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  • NCS Open Division: De La Salle survives buzzer beater, tops Moreau in overtime

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    De La Salle advances NCS Open Division semifinals with win over Moreau Catholic, will face Salesian on Wednesday


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  • NCS basketball playoffs: Tuesday’s first-round scores, updated schedule

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    Boys basketball

    Open Division

    Thursday’s opening round

    No. 1 Salesian (25-3), bye

    No. 2 Clayton Valley (25-3), bye

    No. 5 Moreau Catholic (23-3) at No. 4 De La Salle (22-6), 7 p.m.

    No. 6 Dougherty Valley (20-8) at No. 3 Marin Catholic (23-3), 7 p.m.

    Division I

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Bishop O’Dowd 65, No. 16 Windsor 34

    No. 9 Acalanes 66, No. 8 Archie Williams 55

    No. 4 Liberty 62, No. 13 Freedom 59

    No. 5 Dublin 70, No. 12 Berkeley 64

    No. 2 Amador Valley 70, No. 15 Redwood 44

    No. 10 Livermore 83, No. 7 California 80, OT

    No. 3 Granada 62, No. 14 Campolindo 51

    No. 6 Monte Vista 50, No. 11 Alameda 47

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 9 Acalanes (18-11) at No. 1 Bishop O’Dowd (20-7), 7 p.m.

    No. 5 Dublin (19-8) at No. 4 Liberty (24-3), 7 p.m.

    No. 10 Livermore (18-9) at No. 2 Amador Valley (17-11), 7 p.m.

    No. 6 Monte Vista (17-11) at No. 3 Granada (19-7), 7 p.m.

    Division II

    Wednesday’s opening round

    No. 16 Pinole Valley (15-13) at No. 1 University-San Francisco (23-5), 7 p.m.

    No. 9 Lick-Wilmerding (17-11) at No. 8 Casa Grande (20-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 13 Urban-San Francisco (15-11) at No. 4 Piedmont (18-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 12 Ygnacio Valley (13-14) at No. 5 Albany (20-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 15 Justin-Siena (17-11) at No. 2 Cardinal Newman (26-2), 7 p.m.

    No. 10 Heritage (15-11) at No. 7 San Lorenzo (16-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 14 Pittsburg (14-11) at No. 3 St. Mary’s-Berkeley (17-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 El Cerrito (22-6) at No. 6 McKinleyville (19-8), 7 p.m.

    Division III

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Branson 71, No. 16 Napa 38

    No. 9 Marin Academy 67, No. 8 College Prep-Oakland 64

    No. 4 San Domenico 62, No. 13 Mt. Eden 55

    No. 5 Brave Christian 65, No. 12 St. Patrick-St. Vincent 55

    No. 2 Cornerstone Christian 75, No. 15 James Logan 53

    No. 7 Bentley 58, No. 10 San Rafael 48

    No. 3 St. Bernard’s-Eureka 73, No. 14 Miramonte 72

    No. 6 College Park 85, No. 11 Washington-Fremont 47

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 9 Marin Academy (17-10) vs. No. 1 Branson (16-14) at College of Marin, 7 p.m.

    No. 5 Brave Christian (24-5) at No. 4 San Domenico (18-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 7 Bentley (22-6) at No. 2 Cornerstone Christian (21-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 6 College Park (16-12) at No. 3 St. Bernard’s-Eureka (24-3), 7 p.m.

    Division IV

    Wednesday’s opening round

    No. 16 Arroyo (11-15) at No. 1 San Marin (14-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 9 Head-Royce (13-13) at No. 8 Del Norte (19-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 13 Tamalpais (12-15) at No. 4 Mission San Jose (16-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 12 Tennyson (16-10) at No. 5 Bethel (13-13), 7 p.m.

    No. 15 American Canyon (15-13) at No. 2 Rancho Cotate (20-7), 7 p.m.

    No. 10 Montgomery (13-14) at No. 7 Northgate (12-14), 7 p.m.

    No. 14 Analy (1413) at No. 3 Benicia (12-15), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 Ukiah (16-11) at No. 6 Alhambra (18-8), 7 p.m.

    Division V

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Sonoma Academy 79, No. 16 Roseland University Prep 41

    No. 9 Middletown 55, No. 8 Swett 51

    No. 4 Drew 65, No. 13 Quarry Lane 43

    No. 12 Berean Christian 57, No. 5 Arcata 51

    No. 2 Eureka 72, No. 15 Hoopa Valley 51

    No. 7 Gateway 73, No. 10 Sonoma Valley 59

    No. 3 Redwood Christian 61, No. 14 Fort Bragg 41

    No. 6 Kennedy-Fremont 54, No. 11 International 38

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 9 Middletown (19-8) at No. 1 Sonoma Academy (21-5), 7 p.m.

    No. 12 Berean Christian (11-10) vs. No. 4 Drew (19-10) at Booker T. Washington Gym in San Francisco, 7 p.m.

    No. 7 Gateway (16-12) at No. 2 Eureka (15-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 6 Kennedy-Fremont (14-13) at No. 3 Redwood Christian (20-9), 7 p.m.

    Division VI

    Wednesday’s opening round

    No. 1 St. Vincent de Paul (18-10), bye

    No. 9 Victory Christian Academy (12-11) vs. No. 8 Jewish Community (8-14) at Kezar Pavilion, 7 p.m.

    No. 4 Averroes (16-9), bye

    No. 12 Round Valley (7-12) vs. No. 5 Contra Costa Christian (12-12) at Power Sports Academy in Martinez, 7 p.m.

    No. 2 Mendocino (20-4), bye

    No. 10 Rio Lindo Adventist (13-8) at No. 7 Ferndale (5-10), 7 p.m.

    No. 3 San Francisco Waldorf (8-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 Trinity Prep (13-5) at No. 6 Point Arena (13-10), 7 p.m.

    Girls basketball

    Open Division

    Thursday’s opening round

    No. 1 San Ramon Valley (24-3), bye

    No. 2 Carondelet (23-5), bye

    No. 5 Bishop O’Dowd (15-9) at No. 4 Clayton Valley Charter (21-7), 7 p.m.

    No. 6 Cardinal Newman (21-7) at No. 3 Piedmont (19-3), 7 p.m.

    Division I

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Redwood (22-6), bye

    No. 9 Maria Carrillo 45, No. 8 Dougherty Valley 40

    No. 4 Acalanes 51, No. 13 San Marin 34

    No. 5 Alameda 57, No. 12 Eureka 56

    No. 2 Dublin 53, No. 15 College Park 38

    No. 7 Heritage 55, No. 10 Windsor 44

    No. 3 Arcata 48, No. 14 Campolindo 37

    No. 11 Pinole Valley 54, No. 6 California 45

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 9 Maria Carrillo (21-7) at No. 1 Redwood (22-6), 7 p.m.

    No. 5 Alameda (18-9) at No. 4 Acalanes (20-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 7 Heritage (21-6) at No. 2 Dublin (21-7), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 Pinole Valley (17-12) at No. 3 Arcata (18-4), 7 p.m.

    Division II

    Wednesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Salesian (18-10), bye

    No. 9 Pittsburg (18-8) at No. 8 American Canyon (21-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 13 Sonoma Valley (20-8) at No. 4 University-San Francisco (18-10), 5:30 p.m.

    No. 12 Monte Vista (12-12) at No. 5 Lick-Wilmerding (22-6), 7 p.m.

    No. 15 Fortuna (16-10) at No. 2 Moreau Catholic (20-6), 7 p.m.

    No. 10 Ukiah (21-7) vs. No. 7 Marin Catholic at Ukiah(11-14), 7 p.m.

    No. 14 Washington-Fremont (16-10) at No. 3 Justin-Siena (23-5), 7 p.m.

    No. 11James Logan (14-11) at No. 6 American (16-9), 7 p.m.

    Division III

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 St. Bernard’s (20-7), bye

    No. 8 Liberty 32, No. 9 San Leandro 27

    No. 4 Miramonte 61, No. 13 Middletown 41

    No. 12 Archie Williams 55, No. 5 Saint Mary’s-Berkeley 51

    No. 2 Benicia 42, No. 15 Berkeley 32

    No. 7 Bethel 49, No. 10 Del Norte 41

    No. 3 Kelseyville 56, No. 14 Antioch 50

    No. 11 Mission San Jose 47, No. 6 Urban 46

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 8 Liberty (16-11) at No. 1 St. Bernard’s (20-7), 5:30 p.m.

    No. 12 Archie Williams (15-11) at No. 4 Miramonte (15-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 7 Bethel (19-10) at No. 2 Benicia (18-9), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 Mission San Jose (16-11) at No. 3 Kelseyville (20-5), 7 p.m.

    Division IV

    Wednesday’s opening round

    No. 1 Rancho Cotate (14-12), bye

    No. 9 Vintage (13-12) at No. 8 St. Patrick-St. Vincent (10-17), 7 p.m.

    No. 13 Kennedy-Fremont (11-14) at No. 4 Las Lomas (14-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 5 Northgate (12-15) at No. 12 Vallejo (17-11), 7 p.m.

    No. 15 Hayward (10-10) at No. 2 Branson (16-12), 7 p.m.

    No. 10 Upper Lake (16-10) at No. 7 Santa Rosa (17-8), 7 p.m.

    No. 14 Livermore (11-16) at No. 3 St. Helena (17-6), 7 p.m.

    No. 11 Piner (8-6) at No. 6 Marin Academy (15-11), 7 p.m.

    Division V

    Tuesday’s opening round

    No. 1 The Bay School (14-5), bye

    No. 9 Gateway 60, No. 8 Berean Christian 34

    No. 4 Healdsburg 56, No. 13 Emerald 43

    No. 5 Credo 46, No. 12 Quarry Lane 34

    No. 2 Albany (15-9), bye

    No. 10 Sonoma Academy 42, No. 7 Calistoga 34

    No. 3 St. Joseph Notre Dame 43, No. 14 College Prep 31

    No. 6 San Domenico 45, No. 11 Redwood Christian 37

    Friday’s quarterfinals

    No. 9 Gateway (13-11) vs. No. 1 The Bay School (14-5) at Letterman Gym in San Francisco, 7 p.m.

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  • East Bay juvenile, 4 others arrested after police chase

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    A pursuit in Vallejo last week led to the recovery of three loaded firearms and two suspects booked into Solano County Jail.

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  • Letters: Aisha Wahab’s BART anger is campaign theater

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    Wahab’s BART anger is campaign theater

    Re: “Irvington station project delays irk area officials” (Page A1, Feb. 5).

    The frustration around the Irvington BART station is understandable, but what rings hollow is the sudden outrage from Aisha Wahab, who has been absent from the regional transportation conversation until launching a campaign for Congress.

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  • East Bay man faces combined murder trial in Solano County

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    Attorneys continued presentation of evidence to a judge in Solano County Superior Court Friday, part of arguments over whether a Martinez man charged in connection with two murders, committed months apart, in 2022 can be tried on both allegations at once, or whether the two shooting deaths should be tried separately.

    The hearing on the allegations against Richard Raymond Klein, 54, and the motion to sever the two murder charges will resume on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the Fairfield courtroom of Judge John B. Ellis.

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  • Prep spotlight: Dougherty Valley gets what it wants. But can it beat DLS?

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    EBAL boys basketball powers De La Salle, Dougherty Valley set to meet in league title game Friday night. In girls soccer, St. Francis’ defense stands out. Plus, notes on Liberty, Pittsburg basketball, Palo Alto football.


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  • Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week: Kimmora Teo, Wilcox wrestling

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    Teo, ranked in the top 10 in the state and first in the Central Coast Section, won the title at the Judy Rider Memorial tournament at Hollister High on Saturday.


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  • How do animals know it’s safe to eat mushrooms in Sunnyvale yard? 

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    DEAR JOAN: Recently I noticed mushrooms growing at the base of one of the juniper trees in the backyard. It was interesting, so I took a picture.

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  • De La Salle outmuscles Dublin in road win, shows it’s still EBAL’s top team

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    De La Salle grinds out win over Dublin to win third consecutive East Bay Athletic League game


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  • Acalanes’ Joel Isaac is Bay Area News Group’s prep football coach of year

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    Joel Isaac navigated Acalanes through off-season tragedy, led Dons to undefeated regular season and berth in NCS’s top playoff division.


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  • Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week: Isaiah Clendinen, Moreau Catholic

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    Moreau Catholic’s Isaiah Clendinen leads his team to a victory over Madison-San Diego.


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  • The Bay Area’s week of stormy weather is nearly over. Here’s when the skies should fully clear

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    The end to a wild week of whipsawing weather across Northern California is at hand.

    Sunny skies, calmer winds and cooler temperatures are forecast to return to the Bay Area on Saturday and linger into early next week, offering a respite from a weeklong parade of storms that felled trees, flooded roadways and caused power outages affecting thousands of people.

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  • Share the Spirit: Las Trampas helps those with developmental disabilities advocate for themselves

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    LAFAYETTE — The campus at Las Trampas bustled as it usually does on the typical weekday, with dozens of intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals engaging with programs designed to stimulate and assist their independent living.

    This day, though, was busier than most.

    State Sen. Tim Grayson (D-CA9) would be visiting them, touring the grounds and meeting with some of the members, who Las Trampas empowers to advocate for themselves.

    The nonprofit, founded in 1938, currently serves 86 individuals ranging from 22 to 72 years old who live with moderate to profound cases of Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. It has the capacity to help up to 120 people, but because of staffing shortages, a waiting list runs more than 50 deep with an average admittance time of two to three years.

    Recently, an even more dire issue has arisen: Around 35-45% of Las Trampas members are recipients of Medicaid, and through a waiver program, those funds amount to $3.5 million of the organization’s $10 million annual budget. That funding could be lost as the federal government implements its “One Big Beautiful Bill,” as it’s called by supporters, and makes planned cuts of nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid nationwide.

    Las Trampas lead direct service provider, Lindsay Brown, and participant Danny Robinson make cookies during the California Senator Tim Grayson's visit to Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
    Las Trampas lead direct service provider, Lindsay Brown, and participant Danny Robinson make cookies during the California Senator Tim Grayson’s visit to Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 

    “To get the senator here to see the critical work that we do on a regular basis is very important,” said Daniel Hogue, who has run the organization for the past 14 years. “It gives them a personal perspective of what their investments are and that removing any of those investments could really be damaging for people like Ariel, who’s now been living on her own for a very long time.”

    One of three self-advocates who helped prepare for and sat in on the meeting, 40-year-old Ariel Bellet lived with her parents until 2018, when she enrolled with Las Trampas. At first, she said she felt “nervous,” but now? “I love it.”

    A proud paycheck earner and owner of a 9-year-old Maltese Chihuahua, Ariel benefits from Las Trampas’ supportive living services, which allow her to live on her own in the community.

    “All of that could get taken away very quickly if things come to pass,” Hogue said.

    That was the topic at hand during an hour-long meeting with the state senator, who Hogue said has been a “very proactive” ally in Sacramento. Grayson lends not only a sympathetic ear but an empathetic one. His older sister, Shari, lives with an intellectual disability, “and I want to make sure those benefits don’t go away,” he said. “I want to make sure that Shari can age with dignity and be her own person and be very well accepted in the community she lives in.”

    California Senator Tim Grayson, second from right, greets Las Trampas participants during a visit at Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
    California Senator Tim Grayson, second from right, greets Las Trampas participants during a visit at Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 

    And that, in turn, is the mission of Las Trampas.

    Grayson was able to witness it firsthand, making stops in classrooms where program participants showed off their artwork, took a break from learning about indigenous music and prepared snacks in the recently renovated kitchen, where all the counters are at wheelchair height. At other times, there are life skills classes and outings into the community.

    Arie and Tevin Whack, who also participated in the meeting and helped guide the tour, are part of Las Trampas’ Vocational and Occupational Advocacy class. On other days, they can be found marching with signs on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, or even advocating for disability rights and inclusion in meetings with legislative aides at the Capitol.

    Las Trampas participant Tevin Whack cleans the windows at Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group)
    Las Trampas participant Tevin Whack cleans the windows at Las Trampas in Lafayette, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2025. Las Trampas is a nonprofit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through day programs, residential services, and supported living. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) 

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  • Letters: Alameda County DA should have one standard of justice

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    DA should have one
    standard of justice

    Re: “Judge closes case for former officer” (Page A1, Dec. 13).

    The appointed Alameda County District Attorney, Ursula Jones Dickson, was the endorsed candidate of the Pamela Price recall committee, which promised to end the alleged coddling of criminals. Indeed, Jones Dickson promises justice by prosecuting more children as adults and sending them to adult prisons.

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  • Letters: Fremont cricket field critics fear the unknown

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    Cricket field critics
    fear the unknown

    Re: “Neighbors up in arms over cricket field plans” (Page B1, Nov. 22).

    It was shocking to read that a few neighbors are opposed to having a cricket field in the proposed Palm Avenue Community Park in Fremont. The main fear is that flying cricket balls could injure a child or elderly person or damage homes or cars. Do baseballs ever fly out of the field and cause personal injury? Balls flying over to the street or neighborhood will be rare and can easily be prevented in the design and construction of the stadium.

    It is more likely the fear of the unknown. People here are not familiar with cricket. Both baseball and cricket trace their origins back to medieval European bat-and-ball games and are more like “cousins.” Cricket fields all over the world are in the middle of cities and residential neighborhoods, and they are safe. It is fun to play and or watch cricket, so let us go for it.

    Subru Bhat
    Union City

    Coal project is bad
    for Oakland’s health

    Re: “Coal project costs mounting” (Page A1, Nov. 26).

    The New York Times article about Phil Tagami’s proposed Oakland coal terminal is very misleading.

    The article says, “a state judge ruled in 2023 that the city had to uphold its deal with Tagami.” However, that ruling only provided Tagami with $320,000 in damages. The disappointed coal developers found a judge in Kentucky whose suggestion of hundreds of millions in damages was rejected by Kentucky’s district court on November 21.

    The article quotes Tagami as denying that the project “makes a difference in the world.” But several mile-long trains every day would be spewing unhealthy coal dust from Utah to Oakland. And when burned, that much coal would cost the world tens of billions of dollars in damages (using the EPA’s social cost of carbon).

    The article says, ”The coal project must now go forward.” Those of us who care about the livability of Oakland will continue to oppose this deadly project.

    Jack Fleck
    Oakland

    Mastering spelling
    unlocks many doors

    Re: “Spelling isn’t a subject we can afford to drop” (Page A6, Nov. 19).

    My attention was drawn to Abby McCloskey’s column.

    As this article asserts, a strong foundation in spelling in a child’s early learning years leads to reading and literacy proficiency down the road. My personal academic experience bears this out.

    In my elementary school years in the 1950s, I had a natural strength in spelling, which was nurtured by my teachers. I still have all of my certificates of achievement, which span local through regional spelling contests that I entered.

    Further, this skill led me toward my love of writing — whether it be in the form of a school essay, poetry or, as you are reading now, my penchant for submitting letters to the editor.

    While “spell check” is a helpful tool, our brains still rely on the visualization of words to connect the dots in our educational journey.

    Sharon Brown
    Walnut Creek

    Immigration judges’
    principles cost them

    As the season of gratitude, peace, joy and hope approaches, recently unbenched San Francisco Immigration Judges Patrick Savage, Amber George, Jeremiah Johnson, Shuting Chen and Louis Gordon have inspired this letter. Although no reason was given for their forced departures, I wasn’t surprised. Having seen several preside over mandatory immigration hearings restored my hope in this country’s future. Unfortunately, the very behaviors that gave me hope put them at risk of losing their jobs. Behaviors like being well-versed in immigration law, diligent in their efforts to fully understand cases from both immigrant and government perspectives, and exhibiting both kindness and respect to all present within their courtrooms.

    The current administration has rendered these judges easily disposable obstacles to any campaign promises conflicting with this nation’s laws, Constitution and system of checks and balances. Fortunately, obstacles like integrity and allegiance to oaths of office can’t be as easily disposed of.

    Linda Thorlakson
    Castro Valley

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  • These 11 Bay Area pop-up bars serve up festive cheer this holiday season

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    The winter holidays are nearly here, which means it’s a great time to gather with friends and family for some festive celebratory drinks. But where to go? If cozy kitsch, the glow of Christmas lights and an abundance of tinsel are your vibe, head for one of these 11 pop-up holiday cocktail bars around the Bay Area.

    Sippin’ Santa and Miracle — two pop-up bar organizers — work with existing bars to offer their seasonal cocktail menus. The Sippin’ Santa concept is generally more tropical and tiki-drink focused, while the Miracle bars also offer professionally developed cocktails “and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to.”

    Originally launched in 2014 in New York City, the Miracle pop-up has grown since then, and now brings its seasonal pop-ups worldwide, according to its website. Meanwhile, the first Sippin’ Santa started in 2015 in New York City and has since expanded to over 60 locations across North America, especially following the creation of a 2018 partnership with tiki connoisseur, writer and bar owner Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. Generally, the menus are the same across the different locations for each concept, and each has a number of collectible cocktail mugs as well.

    There are five of each concept open now or very soon around the Bay Area.

    Santarex mugs are a popular item at Miracle’s pop-up holiday experience in participating restaurants and bars. (Photo by John McCall, South Florida Sun Sentinel) 

    SIPPIN’ SANTA LOCATIONS

    Beer Baron, Pleasanton

    Open 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 15-Jan. 4, at 336 St. Mary St., Pleasanton; beerbaronbar.com

    Faith & Spirits, San Carlos

    Open at 4:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 31, at 765 Laurel St., San Carlos; faithandspiritssancarlos.com

    Kona’s Street Market, San Francisco

    Open 5 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays-Saturdays, Nov. 28-Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day), at 32 Third St., San Francisco; konastreetmarket.com

    55 South, San Jose

    Opens at 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 6 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 20-Jan. 3, 55 S. 1 First St., San Jose; the55south.com

    Flamingo Lazeaway Club, Santa Rosa 

    Open 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 31, at 2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa; lazeawayclub.com

    Additional California locations are in Hollywood, Paso Robles, Sacramento, San Diego and Santa Barbara.

    The Snowball Old-Fashioned cocktail made with rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic and wormwood bitters and orange essence will be served during the Miracle pop-up bar experience at participating restaurants and bars this holiday season. (Photo courtesy of Miracle)
    The Snowball Old-Fashioned cocktail made with rye whiskey, gingerbread, aromatic and wormwood bitters and orange essence will be served during the Miracle pop-up bar experience at participating restaurants and bars this holiday season. (Courtesy of Miracle) 

    MIRACLE LOCATIONS

    You’ll also find Miracle pop-up bars at the following bar locations. These cocktail bars are less tiki-themed, more.

    Pop’s Public House, Gilroy

    Open 4-9 p.m. Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31, at 1300 First St., Gilroy; popspublichouse.com

    The Fat Pigeon, Livermore

    Opens 2 p.m. weekdays and noon weekends through Dec. 31, at 2223 First St., Livermore; fatpigeonbar.com

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  • Letters: Walnut Creek bike path plan doesn’t enhance safety

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    Bike-path gambit
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    Re: “Safety debate at crossroads” (Page A1, Oct. 30).

    In a recent meeting held behind closed doors, Contra Costa County and the city of Walnut Creek agreed to use over $6 million in funds from programs designed to promote highway safety and improvements to carve out a three-block-long bicycle path on Treat Boulevard.

    The affected area runs from North Main St. to Jones Road, a stretch that currently handles over 40,000 vehicles a day. The proposed path duplicates the existing Canal Trail, which is dedicated to bikers and pedestrians, is located two blocks south of Treat Boulevard and connects directly to the Iron Horse Trail for access to the Pleasant Hill BART station.

    The city acknowledged both the high risk to bikers using the proposed paths and the negative impacts on traffic in this highly congested area. So, why is this project going forward?

    Larry McEwen
    Walnut Creek

    Opposing investment
    policy is out of step

    Re: “Ethical investment policy approved” (Page B1, Oct. 10).

    The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) came out in opposition to an Alameda County Ethical Investment Policy at the Oct. 3 Board of Supervisors meeting. The supervisors passed the policy but delayed implementation.

    The majority of Jews present at that meeting were mobilized by Jewish Voice for Peace and supported the policy.

    A September Washington Post poll found that the majority of U.S. Jews do not support current Israeli policies. The JCRC’s position of opposing a pro-human rights policy is not a mainstream position, and it is not aligned with Jewish values.

    The JCRC accused Israel’s critics of antisemitism and expressed concern about Jewish safety. Associating Jews with the acts of a murderous regime makes Jews less safe. Jews are safer in a world that works for all, including Palestinians.

    We urge the supervisors to implement the Ethical Investment Policy as soon as possible.

    Cynthia Kaufman
    Oakland

    California must go its
    own way on health care

    Re: “Policyholders brace for price increases” (Page A1, Nov. 22).

    The recent story harkens back to a pre-ACA time when people went without insurance because of the high costs of insurance premiums. What we need for California is a Cal-Care for all solution. However, this year, a Cal-Care bill was sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom, and he vetoed it. The main reason is that the federal government is not willing to give money that is due to us, which messes with the state budget.

    Staying in the United States is not beneficial to California. In 2022, we gave $83 billion to the federal government, which ends up getting redistributed to other states. The California National Party is the only party that recognizes this and has universal health care (Cal-Care, or Medi-Cal for all) as part of its platform.

    Maya Ram
    Union City

    Constitution will halt
    third term for Trump

    Re: “Don’t think Trump won’t try for third term” (Page A6, Nov. 18).

    A letter writer opined that President Trump could seek a third term as president by being vice president on a ticket headed by JD Vance, and, after Vance won the presidency, Vance could, by prearrangement, resign, and Trump would become president.

    However, the 12th Amendment of the Constitution stipulates that one who is constitutionally ineligible to be president is also ineligible to be vice president, which would presumably prevent Trump from becoming president under this subterfuge.

    Trump could argue that the 22nd Amendment of the Constitution prohibits him only from being “elected” — but not actually serving — as president for a third term. But the Supreme Court would likely reject this subterfuge on grounds that it conflicts with the plain intent of the 22nd amendment to prevent a person from serving a third term as president through the electoral process, as Franklin Roosevelt did in the 1930s.

    Roderick Walston
    Orinda

    Don’t cancel comic;
    just move it

    Re: “Don’t cancel comic for having an opinion” (Page A8, Nov. 23).

    I am one of the people who have written to request that “Mallard Fillmore” be moved to the Opinion Page, since it is clearly political in nature. I’m not asking that it be censored or removed from the paper, just that it be recognized as political opinion.

    In the past few days, “Mallard Fillmore” has implied that the media only looks for bad things about Donald Trump and twists the truth, that liberals are stealing our tax dollars to support their own political party, and only care about disease in an election year, and the media is hypocritically misleading us about the destruction of the White House East Wing. Meanwhile, “Pickles” taught Nelson to say I love you to his grandma, and “Luann” adopted a puppy. Which of these is not like the other?

    Incidentally, “Doonesbury” is offering more-than-20-year-old strips. That’s not a fair balance.

    Sampson Van Zandt
    Walnut Creek

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  • CCS, NCS football playoffs: Best of Saturday’s first round

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    CCS Open Division/Division I

    No. 1 Archbishop Riordan 42, No. 8 Salinas 9

    The Crusaders scored 28 points in the first quarter and didn’t look back in a rout of Salinas at home. Despite having four touchdowns called back because of penalties, the San Francisco school had no problem moving the ball against the Cowboys. The lead grew insurmountable in the second half as a running clock initiated in the third quarter. Riordan (10-0) will play Serra (7-4) for the Open Division title next week. – Nathan Canilao

    No. 2 Serra 29, No. 7 Archbishop Mitty 13

    The Padres rushed for 312 yards and shut down Mitty’s offensive attack to cruise to a 16-point win at home. Speedy receiver Charlie Walsh led Serra with a rushing and a receiving score. Kicker Saul Marks knocked in three field goals and Serra’s defense forced three turnovers.S Serra will get a rematch with Riordan – after falling to the Crusaders in the WCAL regular season finale – in the Open Division finals next week. Nathan Canilao was in San Mateo and has the story here.

    CCS Division II

    No. 2 Sacred Heart Cathedral 34, No. 7 Wilcox 21

    After trailing by two at halftime, the Fightin’ Irish took over the game behind a second-half surge to down visiting Wilcox at City College of San Francisco. Three second half touchdowns from quarterback Michael Sargent charged SHC’s offense, and the San Francisco school’s defense held Wilcox to just one score in the final two periods to seal the win. SHC (5-6) will host another South Bay powerhouse in undefeated Santa Teresa (11-0) next week. – Nathan Canilao

    No. 4 Menlo School 17, No. 5 The King’s Academy 7

    Menlo earned a hard-fought postseason win, defeating TKA at home. Quarterback Jack Freehill threw a touchdown pass to Chuck Wynn and Trevor van der Pyl’s 82-yard pick-six in the fourth quarter sealed the win for Menlo. Dylan O’ Malley rounded out Menlo’s scoring with a 27-yard first-quarter field goal. Quarterback Jaiden Flores to wide receiver Ricky Gutierrez was the only score TKA had on Saturday. Menlo (9-2) will travel to top-seeded St. Ignatius next week for its semifinal game. TKA ends its season 9-2. – Nathan Canilao

    CCS Division V

    No. 2 Sobrato 28, No. 7 Santa Cruz 17

    Sobrato advanced to the Division V semifinals after defeating Santa Cruz at home. Junior running back Brady Lennon led the way with rushing touchdowns from 35 and 10 yards. Jacob Sorrentino had a 75-yard touchdown grab and senior Jacob Kimerer had a 65-yard touchdown run. Sobrato improved to 7-4 and will host Terra Nova (8-3) next week. 

    NCS Division V

    No. 3 Salesian 38, No. 6 Northgate 33 

    Quarterback Izeah Buchanan tossed four touchdown passes to lead the Pride to a win over Northgate at home. Basketball star Carlton Perrilliat Jr. caught two touchdown passes while Joseph Tarin had two receiving scores of his own as Salesian will advance to the section semifinals at Ferndale next Saturday. Senior Jahlil Lindsey had a 95-yard scoop-and-score and kicker Roberto Mora knocked in a 27-yard field goal to round out the scoring for Salesian. Northgate (5-6) ends its 2025 season one game under .500. – Nathan Canilao

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