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CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Cal Fire crews respond to Marysville Fire near Bullards Bar Reservoir
Cal Fire said crews responded to a fire near Bullards Bar Reservoir in Dobbins that sparked just before 11:30 a.m., according to Cal Fire's incidents page. Named the Marysville Fire, it is located on Marysville Road, west of New Bullards Bar Reservoir. It has burned about 20 acres. CAL FIRE firefighters on the scene of the Marysville fire. Marysville Road and Burna Road in Dobbins, Yuba County. In Unified Command with Yuba County Sheriff. One mile before Bullards Bar Reservoir. Posted by CAL FIRE NEU on Sunday, June 29, 2025 There are evacuation warnings for the Bullards Bar and Oregon Hill Road area, the Dobbins – Oregon House Fire Department said.
USA Today
25-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos roster: RB J.K. Dobbins (No. 27) hopes to have injuries behind him
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at sixth-year running back J.K. Dobbins, No. 27 on offense. Note: During the offseason, offensive and defensive players can share a number. Dobbins is currently sharing No. 27 with cornerback Damarri Mathis. If they both make the 53-man roster, one of them will have to change their number. Before the Broncos: Dobbins was selected in the second round (55th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens from Ohio State. Dobbins was part of the high-powered offenses of Lamar Jackson and Hollywood Brown. Dobbins had a modest rookie year with 134 carries for 805 yards and nine touchdowns, catching 18 passes for 120 yards. In 2021, Dobbins missed the season due to a torn ACL suffered in the final preseason game. In 2022, Dobbins came back to play and start eight games with 92 carries, 520 yards and two touchdowns, with seven receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown. In 2023, Dobbins only played in one game with the Ravens, and suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. In 2024, Dobbins bounced back and played with the Los Angeles Chargers. Dobbins played in his most games since 2020 (13), starting 11. He rushed for a career-high 905 yards and nine touchdowns on 195 carries, catching 32 passes for 153 yards. Dobbins was the runner-up for AP Comeback Player of the Year behind former Bronco Joe Flacco. Broncos tenure: Dobbins entered free agency after the 2024 season and remained unsigned after the initial wave of free agency. Dobbins visited the Broncos initially on June 5, but left without a deal. Dobbins saw fellow free agent Nick Chubb signed by the Houston Texans, before signing with Denver on June 10. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Essentially a lock. Although Dobbins has a concerning injury history, Denver's running back room was in dire need of a veteran presence after the departure of Javonte Williams. The Broncos' signing of Dobbins puts that issue to bed. The room is crowded with Dobbins, second-year man Audric Estime, rookie RJ Harvey, third-year back Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie and Blake Watson. Surprise cuts happen every year in the NFL, but Dobbins is essentially a lock, and he'll likely split touches with Harvey in 2025. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox' top surprise uses upper-90s heat differently from Garrett Crochet
Rookie Hunter Dobbins beat the Yankees for the second time in a week last Saturday, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out five in 6 scoreless innings. But the 25-year-old righty — who will start for the Red Sox on Friday against the Giants in San Francisco — didn't blow away the Yankees in the same way as ace Garrett Crochet did the night before. Advertisement Dobbins has been Boston's most consistent starter behind Crochet. And he throws with about the same velo. Dobbins is in the 75th percentile among major leaguers in average fastball velocity (95.7 mph) while Crochet ranks in the 78th percentile (96.0 mph). But Dobbins (4-1, 3.74 ERA) threw zero four-seam fastballs to Aaron Judge last Saturday. He used six curveballs, four sliders, four splitters and two sweepers to retire Judge three times (two swinging strikeouts, one groundout to third). That's much different from Crochet's attack plan against Judge the night before when the ace struck him out three times before giving up a 443-foot, 115.5 mph solo homer to the reigning AL MVP to tie the game 1-1 in the ninth inning. Of the 21 pitches Crochet threw to Judge, 17 were four-seam fastballs. So why didn't Dobbins — who topped out at 98.2 mph against the Yankees — use the same heat against the star slugger? Advertisement Dobbins said his fastball doesn't have the same elite shape as Crochet's heater. 'He, also being from the left side, throws hard and hitters don't see that as often,' Dobbins said. 'And he has a little bit more ride and a little run than mine. He can use his as that power fastball. I have to set guys up a little bit more if I want to be able to use it that same way.' Dobbins has been Boston's biggest rotation surprise this year. BETTING: The total for Friday's series opener between the Red Sox and the Giants is set at 7.5 on DraftKings. Our complete list of Massachusetts sportsbook promos will help you determine which sportsbook to use. He was behind Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester and Cooper Criswell on the starting pitching depth chart in spring training. But 76 games into the 2025 season, he has thrown the fourth most innings (55 ⅓) among Red Sox pitchers. Advertisement Dobbins has done it this season with above-average command/control. He is in the 93rd percentile among major league pitchers in walk percentage (4.8) He has shown his fastball doesn't need the same elite shape as Crochet's but can he work to make it more like Crochet's? Dobbins' expected batting average against the four-seamer is 69 points higher than Crochet's. 'The fastball's one of those things that, if you're gonna throw a four-seam, your shape is your shape,' Dobbins explained. 'There's not really much you can do to change it drastically. There might be little tweaks but overall that's more of, I have to be smart and I have to set up my pitches the other way.' Dobbins saw an uptick in velocity during the second half last year. He put himself in a better position to maintain that mid-to-upper 90s velocity for a full season by adding weight in the offseason. As he said recently, 'I know to hold up for 162-plus (games) I couldn't be at 180, 200 pounds, so I got up to 210 now.' Advertisement Dobbins has increased his velocity without a focus on weighted balls like many pitchers use these days. 'Kind of old school, get in the weight room, lift,' he said. 'I like to long toss a lot, so yeah, stretch it out. Kind of throw it as far as I can. Let the body adjust that way. But then also I just let the body build up through the year. We're getting to that point where the body should start to be peaking a little bit. Weather's warming up, so start throwing a little harder with that. But yeah, just kinda old school ways.' How far does he long toss? 'I haven't really measured it, but I try to get at least over a football field. But I don't have an exact number.' Advertisement Dobbins also likes to toss the football around, even before his starts. 'Physically, it gets my shoulder going,' Dobbins said. 'Kind of loosens it up. It's a way that I can kind of get moving, bounce around, be athletic. Do a different motion than throwing a baseball. Mentally, it's something I've always done so it just kind of helps me relax, kind of get in the zone. Just kind of gets the day started right.' More Red Sox coverage Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Broncos' J.K. Dobbins Takes Shot at Chargers
Broncos' J.K. Dobbins Takes Shot at Chargers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. J.K. Dobbins had the most productive season of his young NFL career with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024. Dobbins set professional highs in rushing yards (905), attempts (195) and touchdowns (nine) that year while starting 11 of the team's 17 regular season games. Advertisement But that apparently was not enough production to keep him around. The Chargers opted to invest in other running backs this offseason, signing free agent Najee Harris and selecting rookie Omarion Hampton with a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chargers also placed an unrestricted free agent tender on Dobbins, which provided them the exclusive right to negotiate with the running back should another team not sign him by July 22. While talking to reporters on Wednesday, Dobbins admitted he was taken aback by the Chargers' handling of his situation before offering a strong warning to his former squad. "I always have a chip on my shoulder. Yeah, that was a little weird, but it's business. It's for my agent to handle," Dobbins said. "Good luck to them. I'm a Bronco now. They've got to see me twice a year." Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (27) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Lee-Imagn Images Dobbins added that once the regular season begins, he will not be solely focused on exacting revenge or winning against the Chargers. Rather, he wants to bring a championship to the Mile High City. Advertisement "[I'm] going to have that chip on my shoulder, of course, but I'm here. I'm worried about winning. I don't want to just beat the Chargers. I want to get a ring. I've been in the playoffs every year I've played. So, I'm tired of losing in them," Dobbins said. "That's my goal: to bring a Super Bowl to this city and be a blessing to the community as well." Dobbins, originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, is entering his sixth season in the league. He has accumulated 2,252 yards and 21 touchdowns on 429 career carries. Related: Broncos Coach Reveals Why Team Made First-Round Decision This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
15-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
J.K. Dobbins seeking Super Bowl with Broncos after 'weird' exit from Chargers
J.K. Dobbins seeking Super Bowl with Broncos after 'weird' exit from Chargers The Los Angeles Chargers placed an unrestricted free agent tender on J.K. Dobbins in April, creating an unconventional offseason for the running back. After receiving that tender, Dobbins had until training camp to strike a deal with another club. If he did not reach an agreement before July 22, the Chargers would have had exclusive negotiating rights with Dobbins, and his tender was only worth $1.64 million. After signing a one-year deal with a division rival, Dobbins has an opportunity to earn up to $5.25 million with the Denver Broncos this fall. Dobbins is now set to return to L.A. in Week 3, and then face his old team again when the Broncos host the Chargers in Week 18 (view the full schedule). Will he have a chip on his shoulder going up against his old club? 'I always have a chip on my shoulder, but that was a little weird," Dobbins said after his first practice in Denver. "It's a business. It's for my agent to handle. Good luck to [the Chargers]. I'm a Bronco now. They have to see me twice a year. That's my thoughts on it. I'm going to have the chip on my shoulder, of course, but I'm here. "I'm worried about winning more than just beating — I don't want to just beat the Chargers. I want to go on and I want to get a ring. I've been in the playoffs every year I've played, so I'm tired of losing in them. That's my goal. Bring a Super Bowl to the city and just be a blessing to the community, as well." Dobbins totaled 1,058 yards from scrimmage and scored 13 touchdowns in L.A. last season. He will now join rookie RJ Harvey in Denver's backfield. Dobbins is entering his sixth season in the NFL. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
