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The Warriors are still jockeying to climb up the play-in standings. For weeks, every game has had a playoff-like feel. Even after officially clinching a postseason bid Sunday with Houston’s loss,  there’s value in carrying momentum into the play-in by peaking at the right time. Despite all of that, the Warriors decided to give Steph Curry the night off on Sunday. Curry, 36, was inactive for Golden State’s matchup at home against the Jazz. It’s only the seventh game he’s missed this year. “He needed it,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said. “This is the most games he’s played in a long time. It’ll serve him well for next week.” Kerr said the Warriors considered resting Curry against the Mavericks, on the second night of a back-to-back, but the point guard said he woke up “feeling great” after Golden State’s win in Houston. Against the Mavericks, Curry played 35 minutes — more than the 30-32 the Warriors like to keep him at — in a two-point loss. Had Klay Thompson’s corner 3 at the buzzer fell instead of short-rimming, the Warriors would have an even

By Dana Gauruder I The Associated Press DETROIT — Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. Gelof hit an RBI triple in the first and scored on JJ Bleday’s single. He connected for his first homer of the season in the second against Jack Flaherty. He also had two singles. “For me, it’s just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. “Just going out there and controlling what I can control and the results take care of themselves.” Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A’s 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate. “We talked pregame about it and really felt like yesterday, his plate discipline, was going to get him going,” Kotsay said. “It was a great result today with all of his at-bats. He’s working in the right direction right now.” Abraham Toro had two hits

SAN FRANCISCO — The baseball popped out of Ha-Seong Kim’s glove and breathed new life into the Giants’ stagnant offense. The Padres shortstop failed to place the tag on Jorge Soler as he slid into second base, and moments later, the big-bodied designated hitter was chugging across home plate after a Matt Chapman single to score the go-ahead run in a hard-nosed 3-2 win Sunday afternoon in the rubber game against the NL West foes. Soler should have been the final out of the eighth inning, after Michael Conforto bounced a would-be double-play grounder to Jake Cronenworth at first base. He tagged the bag to record one out and fired to second in time to nab Soler, but the ball bounded out of Kim’s glove and into center field. “Sometimes you need a little luck, too,” manager Bob Melvin said after Camilo Doval closed the door in the top of the ninth to earn his first save of the season, and secure the Giants’ second come-from-behind win with a margin of just one run in the three-game series. Before Jung Hoo Lee raced home on

SAN JOSE – On Sunday, San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn again saw firsthand Arizona Coyotes all-star Clayton Keller, the dynamic forward he coached at Boston University in 2016-17. Perhaps, in some respects, there’s a comparison to be made between Keller and another Hockey East standout, Will Smith, the Sharks’ top prospect who could be weighing whether to turn pro after one season at Boston College. Both Keller, now 25, and Smith, 19, were drafted in the top 10, are not big players, are tremendously skilled with the puck, and made major impacts in their first seasons at the NCAA Division I level. In the season after he was drafted seventh overall by the Coyotes, Keller had 45 points in 32 games for BU, which advanced to the Division I quarterfinals. Keller’s points per game average of 1.45 ranked seventh in Division I and one day after the Terriers were eliminated on March 25, 2017, by Minnesota Duluth, he turned pro and signed with the Coyotes. Keller, listed at 5-foot-10 and 178 pounds, has 71 points in 72 games for the Coyotes this season. “He’s

SAN JOSE — A 27-year-old male inmate died in his cell at Main Jail early Saturday morning. At 4:13 a.m., Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office deputies found the man unresponsive in his cell and with medical staff began performing life-saving measures. At 4:27 a.m., the San Jose Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene. They pronounced the man dead at 4:40 a.m. The man was in a cell by himself at the time and a preliminary investigation found no evidence of foul play. The man had been booked into jail last October on charges for attempted robbery, attempted burglary and vandalism.

CONCORD — A 9-year-old girl died and four other people were hospitalized with major injuries early Sunday after a car ran off a freeway where it split with a highway, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened about 5:15 a.m. on northbound Interstate 680 at the state Highway 242 split, CHP spokesperson Officer Adam Lane said. Officers and emergency personnel arrived to find a gray Mazda CX-9 on its roof and more than one person ejected and on the ground, Lane said. He added that the driver of the Mazda fled the scene. According to Lane, the Mazda left the roadway where I-680 and Highway 242 begin to divide. It went through the dirt median that separated them and overturned more than one time. Authorities pronounced the 9-year-old dead at the scene. The four other passengers who were injured all were female, the agency said. Most of the occupants in the car were not wearing seat belts. Lane said the driver of the Mazda as a man in his 30s who ran from the scene. No other detailed subscription was available. The CHP still

FREMONT — A car on a Bay Area freeway flipped over on Saturday, killing the driver and blocking three lanes for nearly an hour, the California Highway Patrol said. Authorities did not identify the person immediately Sunday, pending notification of relatives. Medics pronounced the person dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The crash happened about 6 p.m. on northbound Interstate 880 south of Decoto Road, CHP spokesperson Officer Kylie Musselman said via email early Sunday. Musselman said the driver was behind the wheel of a red Toyota Rav 4 that appeared to overturn after speeding. The driver did not wear a seat belt and was ejected during the crash, Musselman said. The CHP did not say whether they suspect drugs or alcohol to have been involved. In the aftermath, the far right three lanes of I-880 were blocked for about 45 minutes. The CHP opened the second-to-the-far-left lane at that point, but the two right lanes remained closed for more than an hour. Please check back for updates. 

CONCORD — One person died and four others were hospitalized with major injuries Sunday morning after a car flew off a freeway, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened about 5:15 a.m. on northbound Interstate 680 at the state Highway 242 split, according to reports confirmed by the CHP on Sunday. According to the CHP, the vehicle flew off the freeway in an area where the freeway and highway start to divide. The crash aftermath was off the the highway and freeway lanes were open 20 minutes after the crash. Authorities pronounced one person dead at the scene. The CHP said four other people involved in the crash suffered major injuries. It was unclear Sunday morning whether the vehicle that went off the freeway hit any other vehicles. The CHP said it anticipated having more information later Sunday. Please check back for updates.

HAYWARD — A car on a Bay Area freeway flipped over on Saturday, killing the driver and blocking three lanes for nearly an hour, the California Highway Patrol said. Authorities did not identify the person immediately Sunday, pending notification of relatives. Medics pronounced the person dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts. The crash happened about 6 p.m. on northbound Interstate 880 south of Decoto Road, CHP spokesperson Officer Kylie Musselman said via email early Sunday. Musselman said the driver was behind the wheel of a red Toyota Rav 4 that appeared to overturn after speeding. The driver did not wear a seat belt and was ejected during the crash, Musselman said. The CHP did not say whether they suspect drugs or alcohol to have been involved. In the aftermath, the far right three lanes of I-880 were blocked for about 45 minutes. The CHP opened the second-to-the-far-left lane at that point, but the two right lanes remained closed for more than an hour. Please check back for updates. 

The Willow Glen Lifestyles Home Tour is celebrating its 40th year on May 4-5. As ever, the event benefits the San Jose Day Nursery (SJDN), a nonprofit early learning center founded in 1916 in downtown San Jose. Funds raised from the tour will enhance SJDN programs and provide scholarships for children of low-income working parents. Each of the five homes on the self-guided tour is no more than a five-minute drive from the next. Docents will be on site at each home to answer questions. Featured homes this year include the historic 110-plus-year-old former Wilcox Manor on Pine Avenue with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. Just across the street is a lovely Carmel -style contemporary five-bedroom, 4.5-bath home. A renovated cottage, a modern farmhouse and a two-bedroom, two-story Spanish-influenced home in downtown Willow Glen round out the tour this year. One of the homes on Pine Avenue has been designated this year’s “garden home,” where attendees will be able to enjoy beverages and refreshments in a garden setting, mingle over complimentary wine tasting and purchase snacks and gift items from local vendors and artisans. Tickets

All-Star Teacher Mike Davey, a history teacher and basketball and softball coach at Saratoga High School, is one of five finalists for the 2024 All-Star Teacher award. The award, organized by NBC Sports Bay Area and California All-Star Teacher Award provided by Provident Credit Union, recognizes K-12 teachers who have an “exceptional commitment” to their students. The winning teacher’s school will receive a $30,000 award, which will be announced later this summer. Saratoga High principal Greg Louie nominated Davey for his hardworking nature, commitment to his students and excellence in teaching, according to a press release from the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. Members of the public can now vote for their favorite teacher through May 31 on nbcsportsbayarea.com/ast. Teen exhibit at library The Saratoga Library is hosting an exhibit of artwork by Asian American and Pacific Islander teens through May in the library’s group study room. The exhibit consists of more than 70 pieces in a variety of mediums including drawings, 3D art and oil paintings. “The exhibit celebrates the diversity and richness of AAPI cultures, highlighting the unique perspectives and experiences of

The Saratoga City Council voted to approve a 15% increase to the Chamber of Commerce budget for the upcoming fiscal year at its April 3 meeting. The Chamber requested the bump in light of increasing costs for small business owners in the city, who have been leaning on the Chamber’s free resources to maintain their operations. The Chamber of Commerce contracts with the city to maintain an office that’s open 35 hours a week to serve as a visitor’s center for the city and provide resources and support for local businesses. Its operating budget is $17,662 for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The budget has been increasing by 3% year over year since 2016. The 15% increase will only be for the 2024-25 fiscal year, upping the budget to $20,311, and in the following fiscal year the 3% increases will resume as usual, officials said. The council voted 4-0-1 to approve the increase. Councilmember Chuck Page, a former Chamber of Commerce president, recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Councilmember Kookie Fitzsimmons, who moved to approve the request, said the Chamber already

Earth Day Festival Cupertino’s annual Earth Day and Arbor Day Festival is set for Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Library Field Park. This interactive event that invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. The festival features hands-on activities, live entertainment and local food trucks. For more information, visit https://www.cupertino.org/our-city/departments/environment-sustainability. Blacksmith shop demo The Baer Blacksmith Shop at McClellan Ranch Preserve might look like just another building, but this restored blacksmith shop dates back to the 1880s. Originally located at the crossroads of Stevens Creek and De Anza Boulevard, the Baer Blacksmith Shop was moved to McClellan, preserving a historical piece of early Cupertino. Visitors can stop by the restored blacksmith shop on April 27 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and learn about early Cupertino. The forged will be fired up, and an experienced metalworker will give demonstrations. McClellan Ranch Preserve is located at 22221 McClellan Road. Habitat Restoration Day Bay Area Older Adults is seeking volunteers April 19 to help restore the Alviso wetlands for the birds, insects and mammals that call

The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is upping its game for this year’s Spring Wine Walk with a VIP Experience that will give 200 ticketholders a sneak peek at a new business opening at an old downtown venue. The annual wine walks already give downtown businesses a boost, says Chamber Executive Director Jennifer Lin. “They bring over 17,000 people to town each time, and they always sell out,” she says. “Compare that to the average visitorship here, which is around 13,400 people for a weekend day. It brings in not just people who are ticketholders, but their families as well. These events have a very positive economic impact.” The Spring Wine Walk is set for April 20, 1-4 p.m. Besides all of the tasting sites located at downtown restaurants and stores, VIP guests will have access to premium wines on the outdoor patio and garden area of Gardenia Coffee, a new coffee shop set to open later this spring at 115 N. Santa Cruz Ave. “The new owners are super excited to be participating in this event, as a way of introducing themselves to the

‘Belonging’ banners The Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce is looking for artists to submit designs for street pole banners throughout the town. The theme for the banners is “You Belong in Los Gatos,” and was chosen with the goal of building pride among Los Gatos residents, welcoming visitors and fostering “a sense of belonging” in the town, according to the Chamber of Commerce. “The banners celebrate what a wonderful place Los Gatos is,” the call for artwork reads. Artists must live, work or attend high school in the town of Los Gatos, and submissions must not include text. They will also need to include at least one color in addition to black and white, according to the Chamber. The submissions are due at 4 p.m. on April 25, and the Chamber will notify artists of its selections by May 15. The posters will be put up in Los Gatos this summer. For more information, email Chamber Executive Director Jennifer Lin at jennifer@losgatoschamber.com. Volunteer for shower program The Los Gatos United Methodist Church is looking for volunteers to help with its program that provides showers and

Cupertino’s Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the sister city relationship between Cupertino and Toyokawa, Japan, and besides being the 40th annual event, this year also marks the return of the student exchange program between the two cities after the pandemic hiatus. The Cupertino students selected to participate in the exchange program will be working at the festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at Memorial Park. They will be introduced on the amphitheater stage on Saturday at noon, along with the 2024 NorCal Cherry Blossom Queen and her court. Outdoor entertainment includes Taiko drum groups, Japanese dancers, various martial arts and musical performances. Special interest groups such as Japanese dog and koi fish clubs will have booths on the lawn areas. Children’s activities feature games, hands-on arts and crafts, and a petting zoo. The nearby Quinlan Community Center will host indoor performances and cultural displays, demonstrations, workshop and activities. A gallery of Toyokawa student artwork from the sister cities’ annual art exchange program will be on display. Japanese cultural arts and crafts vendors and a pictorial timeline of Cupertino’s sister city relationship with Toyokawa will

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Cy the Cynic still struggles with his weight. “The man never met a meal he didn’t like,” Rose told me. “I think his favorite food is seconds, or maybe thirds.” Cy has two faults as declarer: He seizes on the first line of play he sees (saving wear and tear on the brain, he says), and he will insist that his play was correct whether it works or not. “My instincts are good,” Cy says. As today’s declarer, Cy won the first diamond in dummy, led a trump to his jack and took the A-K. When the queen didn’t fall, Cy led a fourth trump. He won East’s club shift with the ace and took the A-Q of spades. The suit broke 4-1, so Cy lost a club. North was Ed, the club expert. He said Cy could have made the slam, but the Cynic was having none of it. “We never convinced him that his play was wrong,” Rose said. “It’s a good thing Cy can’t swallow his pride; he would gain 10 pounds on the spot.” Cy must win the first diamond in

Dear Amy: I care for my 15-month-old granddaughter three days a week from 8 a.m. until noon. I am not compensated and am very happy to do this. Both parents work – mainly from home. What’s become an issue is my son and daughter-in-law’s insistence that I not allow my granddaughter to nap while I’m caring for her. They prefer that nap time be reserved for the afternoons so they can focus on their jobs. The little girl has a tendency to fall asleep for 20 to 30 minutes midmorning. This takes the edge off her afternoon nap, which can be as long as three hours if she doesn’t nap in the morning. I see sleep deprivation as a form of child abuse and my son and daughter-in-law’s demands to be somewhat selfish. If I call them out on this, I fear there will be retribution in the form of reduced contact with my granddaughter over something that is a minor inconvenience for the young parents. What do you think I should do? – Concerned Grandparent Dear Concerned: You raised your son. You are now

Baseball No. 1 Granada 9, No. 15 San Ramon Valley 4 When Granada signed up to be in the Bishop Gorman tournament in Las Vegas, the Matadors hoped to see some of the best talent from around the country.  But after winning three games against out-of-state opponents to get to the tournament final, Granada faced a team that is a 15-minute drive from its campus. In what ended up being an East Bay Athletic League showdown in Neon City, Granada’s offense proved to be too much as the Matadors defeated the Wolves 9-4 to capture the Bishop Gorman Invitational championship.  “One of the goals we outlined at the beginning of the season was to come to Vegas and win this tournament,” said Granada pitching coach Jason Sekany. “The guys stayed pretty calm even when we were down in this tournament. We were really just confident we could come back at any point, and so we just want to reinforce that going forward.” The two teams played each other just over three weeks ago with Granada getting the best of SRV in a 6-1 win. SRV

By John Marshall / AP Basketball Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA Tournament, getting 21 points from freshman Stephon Castle while clamping down defensively in the second half of an 86-72 win over Alabama in the Final Four on Saturday night. The top-seeded Huskies (36-3) had put on a March Madness show before arriving in the desert, a stretch that included a 30-0 run in a decimation of Illinois in the Elite Eight. This was more of a slow burn, with UConn withstanding an early wave of 3-pointers before holding the Crimson Tide (25-12) without a field goal during a five-minute second-half stretch. Next up for the Huskies will be what should be a much more physical test against 7-foot-4, 300-pound Zach Edey and Purdue in Monday’s national championship game. UConn has its own accomplished big man in 7-2 Donovan Clingan, who finished with 18 points and four blocked shots. “A battle of the giants. I think it’s just great for college basketball. Us and Purdue have clearly