Category: Bay Area

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Sacred Heart Cathedral hands Bellarmine historic high school football loss Storied San Jose program Bellarmine College Prep finishes a season 0-10 for first time Bellarmine Head Coach David Diaz-Infante talks to the team after their 42-6 loss against Junipero Serra in San Jose, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group) Storied San Jose program Bellarmine College Prep finishes a season 0-10 for first time. Originally Published: November 9, 2024 at 12:10 AM PST

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Granada comes back from early deficit, stuns Livermore to win city and league title Granada celebrates defeating Livermore during their game at Granada High School in Livermore, Calif., on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Granada defeated Livermore 28-27. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) Prep football: Granada captures EBAL Valley title after comeback win over Livermore Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 11:48 PM PST

SUBSCRIBER ONLY Second-half scoring barrage clinches WACC Shoreline title for Hornets: ‘This is our house’ Alameda’s Landyn Cole #8 hoists the Island Trophy after defeating crosstown rival Encinal, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Thompson Field in Alameda, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) Second-half scoring barrage clinches WACC Shoreline title for Hornets: ‘This is our house’ Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 11:30 PM PST

Which butter warmers are best? One of the most versatile and common ingredients in the kitchen, butter is so delicious that it can be used as a dipping sauce without any other ingredients being added. It has to be melted and kept warm to fully enjoy, however, which is where the usage of an excellent butter warmer comes in. What to know before you buy butter warmers Why a butter warmer? Butter warmers have many benefits that tend to make them better than, say, using a microwave. Chief among them is the increased efficiency thanks to their smaller size; with less area to heat than a small saucepan, your butter warms faster with less energy used. They also greatly decrease the chance of messes, especially as butter is prone to “popping” when overheated in the microwave. Depending on the size they can also reheat other liquids like soups and sauces or even be used to melt delicate foods like chocolate and cheese. Types of butter warmers Butter warmers are available in either stovetop or candle forms: Stovetop: These are the biggest options and use the

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price appears set on filing criminal charges against seven Alameda County sheriff’s deputies in the death of Maurice Monk, who died in the Santa Rita Jail after languishing for days without care or direly-needed medication, according to a memo obtained by this newspaper. Price called Alameda County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez on Friday afternoon and detailed her plans for the criminal charges, according to a memo that was subsequently sent by the sheriff to her staff. The memo, which was obtained by this newspaper, did not name any of the deputies or suggest what possible charges they could face. The development comes just days after early ballot returns showed Price on the path to being the first district attorney in the county’s history to be recalled from office. With nearly 297,000 ballots counted Friday evening, the unprecedented recall measure was passing by a nearly 2-to-1 margin. No arrests had been made as of early Friday evening, according to Sgt. Roberto Morales, a sheriff’s spokesman who confirmed the authenticity of the memo. In her memo, Sanchez defended the deputies. “I must acknowledge

SUBSCRIBER ONLY De La Salle will take an undefeated record into North Coast Section playoffs after capping regular season with another dominant triumph De La Salle quarterback Toa Faavae, shown here in a file photo, helped lead the Spartans to a rout of Clayton Valley on Friday night. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group) De La Salle will take an undefeated record into North Coast Section playoffs after capping regular season with another dominant triumph. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM PST

Cal finally figured out a way to win an Atlantic Coast Conference game it seemed determined to let slip away. Ryan Coe kicked a pair of 54-yard field goals and linebacker Liam Johnson, a transfer from Princeton, intercepted a pass with 1:54 to play and the Bears held on for a 46-36 victory at Wake Forest on Friday night. In their first year in their new league, the Bears (5-4, 1-4) had lost four straight ACC games by a total of nine points. This one seemed headed in that direction in the fourth quarter after Cal led 29-14 at halftime. Coe kicked his second 54-yard field goal for a 39-29 lead with 6:39 left, and the Bears needed all three points. Wake answered with a 12-play, 84-yard drive to pull within 39-36 with 3:57 to play, scoring on a 2-yard plunge by Tate Carney. The Wake defense forced a three-and-out to get the ball back at its own 17-yard line with 2:16 left. Then, just as the Demon Deacons (4-5, 2-3) seemed positioned to come back, Johnson stepped in front of a pass by Hank

Antioch Police ask residents to avoid area of Stonecrest Drive Authorities are responding to a ‘contained emergency situation’ ANTIOCH — Police are asking people to avoid the 1000 block of Stonecrest Drive due to police activity, the Antioch Police Department said in a post on social media. Police are working on a “contained emergency situation,” according to the post, that requires the area to be kept clear for first responders. Authorities said that there is no threat to the public. Residents in the area are asked to shelter in place until further notice. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 7:05 PM PST

SUBSCRIBER ONLY St. Ignatius, which shocked top seed Mitty in semifinals, meets St. Francis for CCS Open crown St. Francis’ Jaemysen Martin (9) serves the ball against St. Ignatius at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif., on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) St. Ignatius, which shocked top seed Mitty in semifinals, meets St. Francis for CCS Open crown. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 6:45 PM PST

Bay Area Home Report 777 Nirasa Lane – Google Street View A spacious house located in the 700 block of Nirasa Lane in San Jose has new owners. The 2,487-square-foot property, built in 2009, was sold on Sept. 30, 2024. The $1,430,000 purchase price works out to $575 per square foot. This three-story house provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and four baths. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home includes a two-car garage, offering generous space for vehicles and storage requirements. The property sits on a 2,128-square-foot lot. Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include: A 2,257-square-foot home on the 2100 block of Coastland Avenue in San Jose sold in May 2023, for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $930. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. In July 2022, a 1,936-square-foot home on Franquette Avenue in San Jose sold for $2,200,000, a price per square foot of $1,136. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On Coastland Avenue, San Jose, in July 2022, a 3,321-square-foot

BERKELEY — The gap has widened slightly but Councilmember Sophie Hahn and nonprofit consultant Adena Ishii remain in close competition for the Berkeley mayor seat, according to the latest figures from Alameda County. As of Friday evening, updated results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters showed Hahn and Ishii divided by 1,081 votes with thousands more ballots still left to count — Hahn had about 53% of the vote with Ishii pulling in about 47%. The updated figures were encouraging, the Hahn campaign said in an email Friday. “We’re grateful for the continued support from voters, which reflects the community’s confidence in Sophie’s vision for Berkeley,” The Hahn campaign said. “While we’re pleased with the progress, we understand there are still many ballots to count, and we’re staying focused and optimistic as the process unfolds.” The candidates have campaigned on similar objectives: expanding Berkeley’s housing stock, improving city infrastructure and addressing public safety. But while Hahn has campaigned as being an experienced and dedicated leader ready to hit the ground running on day one, Ishii has pitched herself to voters as a much needed fresh

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Let’s take Trump resistance local Re: “Newsom prepares for Trump skirmishes” (Page A1, Nov. 8). After the results of this election, many of my peers and I had to take a long look at our institutions and in the mirror. Upon reading this article, however, I have gained more knowledge and confidence in our local systems. Donald Trump threatens California’s protections of a woman’s choice, immigration, the unhoused and LGBT+ rights. However, it seems that many of my peers do not know that California suing the federal government has resulted in success in protecting these rights. It is my belief that we need to educate people that this is the case. We may then have a generation less pessimistic about the future — a future where everyone acts more locally to protect our rights no matter the federal election results. I suggest promoting more reports, studies and education so the public and students are educated on how local and state politics can protect our rights. Joshua Nisperos Newark Young kids

Bay Area Home Report 19745 Northampton Drive – Google Street View A 2,621-square-foot house built in 1967 has changed hands. The spacious property located in the 19700 block of Northampton Drive in Saratoga was sold on Oct. 1, 2024, for $4,575,000, or $1,746 per square foot. This single-story home boasts a generous living space with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside, the home presents roofing composed of wood shake roofing / shingles materials. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.3-acre, complete with a pool for outdoor enjoyment. Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby: A 2,075-square-foot home on the 19600 block of Northampton Drive in Saratoga sold in June 2024, for $3,588,000, a price per square foot of $1,729. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. On Walden Court, Saratoga, in July 2024, a 2,727-square-foot home was sold for $4,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,522. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. In

When the Alameda City Council weighed on Wednesday whether to admonish Councilmember Trish Herrera Spencer for intoxication during a city-funded trip to Long Beach, Spencer was conspicuously absent. During the League of California Cities conference in Long Beach, California last month, Spencer was found intoxicated on the sidewalk shortly after midnight on Oct. 18. Emergency medical staff transported her to a local hospital, where she was given further treatment before returning to Alameda that day. Ultimately, the council did not hand down any real punishment to Spencer, who was defeated in her re-election bid on Nov. 5. But some councilmembers did criticize Spencer for breaching the city’s code of conduct. “If this had been an employee of the city, we would be asking questions about that employee’s ability to perform their job, and whether it was becoming of their official capacity, as well,” councilmember Malia Vella said. “We have to hold ourselves to the same standards that we hold our employees.” Spencer’s supporters were vocal during the public comment period, backing her statement that she was the victim of a crime and suffered a concussion as

OAKLAND — A 22-year-old man is facing charges that he raped a 16-year-old girl after she contacted him for a cellphone charger, court records show. The crime was reported to Oakland police in two stages. First, the girl’s mother called authorities to report her daughter missing, and while an officer was taking the mother’s report, the girl texted her mom that she’d been sexually assaulted and needed help, according to court records. Now, 22-year-old Oakland resident Eric Eugene Conley Jr. has been charged with rape, forcible oral copulation, forcible sodomy and unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, according to court records. He pleaded not guilty on Nov. 4 and is set to have a bail hearing on Nov. 19, records show. The alleged sexual assault was reported in April 2023, but charges weren’t filed until this year. They’re based on the girl identifying Conley from a photograph and a DNA hit from a rape test kit, according to court records. The girl told police she knew Conley from social media and contacted him for a phone charger because her cellphone was running out of battery.

Outside of winning championships and becoming one of the greatest 3-point shooters of all time, Klay Thompson was often happiest on the Warriors when he was on the water — driving his sport fishing boat across the bay to practice or games. Thompson, who became an icon in the Bay Area after winning four championships in eight years, left this summer for uncharted waters in Dallas. Injuries, the mental aspect of reckoning with his basketball mortality, and the weight of dealing with a lesser role drove him to seek a fresh start elsewhere. Thompson remains one of the Bay Area’s favorite sons. And he’s returning on Nov. 12 to one of the most creative welcomings in NBA history. Most teams embrace a former player when they return with a tribute video. They might give away a themed shirt or towel as well. The Warriors are doing that, to be sure, but are also tailoring the night toward Thompson’s aquatic adventures by handing out a captain’s hat to every fan in attendance, playing a special pregame tribute video and clearing out for Steph Curry to say

OAKLAND — The manager of a San Leandro recording studio has been arrested and charged with murder on the grounds that he allegedly stood over a woman and fired a shot into her chest after a violent confrontation. Leo Evans, 44, of Oakland, was charged with murdering 40-year-old Jennifer Jordan and attempting to murder a man who was with Jordan during an argument outside a liquor store in the unincorporated community of Ashland. The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show. Police say that the two victims confronted Evans and that the man threatened him with a baton, but also that Evans produced a gun, fired a shot that ricocheted off of Jordan’s chin, causing her to fall to the ground. Jordan — who required a walker to get around — stayed on the pavement while Evans allegedly walked up and fired at her from a short distance. Evans then allegedly turned the gun on the man, firing several shots as the victim attempted to swat away his gun with the

After over two years of planning, delays, and construction, Gilroy celebrated the transformation of a back alley into a public pedestrian plaza in a move that officials say will bring new life into downtown and serve as a hub of activity in the city. Earlier this year, Gourmet Alley was a narrow street in downtown Gilroy, mostly serving to house dumpsters and access parking. Now, the space has been converted into two blocks of newly-paved, pedestrian-only space, lined with trees, public seating, planters and lighting. “This project has been a long time in the making, and while we have faced our fair share of challenges along the way … creating more pedestrian-friendly spaces like this one is a great move toward revitalizing our downtown,” said Mayor Pro-Tem Carol Marques at an event celebrating the opening on Friday morning. The alley abuts a series of bars and restaurants which will be able to open their back doors to the space, which Marques hopes will bring about “bustling outdoor dining, musical performances, art displays” and community gatherings. The city was originally awarded $3.9 million from a Caltrans

Bay Area Home Report 565 Marble Canyon Lane – Google Street View A spacious house located in the 500 block of Marble Canyon Lane in San Ramon has new owners. The 2,824-square-foot property, built in 1989, was sold on Sept. 30, 2024. The $2,100,000 purchase price works out to $744 per square foot. This two-story home boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and three baths. The property is equipped with central A/C. In addition, the house includes an attached two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage. The property encompasses a generous 8,000 square feet of land. Additional houses have recently changed hands nearby: In October 2022, a 2,290-square-foot home on Marble Canyon Lane in San Ramon sold for $1,500,000, a price per square foot of $655. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A 2,290-square-foot home on the 3000 block of Marble Canyon Place in San Ramon sold in December 2022, for $1,575,000, a price per square foot of $688. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On Canyon Crest Court, San Ramon, in July 2024, a 2,824-square-foot home

A gray-haired lady stands awkwardly at an ice skating rink, her hair dotted with brightly-colored barrettes, nervously chewing on her candy necklace. Meet “Kimberly Akimbo,” the quirky heroine of David Lindsay-Abaire’s eccentric charmer of a coming-of-age musical in its first national tour. As exhilarating as it is heartbreaking, this is the rare Broadway show that lives up to its hype. Kimberly is the kind of character you may never forget. This simultaneously funny and profound musical spins around a teenage girl (the lovable Carolee Carmello) suffering from a rare genetic disease that makes her age five times faster than normal. As hilarious as it is effortlessly cathartic, this Tony-winning musical invites you to laugh at the fleeting nature of life, while also making you feel keenly aware of your own mortality. Not only does the bubbly Kimberly believe in the maxim “carpe diem,” she lives it. At the ripe old age of 16, she knows her time is almost up. While she’s as sweetly awkward as all the other teenagers in her New Jersey suburb, Kimberly has a deep wryness about her, because she has

Nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards were announced Friday, with Beyoncé receiving 11. Her career total is now 99, making her the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. Trailing behind her with seven nominations each are Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and Charli XCX. Receiving six are Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan. The 2025 Grammy Awards will take place Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Below are nominations in some major categories. ALBUM OF THE YEAR Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” Andre 3000, “New Blue Sun” Jacob Collier “Djesse Vol. 4” Sabrina Carpenter, “Short n’ Sweet” Chappell Roan, “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Taylor Swift, “The Tortured Poets Department” Billie Eilish “Hit Me Hard and Soft” Charli XCX “BRAT” RECORD OF THE YEAR The Beatles, “Now and Then” Beyoncé, “Texas Hold ’Em” Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!” Charli XCX “360” Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us” Sabrina Carpenter, “Espresso” Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone, “Fortnight” SONG OF THE YEAR Shaboozey, “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Billie Eilish, “Birds of a Feather” Lady Gaga & Bruno