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San Francisco Chronicle
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- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
What are the top storylines ahead of the 2025 high school football season?
The 2025 high school football season is here. Practices started last week in the Central Coast Section and this week in the North Coast, San Francisco and Oakland sections. The first games will be played Aug. 28-30. Heading into the 20th season of the CIF-sanctioned Bowl Championships, state titles will be defended by St. Vincent de Paul-Petaluma (Division 4-AA), American Canyon (5-A), Moreau Catholic-Hayward (7-AA) and Balboa (7-A). Metro teams who were state runners-up last season are De La Salle-Concord (Open), Pittsburg (1-AA) and Amador Valley-Pleasanton (3-AA). Here are some of the top storylines heading into this season: Will De La Salle finally win another state championship? Northern California's most successful program — with a record 17 state-championship appearances and seven wins — keeps knocking at the door, but hasn't won a crown since 2015. Justin Alumbaugh, in his 13th season, said this is one of his fastest teams, led by state 100-meter record holder Jaden Jefferson, a running back-cornerback, committed to North Carolina. What impact will Frank McManus have at Cardinal Newman? It's rare for a Southern California coach, especially one with the track record of the former Mater Dei-Santa Ana head coach, to make his way to the North Bay. But McManus, who was let go after leading the Monarchs to a state and mythical national title, has a point to prove and the Cardinals — with loads of resources and history — might be a perfect landing point. They also feature one of NorCal's top sophomore QBs in Tino Retamoza. With a sudden pipeline of talent and state championship coach Adhir Ravipati, the Crusaders went a combined 14-9 in 2023-24, their first two winning seasons since 2015. Led by a fleet of college-bound receivers for Vanderbilt-bound QB Mike Mitchell to throw to — as well as the Bay Area's top 2026 recruit, 6-foot-6, 330-pound Oregon-bound lineman Tommy Tofi — Riordan is looking to win its second CCS title (and first since 2007). How many yards will Jhadis Luckey rush for at his new school? After leading NCS with 2,053 rushing yards and 31 TDs last season at California-San Ramon, the Fresno State-bound RB will be piling up yards for his third school in three years at Clayton Valley Charter-Concord. Luckey attended Manteca as a sophomore. Who will replace Pittsburg QB Marley Alcantara? The Pirates were 25-4 the last two seasons and won and lost in the NorCal Division 1-A championship game (both against Folsom). Despite being hit hard by graduation, they have a strong core to step right in, including notable transfers WR/DB King Wade (from Valley Christian) and RB/LB Siotame Finau (from Utah). The one position not yet secured is QB after two-time All-Metro performer Alcantara graduated. What will Lincoln look like post-Phil Ferrigno? One of the most successful coaches in the history of the Academic Athletic Association stepped down in the spring to focus on his health. The three-time state champs have turned to Jovani Serrano as their new leader. Will Balboa secure its spot as a new AAA power? With Lincoln possibly vulnerable, coach Fred Valasquez and his Bucs, coming off their second state title in four years, seemed primed to take over. Especially with the return of RB Joseph Smith, the Metro's top sophomore from 2024. The Wildcats won their second CCS Open Division title in 2024 under second-year coach Lenny Vandermade, who left for Santa Margarita-Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County). The Wildcats immediately promoted offensive coordinator and former All-Metro quarterback JaJuan Lawson to lead the program. How will other new Metro coaches fare? Beyond McManus, Serrano and Lawson, other new head coaches looking to make big splashes at big programs include American Canyon (Marcellus Holmes), Heritage-Brentwood (Nick Wisley), Monte Vista-Danville (Joe Wingert), Oakland Tech (Bruce Lavlolette), James Logan-Union City (Immanuel Pride) and Skyline-Oakland (Jason Houston-Suell). Is Serra back in mix? After three straight state Open Division berths, the Padres slid to 5-6 in 2024. They'll need to replace 11 offensive starters, but coach Patrick Walsh likes the looks of his talented, but inexperienced squad that includes 6-2, 185-pound safety Malakai Taufoou (16 reported college offers), OL Lemani Fehoko (12 offers),TE Jace Cannon and one of NorCal's top kickers, Saul Marks. Will other Oakland schools gain ground on McClymonds? McClymonds, which hasn't lost an Oakland Athletic League game on the field in 16 seasons, might have a competitor in coach Tee-Hendrix-led Oakland, which features returning QB Lenox Colvin (25 TDs) and Colorado State-bound WR Yasser Jackson. Mack, winner of four state titles under Michael Peters, returns All-Metro players Rahsjon Duncan, Koi Taise and Phillip McElroy. St. Vincent de Paul-Petaluma QB Gabe Casanovas (North Bay co-POY, 3,747 total yards, 47 TDS, two straight state titles), Sonoma Valley coach Max Pond (12-1 in his second season after program went 24-69 in previous 10) and Pittsburg WR-DB Kenny Ward (Metro Freshman of the Year).
CBS News
19-06-2025
- CBS News
Pittsburg police seek suspect caught on video vandalizing patrol vehicles
Police in the East Bay community of Pittsburg are seeking a man captured on video vandalizing several patrol vehicles in the parking lot of their station. The department posted video on social media of the incident, which took place shortly before 5:30 p.m. According to officers, a male suspect was seen riding his bicycle from Power Avenue to the rear lot of the station, which is unsecured. Video shows the suspect throwing large rocks at the windshields of two High School Resource Patrol vehicles, causing severe damage. The suspect was last seen riding northbound on Davi Avenue, possibly entering nearby City Park. Police reviewed surveillance footage and canvassed the area, but the suspect has not been identified. The suspect was wearing a fluorescent green long-sleeve shirt at the time of the incident. His bicycle is silver and black in color. Police urged nearby residents and business owners to check their security footage. Anyone who may have information or video that could identify the suspect is asked to contact Detective Simpson of the Pittsburg Police Department at 925-252-4805.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Texas truck driver sentenced to life in kidnapping, killing of Army veteran, feds say
A Texas truck driver who kidnapped and killed a 25-year-old Army veteran last year was sentenced to life in federal prison Thursday, officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office in North Texas said. Naasson Hazzard, 28, of Austin, was convicted on a charge of kidnapping resulting in death in February, the Star-Telegram previously reported. The victim, identified by family members as Caleigha Zangari of Dallas, was found dead last August in the woods off Texas Highway 11 in Pittsburg. Surveillance video presented at trial showed Zangari entering Hazzard's semi truck on the night of Aug. 15, 2024, officials said in a statement. Zangari's body was found eight days later with a plastic bag tied around her head. Hazzard had initially picked up Zangari with the intention of performing a sex act, according to the statement. In the days that followed, he switched cellphones and deleted his Google and Life360 location sharing accounts, officials said. Hazzard also cleaned his truck with bleach and searched online for the sentences for first-, second- and third-degree murder, according to the statement. He and his wife later returned to the scene before going to dinner in Tyler, officials said. Zangari served in Afghanistan and became a victim of sex trafficking after returning to the United States, her family previously said.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PSU among Kansas colleges raising tuition
PITTSBURG, Mo. — It will cost more to go to college in Kansas next school year, including Pitt State. Pitt State will see a 2.5 percent increase. That decision was unanimously approved by the state Board of Regents. Gorilla Nation isn't the only Kansas University seeing a hike this fall. The University of Kansas will see a 3 percent increase, it's a 3.5 percent increase for Kansas State and Wichita State and a 4 percent increase at Fort Hays State. PSU among Kansas colleges raising tuition PSU's Center for Reading hosting educational summer camp for kids PSU marks 50 years of MBA program with alumni celebration Doug Ball named interim president of Pittsburg State University The only university not to see an increase is Emporia State. Board of Regents Chairman Carl Ice says, despite the hike, tuition rates in Kansas are lower than most other states. 'When we think about tuition, one of the things clearly we do is compare it to inflation, also to compare to other states. Our rates are typically very favorable, meaning more affordable and lower than other states,' said Carl Ice, Chairman of the Kansas Board of Regents. The chairman also said the board worked hard to keep tuition raises to a minimum. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New data center coming to southeast Kansas
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new data center coming to southeast Kansas will generate sales tax and franchise fees in exchange for the big energy it will take to operate. 'Last several months have been spent prepping the site because, again, it takes a lot of electricity,' said Blake Benson, Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce President. Wildcat Data Infrastructure, a Texas company, is building the first data storage facility in the Industrial park near the Pittsburg Airport 'Data centers, are facilities that housed much data storage. They house computer applications. And they're becoming more and more necessary,' said Benson. Crawford County seeks community input for new growth plan New data center coming to southeast Kansas PSU's Center for Reading hosting educational summer camp for kids KDOT hosting Hwy 69 improvement meetings this week for Crawford County resident input Southeast Kansas sheriff quips, 'We saved the 4th of July' The idea was proposed to the City Commission back in late January. Now, the company and the city are working with Evergy to expand the electrical infrastructure at the site on 10 acres of land. 'Data centers are becoming more and more attractive economic development projects for communities like Pittsburg because we really as far as city utilities are infrastructure. They didn't need much. They needed a lot of electricity,' said Benson. While a significant amount of energy is being used, it will also generate sales tax and franchise fees for the city. 'It'll generate about $10,000 a month in sales tax on that electricity and also a franchise fee that the city collects on electricity. That'll be about another 10,000. So all in all, it will generate about $20,000 a month,' said Benson. Phase I of the project will include several modular buildings, that are not yet on site. 10 megawatts of energy is enough to power 2,000 homes a day. As for phase 2 of the project… 'Then the second phase calls for that to go to a 50 megawatt project. And when that happens, most likely they'll combine it into one facility,' said Benson. Benson says phase I of the project should be complete by the end of Summer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
