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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: The best of Wednesday’s opening round

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    Ronnie Selleaze notches triple-double to lead San Lorenzo past Heritage. Mission San Jose, Piedmont roll. Moreau Catholic girls cruise to second round.


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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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    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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  • NCS girls basketball playoffs 2026: What to know after Sunday’s seeding meeting

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  • Young Antioch charity Gracefully Broken growing by leaps and bounds

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    What began as a small clothing giveaway has grown into a far-reaching community effort providing food, clothing and emotional support to families across East Contra Costa County.

    Gracefully Broken, a nonprofit founded by Antioch native Randi Garcia, has spent the past three-and-a-half years serving residents in need through resource distribution, family events and volunteer outreach rooted in dignity and compassion.

    Garcia, born and raised in Antioch, said her connection to the community runs deep, having attended local schools before eventually settling in Oakley. The inspiration for Gracefully Broken came during her first clothing giveaway. Alongside clothing, Garcia assembled small “blessings in a bag” filled with hygiene essentials.

    “A young boy about 8 years of age asked if he could have one,” she said. “He yelled across the room, ‘Mom, I got a new toothbrush.’ I had to walk away … the most basic item anyone can have, and here a small boy is so excited about it.”

    That same day, a grieving mother approached Garcia, unsure how she would afford school clothes after losing her husband months earlier. The encounters reshaped Garcia’s vision.

    “Although basic needs are important, the emotional support is needed as well,” she said. “I began to meet people one-on-one … and have conversations.”

    Gracefully Broken originally operated as part of Antioch Covenant Church (antiochcovenant.org), where Garcia hosted outreach events. As attendance grew, she saw the need for expansion. Last July, the organization became an independent nonprofit — a move Garcia said was intentional.

    “We saw such a great need … not only basic needs but love, support, kindness and respect,” she said. “Many people tend to shy away from a ‘church.’ We want our community to see us as a safe place that welcomes all.”

    Though still based at a church, Gracefully Broken does not require religious participation.

    “We do not force any kind of religion on our participants,” Garcia said. “That’s where the respect comes in.”

    Garcia says the nonprofit group’s name reflects the shared humanity she sees in those they serve.

    “I feel we have all been broken … but we are given grace,” she said. “People tell me how lost, scared and broken they feel. As we meet and talk … it helps them feel more comfortable and I hope less broken.”

    She says the group’s core mission is simple: “To treat people with love and respect. To serve them with a happy heart and compassion.”

    Gracefully Broken hosts quarterly clothing giveaways and seasonal events such as Easter egg hunts, trunk-or-treat celebrations and “Christmas with the Grinch.” Plans are underway for a community baby shower and school supply distributions.

    Garcia said outreach happens through social media, school partnerships and word-of-mouth within the congregation. The nonprofit is funded entirely through donations, including food, clothing and financial gifts. Local businesses can sponsor events, and the group is beginning the grant-writing process.

    Community partnerships include the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Sweet Beginnings Diaper Bank and Antioch’s CIWP (Community Integrated Work Program) center for disabled adults. For recipients, the impact is tangible. Barbara Blaser, 80, of Pittsburg, first encountered Gracefully Broken through Antioch Covenant Church.

    “There is such a feeling of warmth and connection there,” Blaser said. “I may be able to get a salad mix, a few potatoes … eggs … hair products if I need them — but what I value most are the volunteers … who learned my name and welcomed me.”

    Blaser now volunteers alongside her daughter.

    “It has strengthened our relationship,” she said. “We have a common goal … to show love and compassion without prejudice.”

    She recalled the happiness she has witnessed at events — from back-to-school giveaways to holiday celebrations at which children receive birthday party kits.

    “I have seen the joy in children’s faces,” Blaser said.

    Pittsburg’s Danika Phillips is both a volunteer and former recipient. A single parent living in public housing, she said food distributions were vital during difficult periods, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “We rely heavily on food donations,” Phillips said. “I was a recipient for years until I began volunteering.”

    Philips praised Garcia’s leadership as demand increased.

    “She acted quickly to secure permits, attend meetings and manage an ever-evolving crew of volunteers,” Phillips said. “She doesn’t stop. She says, ‘Who else can we help?’ ”

    Garcia said what moves her most is seeing stigma dissolve into community.

    “It is a very humbling experience to come for free food and clothes,” she said. “You feel vulnerable … I want to put an end to the negative stigma of receiving help.”

    Garcia said prefers not to call those served “clients.”

    “To me they are friends,” she said.

    Looking ahead, Garcia envisions classes on couponing, meal preparation and family nights designed to build connection alongside resources.

    “We would love to build a place that people will tell others about,” she said. “Where they feel safe and welcomed no matter their circumstances.”

    Her personal philosophy guides her work.

    “Outside appearances do not matter, we all have a back story,” Garcia said. “We are all given a gift, and we have to do our best to use it.”

    Visit them on Facebook at “Gracefully Broken” (facebook.com/groups/1290318332878672). For more information or to donate, contact Randi Garcia at randimiller73@yahoo.com.

    Reach Charleen Earley, a freelance writer and journalism professor at Diablo Valley college, at charleenbearley@gmail.com or 925-383-3072.

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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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  • Letters: Betty Yee is our best choice to run the state

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    Re: “Sparks fly at initial debate” (Page A1, Feb. 5).

    California doesn’t need a governor who “wins” a two-hour TV show. We need a leader who can fix the budget, steady our economy and make government actually work.

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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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  • Brave new era: How a small East Bay school became a basketball juggernaut overnight

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    DUBLIN — The name on the jersey is new, but the ambition running through Brave Christian Academy’s gym feels anything but. 

    On any given night in the west Dublin hills, the noise is sharper, the roster longer and the expectations louder than anyone remembers when the school was called Valley Christian-Dublin. 

    What was once a small-school schedule filler has turned into one of the Bay Area’s most interesting stories – a team winning now, gathering talent boldly and thinking far bigger than its enrollment suggests. 

    Rebranded as Brave Christian, the boys basketball program has surged into relevance behind a roster reshaped by improved talent and elevated by two international players from the Ivory Coast – freshman star JP Oka and sophomore Adama Kone – who have quickly become among the area’s most intriguing talents. 

    Driving the vision is coach Joe Fuca, a former executive at DocuSign and basketball architect intent on building more than a winning season. 

    His goal is long-term and ambitious: Turn a small Christian school into a regional powerhouse.

    “We want to be a classic Christian school that you see on the I-680 corridor,” Fuca said. “You’re either going to go to Berean Christian or De La Salle, two great Christian schools. I feel like we can build our own little thing there in Dublin and have a really good success.”

    Brave Christian Academy’s Adama Kone (22) battles Vanden’s James Carraway (5) for a rebound in the third quarter of their Crush in the Valley tournament game held at Napa Valley College in Napa, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 

    Perfect timing

    Brave Christian has an enrollment of just under 200 students and offers 11 sports. The Lions have never been a basketball power even at the small-school level, having two winning seasons since 2004. 

    Fuca got involved with the boys basketball team in January of last year after a pastor from the school’s church asked him if he could try to revive the athletics department. 

    Fuca took on the challenge. 

    The tech executive already had a deep background in basketball as his sons were decorated players at nearby San Ramon Valley. Christian Fuca won a Division I state championship with SRV in 2015, helping the Wolves beat a Lonzo Ball-led Chino Hills team. Fuca’s other son, Joey, was the head coach of national prep school powerhouse Prolific Prep and runs a local Adidas Circuit AAU team called Lakeshow Basketball. 

    Despite making the North Coast Section Division VI playoffs, Brave Christian struggled last season, going 8-16. 

    For senior point guard Logan Reth, who transferred from nearby California, last season challenged him in ways he did not expect. 

    “I came here last year, the skill gap was a lot different. I was surrounded with a lot of great people, but just kind of beginners to basketball,” Reth said. 

    But Fuca credits Reth and other returners for getting into the postseason, which he believes built a foundation for this year’s team. 

    “There were seven basketball players in the school when I came in,” Fuca said. “I think some people who came to watch us at the end of last year were attracted to come here. So then we had a lot of kids transfer in the summer because they wanted to go to school at Brave.”

    Arrival of the stars

    The team started to take shape in the offseason as transfers were becoming eligible and the team started to mesh behind Oka and Kone – two players who were playing basketball together on the Ivory Coast just a couple of years ago. 

    Both were highly decorated international players. Kone came to Brave Christian in January of last season while Oka has been playing in the states for the last few years. 

    The duo presents nightmare matchups for opponents. Oka, a 6-foot-8 freshman, is a natural scorer who has a shifty handle and defensive tools to shut down any top player. At 6-4, Kone is a bouncy wing who overpowers defenders with brute strength and agile footwork. 

    Kone said he and Oka had a learning curve to try to get adjusted to the American game. 

    “Back home, we never play basketball inside, always outside,” Kone said. “The rules are kind of different. It’s a lot more physical back home where it’s more technical here.” 

    While their highlights make social media on a regular basis, it’s their chemistry on the court that really separates Oka and Kone from the rest.

    “JP is my homeboy from my home country,” Kone said. “He’s like a brother to me. So he knows me. I know him off the court, on the court. We just like playing together, sharing the ball with each other. If I score 20, he usually scores 20.” 

    Added Oka, “I’ve known him for two years, so it’s good to have him by my side.” 

    Brave Christian Academy's Adama Kone (22) goes up for a layup against Vanden in the fourth quarter of their Crush in the Valley tournament game held at Napa Valley College in Napa, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
    Brave Christian Academy’s Adama Kone (22) goes up for a layup against Vanden in the fourth quarter of their Crush in the Valley tournament game held at Napa Valley College in Napa, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 

    Turning heads

    While most people didn’t know who the Lions were before the season started, they knew exactly what they were capable of. 

    Once the team was finally together in the offseason, Brave Christian impressed at local summer league games and built up some hype at the start of the season after starting 7-1. The Lions participated at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic in San Diego where they played the likes of St. Ignatius, Cathedral Catholic and Priory. 

    Though they didn’t come away with wins, their willingness to play high-level competition got attention from the basketball community. 

    “I have a lot of friends who play basketball and they watch us and they’re like, “Woah, where did you get those guys,’” Reth said. “I’ve heard so many people tell us that we look good and I know in a few years we’ll be a lot better.” 

    Games against higher competition have paid dividends when Brave Christian returned to the B Division of the Bay Counties League East. 

    Through 10 league games, Brave Christian has blown out every opponent with a point differential of plus-520. 

    The Lions have beaten teams by video-game like numbers. They defeated Fremont-Christian 78-8 and routed Making Waves Academy 101-31. 

    “We really just came to Brave Christian trying to change the culture,” Kone said. “We want to change everything about this school – academically and athletically.” 

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  • Police: Bystander rammed car into Bay Area jewelry store to block armed robbers

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    A man who rammed a vehicle into the front of a Petaluma jewelry store Saturday afternoon, Jan. 31, was attempting to thwart a robbery, according to police.

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  • New San Ramon earthquake swarm shakes East Bay; 4.2 magnitude shaker felt across Bay Area

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    Another swarm of earthquakes centered in San Ramon shook the East Bay on Monday morning, including a 4.2 magnitude quake felt across a wide swath of the Bay Area, authorities said.

    The U.S. Geological Survey said the first earthquake, measuring a 3.8 magnitude, struck just before 6:30 a.m. in the area just south of Bollinger Canyon Road between Alcosta Boulevard and Dougherty Road. At least 20 additional earthquakes of at least a 2.5 magnitude struck that same general area over the next several hours.

    The 4.2 quake hit at 7:01 a.m. and was centered at the southern end of the Canyon Lakes Golf Course, according to the USGS.

    Location of earthquake swarm in San Ramon, Calif., Feb. 2, 2025.

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    It is the same area where multiple swarms of minor quakes have struck since November 2025 and have been felt across the Tri-Valley, with the largest being a 4.0 magnitude shaker on December 19. San Ramon, which sits atop the Calaveras Fault, has seen other small quake clusters over the years for reasons that are not fully understood.

    No significant damage was reported on Monday, but residents and some businesses reported items falling off shelves.

    BART trains were running at reduced speeds following the quakes as the agency worked to complete track safety inspections.

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  • Antioch school board trustees to receive pay hike

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    ANTIOCH – After decades of a $400 monthly stipend, Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees members voted Wednesday to give themselves a raise of $2,000 a month.

    The move is in accordance with Assembly Bill 1390, which allows for increases between $600 and $4,500 per month, based on the average daily attendance in the prior school year. Previously, the rate was $60 to $1,500 per month.

    Four of the five members of Antioch’s board of trustees voted to increase their pay, which will impact the district’s general fund $96,000 more annually.

    Trustee Mary Rocha, who objected to the pay bump, said she “did not believe that it was the right thing to do at the moment.”

    The district is facing a deficit of about $30 million over the next two years after the expiration of one-time COVID-19 relief funds, increased salary and benefit costs, higher utility costs, and rising special education expenses.

    During a recent budget discussion, the district noted the factors “have created financial strain as the district expanded staffing and programs to support post-pandemic learning recovery.”

    Rocha said the amount of time and money it takes to be a trustee can add up, but that is expected of an elected member.

    “I know $96,000 doesn’t sound much, but it is in the long run,” Rocha told this news organization. “I do face up to the fact that we’re going to have to be hard-nosed when it comes to this budget.”

    The California Education Code authorizes a monthly stipend of $400 for board members in a school district which averages daily attendance for the prior school year of 25,000 or less, but more than 10,000, according to the district.

    “The monthly amount in Education Code section 35120 has been $400 since 1984, and the authorization to increase it by 5% a year took effect January 1, 2002,” the district said. “Many districts, including AUSD, have had the monthly Board member compensation set at $400 for many years, never increasing it despite the statutory authorization to do so.”

    In 2024 to 2025, the district’s average daily attendance was around 13,699.

    Antioch Unified School District Board of Trustees President Jag Lathan said the $400 monthly stipend translated to about $2.30 an hour, based on her “calculation.”

    “I am not sure if you all know the scope of work of a school board member, but it is pretty expansive in terms of what we are required to do as an elected body,” said Lathan. “With the increase in stipend, it would make it $11.55 per hour.”

    Lathan said the monthly stipend increase would attract more “qualified board members.”

    “We recognize that in order to increase the number of qualified board members and folks who are a lot of times not wealthy and underrepresented to get into these positions, we need to have a stipend that is closer to what we’re doing, and it’s still not, but we’re grateful for that,” said Lathan.

    Trustee Antonio Hernandez echoed Lathan’s sentiments, adding that the total cost of the increase was “0.05% of the general fund budget.”

    Hernandez shared his own experiences, juggling his time pursuing a medical degree and serving as a board member. He hoped the new compensation would encourage more people to take up the position.

    “It’s especially hard for younger people to want to be in these positions because they’re often sacrificing time and money for themselves,” Hernandez said. “I want school boards to be a place where everyone can feel that they have a voice, that they have a position, that they have an ability to be there.”

    Antioch is not the only school district that has voted to increase monthly compensation for board members.

    In November 2025, the Stockton Unified School District Board of Trustees approved increasing its monthly compensation from $750 to $3,000 monthly.

    In December 2025, the Napa Valley Unified Board of Trustees voted to increase monthly compensation from $536 to $2,000.

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