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16+ min ago (167+ words) Former San Leandro Mayor Stephen Cassidy has died, city officials announced on Saturday. The city said Cassidy was a "devoted public servant whose enduring commitment to the community helped shape the city's civic and cultural identity." According to authorities, he was elected mayor in 2010. "We mourn the loss of former Mayor Stephen Cassidy, a dedicated and experienced public servant whose impact on our community will be felt for generations," said Mayor Juan Gonz'lez. "Cassidy's transformative vision and unwavering commitment to the City of San Leandro and to the San Leandro Unified School District leaves an impactful legacy rooted in service, integrity, and care for our residents." To honor him, the City of San Leandro will lower flags to half-mast for seven days, officials said. Additionally, the city stated a public memorial service honoring Cassidy's life and legacy will be held…...

36+ min ago (484+ words) December is not a month when you expect to be surprised in a concert hall. In the classical music world- and especially with a period instrument band- it's a time for traditional fare. But Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra deviates from the norm. Its Friday, Dec. 5 concert at the Herbst Theatre was anchored by Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria," conducted by Philharmonia Chorale Director Val'rie Saint-Agathe, but two new choral works are also on the program. In the end, Caroline Shaw's "The Holdfast" proved to be its riveting center, drawing fulsome applause from the sold-out San Francisco crowd - and the composer herself, who was in attendance. Shaw loves to bring contrasting texts into her choral works. Ostensibly, "The Holdfast" (co-commissioned with Glasgow's Dunedin Consort and Wigmore Hall) is a setting of Thomas Hardy's "The Darkling Thrush," a poem about the promise of renewal hidden…...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (1030+ words) Head Coach Dan Lanning of the Oregon Ducks enters the field prior to the 111th Rose Bowl CFP quarterfinal playoff football game between the Oregon Ducks and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Pasadena on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Phoenix-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on Dec. 5 " The early-signing period wrapped on Friday. Amid a wild cycle of coaching changes that included three of California's four power conference schools and two future Pac-12 schools, recruiting was as chaotic as ever. Here's our look at the programs across the West that have reason to celebrate, that experienced mixed success and that have cause for sorrow. Celebrations are…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (961+ words) He didn't need an MLS Cup. But he wanted one " and got it. Messi and Inter Miami have completed their ascent, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 on Saturday in the MLS Cup final for the franchise's first championship. It came 2 1/2 years after the legend arrived in South Florida, a move that stunned plenty of onlookers at the time. He led the team to a Leagues Cup trophy in 2023, the MLS Supporters' Shield last year before a first-round playoff loss " and now, they grabbed MLS' biggest prize. "Last year we went out early in the league and were eliminated in the first round," Messi said in Spanish afterward. "This year, winning MLS was one of our main objectives. The team made a huge effort " it was a very long year, with many matches " and we were up to the task all season....

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (184+ words) There will be no Lionel Messi and Argentina coming to Levi's Stadium next summer for the World Cup. When FIFA announced its schedule on Saturday for group-stage matches next June, including kickoff times, Switzerland remained the highest-ranked team that will appear in Santa Clara. Argentina will play its three group-stage matches in Kansas City and Arlington, Texas. Instead of defending champion Argentina, the Bay Area will host two Jordan and two Paraguay matches. Switzerland, ranked 17th by FIFA, will open Group B play against Qatar at Levi's Stadium on June 13 at noon. On June 16, Austria will face Jordan in Group J at Levi's at 9 p.m. On June 19, Paraguay will face the UEFA C playoff winner at Levi's in a Group D match at 9 p.m. On June 22, Jordan will meet Algeria in a Group J match at 8 p.m. On June 25, Paraguay will return to Levi's…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (152+ words) Fairfield police announced Thursday the successful resolution of a shooting case that occurred outside Fairfield High School in September, resulting in a juvenile suspect receiving 12 months of supervision. Officers were called to the school's parking lot on Sept. 16 after reports of an altercation that escalated when a juvenile fired several shots at another individual. A vehicle was hit, but no injuries were reported, police said. Police arrived within 60 seconds, secured the area with school staff, and determined the suspect had fled. The juvenile surrendered to authorities days later, according to Fairfield police. The suspect, already awaiting sentencing for a separate firearm-related case, was found guilty of assault with a firearm with a gun enhancement in that matter. In connection with both cases, the juvenile received a 12-month sentence that includes six additional months in a juvenile facility and three months…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (215+ words) Tosh Lupoi wasted no time making an impact as Cal's new football coach. Hours after being introduced at a news conference in Berkeley, he flew to Hawaii to convince star quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to stay at Cal. The mission was successful as the quarterback posted a picture on Saturday morning of himself and Lupoi on X with the comment, "God is Good. Mahalo to #CoachLup for coming to visit me and my family in HI. I believe in Cal and what this football program is capable of. #ComeToCal #GoBears #SmartAndTough" ESPN's Pete Thamel was the first to report the news. The quarterback's return checks one box off Lupoi's to-do list as he aims to make good on what he said Friday, that he will attack everything about his new program. Sagapolutele has had a superb freshman season, passing for 3,117 and…...

2+ hour, 44+ min ago (83+ words) Hercules police said on Saturday they are investigating a "suspicious death." Hercules police said on Saturday they are investigating a "suspicious death." Officials said the death occurred on Spinel Court. Authorities add there is no ongoing threat to the public, and detectives are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident. The police department asks anyone who might have seen or heard anything that could help the investigation to contact Detective Sgt. Tafesse at 510-799-8271 or [email protected]....

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (348+ words) Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law. Saying the strikes are justified to protect Americans, Hegseth likened the fight to the war on terror following the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The most recent strike brings the death toll of the campaign to at least 87 people. Lawmakers have sought more answers about the attacks and their legal justification, and whether U.S. forces were ordered to launch a follow-up strike following a September attack even after the Pentagon knew of survivors. Though Hegseth compared the alleged drug smugglers to Al-Qaida terrorists, experts have noted significant differences between the two foes and the efforts to combat them. Hegseth's remarks came after the Trump administration released its new national security strategy, one that paints European allies as weak and aims…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago (1153+ words) After falling far short of expectations in 2025, the San Jose State football program will have a very different look next fall. The Spartans, picked to finish third in the Mountain West preseason media poll, went 3-9 and finished in a three-way tie for ninth place, finishing ahead of only Colorado State. San Jose State's unprecedented run of three straight bowl appearances was snapped, and head coach Ken Niumatalolo, who just completed his second season with the Spartans, will have a vastly different-looking staff and roster in 2026. On the field, the Spartans will have a new quarterback to succeed senior Walker Eget, the defense will lose two-time all-conference linebacker Jordan Pollard, and star receiver Danny Scudero might consider another trip to the transfer portal. The Spartans also are expected to sign a new kicker. Niumatalolo's coaching staff is undergoing an overhaul. Derrick…...