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Millard’s return to Pleasanton ‘surreal’ as Monte Vista dominates: ‘It was bittersweet’

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

PLEASANTON – Johnny Millard was equal parts elated and somber after Monte Vista’s 41-14 victory at Foothill.The Monte Vista coach, whose team needed to snap a two-game skid and did so behind Julian McMahan’s 169 yards and three touchdowns, was thrilled to see his team physically dominate the Falcons at the line of scrimmage.But the Pleasanton native, who starred at the local school in the late-2000’s and later coached under Greg Haubner, took little joy in routing old friends on Foothill’s homecoming night.“It was bittersweet,” Millard said after his first game at Foothill since taking the Monte Vista coaching job in 2022. “These are my boys, and I love them to death. But when you look across the field, and it’s just surreal.”“Those guys are my family.”Monte Vista head coach Johnny Millard, in white shirt with headset, watches his team take on the Foothill Falcons during the first quarter of a high school football game, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 in Pleasanton, Calif. (D. Ross Camer...

The Marco Show: San Ramon Valley’s two-way star does it all in rout of Clayton Valley

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

CONCORD — Marco Jones had that look about him all week, the look of someone ready to make a huge impact on game day.The two-way San Ramon Valley standout did it all Friday night. He had a huge tackle for loss on a key third-down play in the second quarter when the game was tight. He caught two touchdown passes, including one between two defenders. He had a strip sack in the second half.“He came to play tonight, for sure,” SRV coach Aaron Becker said. “He’s remarkable. I knew his mindset was right from Monday through the whole of practice.”With quarterback Luke Baker on target once again, the Wolves broke open the score in the second half and went on to beat Clayton Valley Charter 35-7 in an East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division opener for both teams.The victory improved San Ramon Valley’s record to 6-0. Clayton Valley fell to 2-4.Baker finished 20 of 24 passing for 334 yards and four touchdowns as SRV cleared its final hurdle before nex...

One killed, another critically injured, in Richmond triple shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

RICHMOND — One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a triple shooting here Friday evening, police said.Police have not identified the victims by name, age or gender, but say three people were shot in the 900 block of 23rd Street. One of the victims died, a second is in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head, and a third person survived being shot multiple times, including in the back.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Recent Oakland homicide victim ID’d as new father Crime and Public Safety | Livermore rancher gets 7 years for killing his brother over PG&E bill Crime and Public Safety | Rodeo couple charged with torturing 2-year-old and infant, murder of toddler in latest horrific Bay Area child abuse case Crime and Public Safety | Judge denies request to release accused Oakland child killer to Sacramento and Vacaville Crime and Public Safety | One dead, one...

1 dead, 2 injured in Richmond shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

(KRON) -- One person is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in the City of Richmond Friday night, the Richmond Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Richmond police responded to the 900 block of 23rd Street at 7:45 p.m. for a ShotSpotter notification. Officers found all three victims at the scene. Police did not have information on the severity of the injuries suffered by the two victims who survived the shooting.RPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Bangladesh wins the toss and will bowl first against Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl against Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday at Dharamsala, India.It was the first of two World Cup matches on Saturday, with South Africa scheduled to play Sri Lanka in a later match at New Delhi.Afghanistan lost all nine games at the 2019 World Cup in England. Pacer Naveen ul Haq is back into the side, but Afghanistan has gone spin heavy with three frontline spinners in Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb ur Rahman.Bangladesh has never qualified for the semifinals at a World Cup and skipper Shakib Al Hasan will be hoping to improve on that record in his fifth and final time at the tournament.It has chosen to go with a pace-heavy lineup to counter Afghanistan’s spin. Pacer Taskin Ahmed has taken 21 wickets in 10 ODIs in 2023, and has enjoyed past success against Afghanistan openers.This is the first of four World Cup games to be played at Dharamsala and the only day game. The picturesque ground will also host India versus New ...

The Israeli military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it is striking targets in the Gaza Strip.Source

Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem in new escalation by Hamas

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem in new escalation by Hamas.Source

2 TDs in 10 seconds lifts Nebraska past Illinois 20-7

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Heinrich Haarberg threw for 154 yards and rushed for a team-leading 82 yards and a touchdown as Nebraska beat Illinois 20-7 on Friday night.Seven receivers caught passes from Haarberg, who was 12-of-24 passing. His 25-yard touchdown run in the second quarter was Nebraska’s second TD in 10 seconds.Nebraska (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten Conference) stopped Illinois twice inside the Huskers’ 1 on the Illini’s first drive of the game, as Luke Altmyer and Reggie Love III each failed to get into the end zone.The Huskers marched back down the field and scored on a 31-yard field goal by Tristan Alvano.Illinois (2-4, 0-3) entered the game having scored just 10 points in the first quarter all season. The Illini failed to add to that total because of a goal-line stand by the Huskers.Nebraska took a 17-0 lead with its two quick second-quarter touchdowns.Anthony Grant leaped into the end zone from one yard out, completing a 14-play, 79-yard drive that took 6:38. After Nebraska recover...

Hamas militant group launches unprecedented operation against Israel with rockets and infiltration

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip carried out an unprecedented infiltration Saturday into southern Israel and fired thousands of rockets into the country as the ruling Hamas militant group announced the beginning of a new operation. Israel began striking targets in Gaza in response, setting the stage for what was likely to be a new heavy round of fighting between the bitter enemies.Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be uniformed Palestinian gunmen inside the Israeli border town of Sderot. A video from Gaza showed what looked like the lifeless body of an Israeli soldier being trampled by an angry crowd shouting “God is Great.” Another video appeared to show Palestinian militants dragging away a live Israeli soldier on a motorcycle. Other videos showed a crowd of Palestinian men dancing around and atop an Israeli tank that was on fire. The authenticity of the videos could not immediately be verified.The elusive leader of Hamas' military wing, ...

Japan auteur Yamada sticks to exploring the human condition after 90 films

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:03:01 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Yoji Yamada has directed 90 films, including “Tora-san,” which tops the Guinness World Records for the longest-running movie series starring the same actor. In each of the 48 installments, beginning in 1969, the hero peddler with a heart of gold falls in love but doesn’t get the girl.He has just finished directing a Kabuki play, a Japanese musical theater form dating back four centuries, except re-scripted and directed Yamada-style. It’s stamped with his characteristic voice of compassion for the underdog that has never wavered throughout his seven-decade career.“You must explore what it means to be human. You must be interested in people, their existence, how they live,” said Yamada, 92, looking frail but sprightly with a shock of white hair.“Every human being has something shining inside, like a pearl, that bit of goodness,” he told The Associated Press at an office near Tokyo’s Kabukiza theater, where his “Bunshichi Mottoi Monogatari” plays through the end of t...