Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Maxime Morelle, Los Altos football
Los Altos’ Maxime Morelle runs for five touchdowns in a win. Plus, special Bay Area News Group recognition to Livermore RB Kamarri Robinson. Maxime Morelle of Los Altos is the Bay Area News Group’s boys athlete for Oct. 16-21, receiving 37.98% of the vote. Trevor Rogers, an Acalanes football player, finished second. Congratulations to all…
San Jose Sharks open up about their biggest problems (it’s not just the offense)
San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn: “I don’t think guys trust each other yet.” The San Jose Sharks had the worst offense in the NHL through the first two weeks of the regular season. In fact, I still do. However, if the Sharks are to beat the Carolina Hurricanes today and end their season-opening seven-game…
Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Yesenia Moffett, Pittsburg water polo
Yesenia Moffett scores six goals to lead Pittsburg to a 12-3 victory over rival Antioch in girls water polo Yesenia Moffett of Pittsburg Water Polo is the Bay Area News Group’s girls athlete of the week for Oct. 16-21, after receiving 39.87% of the vote by the deadline Wednesday. Gracie Imrisek of Archbishop Mitty finished…
49ers’ McCaffrey finds yardage tougher to gain even as touchdown streak continues
The hub of 49ers’ attack, Christian McCaffrey averaging 3.1 yards per carry in last three with Bengals up next SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey continues to score touchdowns, but yardage has been difficult to come by recently, right up until the point where he crosses the goal line. When the 49ers play the Cincinnati…
Huge San Jose housing project, retail in hilly neighborhood OK’d
Plans for over 1,000 homes and village center land final city approval SAN JOSE, Calif. — City officials have given final approval to plans for over 1,000 homes and a village center atop San Jose’s Communications Hill. The village center and homes are part of the most recent phases of the massive Communications Hill neighborhood…
PG&E electric bills soar faster than high inflation: state report
Upcoming PUC decisions could jolt customers with multiple rounds of higher bills OAKLAND — PG&E electric bills have risen far faster than the Bay Area’s already high inflation rate, shocking the company’s customers with rising utility costs. Worse, a slew of proceedings before the state Public Utilities Commission could result in decisions that raise PG&E’s…
Sharks blasted by Lightning: Here’s what might have been the most concerning part
Rebuilding San Jose Sharks unable to keep up with the Tampa Bay Lightning The San Jose Sharks’ game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night provided a clear picture of where each franchise stands right now in terms of expectations for this season. The Lightning are aiming to reach the Stanley Cup Final for…
Buster Posey defends Giants owner Greg Johnson after ‘break even’ comments
Johnson said a ‘goal’ of Giants ownership was to ‘break even’; Posey believes ‘whole-heartedly’ that a World Series is the top priority SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Despite his status as a part-owner, board member, and newly minted local resident, Buster Posey was not present Wednesday morning as the Giants introduced their new manager, Bob Melvin.…
VMware job cuts have begun as Broadcom nears a deadline to close its acquisition
VMware started cutting jobs this week as Broadcom prepares to acquire it. Broadcom has said it expects to close the deal October 30, although China could hold it up. Previously, Insider reported that Broadcom was planning drastic job cuts for VMware. According to LinkedIn posts, VMware has begun layoffs this week as the deadline for…