Stanford and Cal join the ACC: The challenges of a choice the Bears and Cardinal had to make
The Bay Area schools signed up to remain in a Power Four conference, but at what cost? It’s official: Stanford and Cal have accepted invitations to compete in all Atlantic Coast Conference sports beginning next summer, from football and basketball to soccer, swimming, and softball. Although life in the ACC was a priority for the…
Three keys to Cal starting turnaround season with win at North Texas
Bears have new faces in many places on the roster, including starting quarterback Sam Jackson V The big picture for Cal coach Justin Wilcox, whose program has had three straight losing seasons after three encouraging ones, is the same as the goal for Saturday’s opener at North Texas. “Winning,” Wilcox replied when asked what constitutes…
Los Gatos council allocates remaining ARPA funds to create community center
Town will use $866k to revamp Adult Recreation Center Los Gatos is getting closer to a new community center. The town council voted unanimously to transform the town’s Adult Recreation Center (ARC) into a community center in order to address some of the immediate needs outlined in the town’s senior services roadmap, which the council…
Gun rights lobby threatens to sue Los Gatos over concealed carry ordinance
Town bans guns in ‘sensitive places’ Gun rights activists have threatened to sue Los Gatos over its recent concealed carry ordinance, which prohibits the carrying of firearms in sensitive areas such as schools and places of worship. The law firm Michel and Associates, which represents the California Rifle & Pistol Association and the Second Amendment…
49ers’ Elijah Mitchell ‘ready to go for Week 1,’ feeds off Christian McCaffrey
An ‘unbelievable, awesome’ combination exists in the 49ers’ backfield if Elijah Mitchell can stay healthy to complement Christian McCaffrey SANTA CLARA — Elijah Mitchell appreciates what Christian McCaffrey brings to the 49ers, particularly on third-down situations. “His third-down skills are crazy, the way he catches the ball, runs routes,” Mitchell said Thursday, following the 49ers’…
Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Herschel Turner, Mt. Diablo football
Turner rushed for 377 yards and six touchdowns in 16 carries and had 11 tackles Herschel Turner of Mt. Diablo is the Bay Area News Group’s high school boys athlete of the week for Aug. 21-26, after receiving 39.56% of the vote by the deadline of 5 p.m. Wednesday. Luke Baker (31.82%) of San Ramon…
Oakland A’s relocation to Las Vegas doesn’t pass smell test, former Expos, Marlins prez says
David Samson has been down MLB relocation road before. He sees how Oakland Athletics’ relocation managed by Dave Kaval can go awry The Oakland A’s are nearing the end of their attempt to flee to Las Vegas, and team president Dave Kaval is burning bridges on his way out. David Samson can only shake his…
Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Kaitlyn Bray, San Ramon Valley flag football
The senior quarterback completed nine of 10 passes for 149 passing yards and three touchdowns. Kaitlyn Bray of San Ramon Valley is the Bay Area News Group’s high school girls athlete of the week for the week of Aug. 21-26, after receiving 33.04% of the vote by the deadline of 5 p.m. Wednesday. Valerie Eng…
What’s next for the ‘Pac-2’: Could Washington State, Oregon State attempt a reverse merger with the Mountain West?
The next move depends on the amount of Pac-12 assets the Cougars and Beavers could control According to a source close to the process, the Pac-12 was on the verge of disbanding on Friday when two of the remaining schools, Stanford and Cal, received invitations from the ACC. For the time being, only Washington State…
