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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.
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...
Former McDonald's All-American Andrej Stojakovic transfers to California
Stanford transfer Andrej Stojakovic, a 2023 McDonald's All-American and the son of NBA legend Peja Stojakovic, has committed to Mark Madsen and the California Golden Bears, he tells 247Sports. Stojakovic is the No. 51 overall ranked player in the 2024 247Sports College basketball transfer portal rankings. He is the No....
Cal WR Marquez Dortch, DL Tiumalu Afalava Enter Transfer Portal
Cal wide receiver Marquez Dortch, a reserve with the Golden Bears in 2023, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple media outlets. Also, defensive lineman Tiumalu Afalava, who redshirted his first season at Cal in 2023, also entered the transfer portal, according to 247 Sports. Dortch spent the 2023...
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