Mercury News, East Bay Times boys soccer rankings top 10 NCS, CCS playoffs

Bay Area News Group boys soccer Top 10 (Mercury News & East Bay Times) No. 1 BELLARMINE (13-1-3) Previous ranking: 1 Since last ranking: Beat Riordan 2-0, Valley Christian 7-1 Up next: Wednesday vs. Mitty, 7 p.m. No. 2 MENLO-ATHERTON (15-0-4) Previous ranking: 3 Since last ranking: Beat Aragon 1-0, South San Francisco 2-1 Up … Read more

Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio dies at 77 – The Mercury News

By BERENICE BAUTISTA MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican musical legend Paquita la del Barrio, known for her powerful voice and fierce defense of women, died at her home in Veracruz early Monday at the age of 77. Her passing was announced on her official social media accounts and confirmed by her representatives to The Associated … Read more

Solano and Yolo counties under a flood warning until early Tuesday morning – The Mercury News

Solano and Yolo counties were placed under a flood warning by the National Weather Service on Monday at 8:08 a.m. The warning is in effect until Tuesday at 4 a.m. The NWS Sacramento CA said, “Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Yolo Bypass near Lisbon.” “Near 9.5 feet, Yolo Bypass flooding … Read more

Flood warning for Solano and Yolo counties until further notice – The Mercury News

Solano and Yolo counties are the focus of an updated flood warning issued at 2:40 p.m. on Thursday by the National Weather Service. The warning is in effect until further notice. The NWS Sacramento CA said, “Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Yolo Bypass near Lisbon.” “At 15.0 feet, County Road … Read more

Thousands of US and Mexican troops are at the border. Here’s where they are and what they’re doing – The Mercury News

By Alexandra Mendoza and Alex Riggins, The San Diego Union-Tribune SAN DIEGO — Border commuters are experiencing an extra layer of screening at the San Diego-Tijuana border as Mexican soldiers began randomly searching vehicles for drugs at U.S. ports of entry. The searches in Mexico are believed to be unprecedented in recent history. Thousands of … Read more

With all eyes on the NBA for All-Star weekend, the WNBA and the Valkyries are sharing the spotlight – The Mercury News

By JANIE McCAULEY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Draymond Green proudly rocks a Golden State Valkyries No. 25 jersey, signifying the WNBA’s return to Northern California in 2025. Warriors coach Steve Kerr regularly takes the podium for interviews wearing the expansion franchise’s signature purple T-shirts. With 5-year-old Chase Center under the spotlight during NBA All-Star Weekend, … Read more