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Bay Area high school football 2023: Week 8 preview, schedule

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

We’re on to Week 8 of the high school football season.The biggest game will be Friday in Danville as De La Salle — ranked second by the Bay Area News Group — visits third-ranked San Ramon Valley.But that’s not the only big game.In Atherton, two unbeaten teams will play on Friday afternoon as Hillsdale travels to Menlo School, both bringing 6-0 records to the field.California, fresh off a bye week, will play at Monte Vista in an East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division game.The Bay Area News Group will have complete coverage this weekend and all season. If you have not already, please sign up for a digital subscription. Your contributions keep us going.Here are this week’s top matchups and schedule:FridayNo. 2 De La Salle (4-2) at No. 3 San Ramon Valley (6-0), 7 p.m.: Lots of hype for this matchup as San Ramon Valley has rolled through its first six opponents to set the stage for what looks like an epic game against De La Salle. SRV will certainly need another big...

Pac-12 legal fight: In sworn statement in Comcast case, Kliavkoff admitted USC and UCLA had been removed from Pac-12 board

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

In a court filing last month in the fight for control of the Pac-12, commissioner George Kliavkoff indicated he had no position on the composition of the conference’s governing board. Whether board seats should be limited to the two remaining schools, Washington State and Oregon State, or available to the 10 outgoing members, as well, was an issue for the universities to settle, Kliavkoff stated in his court declaration.But that’s not what he said this summer in a different legal entanglement.Weeks before the Pac-12’s collapse, Kliavkoff issued a sworn statement to San Francisco Superior Court in which he stated that UCLA and USC had, in fact, already relinquished their board positions after announcing they would be joining the Big Ten.The statement, unearthed Wednesday evening by the Hotline, is part of the case filings in a lawsuit brought by two former Pac-12 executives who were terminated for their roles in the Comcast overpayment scandal.In the first section of his declaration ...

Interstate 880 crash involving at least 6 cars in Hayward leaves 1 dead

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

HAYWARD — A six-vehicle pileup on southbound Interstate 880 in Hayward left one person dead early Thursday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | San Jose motorcyclist killed in crash Wednesday night Crashes and Disasters | Woman killed, three injured in East Bay crash Monday night Crashes and Disasters | These Bay Area cities ranked the worst for drivers in the U.S. Crashes and Disasters | Man hit and killed by Amtrak train in Oakland is identified Crashes and Disasters | San Jose: Minivan rolls over in Highway 101 crash, killing Southern California man The crash was reported at 1 a.m. just north of West A Street, near the San Lorenzo city border.At least one person was killed in the collision, the CHP said. There was no word regarding other injuries as of 6:30 a.m.The crash caused temporary lane closures but all were reopened by 3:25 a.m.This is a de...

Taste-Off: The best taco-inspired dips at Bay Area supermarkets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

It’s hard to resist a mouthful of taco goodness, especially when it’s dressed up with cheese, sour cream, refried beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. It’s an explosion of flavor that’s satisfying — and semi-nutritious. Hence the popularity of taco dip, a party food that delivers all things taco in a single bite.Recipes for taco-inspired dips abound, of course, but for those seeking a shortcut, many markets carry a few pre-made versions. Some feature neat layers of ingredients; others blend them.Layered-style dips are harder to come by, presumably because their fresh veggies give the dip a short shelf life. Taco-flavored, blended dips — tasty vats that incorporate taco flavors, but sidestep the fresh ingredients — are slightly more stable. We decided to taste them all.Great taco dips are loaded with fresh flavors that are as good as a vegetarian street taco. They’re flavorful and rich, with a hit of spice. Bad taco dips are drowned in vinegar, or they deliver pasty bites ...

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, Oct. 13-15

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

From a world-class pumpkin festival to a renowned dance company to decadent chocolate chip cookies, this weekend is shaping up as a classic. So let’s get to it, shall we?But please be sure to double check event and venue websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.1 PLAY, EAT &  SIP: GoThe Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has it all — great food and drink, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, giant gourds that look like Jabba the Hutt (OK, we can’t quite promise that last one …). It’s one of the Bay Area’s best festivals and it’s back this weekend.2: BAKE & DEVOUR: Ultimate chocolate chip cookieYes, contrary to seemingly all aspects of human logic, it is possible to improve on the basic chocolate chip cookie recipe. He...

Prep roundup: Miramonte water polo, Homestead volleyball, Carlmont flag football among winners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

GIRLS WATER POLOMiramonte 12, Campolindo 7A heavyweight matchup between the top two teams in California (according to MaxPreps’ rankings) saw No. 1 Miramonte pull away from Campolindo in a home Diablo Athletic League win. Miramonte senior Roasalie Hassett scored three goals and had three assists to lead the way. Audrina Kang had two goals, and Alison Sagara scored one goal and dished out three assists for the Orinda school. The aptly-named Tali Stryker scored three goals, with Ally Larsen and Paige Odmark rounding out the scoring for Miramonte. Goalkeeper Eliana Bottene had six saves for the Matadors. Ana Pieper scored three goals for Campolindo. “Campolindo is a very tough opponent,” Miramonte coach John Roemer said, with Campo coach Kim Everist adding, “Miramonte dominated the game tonight.”Sacred Heart Prep 12, St. Francis 10Sacred Heart Prep’s relatively-balanced attack overcame an incendiary performance by St. Francis’ Anna Fazioli in an exciting game. SHP’s Vivian Golub had si...

Reader still appreciates Prius advice from 12 years ago … and her Prius: Roadshow

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

Q: Way back in 2011, I commented on your Prius lovefest. My beloved Passat had just been totaled by an enormous SUV. As I drive-tested new cars (including Audi A4, BMW and Infiniti), I was surprised that I preferred the Prius. I bought it. You contacted me a year later and asked me how I felt then. Of course, I loved it… and still do.I’m glad that I listened to you.Sally ChappelA: I’m glad the advice, and Prius, worked out well for you.Q: I recall a requirement to signal for at least 100 feet before making the advertised move. Is that true?AnonymousA: The California Driver’s Handbook says to signal:At least 100 feet before you turnBefore every lane changeAt least five seconds before you change lanes on a freewayBefore pulling next to or away from a curbEven when you do not see other vehicles around youWhen you are almost through an intersection if you will turn shortly after the intersectionQ: I really love your newspaper articles on Bay Area road woes.I’ve commute...

Sit or stand? Theater chain sets guidelines for Taylor Swift The Eras Tour concert film opening today

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

On opening day of Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert film, Swifties are hotly debating whether they should sing, stand and dance or sit in their seats during the theater experience.Swift announced late Wednesday that the film would be released a day early on Thursday. “Due to unprecedented demand we’re opening up early access showings of The Eras Tour Concert Film on THURSDAY in America and Canada!!,” she wrote on Instagram.The debate has raged in Reddit forums whether fans should carry on like they would at a concert, which some called “completely inappropriate,” to those who plan to cheer in front of the movie screen.After all, when the concert film was first announced, Swift did say “Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged.”The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film...

CHP releases info on I-580 shooting in Richmond

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(BCN) -- The California Highway Patrol on Wednesday released information about a shooting earlier this week on Interstate Highway 580 in Richmond.Officers responded around 1:35 a.m. Monday to a call about a possible shooting on westbound Highway 580 near Regatta Boulevard but did not initially find a suspect, victim or any vehicles involved, according to the CHP.Officers eventually found evidence of a shooting on the Regatta Boulevard on-ramp to the highway and that the suspect vehicle was a brown Infiniti two-door sedan. No victims were ever found in the shooting.Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the CHP's Oakland-area office at (510) 457-2875 and ask for Officer E. Castillo.Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Oakland shooting suspects lead police on high-speed chase, arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:12 GMT

(KRON) -- Possible suspects in an Oakland shooting were arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase Wednesday afternoon, according to the Oakland Police Department.After a pursuit through various areas of Oakland, the suspects’ vehicle crashed into a guardrail on Highway 24 and became disabled. Three men ran from the car and one was arrested at the scene of the crash. The two others were located after a brief search, police said.The Oakland Police Department was investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday when officers located a vehicle wanted in connection to the incident was located on the 7200 block of Fresno Street, police said. Officers tried to conduct an enforcement stop, but it fled the area, sparking the chase. One dead in East Oakland shooting Oakland police said the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPS Felony Assault Unit at (510)-238-3426.