Breen: One year down and a long road ahead for teen driver
I have been a licensed driver for 26 years, which makes me feel really old. My oldest son, who is 17, this week passed the one year mark as a licensed driver, which makes him feel really cool.
Racing: Nine-year-old finds success on motocross track
It was never supposed to become more than a nice outdoor retreat for the then 4-year-old Dustin Renteria. But one trip to a dirt track on his motocross bike became countless more, and the now 9-year-old Renteria is finding racing success all over the country.
Lewis: Sometimes the club is at fault on the green
As strange as this may sound, maybe it is the putter's fault that you keep missing so many putts. There are three types of putting strokes: a straight back shot with straight follow through, a slightly inside backstroke and follow through, and a strong inside backstroke and strong inside follow through, which is similar to a door hinge.
Video: Winter solstice at the Mission in San Juan
Every year on the winter solstice, the sun rises and light shines through the front window of the mission, illuminating the tabernacle at Old Mission San Juan Bautista. It occurred Thursday morning at the church. Here, see video of the traditional gathering.
NFL: 49ers preparing for Seahawks’ noise
Left tackle Joe Staley knows the eardrum-rattling peril that awaits the 49ers in Saturday's visit to Seattle's CenturyLink Field.
NHL: Five-goal first period lifts Sharks past Lightning
AN JOSE – A five-goal outburst in the first period was enough offense to lift the San Jose Sharks past the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-2 Wednesday night at sold-out HP Pavilion. The victory, pushed the Sharks atop the Pacific Division with 39 points in 32 games. Dallas has 39 points in 33 games. Phoenix is third with 37 points. Los Angeles, San Jose’s opponent Friday, holds down fourth with 34.
Soccer: Four Gav players earn all-conference honors
The Gavilan College men's soccer season ended Nov. 11, but the signs left behind tell of a turnaround campaign that included the most wins in program history. Led by first-year head coach Justin Johnson, the Rams finished 2011 with an 11-8-1 record - 7-7 in the Coast Conference - and received four selections to the postseason all-conference list.
‘The Way’ takes viewers on enlightening pilgrimage
An intriguing motion picture was released in the fall, but disappeared from movie theatres. However, "The Way" may soon be available on Netflix, and it deserves a wider audience.
NBA: Warriors, Ellis being sued for harassment
The Golden State Warriors and guard Monta Ellis are being sued by a former employee for sexual harassment.
