associates. Establish what you represent and are willing to offer to avoid being misled by false claims or unnecessary demands. Conflicts between work and home are likely if you don’t manage your time evenly. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Participate in social events that offer insight into what’s happening in your community. Through investigation, you will discover opportunities that lead you down a unique path, adding depth to how you utilize your skills. New beginnings await you if you keep an open mind and are willing to try something different. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Temptation, indulgence and overreacting to what’s happening around you will be hard to resist. Take the time to get your facts straight before assessing or reacting to what others do or say. You’ll meet with opposition if you are argumentative or hostile. Shake yourself off, put a smile on your face and avoid trouble. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You are heading in the right direction, but if your decisions will affect those who live with or close to you, take precautions when addressing domestic issues. Open discussions will help alleviate setbacks if you get approval before you begin. An unexpected change can occur if you act before speaking. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take action to put your responsibilities behind you. The quicker you take care of business, the sooner you can enjoy your day. Don’t take risks with your money or your health. Do the research and say no to any offer that infringes on your financial security. Channel your energy into generating income, rather than spending it. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Recognize your worth, and present what you can do. Choose a direction that offers something you find engaging. Stop wasting time trying to do the impossible, and start moving forward in a way that brings you emotional gratification. Take a minimalist approach to life and consider the level of responsibility you’re willing to take on. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Share thoughts civilly, and be willing to compromise rather than driving a wedge between you and what you want to pursue. Put your ego aside, keep your emotions to yourself and focus on facts, what’s possible and how to turn your plans into reality. A kind word or gesture can generate favors. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let your creative imagination determine your lifestyle. Your emotional well-being affects how you look and feel. Ensuring your space is comfortable and convenient will ease your mind and encourage you to take better care of yourself, your belongings and your prospects. Doing a stellar job, both personally and professionally, will pay off. 4 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Err on the side of caution today. Say no to temptation and yes to taking care of responsibilities, as well as anything related to partnerships or joint ventures. Conduct thorough research and follow facts, figures and time constraints. Don’t count on others; if you want something done to your specifications, do it yourself. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lifestyle matters. Whether you are dealing with financial, health or legal issues, it is best to stay informed. Your life, your choices; refuse to let anyone talk you into something you don’t agree with or want. Show interest, not anger; demonstrate your knowledge and experience, and they will carry you to victory. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Share your thoughts, ask questions and make your demands clear but contingent on what you discover moving forward. Being willing to compromise and put in the necessary time and effort to reach your goal will be rewarding. Opportunity will present itself if you network. A money-smart plan will help you avoid scammers and loss. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are persistent, detailed and energetic. You are dedicated and helpful.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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SF Giants inch closer to elimination as Cardinals rough up Verlander

SAN FRANCISCO — One game closer to elimination.

Justin Verlander allowed six runs (four earned) on nine hits over 4 1/3 innings as the Giants (77-80) lost 6-5 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night at Oracle Park, falling 3.5 games behind the Mets and Reds for the final NL wild card spot with five games remaining.

San Francisco can be mathematically eliminated on Tuesday if they lose and the Mets win. New York currently owns an 80-76 record and is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the third and final NL wild card spot. If the Giants lose on Tuesday, the best they could finish 81-81. If San Francisco and New York both finish with 81 wins, the Mets own the tiebreaker after taking four of six games.

For Verlander, this outing was a departure from his recent run of excellence. Over his last five starts entering play, Verlander allowed just three runs over 31 innings (0.87 ERA) with 28 strikeouts. When Verlander faced the Cardinals earlier this month, he tossed six shutout innings with six strikeouts to no walks in a no decision.

Verlander’s four-seam fastball velocity was noticeably down against the Cardinals. On the season, Verlander’s average four-seam clocks in at 94.0 mph. On Monday, Verlander was down to 92.3 mph. Melvin said the 42-year-old might be “a little bit on fumes right now,” and Verlander agreed that he felt “a little lethargic on the mound.”

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 rubs up a new ball after giving up a two-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera, #48 scoring Lars Nootbaar #21 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

“We’ve been cracking the whip pretty hard,” Verlander said. “It’s been that time of the year. That takes its toll. Generally, I’ve been feeling pretty good. This is the first one where I felt like I was a little lethargic. Just have to make sure I focus on my recovery this next time through and hopefully refresh.”

Verlander added: “Today, for whatever reason, went out to the bullpen and started doing my stuff and just kind of feel like you’re moving underwater a little bit. It just doesn’t feel as fresh as it does sometimes. It’s not the only time that ever happens. It’s one of those things you go out there and try to grind and make the best of it. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen for me today.”

Verlander would be in line to start against the Colorado Rockies in the final series of the year, and the right-hander said he would want to make a start regardless of whether the Giants are still in contention.

“As long as I feel okay physically — which I have,” Verlander said. “It’s my job.”

Heliot Ramos began the scoring in the bottom of the first with his fifth leadoff home run of the season, joining Bobby Bonds as the only right-handed hitter in Giants franchise history to have at least five leadoff homers in a single season. Rafael Devers also hit his 33rd home run of the season, a solo home run in the bottom of the fifth.

San Francisco Giants’ Heliot Ramos #17 gestures as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

The Cardinals scored a run apiece in the third and fourth following Ramos’ homer, but the Giants scored three runs in the fourth to take a 4-2 lead on an RBI single from Patrick Bailey and a two-run single from Ramos. St. Louis responded to San Francisco’s three-run fourth with a four-run fifth, knocking Verlander out of the game in the process.

Two of those runs were the product of Iván Herrera’s two-run shot that landed in the Giants’ bullpen. The two other runs followed an error by second baseman Casey Schmitt, who fumbled the transfer on a softly-hit grounder from Pedro Pagés with the infield in and a runner on third.

If Schmitt made the throw and recorded the out at the plate, Verlander would’ve had an opportunity to finish the fifth inning. Instead, Melvin went to his bullpen and Verlander’s night was over.

“I’ll tell you what, he still competes,” Melvin said. “He’s on his way to potentially pitching his way out of that inning. We ended up making an error, and at that point in time, it was time to go get him with the pitches he had. You could see he was ratcheting it up another level like we’ve seen him a bunch here, and then unfortunately, we let a run in.”

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman #26 tags out St. Louis Cardinals’ Thomas Saggese #25 as he gets caught in a rundown in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Heliot Ramos #17 gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 throws against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos #17 and center fielder Drew Gilbert #61 chase down an RBI single hit by St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson #41 in the third inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker #18 is congratulated by Victor Scott II #11 after scoring on an RBI double by José Fermín #15 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker #18 is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI double by José Fermín #15 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Casey Schmitt #10 hits a single off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Matt Chapman #26 heads to third base after a single by Casey Schmitt #10 in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion #59 strikes out against St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Patrick Bailey #14 scores past St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés #43 on an RBI single by Heliot Ramos #17 in the fourth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Heliot Ramos #17 scrambles back to first base in the fourth inning of their MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera #48 celebrates his two-run home run off San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Justin Verlander #35 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 leaves the game in the fifth inning of their MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera #48 is congratulated by Alec Burleson #41 after hitting a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Justin Verlander #35 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals’ Iván Herrera #48 celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants’ pitcher Justin Verlander #35 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers #16 tosses his bat as he watches the flight of his solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers #16 bat as he celebrates his solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael McGreevy #36 in the fifth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Patrick Bailey #14 tries to get to the bag after stretching a single as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman José Fermín #15 makes the play the sixth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. Bailey was out on the play. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tristan Beck #43 throws against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)San Francisco Giants’ Bryce Eldridge #78 heads to first base after being walked by St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Kyle Leahy #62 in the eighth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals second baseman José Fermín #15 makes the play to first base to throw out San Francisco Giants’ Jerar Encarnacion #59 in the ninth inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero #59 and St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher Pedro Pagés #43 celebrate their 6-5 MLB win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals lef fielder Lars Nootbaar, #21 center fielder Victor Scott II #11and right fielder Jordan Walker #18 celebrate their 6-5 MLB win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)St. Louis Cardinals second baseman José Fermín #15 relief pitcher JoJo Romero, #59 catcher Pedro Pagés #43 and Thomas Saggese #25 celebrate their 6-5 MLB win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Show Caption1 of 24San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman #26 tags out St. Louis Cardinals’ Thomas Saggese #25 as he gets caught in a rundown in the second inning of their MLB game at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)Expand

Pacific Grove man arrested for possession of WWII era machine gun

SALINAS — Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies announced they have arrested a 42-year-old man from Pacific Grove for possession of three firearms: a loaded .45 caliber pistol, an AR pistol carbine and a Japanese Type 11 light machine gun.

The suspect was apprehended Sunday around 8:30 p.m. during a traffic stop in Castroville according to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office.

A deputy was patrolling near Poole Street and McDougal Street when they noticed a vehicle driving down the middle of the road toward oncoming traffic. The officer stopped the vehicle, which was driven by a female and had a male passenger. Another deputy arrived on scene to assist, alongside his K-9 partner.

While searching the vehicle, the law enforcement dog discovered a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

Officers later found the three firearms, one of them, a loaded 1911 A-1 pistol, within arms-reach of the passenger. Two of the apprehended weapons did not have serial numbers.

The deputies identified the passenger as 42-year-old Brian Richard Knabb, a convicted felon from Pacific Grove.

Sheriff Tina Nieto described the WWII-era firearm in a press release as “a weapon of war…capable of firing over 500 rounds per minute.”

With bail set at $50,000, Brian Richard Knabb was booked into the Monterey County Jail on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a machine gun, possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of an unserialized firearm and other charges.

The female driver was cited for possession of a controlled substance and released.

Giants bring prospect Rodriguez to San Francisco to get acclimated for 2026 and beyond

SAN FRANCISCO — A week after calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the Giants have another prospect joining the big league team — albeit in a more limited capacity.

Catcher Jesus Rodriguez, acquired in the trade that sent closer Camilo Doval to the New York Yankees, has been added to the taxi squad ahead of the Giants’ final homestand of the year. San Francisco doesn’t plan to activate him for the team’s final six games of the regular season, but Rodriguez will spend this week catching bullpens, taking batting practice and being around the team.

“They told me to get to know the guys here, get to know how everything works, just be around the guys and get used to it,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez, 23, didn’t spend a ton of time catching in the Yankees’ system due to New York’s abundance of catching prospects, catching only 172 games over six seasons in the minors. Along with catching, Rodriguez has played first base, second base, third base and left field to get his bat in the lineup. As of now, Rodriguez is a full-time catcher.

“We’re excited about him,” said catching coach Alex Burg. “This is his first year catching a ton, so it’s exciting to have him back there. You see the arm, the arm is impressive. He can really throw. It’s quick and has really good carry. He has a chance to be a truly plus thrower.

“Catching wise, it’s getting there. It’s much better than I expected. We got him out there today and it’s fun to see. He’s a worker, which I love. He’s willing to listen, willing to learn, wants to get better. All those things are super exciting for us and for the organization.”

Regardless of position, Rodriguez has showcased a fascinating hit tool. Over 406 games, Rodriguez owns a career slash line of .309/.395/.453 with 32 home runs. Upon joining Triple-A Sacramento, Rodriguez hit .322/.399/.401 with two homers and 16 RBIs across 39 games.

“He’s my favorite guy to hit behind,” Eldridge said. “If there’s two outs, I know if I’m standing on deck, I’m going to get up to the plate. Even if he’s 0-2, he’s one of those guys you always expect to get a hit.”

Along with learning San Francisco’s pitching staff, the next week will provide Rodriguez with an opportunity to work alongside fellow catchers Patrick Bailey and Andrew Knizner. Bailey enters Monday leading all defenders in Fielding Run Value (31) and is on his way to winning a second consecutive Gold Glove Award, while Knizner has caught 302 games in the majors over seven seasons.

“Just watching those guys, they have a lot of experience so I’m happy to be here and around them,” Rodriguez said.

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“When I brought it up to them that (Jesus) might come up, they were like, ‘Good, bring him. We want to teach him,’” Burg said. “This group has been incredible. You watch those two, Knizner and Bailey look like brothers the way that they interact. They have so much fun together, so to bring in another good kid into that mix is going to be a lot of fun. I know it’s only a week, but I’m excited to watch them go through their whole routines together.”

Rodriguez won’t make his debut this week barring a change of plans, but Melvin said Rodriguez will get a “hard look” during spring training and be considered for next year’s roster. Given the Giants’ lack of production from their backstops — the San Francisco’s catchers have an MLB-worst .592 OPS — Rodriguez could play his way onto the Opening Day roster as an offensively-minded backup catcher.

“I think it shows that they see us as a big piece of the team next year,” Eldridge said. “I think it’s a big thing kind of getting it out of the way and giving us a taste of it and what it’s going to be like. … For me, let me work some things out and get some struggles out of the way. It gives us a lot of confidence being here and being a part of this team.”

Trump to meet with Schumer and Jeffries as government shutdown risk looms

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will meet with the Democratic leaders in Congress this week ahead of a looming risk of a federal government shutdown.

Trump has agreed to meet with Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who are insisting on talks as the Democrats work to preserve health care programs as part of any deal to fund the government ahead of next week’s Oct. 1 deadline.

That’s according to two people familiar with the situation and granted anonymity because they are unauthorized to discuss it. The meeting is set for Thursday, one of the people said.

The chance for Trump and the congressional leaders to open talks comes at a critical period in the government funding cycle, with just days to go before federal money runs out with the end of the fiscal year on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Trump had left the door open to a meeting even as he has also suggested there may be government closures.

“I’d love to meet with them, but I don’t think it’s going to have any impact,” Trump said in an exchange Saturday with reporters.

Congress has failed to pass legislation to keep the government running after having deadlocked following rounds of voting late last week.

While the House approved a Republican proposal to keep the federal government funded into November, the measure failed in the Senate, where the rules can require a higher 60-vote threshold that means support is needed from Republicans and Democrats. A Democratic proposal that would have boosted health care funds also failed.

Democrats are working to protect health care programs. The Democratic proposal would extend enhanced health insurance subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, plus reverse Medicaid cuts that were included in Republicans’ big tax break and spending cut bill enacted earlier this year.

Republicans have said the Democrats’ demands to reverse the Medicaid changes are a nonstarter, but they have also said there is time to address the health insurance subsidy issue in the months ahead.

The meeting was first reported by Punchbowl News.

Kyle Shanahan outlines 49ers’ next steps after losing Bosa

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers stand atop the NFC West, but their path to remain there got a lot more difficult with the news that edge rusher Nick Bosa was lost for the season with a torn ACL.

“You don’t just replace a guy like Nick,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday on a conference call with local reporters. “Everyone’s got to keep getting better at everything, the same thing I’d be preaching if we did have Nick. When you lose your better players, things get harder.

“I expect all our players to get better as it goes, and that’s stressed that much more when  you lose a great one like Nick.”

It’s the second time Bosa has had nearly an entire season wiped out by an ACL injury. A more extensive tear in Week 2 in 2020 cost Bosa the rest of the season, a year in which the 49ers went 6-10 and also included injuries to quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

Bosa led 49ers defensive linemen in snaps played through the first two games this year against Seattle and New Orleans, playing 105 of 123 snaps (88.5 percent).

It’s a huge loss both in terms of snaps and production, although Bosa’s sack numbers have fallen from 18 1/2 in 2022 to 10 1/2 in 2023 and nine last season while missing three games due to injury.

Rookie defensive tackle C.J. West came out of the game with a fractured thumb that will need surgery, but Shanahan sounded as if his absence could be minimal.

“He’ll have a chance at the end of the week with a cast, and if not, he should be good the following week,” Shanahan said.

Listed as day to day were quarterback Mac Jones (knee), defensive end Mykel Williams (wrist) and cornerback Renardo Green (neck).

Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) and wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder, knee) will be evaluated Wednesday as to their readiness to face Jacksonville on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Returning to the fold will be wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, having served a three-game suspension stemming from a DUI arrest last season.

Bosa normally works out on his own in the offseason, but at the behest of Shanahan was a willing participant in the offseason program as the 49ers looked to rebound from a 6-11 record.

The 49ers could elect to go the blockbuster route, as they did in 2022 with an in-season trade for Christian McCaffrey, who came at a cost of second-, third- and fourth-round picks in 2023 and a fifth-round pick in 2024.

“We’ll look at trades like we always do, but there’s got to be trade options that make sense for you and another team and you can’t do that stuff just to do it,” Shanahan said.

Just three games into the season, NFL teams are unlikely to sell off a prominent player.

The obvious big name is Cincinnati edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who held out in the offseason until he agreed to a one-year extension (it was written as a two-year extension but with a void year in 2026) that paid him $29 million, with $25 million in base salary.

The 49ers at present have more than $25 million in salary cap space according to OverTheCap.com.

Hendrickson has two sacks for Cincinnati, which is 2-1 but coming off a 48-10 drubbing against Minnesota. Their best player, quarterback Joe Burrow, is out for three months with turf toe surgery. Hendrickson, 31, had 17 1/2 sacks in 2024 and 2023, accounting for 35 of his 79 career sacks compiled with New Orleans (2017-20) and the Bengals (2021 to present).

A four-time Pro Bowler, Hendrickson was a first-team Associated Press All-Pro last season and last missed a game in 2022.

The 49ers could also be on the lookout for another Bryce Huff, who underperformed in an ill-fitting scheme in Philadelphia and was acquired for a mid-round draft pick. The Eagles will pay $9.05 million of his salary, with San Francisco assuming the remaining $7.95 million.

If the 49ers are looking for an established veteran hoping for one last shot at a ring, New Orleans end Cameron Jordan has been durable for 15 seasons and has 123 career sacks. Jordan agreed in March to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $6.05 million. Other potential targets could include the Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux, a 6-foot-5, 258-pound outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme who had 11 1/2 sacks in 2023, 5 1/2 last season in 12 games and has 1 1/2 so far in three games. Both the Saints and Giants are 0-3.

Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News GroupDefensive end Mykel Williams (98) celebrates a fourth-down stop Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium.

Short of that, the 49ers will look to make up the difference as best as possible with what is already in the building, with rookie first-round pick (No. 11 overall) Williams taking on even more importance.

“We need guys to step it up to play along with Nick, and now that he’s out, we need it that much more,” Shanahan said. “I thought Mykel had a real good game yesterday. Sam (Okuayinonu), our edge players, have all been contributing and hopefully they get better throughout the year

Williams, 21, has played both on the edge and moved inside on pass rush downs. While Bosa has an array of pass rush moves, at this point Williams is pure power and an edge setter and only beginning to refine his abilities as an edge rusher.

After injuring his wrist, Williams returned and finished the game.

“I feel like it was the whole group, like the whole D-line room said we’ve got to step it up because Bosa is a great player for us and he holds a heavy load,” Williams said. “So when we lose him, everybody has got to raise their game.”

Edge possibilities currently on the roster are Yetur Gross-Matos, who has been slowed by a knee injury in practice, and like Williams, also plays inside, and Okuayinonu. Currently on the practice squad are Trevis Gipson and Robert Beal Jr. Gipson has played for Chicago, Tennessee and Seattle with his best season coming in 2021 with seven sacks.

Beal, a fifth-round draft pick out of Georgia in 2023, has played sparingly with one sack in 18 games. He was waived on Sept. 13 but signed to the practice squad after he was not claimed by another team.

SNAP JUDGEMENTS

A look at who played and how much in Sunday’s win over the Arizona Cardinals:

66: Safeties Marques Sigle and Jason Pinnock and linebackers Fred Warner and Dee Winters played every defensive snap.

65: Left guard Connor Colby came in questionable with a groin strain but didn’t miss a snap. Also playing every snap were the rest of the offensive line — left tackle Trent Williams, center Jake Brendel, right guard Dominick Puni and right tackle Colton McKivitz. Jones also took every snap at quarterback.

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63: Ricky Pearsall Jr. was off the field for just two snaps and caught eight passes for 117 yards.

59: Christian McCaffrey had 17 runs from scrimmage and was targeted 15 times (catching 10 passes). He touched the ball on 54.2 percent of the 49ers offensive snaps.

47: In his second game since returning to the 49ers, Kendrick Bourne had the second-most snaps at his position to Pearsall.

45: Considered a fringe roster player at the final cutdown, Jake Tonges got plenty of work with Kittle being out in addition to 15 snaps on special teams.

34: Wide receiver Skyy Moore, after having five offensive snaps combined in the first two games, had his biggest workload and contributed a 10-yard reception on the 49ers’ winning field goal drive.

25: Ji’Ayir Brown saw his workload in the “big nickel” increase from seven snaps last week.

14: The last snaps of Bosa’s season.

Man charged with shining laser pointer at Marine One with Trump aboard

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of shining a laser pointer at Marine One with President Donald Trump aboard the helicopter has been arrested on a federal criminal charge, according to a court filing on Monday.

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Jacob Samuel Winkler, 33, of Washington, D.C., is charged with aiming the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft, a felony punishable by a maximum prison sentence of five years. Online court records don’t list an attorney representing him.

Marine One was airborne on Saturday near the White House when a U.S. Secret Service patrol officer spotted Winkler walking on a sidewalk, shirtless and loudly talking to himself, the officer wrote in an affidavit. The officer said he shone a flashlight at Winkler, who apparently retaliated by flashing a red laser beam at the officer’s face.

As Marine One flew over their heads, Winkler looked up and shined the laser pointer at the helicopter, according to the officer. After the officer handcuffed him, Winkler repeatedly talked about apologizing to Trump, the affidavit says.

The court filing doesn’t say if anybody aboard the helicopter noticed the laser. But the officer said Winkler’s conduct could have temporarily blinded or disoriented a pilot, placing Marine One at risk of an airborne collision with other helicopters in the area.

“This behavior endangers Marine One and everyone on board,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said in a statement. “If you engage in this act, you will be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Winkler told investigators that he points the laser “at all kinds of things, such as stop signs,” and didn’t know he couldn’t point it at Marine One, the affidavit says. Investigators also found a small knife in his possession, according to the officer.

Rep. Panetta reintroduces bipartisan REAL Health Providers Act

MONTEREY – “Patients shouldn’t have to waste hours chasing providers who don’t exist in their network, only to end up paying more or going without care,” said Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, who reintroduced bipartisan legislation to better empower patients with up-to-date information on health care providers covered by their insurance plans.

The Requiring Enhanced and Accurate Lists (REAL) Health Providers Act would require Medicare Advantage insurance plans to update their provider directories annually starting in 2026.

“Everyone should be able to know if their doctor is in-network before an appointment,” said Rep. Greg Landsman, one of the co-leads on the bill in a press release. “Right now, it’s confusing, especially for seniors, and too often ends with surprise bills. This bipartisan bill fixes what’s broken by making it clear up front who’s covered and helping folks avoid unnecessary costs.”

Provider directories are supposed to help patients find doctors and specialists in their networks, according to Panetta’s office. But too often, insurers allow these directories to become outdated, creating so-called “ghost networks” of providers who are listed despite no longer practicing, not accepting patients, or not being in-network. These errors can force patients into delays, denials or unexpected bills.

“Our bipartisan bill would provide a straightforward fix by requiring Medicare Advantage plans to regularly update their directories and give patients accurate information up front,” said Panetta in the release. “With this commonsense step, we can reduce frustration, lower costs, and make our health care system more accountable to the people it serves.”

The REAL Health Providers Act is co-led by Reps. Greg Murphy of North Carolina, Landsman of Ohio, Brad Schneider of Illinois and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania.

“Ensuring seniors and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have access to accurate and updated provider directories is critical for navigating the complexities of in-network and out-of-network health care coverage,” said Murphy, who is a medical doctor. “I’m proud to support the REAL Health Providers Act which will protect seniors from unforeseen expenses and improve their ability to receive high-quality, affordable care.”

A recent review of provider directories revealed that one in three listed providers had inaccurate or non-working numbers, and over 80% of listed mental health providers were either unreachable, not accepting new patients, or not actually in-network. These gaps hit seniors, people with disabilities, and those with mental health needs especially hard.

“When I sit with seniors in our community, I hear a consistent and serious problem: they rely on their plan’s directory to find care, only to discover the providers listed are no longer in-network, not taking patients, or unreachable,” said Fitzpatrick. “Outdated directories waste time, create confusion, and put health at risk. The REAL Health Providers Act takes bipartisan action to fix that, making provider lists accurate, transparent and dependable so seniors and every patient can quickly and confidently get the care they need.”

According to Quest Analytics, five costs of ghost providers include inefficiency in resource allocation, increased member dissatisfaction and churn, missed market opportunities, unnecessary administrative costs, and expensive regulatory and legal penalties.

“Medicare Advantage beneficiaries should have full transparency of their plans’ provider network,” said Joyce, also a medical doctor. “The bipartisan REAL Health Providers Act will require accurate and updated provider directories to provide clarity for Medicare beneficiaries so they can better navigate our health care system and receive the highest quality of care.”

Pacific Grove businesses join Paint the Town Purple campaign

Pacific Grove’s downtown will be awash in purple this week as local businesses participate in Paint the Town Purple, an awareness campaign leading up to the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s next month.

Through Sunday, shops and restaurants along Lighthouse Avenue and beyond will display purple decorations, flyers and other reminders of the Oct. 18 walk. The effort is organized through the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association.

“This is the third year our downtown business area has helped promote awareness for the walk,” said Michael Fusske, the Chamber’s director of membership and events. “It’s something the community thought was worth promoting. It’s not only a fun community event, but it helps raise money for Monterey County.”

Fusske said the campaign brings visibility not only to the walk but also to the work of the Alzheimer’s Association, which is a chamber member.

“It’s a nice way to promote it. People come to Pacific Grove and ask about it. They can learn about the association or even participate in the walk or make a donation,” Fusske said.

The weeklong display will feature participation from a number of Lighthouse Avenue staples, including Bookworks, The Quill, and Artisana Gallery to name a few.

“It’s a good cause,” Fusske said. ”It brings a little color and pride to the community.”

The Alzheimer’s Association hosts walks nationwide each year as part of the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. The events raise funds for research, caregiver support and public education campaigns.

According to the Association, more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In Monterey County, organizers say the walk has become a way not only to raise money but to show solidarity for families affected by the disease.

Paint the Town Purple is intended to give the public a visual reminder weeks before the event itself. Fusske said that in past years, visitors drawn in by the decorations downtown have gone on to sign up for the walk or make a contribution.

“Awareness is a big part of what we’re trying to do,” Fusske said. “The more people see purple, the more they know that Alzheimer’s affects all of us.”

Pajaro residents to receive final phase of disaster relief

PAJARO — More than two years after the devastating Pajaro Levee breach – which flooded the town of Pajaro, displacing over 3,000 people – residents and local businesses will soon receive the final phase of state disaster relief.

Pajaro, located in northern Monterey County, is still rebuilding after March 2023, when a levee on the Pajaro River breached, flooding the town and causing an estimated $300 million in damages, according to the Pajaro Regional Flood Management Agency.

“Two years after the devastating floods, Pajaro families are still rebuilding their lives. This final phase ensures that residents who were impacted receive every last available dollar afforded to them,” said Raymon Cancino, CEO of Community Bridges, a 501(c)(3) organization based out of Watsonville,  which will be managing some of the funding.

The funds are part of $20 million designated by the California Legislature under Assembly Bill 102 for Pajaro Recovery. Half of the funds are to be used as direct support for flood-affected residents and business owners and the other half for community improvements.

More than $14 million has already been administered by the County of Monterey, according to the Department of Emergency Management’s mid-year report.

The funding has gone toward repairs for local businesses as well as public works projects like an improved crosswalk at Pajaro Middle School and renovations to the Pajaro Library.

North County Fire Protection District, the local fire agency for Pajaro, also received over $300,000 for improved flood response capabilities, including a new rescue boat and specialized training.

Another $2 million was put into the Pajaro Community Grant Program, which funds a wide range of projects, from new local murals to health programs in Pajaro Valley Unified School District to support for Second Harvest Food Bank.

Funding designated for individuals, households and small businesses has been distributed in two phases so far: Phase One assisted with evacuation support; Phase Two helped pay for flood losses like vehicle replacement and home repairs.

Phase Three, which will launch in October, is designated as “Community Resilience” funding. Those who received payments in Phases One and Two will be eligible for additional direct assistance, varying in amount depending on household size. The funding will be managed by Community Bridges, a 501(c)(3) organization based out of Watsonville.

“Our staff will be proactively reaching out to households who qualified before, but we encourage anyone who has changed their contact information or relocated to let us know right away,” said Cancino in a press release.

Community Bridges can be reached at (831) 724-2997.