Powell: Economy’s growth could require more Fed hikes to fight inflation
“Although inflation has moved down from its peak — a welcome development — it remains too high.” The Associated Press’ Christopher Rugaber The continued strength of the US economy may necessitate further interest rate increases, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a closely watched speech on Friday that also highlighted the uncertain nature…
Mailbag: Desperation, thy names are Stanford and Cal; an ACC power play(?); Pac-12 had no Luck and more
Leaping into the arms of the ACC carries significant risk for the Bay Area schools The ACC’s proposed payments for Cal and Stanford don’t seem that much higher than what they’d earn in the Mountain West or American. And travel would be worse. So why are Cal and Stanford pushing for the ACC? — @ebrohinho…
How Warriors assistant coach DeMarco led Bahamas one step closer to first Olympic berth in huge upset
Mychal Thompson, Klay’s father and a native of the Bahamas, said it was the biggest win in Bahamanian basketball history The NBA offseason allows players to hone their skills, but they aren’t the only ones. Chris DeMarco, a Warriors assistant coach, has spent the last five offseasons as the head coach of the Bahamas men’s…
Stanford football: Former Syracuse QB’s transfer to The Farm could be important step for Cardinal
Justin Lamson is battling Ari Patu, Ashton Daniels to start, but his arrival was a significant portal move SAN FRANCISCO – Stanford football’s transfer portal has been mostly one-way traffic, with 17 key players leaving just this offseason. In contrast to previous years, there is an influx of new players this year, including offensive linemen…
Gilroy’s Nola Matthews rides soaring confidence into U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose
Matthews, whose specialty is the uneven bars, finished fourth in the U.S. Classic earlier this month SAN JOSE – Nola Matthews attended the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials at SAP Center and was mesmerized as she watched some of her favorite gymnasts compete for a spot on Team USA for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Games.…
Splitting from Scientology, San Jose band releases first album in over 50 years
The story of “People!” told in documentary film at Cinequest. In the late 1960s, Geoff and Robbie Levin were living the rock ‘n’ roll dream. Their San Jose band, People!, had opened for The Doors and The Who, as well as appeared on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” while their catchy single “I Love You” was…
Opinion: John Fisher couldn’t hide how he failed Oakland A’s
John Fisher came out from hiding and showed us why he never speaks in public John Fisher is a well-known media recluse. As a result, reading Fisher’s words for the first time since acquiring the Oakland A’s 18 years ago felt like a fever dream. Fisher’s canned responses in a Q&A with the Las Vegas…
Breaking down the 49ers’ position groups entering preseason finale vs. Chargers
49ers have a pretty good idea who will be on their 53-man roster going into Chargers game SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers play their final preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday night, with only minor tweaks to a roster they believe is Super Bowl-caliber. After the quarterback hierarchy has been established,…
Updated Covid-19 vaccines are coming mid-September, officials say
Covid-According to CDC and FDA officials, 19 vaccines that have been tweaked to teach the body how to fight the current crop of circulating variants are now expected to hit drugstores and clinics in mid-September. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity about the US government’s preparations for the fall and winter respiratory virus seasons…
