NFL & Travel Buzz: The San Francisco 49ers’ 27-7 Melbourne rout of the Los Angeles Rams is sparking a fresh debate about travel prep, with coach Kyle Shanahan saying the extra week helped only in how they prepared—not as a magic fix—while Rams staff took heat for arriving late and looking jet-lagged. Local Sports Culture: After the loss, 49ers linebacker Fred Warner posted savage social-media jabs, including a “Google Me” dig tied to a Rams-related fraud case. Public Health for Californians: California officials report rare human rabies cases tied to animal exposures, urging residents and visitors—especially families—to avoid handling bats and to seek medical advice after any direct contact. Coastal Safety: Laguna Beach declared a local emergency after Hurricane Marie swells stripped sand and damaged seawalls, with more repairs and shoreline protection moving fast. Community & Education: Oakland’s task force is working to bring a historically Black college or university to the city, aiming to keep more students in California. Aviation & Tourism: China Southern’s retired A380s are being dismantled at California’s Mojave Air and Space Port, turning superjumbos into parts for the remaining A380 fleet.