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Two-Alarm Fire Destroys Bauman's Farm Market, Barn; Greenhouses Largely Unharmed

Bauman’s Farm Market in Penfield/Webster was hit by a massive two-alarm fire that destroyed the main market building and an adjacent barn, with most greenhouses reportedly unharmed and no injuries. Investigators are probing the cause as emergency crews from multiple departments manage the scene and road closures, while the Bauman family says everyone is safe and vows to determine next steps.

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch 9

Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 adds an 800mAh battery, a thinner 10.7mm design, rugged build, and first-time EN13319 diving certification, with Mares dive features available by subscription for recreational depths up to 40m. The watch also targets multi-day use with Snapdragon Wear Elite, improved performance, and enhanced outdoor-sports capabilities reflected in its brightness, sensors, and durability ratings.

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Little Fire Expands to 700 Acres Near Pleasanton

A wildfire dubbed the Little Fire south of Pleasanton rapidly spread from its start before 3 p.m. to about 150 acres by 4 p.m., triggering multiple evacuation orders across several zones and prompting crews from Cal Fire, Alameda County Fire, and the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department to respond.

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ESPN New York Cuts Bart Scott

Bart Scott was fired from ESPN New York as part of a broader round of layoffs tied to ESPN’s NFL Network acquisition, with Chris Carlin remaining in the timeslot as plans for a replacement partner remain unsettled. The moves come amid ESPN’s restructuring of its local daytime lineup, reflecting ongoing integration of NFL assets and uncertainty about future staff arrangements after years of partnerships and on-air roles for Scott.

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Charles Davis reportedly exits NFL Network

Charles Davis, a long-time NFL Network and ESPN analyst, was let go in the latest round of layoffs tied to ESPN's integration of NFL assets. He will become CBS's lead Big Ten college football analyst this fall, replacing Gary Danielson, while the cuts also impacted other on-air figures including Ryan Clark, Tom Pelissero, Karl Ravech, David Lloyd, and Stephania Bell.