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Study seeks best way to manage breast ‘pre-cancer’
Is the best way to treat an early precursor to breast cancer no treatment at all? That’s what MD Anderson researchers and allied institutions will try to determine in a clinical trial of women with ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, a small cluster of abnormal cells in the milk ducts that hasn’t spread into any normal surrounding breast tissue. DCIS isn’t life-threatening, but having DCIS can increase the risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later on.
Softball enters new season with hope
The Stanford softball team opens another season today in Tempe, Arizona against Bradley, but don’t expect them to be like previous Cardinal teams. While Stanford softball doesn’t have the elite reputation of other teams on campus, there are many reasons to believe that they could be in for a special season this year. To start with, it should be noted that the Pac-12 is arguably the toughest conference in the country.
Stanford athletics wins dual Capital One Cup awards
On July 13, it was announced that the Stanford Athletics Department had received the the Capital One Cup for both its men’s and women’s programs. This is the first time in the history of the Cup that a school has earned the award twice-over. The Capital One Cup is given to the school with the best performing athletics departments, one for the women’s and one for the men’s. This year is the fifth time the Cardinal women receive the honor and the second time the men do.
Stanford women’s tennis upsets Vanderbilt to win NCAA title
No one would have guessed that Stanford would have been the last team standing in the NCAA Tournament this year. In March, the team was ranked 46th, a historical low for the Cardinal. Three of its seven games had been losses and junior star Melissa Lord was out with an injury. Still, in typical comeback kid fashion, the team saw a season full of tight wins and last-minute points, leading them straight into the NCAA Tournament.
Stanford lacrosse wins Pac-12 Championships, qualifies for NCAA
On Sunday afternoon, the Stanford lacrosse team made history when they held up a banner that read “2018 Women’s Lacrosse Tournament CHAMPIONS” at Prentup Field at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The No. 2 seeded Cardinal had just defeated the No. 1 seed, Colorado, 15-6 and won the first-ever Pac-12 women’s lacrosse tournament. The title and its significance is grand for the Stanford team, currently ranked 13th nationally.
Women’s water polo goes across the bay for MPSF Championships
Stanford women’s water polo is gearing up to take on the MPSF championships, starting with No. 20 San Jose State on Friday at 11 a.m. The game is make-it-or-break-it for the Cardinal, as they dive directly into the elimination rounds. The Cardinal squad currently stands second with an outstanding 16-2, 3-2 MPSF record that will gives it the confidence needed to take on this challenge.
Sports events you don’t want to miss during Admit Weekend
Baseball will take on rival Cal in a three-game series as it looks to continue its eight-game victory streak. The team will be hoping to keep its place as the top seed in the Pac-12 and ameliorate further its 31-5, 12-3 Pac-12 record. The Golden Bears hold a 23-15, 9-9 Pac-12 record. Things to look for: Cardinal head coach David Esquer was the head coach at Cal for 18 seasons and won National Coach of the Year in 2011 while serving the Golden Bears. So, this series may be a bit personal for him.
Men’s gymnastics wraps up season with fourth-place NCAA finish
Stanford men’s gymnastics had a rollercoaster of a night that ended in a fourth-place finish at the NCAA Championships on Saturday in Chicago. Senior Robert Neff notched an NCAA first place on the high bar. The team has managed to place in the top five every single year since 2006, a clear example of the members’ consistent nature and power. Stanford posted a 408.725 overall score, bested by favorited Oklahoma (414.858), Minnesota (411.923) and Illinois (411.689).
Women’s water polo destroys the Devils
The blazing Arizona sun was mostly covered on Sunday afternoon as No. 1 Stanford Cardinal women’s water polo took on No. 6 Arizona State in Tempe. The clouds must have been a lucky charm for the Stanford squad, who managed to outdo their opponents in a whopping 10-4 victory. The win was an especially sweet celebration for the seniors honored before the game: 2-meter defender Jordan Raney, driver and 2-meter Shannon Cleary, 2-meter Katie Dudley and fifth-year goalkeeper Julia Hermann.
Senior day success for women’s lacrosse
This weekend was full of both sweetness and sadness as the women’s lacrosse team honored its veterans in a win against Oregon on Senior Day. The No. 12 Cardinal team came out strong with a 17-9 victory at home, led by none other than the seniors. The match was the squad’s second-to-last before they begin Pac-12 Tournament play.
Men’s volleyball goes on the road against the Bruins
Stanford men’s volleyball is gearing up to take on No. 5 UCLA on Thursday in Los Angeles. UCLA has had a very productive season and will prove a tough foe as Stanford looks to close out its season (this being the team’s second-to-last game) on a high note. UCLA (20-6, 7-3 MPSF), also set to host the NCAA Championships in May, is having their senior night on Thursday, honoring seniors Oliver Martin, Eric Matheis, JT Hatch, Jake Arnitz and Christian Hessenauer.
Stanford men’s volleyball beaten by the Bruins on the road
Pauley Pavilion echoed with the sound of a crowd gathering on Thursday evening as the Stanford Cardinal men’s volleyball team took on No. 5 UCLA in Los Angeles. The Cardinal lost for the second time this season to UCLA in four sets (15-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-25). The Cardinal came into the game on a high off of back-to-back wins against 13th ranked Grand Canyon and No. 14 Concordia last weekend. They needed to use this momentum to take on of their toughest opponents yet.
Stanford track and field opens outdoor season
Stanford hosted its 43rd Stanford Invitational on Friday and Saturday, earning itself a number of impressive wins both days at Cobb Track and Angell Field. Fifth-year senior Valarie Allman, the 12th best thrower in American history and a legend for the Cardinal team, managed her second-best career discus throw of 199-0 (60.65 meters) on Saturday. After a year of redshirting, Allman is impressing the collegiate world by setting new records and goals for herself.
Price finishes at Maples with a perfect 10
The crowd roared as the scoreboard lit up with the name Elizabeth Price followed by the score that every gymnast strives for throughout their whole career: a perfect 10.00. Price and the rest of the No. 27 Stanford women’s gymnastics squad wrapped up their home season against No. 3 UCLA on Sunday afternoon. The competition was senior Price’s last in Maples Pavilion, a conclusion to a impressive career that included – with today – three perfect 10s.
San Jose sees some tennis and some dancing in Roger Federer’s charity event
SAN JOSE – Every time a song interlude plays between points, Jack Sock — currently ranked 10th in the world in men’s singles — dances — running man accompanies “Gangnam Style” (I guess he didn’t remember the original dance) and he smirks as he signals for Federer to phone him while Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” comes on. On the other side of the court, Federer laughs as he awkwardly tries out a couple of his own dance moves.
Ziperski: The NFL Needs Franchise Tag Reform
Back in January, Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell claimed that if the Steelers forced him to play under the franchise tag for a second consecutive season (they tagged him for 2017), he would contemplate retirement. And after the Steelers announced this week that they would tag Bell again in 2018, he said that retirement is indeed an option on the table. Now, I don’t believe for a second that Bell would actually walk away from the game forever.
Stanford men’s volleyball drops to BYU in five set match
Stanford men’s volleyball (3-13, 1-4 MPSF) came out strong, winning the first two sets on Saturday against BYU, to then fall in the last three and be defeated by the No. 6 team in the nation. The Cardinal faced an extremely tough opponent last Saturday night on the road at Smith Fieldhouse. The team had already lost 1-3 against BYU on the previous Wednesday, so the matchup was harder than ever.
Stanford women’s gymnastics barely bested by the Huskies
Stanford women’s gymnastics was unable to defeat Washington on Saturday, wrapping up the night with 196.475-195.450 all-around scores at the Hec Edmundson Pavilion. No. 22 Stanford put up an outstanding fight wwith multiple gymnasts earning titles in their events, but the No. 10 Huskies were able to come out on top regardless. Senior all-around Cardinal competitor Elizabeth Price managed to notch her fifth all-around title of this season with a score of 39.425.
Women’s lacrosse downed by No. 2 Stony Brook
Stanford No. 24 women’s lacrosse (0-2) was defeated by No. 2 Stony Brook (2-0) on Monday evening. The Cardinal fell 15-9, although they put up a tough fight against one of the nation’s top teams. Cagan Stadium was full of excited fans as the team hosted its home opener after a season opener on the road against Denver. The game opened up in a bumpy fashion for the Cardinal, who were unable to keep up with the offensive prowess of the Seawolves.
Men’s volleyball bested twice on the road
Stanford men’s volleyball had a tough end of the week on the road, losing to No. 14 USC (4-7, 1-0 MPSF) on Thursday night and then to No. 12 CSUN (7-4) on Saturday. Both teams haven’t had the most stable seasons, with the Cardinal having a four-game losing streak before a win against UC San Diego last week and the Trojans facing a seven-game losing streak ended by their win on Thursday.
Men’s volleyball notches a win and a loss in SoCal
Stanford men’s volleyball (2-8) had a split weekend, taking a loss at UC Irvine on Friday and then coming back to beat UC San Diego on Saturday, breaking a four-game losing streak for the Cardinal. Both games were on the road, where Stanford will stay for another four games. Friday night, the Cardinal took a hard loss in Irvine, finishing the match 25-12, 26-24, 25-19. No. 4 Irvine (10-1) held its ground with a .403 clip, while keeping the Cardinal at a low .084 attack percentage.
Cardinal downed by Long Beach State
Stanford men’s volleyball (1-6) was defeated by No. 1 Long Beach State (7-0) on Saturday at Maples Pavilion in a highly competitive three-set match. Long Beach State has had an astounding start to its season, now registering a 7-0 run after the Saturday match. Stanford, on the other hand, has had a rough beginning to its season, with four losses to open up the year. The team now holds a 1-6 record that it will be looking to improve.
Golden 1 Center has become the jewel of downtown Sacramento
Golden 1 Center is best known as the home of the Sacramento Kings, but the arena also has hosted some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars, John Mayer, and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. The venue, approved by the Sacramento City Council in May 2014, opened to the public Oct. 1, 2016, with the Kings FanFest, a free event to watch the team practice and give spectators their first look inside. Three days later, on Sept.
Cardinal women’s soccer earns two shut outs in weekend wins
No. 5 Stanford women’s soccer pulled off weekend wins against No. 10 Georgetown and Navy at Laird Q. Cagan Stadium. The Cardinal (4-1-0) started off strong with a 4-0 against the Hoyas on Friday evening. Sophomore defender Beattie Goad got her first start of the season, joining veterans such as junior forward Michelle Xiao and senior forward Kyra Carusa. Sophomore Lauren Rood kept the Cardinal strong from the goal.
Korbin was found beaten in Roseville. Now, the dog is ready to be adopted
A dog that was found abandoned and beaten in the head at a Roseville Park has been placed for adoption. The dog, named Korbin, was found June 22 at Mark White Park in Roseville with a large gash in his head, no collar and no microchip. The dog was taken to the Atlantic Street Pet Emergency Center to be treated, and is ready to find a home after more than two months of treatment. The Placer SPCA requested donations to help with Korbin’s care.
Motorist fatally strikes bicyclist in south Sacramento | The Sacramento Bee
A man in his 50s was hit and killed while riding his bicycle Wednesday night in south Sacramento County.The man was struck by a motorist near Mack Road and Summersdale Drive about 9:20 p.m., according to the Sacramento Police Department.The motorist and bicyclist were taken to the hospital, where the bicyclist was pronounced dead.The name of the bicyclist has not been released pending notification of relatives.
Sought suspect linked to homicide, shooting, missing person | The Sacramento Bee
The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man thought to be connected to a homicide, a missing person and an attempted homicide.Officials say Kurt Andrew Collins, 61, has been linked to the killing of Michael Mahoney of Union City on July 18, 2016, the shooting of Steve Wolf, a member of the Placer County Search and Rescue Team, on Aug. 8, 2016, and the disappearance of Joseph Charles Murphy on Oct.
Ponderosa Fire grows to 3,507 acres in Butte County
The Ponderosa Fire in Butte County is 10 percent contained, burning across 3,507 acres on Thursday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire has burned 10 residences and 20 outbuildings and is threatening 1,300 structures, including 500 homes, Cal Fire reported Thursday morning. On Wednesday, firefighters battled rapid fire development, dangerous rates of spread and high temperatures, Cal Fire said.
Antelope man identified as victim of fatal drive-by shooting | The Sacramento Bee
The 22-year-old killed in a drive-by shooting in Foothill Farms on Tuesday has been identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as Jonathan Altamirano of Antelope.Altamirano was found shortly after 1 a.m. Tuesday, after deputies received reports of the shooting in the 5100 block of Karm Way. The 22-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body.
110 in September? Forecasters say record-breaking heat on way for holiday weekend | The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento is projected to experience record temperatures over Labor Day weekend, according to the National Weather Service.The weather service forecasts that Thursday will top out at 103 degrees, Friday will reach 109 and Saturday.
Fatal car crash shuts down Garden Highway
The Sacramento Police Department was on the scene early Wednesday morning after a fatal car crash off of Garden Highway. According to police, the car was heading south on Truxel Road when it went off the road around 2 a.m. The car proceeded through the intersection and down the embankment. The driver suffered fatal injuries after being partially launched from the vehicle. The female passenger was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
Ponderosa Fire near Oroville burns 2,500 acres, destroys homes
A wildfire that started early Tuesday afternoon has destroyed nine or 10 homes and prompted evacuations near the community of Feather Falls in Butte County. The Ponderosa Fire was reported at 1:16 p.m. at Ponderosa Way and Lumpkin Road, two miles northwest of Forbestown in an area east of Lake Oroville. It had burned about 2,500 acres as of 6:05 a.m. on Wednesday, according to the Cal Fire Butte County.
Ponderosa Fire near Oroville burns 2,500 acres, destroys 10 homes
A wildfire that started early Tuesday afternoon has destroyed 10 homes, 20 outbuildings and prompted evacuations near the community of Feather Falls in Butte County. An additional five residences and 10 outbuildings have been damaged. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also reports that 800 structures are threatened. The Ponderosa Fire was reported at 1:16 p.m. at Ponderosa Way and Lumpkin Road, two miles northwest of Forbestown in an area east of Lake Oroville.
Man returns to jail on fresh charges one hour after leaving
A man who had been released an hour earlier from Sacramento County Jail was arrested again early Thursday in Folsom on suspicion of stealing a taxi, police said. Matthew Carl Griffin, 25, punched a cab driver and stole both his cell phone and his vehicle, police said. The incident took place about 4 a.m. near the intersection of Folsom Boulevard and Greenback Lane.
Want to be a firefighter? Here’s how - for free
The Sacramento Fire Department is teaming with the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee in accepting candidates for a free firefighter academy. The tuition-free firefighter academy was announced Tuesday. The Cal-JAC Academy will train and prepare candidates to be first responders. The course will cover physical testing, a written exam and EMT training, according to the academy’s website. Applicants may apply to the program between Aug. 1 and Oct 1.
Rio Vista Bridge motorists will experience delays due to inspection
The state Department of Transportation has announced that it will be performing mandatory inspections of the Rio Vista Bridge on Wednesday. The Rio Vista Bridge is Highway 12 between Solano and Sacramento counties. The inspections, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will create intermittent delays in traffic because of one-way traffic controls. One lane will remain open on the bridge, even during these controls. The bridge will continue to operate normally for boat traffic.
Smoke from agricultural burn predicted to remain in Sacramento region
The smoke across the Sacramento region Tuesday night that resulted from agricultural burning will most likely linger in the valley, according to the National Weather Service. “It’s probably going to linger all day today. As we get some increase in the winds this afternoon, it should try and mix it out a little bit,” said Craig Shoemaker, NWS spokesman.
23-year-old man stabbed in Arden Arcade
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred just before 6 a.m. on Wright Street in Arden Arcade. The victim, a 23-year-old male, suffered lacerations to his upper torso, said Tony Turnbull, spokesman for the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. A resident on Byron Road, which is less than a mile from Wright Street, called 911 regarding the stabbing. The victim was alert and had non-life threatening wounds, Turnbull said.
3.2-magnitude earthquake strikes near San Francisco
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning near San Francisco Tuesday morning at 5:36 a.m. The earthquake, reported at 5:36 a.m., was recorded at a 4.9-kilometer depth, according to United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred right along the San Andreas Fault Line. The epicenter of the tremor was in the Pacific, about 6.8 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge, 9.9 miles from San Francisco and 6.8 miles from Tamalpais-Homestead Valley in Marin County.
Man fatally shot in North Highlands
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal shooting in North Highlands. Deputies responded to a call about midnight Monday in the 4100 block of Painter Way and found a 34-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound to the head, according to a department news release. The man, who was determined to be the resident of the house, was pronounced dead by Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District personnel. There were signs of forced entry, according to Sgt.
Power outage affects East Sacramento residents
A failed piece of equipment caused a power outage early Tuesday in East Sacramento, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District reports. The outage affecting 2,501 SMUD customers was reported at 6:04 a.m. By 6:15 a.m., troubleshooters were on the scene, trying to reroute customers by moving them to a working circuit, according to Chris Capra, a for Sacramento Municipal Utility District spokesman.
Women’s soccer wins set in Wisconsin
Stanford women’s soccer started off their season with the momentum of two wins against Marquette and Wisconsin this past weekend. Friday night saw the first win, when the Cardinal took down the Marquette Golden Eagles 4-0. Senior Alison Jahansouz opened up in goal, joined by other Stanford veteran players. New on the field were freshmen Civana Kulhmann and Kiki Pickett along with sophomore transfer Sam Hiatt. Senior Jaye Boissiere also had her first career start on the field.
An explosion rocks Nevada County residence. Was man handling illegal fireworks?
A 57-year-old man was taken to a hospital after suffering severe burns after an explosion of suspected illegal fireworks, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office reports. The blast took place on Aug 20 in the Chicago Park area of Nevada County. The explosion victim suffered burns to his face and upper torso when Cal Fire arrived at his residence in the 12000 block of Old Stagecoach Road.
Eclipse unfolds in Sacramento area. Here's the latest
Sacramento-area residents are preparing for today's solar eclipse, the first total eclipse in the United States since 1979 and the first to cross the entire U.S. in 99 years. Crowd gathers for viewing at state Capitol 9:30 a.m. People are gathered outside the state Capitol, many wearing special glasses for viewing the eclipse. Several energy companies have set up informational booths.
Sacramento schools will be open for Monday's solar eclipse, but some won't let kids view
With classes already underway, many Sacramento area schools are gearing up for an event Monday they don't usually have to plan for: a solar eclipse. The eclipse is expected to start in Sacramento at 9:02 a.m., reach its peak at 10:17 a.m. and end at 11:39 a.m. Although Sacramento will see a partially blocked sun, with the maximum phase at 79 percent, parts of the nation will experience a full eclipse.
Women’s soccer heads to Wisconsin for season openers
The regular season is underway for the No. 2 Stanford women’s soccer squad. The team is headed over to Milwaukee for two weekend matchups, the first against Marquette on Friday and the second against the University of Wisconsin on Sunday. The Cardinal has already begun to show its might with a victory in an exhibition match against UC Davis. The team will look to garner this momentum as it prepares to take on the season.
Two new community college presidents, one local, another a newcomer, start at Los Rios
Michael Gutierrez and Whitney Yamamura ended up in Sacramento in different ways. “I’m a Sacramento guy,” Yamamura proudly said. “I’m fourth generation, I really didn’t want to go too far.” Gutierrez, on the other hand, is still learning the lay of the land. “It’s been a little stressful because I’m fairly new to Sacramento, I got here (July 17), and it’s not only getting settled in the job, it’s trying to get settled in a new life.” Ultimately, though, the two men both ended up in the capital.
Slaying of Sikh gas station employee shocks community accustomed to tragedy
When Harfateh Singh first heard about the July 25 murder of Simranjit Singh at a south Sacramento gas station, the former president of the Sikh Cultural Association at UC Davis thought immediately of the tragedies that already have struck his community. Closest to home was an attack from 2011, when two men from the Sikh religious minority, Surinder Singh, 65, and Gurmej Singh Atwal, 78, were gunned down while taking their afternoon stroll in Elk Grove. That apparent hate crime remains unsolved.
Cracker Barrel to bring 'down-home' cooking, decor to Sacramento
Cracker Barrel, a national restaurant chain known for Southern cuisine, is coming to Sacramento, according to a company spokesperson. The restaurant will open in 2018. The location and specific dates associated with the project have not been announced. Cracker Barrel is best known for its “down-home” food and its antique decor that reflects individual locations. Attached to each restaurant is a general store that sells knickknacks such as toys and candy.
Cracker Barrel to bring 'down-home' cooking, decor to Sacramento
By Laura Sussman, Sacramento Bee Cracker Barrel, a national restaurant chain known for Southern cuisine, is coming to Sacramento, according to a company spokesperson. The restaurant will open in 2018. The location and specific dates associated with the project have not been announced. Cracker Barrel is best known for its ‘down-home’ food and its antique decor that reflects individual locations. Attached to each restaurant is a general store that sells knickknacks such as toys and candy.
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