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Blustery day by the bay steels resolve of dedicated skaters, baseball fans
SAN FRANCISCO -- While the wind died down a bit Friday night, it was howling earlier in the day. Some Giants fans making their way to the game were caught off guard with the blast of cold air.Wind whistled through San Francisco with gusts exceeding 30 mph. That didn't stop one mother and daughter's daily skate excursion."Super windy. It was a fight to get over here but I guess we burn more calories." said Nyssa Davison from San Francisco.Davison picked up roller skating as a child and passed on her skills to her daughter Hope. It has been a way...
SCV man to attempt Alcatraz ‘escape’ swim for charity
Ryan Wach got into open-water swimming about three years ago after growing up fishing and swimming in high school. On Monday, the 42-year-old is going to put his talents to the test by attempting to complete the Alcatraz “escape” swim, which comes to about 1.5 miles, using only butterfly strokes.
S.F. soccer club El Farolito feeds need to bring passion to the pitch
SAN FRANCISCO -- In San Francisco, El Farolito soccer club, named after the beloved chain of Bay Area taquerias owned by Salvador Lopez, has flourished.Gabriel Arias, a 25-year-old center midfielder, epitomizes the spirit of El Farolito. After playing the sport in college, Arias brings passion to the soccer field, surrounded by a community he affectionately refers to as his brothers. "It means a lot. It brings peace of mind to me, being able to step on the field with my teammates. I like to call them brothers," Arias said.While the club competes in the National Premier Soccer League, the players from diverse...
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