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2 Oakland high school basketball teams celebrate state championship titles
Oakland has faced many issues in the last few years but if you ask these high school athletes who just won state titles this year, they believe hard work and resiliency can lead to success.
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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