SJSU expects athletics center to spur San Jose ‘family entertainment’ zone
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A new $70 million athletics center at San Jose State University is being positioned as a key building block for an emerging “family entertainment district” near the city’s downtown. According to officials, the Spartan Athletics Center, which connects to the outdoor CEFCU Stadium, has the potential to be a game changer…
Warriors to face Suns on NBA Opening Night, per report
The Warriors will begin their season in the national spotlight, as they have done so many times in the last decade. According to league insider Shams Charania, they will host the Phoenix Suns in the second game of the NBA’s Opening Night on Oct. 24. Kevin Durant will play his first game in front of…
Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers get sentimental at Vegas reunion — to an extent
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws during practice at an NFL football training camp Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Henderson, Nev.HENDERSON, NEVADA – Fred Warner referred to Jimmy Garoppolo as “my guy.” Christian McCaffrey said Garoppolo owes him a “big hug.” Brock Purdy was pleased to see “good ol’ Jim.” Gawking at Garoppolo…
Livermore gang graffiti battle: Teen charged with a felony for tagging over rival gang’s tags, police say
LIVERMORE — Alameda County prosecutors have charged a 19-year-old Livermore man with a felony as part of a tagging war between rival gangs, according to court records. The suspect was charged with felony vandalism on a single count after allegedly spray painting a Leahy Square apartment building in June. According to authorities, the teen was…
Oakland police identify man who was recently shot and killed in front of his wife
OAKLAND — A 46-year-old man was shot and killed outside a gas station in front of his wife, according to police. Andre Stevenson, of Oakland, was shot and killed by an unknown assailant on the 9800 block of Edes Avenue, near a 76 Gas station in East Oakland, around 8:15 p.m. on July 27. Police…
Mental health services firm buys San Jose office building in expansion
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A mental health services firm has purchased a San Jose office building, demonstrating that medical companies are still looking for new locations to expand despite economic uncertainty. LGTC Group, which describes itself as an outpatient mental health center, has purchased a medical office building in southwest San Jose that is currently…
‘Underdog’ Ryan Walker enjoying rise from 31st-round pick to SF Giants’ bullpen
Last spring, Giants pitching coach Andrew Bailey was giving manager Gabe Kapler a rundown of arms coming over from minor-league camp to round out their bullpen for one of their final exhibitions. Something stood out in an otherwise unremarkable profile: 26-year-old right-hander, 31st-round draft pick, fifth year in the pros, hadn’t pitched more than 10…
Former Cal All-American, ex-NFL receiver dead at 52
Sean Dawkins, a former Cal All-American wide receiver who played in the NFL for nine seasons, has died. Dawkins, who rose to national prominence as a star at Cupertino’s Homestead High School, was 52. On Thursday, a spokesman for Cal Athletics confirmed Dawkins’ death. There was no information available about Dawkins’ death. Dawkins was a…
5 niche Japanese grocery stores to explore in the Bay Area
Do you want to make some udon or sukiyaki? Or how about a fresh rice ball or sashimi plate? You won’t have to travel far, thanks to a small Pacific Rim of Japanese groceries circling the Bay. We’re not talking about large businesses like Mitsuwa or Osaka Marketplace. We’re talking about smaller, often mom-and-pop shops…
