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SANDY, Utah — Bay FC players said all the right things leading up to their season opener on Saturday about staying upbeat and confident despite an active investigation into coach Albertin Montoya. Turns out, they were right. Bay FC played the Utah Royals to a 1-1 tie on a chilly evening at America First Credit Union Field in Sandy, Utah. There was no questioning Bay FC’s effort, and there certainly did not appear to be any clouds lingering over the franchise after news broke last week that Montoya was being investigated for having a “toxic culture” within the franchise. Bay FC tied the game on a rocket shot by Kiki Pickett in the 43rd minute. The shot was a follow-up effort from distance following a free kick by Taylor Huff. Pickett unleashed a screamer from about 25 yards out that got past Royals goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn, who had little chance of making the save. Bay FC started the game hot but had little to show for it. The team imposed its will on Utah and had a couple of clear-cut opportunities in the early minutes, thanks

A city named after Ireland’s capital has to put on a good show for St. Patrick’s Day. So on Saturday morning, the 41st holiday parade got under way in Alameda County’s Dublin with bagpipe and high school bands and plenty of floats, cars and revelers decked out in green. The city of San Francisco, with its Irish roots, also hosted a parade. And the crowd for San Jose’s annual Shamrock Run wound its way through downtown. The Bay Area festivities — Irish dance and music, pub crawls, corned beef feasts — will continue Sunday and through the holiday, Monday. Nadia Cory, left, a branch manager at Fremont Bank, hands out swag to spectators during the 41st St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)  Anthony Radzanowski of the San Ramon Historical Society checks the engine on his 1915 Ford Model T before taking part in the 41st St. Patrick’s Day parade, Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Dublin, Calif. (D. Ross Cameron for the Bay Area News Group)  A bigger-than-life Leprechaun greets the crowd

By Bay City News Nobody was injured when an aircraft with two people on board crashed in Contra Costa County late Saturday morning. The type of aircraft could not be immediately confirmed Saturday afternoon by Contra Costa Fire Protection District spokesperson Joe Ottolini, a fire prevention captain. He said firefighters were still on scene at about 1:10 p.m. and were in contact with the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all aircraft crashes in the United States. Ottolini said the aircraft went down in a vineyard at Camino Diablo and Vasco Road, about two-and-a-half miles northwest of Byron Airport. The aircraft did not catch fire. The two occupants were able to safely exit and nobody on the ground was injured, he said. A spokesperson for the airport did not immediately return a request for comment on Saturday afternoon. The small county-owned airport is about three miles south of the unincorporated area of Byron, and about six miles southeast of Brentwood. It is described on its website as a general aviation facility that hosts “skydivers, gliders and other recreational flight activities.” Originally Published: March 15, 2025

On Saturday at 2:13 p.m. an updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 5 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 11 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV adds to expect, “Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at the Sierra crest with 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Ridge winds gusting as high as high as 100 mph. For Lake Tahoe: southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines,” the NWS said. “If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.” TahoeAlerts offers a one-stop alert notification registration for residents and visitors throughout the Tahoe region. To receive alerts, visit the TahoeAlerts website. Where

Boys Open Division Saturday’s state final No. 1 Archbishop Riordan (29-1) vs. No. 1 Roosevelt-Eastvale (34-2) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 8 p.m. Division I Friday’s state final No. 1 Sierra Canyon-Chatsworth 58, No. 3 Lincoln-Stockton 53 Division II Saturday’s state final No. 3 Jesuit-Carmichael (26-9) vs. No. 3 Chatsworth (26-8) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 4 p.m. Division III Friday’s state final San Gabriel Academy 52, The King’s Academy 51 Division IV Saturday’s state final No. 1 Priory 83, No. 1 Fresno Christian 66 Division V Friday’s state final No. 7 International-San Francisco 71, No. 5 Diamond Ranch-Pomona 52 Girls Open Division Saturday’s state final No. 1 Archbishop Mitty (27-3) vs. No. 2 Etiwanda (27-5) at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 6 p.m. Division I Friday’s state final No. 3 Carondelet 51, No. 2 Sage Hill-Newport Beach 48 Division II Saturday’s state final No. 1 Caruthers 56, No. 7 Rancho Bernardo-San Diego 37 Division III Friday’s state final Marin Catholic 48 vs. Mater Dei Catholic-Chula Vista 38 Division IV Saturday’s state final No. 2 Whitney 48, No. 2 Half Moon Bay 40

SAN JOSE – Those waiting for goalie Georgi Romanov to make his first career start for the San Jose Sharks might not have to wait much longer. Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky said Saturday that he might give Romanov a start sometime during this homestand, which continues for two more weeks. After Saturday, the Sharks’ next home games come later next week as they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday and the Boston Bruins on March 22. The homestand wraps up the following week with games against the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 27 and the New York Rangers on March 29. Romanov, a pending restricted free agent, made two relief appearances for the Sharks at the end of last season, stopping 29 of 30 shots in games against the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. “I think so. We’ll see,” Warsofsky said about starting Romanov. “We’ll get through today. We have four days until our next game.” Romanov, 25, joined the Sharks roster on March 5 after fellow goalie Vitek Vanecek on March 5 to the Florida Panthers. He’s had a steady diet of practices with the

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Giants will display some of their top prospects on Saturday night as part of Major League Baseball’s “Spring Breakout,” a list of names featuring Carson Whisenhunt, James Tibbs III and Jhonny Level, among plenty others. A certain 6-foot-7 first baseman will not be showcasing his talents. Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ top prospect, will miss the exhibition against the Texas Rangers’ top prospects due to left hand soreness. Along with Eldridge, outfielder Dakota Jordan, a fourth-round selection in the 2024 MLB Draft, will not play due to a left wrist contusion. Right-handers Will Bednar, Josh Bostick, Argenis Cayama and left-hander Jack Choate were healthy scratches. “He wanted to play in that game today, I’m sure, but we’re not taking any chances with him,” said manager Bob Melvin. Along with the Spring Breakout game, center fielder Jung Hoo Lee was scratched from the Giants’ Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners due to back tightness. Manager Bob Melvin said Lee simply had a sore back when he woke up and could return as early as tomorrow. Eldridge, 20, impressed early in spring when

CIF girls D-IV basketball championship 2025: Half Moon Bay falls behind big early, rally comes up short Half Moon Bay’s Zoey Lemoge (50) reaches for a rebound against Whitney’s Haylie Wang (23) in the first half of their 2025 CIF State Basketball Championship Div. IV girls game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) CIF girls D-IV basketball championship 2025: Half Moon Bay falls behind big early, rally comes up short

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba suffered a massive power outage Friday night affecting Havana and the country’s provinces that left millions in the dark. Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said at around 8:15 p.m. local time an outage at the Diezmero substation on the outskirts of Havana had caused “a significant loss of generation in western Cuba and, with it, the failure of the National Electric System.” The ministry said on its account on the social platform X that it is “working on the recovery process.” The streets of Havana were dark and empty, with light coming only from the windows of hotels that had generators. Internet service was affected. People in provinces as far away as Guantánamo, Artemisa, Santiago de Cuba, and Santa Clara reported experiencing blackouts with just flickers of light. Earlier, the Electric Union, the state agency that regulates the sector, said in its daily report that peak-hour demand would be around 3,250 megawatts and the deficit would reach around 1,380 megawatts, meaning 42% of the national energy system would be shut down. This figure is not the highest in recent memory.

Yosemite is included in a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 10:08 a.m. The advisory is valid from Sunday 11 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 11 p.m. The NWS Hanford CA said, “Snow expected at elevations mainly above 6,000 feet Sunday night lowering to around 5,000 feet by Monday afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches with locally heavier amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage,” according to the NWS. “Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.” The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Upper San Joaquin River Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area Sequoia NP Winter driving essentials: Recommendations from the NWS for safe journeys Winter weather can make driving treacherous, leading to over 6,000 weather-related vehicle fatalities and over 480,000 injuries each year. When

The raid was part of increased efforts by Oakland police to tackle illegal gambling in town. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: March 15, 2025 at 7:30 AM PDT

As a fan of San Jose history, it was a real treat to watch “A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini,” which had its premiere at the Cinequest film festival on Thursday night. The documentary explores the life of the founder of the Bank of Italy, which later became the Bank of America, and the title comes from his reputation for helping out the “little guy” that other banks would ignore. The Hammer Theatre Center was packed for the screening, and the audience included not only current Bank of America executives and employees, but also descendants of Giannini and leaders from San Jose’s Italian-American community. Davide Fiore, director of “A Little Fellow: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini,” talks to filmgoers after the documentary’s premiere during the Cinequest film festival at the Hammer Theatre Center on Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group)  In 1904, Giannini founded the Bank of Italy, which became the Bank of America in 1930. Local history buffs know that while the bank started in San Francisco, its first branch outside that city was in San Jose (and a

The knights of the Rockridge BART station? One group has been getting Medieval here for decades. Approaching the 60th year since their first battle, the Society for Creative Anachronism fights for their realm underneath public transit Ben Hitz, of San Francisco, left, practices with Caitlin Tulloch, of Oakland, during their Society for Creative Anachronism practice at the Rockridge BART station parking lot in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, March 12, 2025. Their medieval names are Sigfrith and Edaoin Inghean Bhrain. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) The local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism encourages members to study the Middle Ages, practice medieval arts and fight with honor when they meet each Thursday in a clandestine corner of a BART parking lot. Originally Published: March 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM PDT

Bay FC opens the 2025 season against the Utah Royals FC on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. PT at  America First Field in Sandy, Utah. Bay’s inaugural season in 2024 ended with a playoff berth as the club lost in extra to the Washington Spirit in a first-round match. The 2025 season has been off to a tumultuous start as last year’s starting goalkeeper, Katelyn Rowland, retired during training camp and the NWSL confirmed it was investigating reports of a “toxic” coaching culture at the club. Head coach Albertin Montoya acknowledged the probe but declined to talk about it earlier this week. On the pitch, the team returns star forwards Asisat Oshoala and Racheal Kundananji, as well as defensive stalwarts Emily Menges and Abby Dahlkemper, a Bay Area product who arrived midseason in 2024 and helped propel the team to the playoffs. How to watch The game will be broadcast on the ION network. In the Bay Area, tune in with a cable TV subscription or you can stream with these providers: CW, DirecTV, Fire TV, Freevee, Fubo TV, Google TV, Pluto TV, Roku, Samsung TV

On Saturday at 3:28 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Sunday 5 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 11 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. The NWS Reno NV adds to expect, “Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at the Sierra crest with 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet. Ridge winds gusting as high as high as 100 mph. For Lake Tahoe: southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines,” the NWS said. “If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.” TahoeAlerts offers a one-stop alert notification registration for residents and visitors throughout the Tahoe region. To receive alerts, visit the TahoeAlerts website. Where to

Yosemite is under a winter storm watch which was released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:25 a.m. The watch is valid from Sunday 5 p.m. until Monday, Mar. 17 at 11 p.m. According to the NWS Hanford CA, “Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.” “Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage,” according to the NWS. “Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.” The full list of affected locations includes: Yosemite Upper San Joaquin River Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge Kings Canyon NP Grant Grove area Sequoia NP Where to find winter weather shelters in your county: Winter weather shelters in Santa Clara County: San Jose operates the Overnight Warming Location program. Winter weather shelters in Alameda County: List of winter shelters operated in Alameda County, from Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless. Winter weather shelters in San Mateo County: San Mateo County residents in need of shelter should visit their

If you want to make this country great, imagine the strength of a nation whose children have been fought for and know they have been fought for. Last month, my son reached two years in remission from a rare, malignant cancer that almost took his eye and his life. He is alive, well and enjoying 20/20 vision because of a groundbreaking treatment that was pioneered by National Institutes of Health researchers, among others, and funded by the government grants the Trump administration is blocking and threatening to cut. If the president continues on this course, children diagnosed during and after this administration will needlessly fare worse than those who came before. My son Jack was diagnosed in 2022 with retinoblastoma, a malignant childhood cancer of the central nervous system that originates and grows in the eye. If left untreated, it typically migrates through the optic nerve to the brain, eventually metastasizing and taking the life of the child. Because the cancer usually attacks children under the age of 3, its victims are often unable to report the symptoms of a mass blocking their vision until it’s too late to treat with procedures that

Marin Coastal Range, Sonoma Coastal Range and North Bay Interior Mountains are under a wind advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:59 a.m. The advisory is in effect until Sunday, Mar. 16 at 11 p.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, “South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.” “Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result,” the NWS said. “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.” Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans. Our data comes from publicly available information. You can report errors to content@bayareanewsgroup.com

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been a vegetarian for 15 years. It never fails that once a fellow diner finds out this information, they immediately take it upon themselves to read aloud everything on the menu that I am “allowed” to have. It’s as if being a vegetarian means I can no longer read. I often don’t divulge my eating preferences because of this. And it never ends! I can eat with friends I’ve known for decades, and as soon as the menus are placed on the table, I am bombarded with “Oh, look, Giselle, you can have (XYZ).” Believe me when I say it happens every single time. I want it to stop. What can I say that isn’t rude? (By the way, my husband always says they are just being nice. I say they are being annoying!) GENTLE READER: “Thank you, yes, I saw that.” And they are being annoying. DEAR MISS MANNERS: While staying at a lovely hotel, each morning before leaving my room, I would place $10 on the writing table for the maid. When I returned to my room the

CIF basketball championships 2025: Lincoln-Stockton tells reporters he believed his team was not officiated fairly, International reps the City, San Gabriel had religious reason to play earlier, and more Lincoln head coach Anthony Matthews gestures while coaching his team against San Ramon Valley in the second half of their CIF NorCal boys basketball Division I championship game at Lincoln High School in Stockton, Calif., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Lincoln defeated San Ramon Valley 66-58. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) CIF basketball championships 2025: Lincoln-Stockton tells reporters he believed his team was not officiated fairly, International reps the City, San Gabriel had religious reason to play earlier, and more

DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband in the middle of last summer. He had a long illness with strokes and Alzheimer’s, and he was horrible to me. Out of our entire 40 years of marriage, we had only four good ones. I took care of my husband 24/7 for the last two years of his life. Over the last three years, a gentleman from work would help with things around the house that my husband could no longer do. He would talk to both of us and then go on his way. I saw this man at work all the time. He lost his daughter around the same time I lost my husband. We carpooled and talked a lot. I bought him a tree this year for Christmas with presents (everyone in the vanpool gets presents). The day after Christmas, we celebrated together. We have been together every day since. He treats me well. My children adore him. My only hang-up is that because he hasn’t dated for more than 20 years, he isn’t very affectionate. Other than that, he’s great to me. If I