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‘D1 Yappers’ showcase student-athlete experience in upcoming podcast
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Division 1 athlete at Cal? Starting this fall, curious Cal fans can hear it all on the upcoming podcast: D1 Yappers by Anastasia Snodgrass and Finley Rollins. Snodgrass is an incoming sophomore who runs cross country and majors in...
College admission getting more and more competitive for students
The class of 2024 faced record competition during this college admissions season as acceptance rates at top colleges continued to decline. At the University of California, Berkeley, the acceptance rate fell from 17.5% in 2020 to 11.6% in 2024 – according to the UC system – continuing a gradual decline spanning at least three decades. Berkeley received 88,064 applications in 2020 and 125,910 in 2024.
The First Electric School Bus Fleet in the US Will Also Power Homes
(Bloomberg) — In an industrial corner of Oakland, wedged between a 10-lane freeway and a freight terminal, sits California’s newest source of renewable energy: a squadron of shiny yellow electric school buses. It’s the first all-electric bus fleet serving a major US school district. Starting in August, the 74 vehicles will also supply 2.1 gigawatt-hours of electricity to the Bay Area power grid, enough energy for 300 to 400 homes.
Cal NIL collective posts football billboards in ACC country
For those of you unfamiliar with the California Legends Collective, they have been hard at work raising NIL (name, image and likeness) funds to ensure our student-athletes get the resources they need to feel like they are properly taken care of in Berkeley. That led to both Cal football and men’s basketball posting top 20 classes in the transfer portal, as the Bears rebuilt their roster to hopefully compete at the highest level in the ACC.
East San Jose Hospital Won’T Close Trauma Center Amid Scrutiny
East San Jose may keep its only medical trauma center after all -- just not in the same form. Regional Medical Center -- the private hospital owned by for-profit company HCA Healthcare -- is walking back the planned closures of its trauma, heart attack and stroke care services which have kept residents alive in that part of town. The company announced today it would downgrade its Level 2 trauma center to a Level 3 center. It also says it's "revamping" the acute heart attack program to feature around-the-clock cardiologist availability and a daytime catheterization laboratory. The stroke center will address the needs of "97% of stroke patients," with the remaining cases managed and transferred to acute care providers, the company said.
Michigan continues to build with transfer Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State
After a few weeks of silence from Michigan coach Tracy Smith, he added his fifth transfer with outfielder Robbie Hamchuk from San Jose State. Hamchuk announced his commitment on X Thursday to join the Wolverines after spending his first four years with the Spartans. Hamchuk enters the Michigan dugout with one year left of eligibility looking to provide depth both at the plate and in the outfield.
Oakland Ballers promote World Series winner Aaron Miles to interim manager
OAKLAND -- The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season, the team announced Sunday.The Ballers, who play in the independent Pioneer League, announced that San Francisco native and former Major League Baseball outfielder Micah Franklin has been relieved of his duties as manager. Aaron Miles, an Antioch native and 2006 World Series winner with the St. Louis Cardinals, was appointed as interim manager after previously serving as the team's third base coach.The Ballers played home games at Raimondi Park in West Oakland starting this year and have sought to establish themselves as a pro baseball replacement for the Oakland Athletics, the Major League Baseball team that is leaving Oakland for Sacramento starting next year with plans to eventually move to Las Vegas.The B's (the alternative to the A's) did not release a reason for moving on from Franklin as manager. The team was 29-25 as of Sunday, tied for the fourth-best record among the 12 teams in the Pioneer League.More information about the Ballers can be found on the team's website at https://oaklandballers.com
Angels rally against Oakland bullpen in final scheduled visit to Coliseum, beat A's 8-5
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Pillar hit a two-run double in the eighth as Los Angeles rallied against Oakland’s bullpen, and the Angels beat the Athletics 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game ever at the Coliseum. Logan O’Hoppe singled to start the decisive inning. Pinch-hitter Nolan Schanuel had an RBI single and Jo Adell drew a bases-loaded walk from Lucas Erceg (2-3) as the Angels came back to snap a franchise-long eight-game losing streak at the Coliseum dating back to early last season. An announced crowd of 10,380 was on hand for the Angels’ final scheduled trip to...
Backpacks with donated supplies filled for thousands of students
OAKLAND, Calif. - The 25th annual Stay-in-School packing event is sending 6,000 fully-stocked backpacks to Oakland Unified students after Saturday's packing party. Volunteers with Lend a Hand filled thousands of backpacks with supplies. Bags for younger students include crayons and drawing paper. For the older students, their supplies include writing...
A’s vs. Angels game thread
Well the bats sure have done their job over the first two games. As has the pitching, to a lesser degree. And that’s been how the Athletics are one win away from their first series sweep since a couple weeks ago, which also happened to be against these same Angels. Rookie right-hander Joey Estes is set to take the ball for his 13th start of the season. Estes will need to come out of the break hot if he wants to keep his rotation job, as righties Paul Blackburn and Joe Boyle near the end of their rehab outings. Here...
MLB exec believes A's Miller could be Dodgers trade target
Star right-handed closer Mason Miller currently is the face of Athletics baseball, but will that title stop Oakland from dealing him before the July 30 MLB Trade Deadline?. In an article published Saturday, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez assessed the injury-riddled, 58-41 Los Angeles Dodgers’ motives heading into the nearing trade deadline, and he revealed a major revelation surrounding the A’s via an anonymous MLB executive.
Oakland A's to lay off staff ahead of move to Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oakland A’s tell ABC10 they’re laying some staff off ahead of their move to West Sacramento to play at Sutter Health Park from the 2025 to 2028 season. The A’s wouldn’t release the specific number of layoffs to occur, but a source...
PCCD fails to hire permanent HR head
Peralta Community College District (PCCD) Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson announced via a July 8 email her decision to turn down both candidates in the search for a permanent Vice Chancellor of Human Resources (VCHR). “I extend my gratitude to everyone involved in the process, including the screening committee and everyone who...
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