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Locals have instead focused entirely on safety and developing award-winning schools which makes it the ideal suburb in the traditional sense Although Berkeley and Oakland offer plenty of fine nightlife and cuisine Moraga still has activities by day for the outward bounder Nik Shuliahin / Unsplash California Tours Located in the canyon area between Oakland and Moraga Redwood Park and the greater park system in the Oakland hills offer dozens of miles of single track in the woods and remain under the Redwood branch’s shaded canopy One has the option between hiking the long and aggressively steep French trail – which loops through Oakland’s Chabot area – or to cut straight through the picnic and field area on a more calm incline Kay Dropiewski / Shutterstock Since arriving in 2001 gaining attention for the small school and small town somewhere near San Francisco Having competed at the NCAA championships five times in the last eleven years Bennett’s program often earns the title ‘best little guy’ from ESPN it regularly beats larger and better funded programs like Stanford The Gaels are in season starting in October and usually go to the end of March import PrebidBidService from "/v1/js/PrebidBidService.js"; 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The proposal has been determined to be consistent with the town’s existing general plan, which has already received CEQA approval. Arcata-based Danco Communities is the project developer and owner The 55-foot tall building is expected to yield around 77,250 square feet with approximately 51,900 square feet for housing and 19,825 square feet for a 33-car garage A podium-top courtyard will be included on the second floor Hunt Hale Jones Architects is responsible for the bare podium-style design Plans drafted for the project show a boxy building with a mix of hues and setbacks to articulate the massing The 1.26-acre property is located along Park Street between the Rheem Theater and a Montessori school. The street runs parallel to the busy Rheem Boulevard, connecting northern Moraga with Orinda The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC a reworking of “Chicana” or “Latina” for all genders that foregrounds indigeneity Moraga was introduced by associate teaching professor of Spanish Luziris Pineda Turi, who also serves as associate vice provost for diversity, equity and inclusion Turi reflected on Moraga’s profound impact on Chicana and Latine scholars as well as on their own personal journey “As a first-generation/limited-income Mexicana-Hondureña graduate student pursuing a Ph.D surrounded by middle- and upper-class white Latin American classmates whose theoretical and philosophical references did not connect with me,” Turi said “But a graduate course in the English department introduced me to queer Chicana feminist studies and my intellectual and personal life was forever changed by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa’s ‘This Bridge Called My Back.’” Turi highlighted Moraga’s work as foundational for understanding intersectionality and how it illustrated intellectual coalitions that embraced diverse identities “Before I even uttered or understood the word intersectionality … Moraga and ‘This Bridge Called My Back’ modeled what an intellectual coalition of diverse backgrounds could look like and its power,” Turi said crediting Moraga’s critical theory and creative writing for offering a path forward in both personal and academic pursuits “Today’s social struggles and academic pursuits situated in Chicana/Latine studies stand on the shoulders of giants like Moraga and their coalition building critical analysis and the development of radical frameworks for activism.” the title of which is a reference to a song by a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock by reflecting on her transition away from a four-decade career of teaching she is professor emerita of English at the University of California at Santa Barbara “I’m really working on liberation as much as possible,” Moraga said framing the evolution of her work in the context of personal and political freedom has to do with trying to write differently ... There’s always the sense in writing that you’ve got to break the mold.” Moraga highlighted the devastating impact of colonization including the deaths of up to 80% of Native Californians between 1846 and 1873 during the period of gold rush exploitation Moraga argued this history continues to influence the present-day marginalization of Mexicans and Native peoples in California “California was mestizo in the beginning of so-called Spanish occupation,” Moraga said “The first colonizers to arrive to the De Anza Pass were Spanish The rest of their crew were African and indigenous and mestizo in ethnicity and stayed for the duration How was it then that Black and Indian disappeared historically?” Moraga’s exploration of colonization is deeply personal She tied the history of California’s exploitation to her own familial experiences sharing poignant reflections on the death of her father a white man who married into a lineage of Mexican and Indigenous peoples “He is no longer up to the task of all that holding in and on the cover of organ “His dying is ordinary and in this way singular Moraga situated her father within the broader context of working-class California a union man and a railroad worker — a quintessential American story Papa Joe became connected to a history shaped by colonization and migration embodying the complex layers of identity that are central to Moraga’s interrogation of California’s past and future “My California dreaming was a 1970s extended lesbian moment noting that even this freedom came with challenges wearing the battered badge of half-breed and queer.” Moraga’s reflections on California’s history expanded into a broader critique of the United States’ treatment of marginalized communities She voiced concerns about the future of the nation particularly in relation to climate change truly imagine it can possibly survive the disappearance of the Amazon forest?” Moraga said continue the charade of stopping mass migration at the border of the very people dispossessed by U.S Moraga said she sees the rise of a revitalized Chicano/a movement as a potential path forward “I’m interested in a revitalized movement de la raza I use the word intentionally because it’s not gendered and it means race,” she said the term “raza” encompasses a wide coalition of mestizo immigrants and others who are resisting cultural erasure this movement could provide the necessary framework for Latine peoples to build a progressive presence in the United States that would impact not only the U.S At the heart of Moraga’s vision is a deep commitment to remembering and reimagining “Maybe my work is simply shuffling these words around on the page while my crooked fingers dig at something about remembering where the real veins of gold once ran,” she said this act of remembering is crucial not only for understanding the past but also for shaping the future she left the audience with a poignant reminder that history must be confronted and reimagined to create a more just and equitable future “I started and end these reflections with these same questions,” Moraga said This event was a Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender, Health and Well-being hosted by the Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality The 14-year-old lecture series is made possible by the generous support of Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro 713-348-0000 | Privacy Policy | Campus Carry Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Cal Poly pushed Saint Mary's in a rather surprising meeting of the top two teams in the California D1A Conference They moved into Cal Poly territory and spun it wide to freshman Aisake Tukuafu Ollie Cline slotted the extras and it was 7-0 back on the field after a rough injury against BYU followed by an offload that set up flyhalf Tatum Pappas for the next try The Gaels added to that with a strong sequence of phases and a nice catch-pass from Nate Deegan to set up prop John Wilson Cline converted again and it was 21-0 after 13 minutes as he went over to score wing Nathan VanderKlugt knocked the ball loose to save a try Cal Poly was able to get out of that and after a nice run from flyhalf Nicho Domine scrumhalf Paddy Casey picked up from the base of the ruck and was in at the corner Saint Mary's responded with a nice 50-22 from Besag While the Gaels didn't score right off that they did a minute or so later when Pappas grubbered through for Tukuafu to chase down for his second Tukuafu scored his third of the half from a pretty simple but effective play off a scrum Domine and Baker were instrumental in getting Cal Poly close But during that sequence Cal Poly lost Casey to an injury It seemed like Casey suffered the injury while making a tackle on Saint Mary's fullback Mario Storti on a kick chase only for Casey to take a knee a about 30 seconds later With halftime approaching Storti fielded a kick and scrumhalf Hunter Modlin box kicked about 50 meters to get a 50-22 winning the lineout and mauling it close to the line Cal Poly was penalized and when the Gaels opted for a scrum they were nicely poised for No and no one could have expected Saint Mary's not to score again for about 39 minutes and worked their way to the tryline before the forwards were over Flanker Brett Dowgiewicz was the man to get it down Cal Poly held Saint Mary's out and finally got out of trouble with a massive break from Baker The Mustangs recycled only for Saint Mary's to get a yellow card for a deliberate knock-on The forwards crashed it down to the line before the ball was sent to Baker who stepped off his right foot and was over The center's kick was good again and it was 38-28 The Mustangs did a good job of keeping the ball out of Saint Mary's hands and spent a good deal of time in Saint Mary's territory The Gaels just couldn't quite open up the spigot the way they like to So Cal Poly got within a score when Baker launched a high ball The chase was on and wing Peter Mazolewski slammed into Storti and fullback Julian DeRaffele dove on the ball They lined up two makeable penalty goals and He argued that the first one had gone over Instead the teams kept trying to get that big play Saint Mary's were not getting the kind of ball they liked Late in the game the Gaels finally got to play with the ball a little What followed was their best sequence of the half with Besag sending a briiliant offload to Cathal Coakley (who was outstanding on the day) and he quickly passed to Atelea Si'i Tengei who did very well to dive and score in the corner That made it 43-35 and very little time left Cal Poly worked their way into the Saint Mary's half but couldn't get close enough With time essentially up and Baker off for a blood sub Domine slotted a penalty goal from long range to get his side within a try at 43-38 It was a smart move because there was time left the Mustangs couldn't get that precious final try Saint Mary's had survived an excellent challenge from a motivated Cal Poly team Baker was once again excellent and Dowgiewicz had a huge game Besag ripped the ball free in the tackle to end the game and that was the sort of play he often makes Saint Mary's clinches the California Conference but it's fair to say Cal Poly took a huge step forward                The Goff Rugby Report is run by Alex Goff and concentrates on HS and college rugby See our Re-Print and Re-Post policy 2025 at 11:53 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The committee's main purpose is to conduct an annual review of Measure K revenues and expenditures and present the report to the Town Council CA—Residents of Moraga interested in becoming more involved in the community and learning about the local government process are encouraged to apply for a seat on the Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee Members of the committee are appointed by the Moraga Town Council and are expected to attend meetings a few times a year The committee's main purpose is to conduct an annual review of Measure K revenues and expenditures and present the report to the Town Council Measure K is a 1-cent local sales tax passed in 2012 by over 70 percent of Moraga voters Money raised through the tax is used to keep local streets from falling into disrepair and maintain town programs and services The measure was enacted for 20 years and will expire in 2033 unless voters extend it Moraga residents who wish to be considered must complete an application packet and return it in person to the Town Clerk’s Office at 329 Rheem Blvd. or by email to townclerk@moraga.ca.us The application period remains open until the vacancy is filled Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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Head coach TIm Ward said "We had a few moments where we could have won that game late They played a really strong second half and we dodged a bullet or two as well Thanks for visiting 2025Moraga residents are raising concerns for limited roads in their city (KGO) -- If there is a wildfire in the Town of Moraga Especially given the limited number of the mostly small That's raising concerns for community activists who believe the town isn't ready for a wildfire or natural disaster But Moraga officials disagree and point to the solid plans that are in place Watch the video in the media player above for the full story By: 5:30 am on February 7 Formal plans have yet to be published by the developer but city records show that SAHA and Sunflower are planning to develop 48-unit affordable units The development timeline foresees design review to occur in 2026 and construction to start around the end of 2027 eventually covering the 0.74 acres into parking City staff have recommended that the city deem the site as exempt surplus land and draft the terms of sale for future negotiations and sale to an affordable housing developer This is not the first time a developer has considered bringing affordable housing to the lot along Moraga Street Branagh Development approached the city to receive feedback about providing off-site affordable housing the developer opted to include on-site affordable housing for the Woodbury Highlands projects The City Council is scheduled to review the proposal during their meeting on Monday, February 10th, starting at 7 PM. The event will occur at the Lafayette Library, and streaming will be available through Zoom. For more information about how to attend and participate, visit the meeting agenda here I feel like you could fit a few more and still provide parking for everyone… The locals are having an aneurysm that any affordable housing is being built at all and the traffic impacts They would rather outsource their contribution to the housing crisis to other less wealthy cities That’s practically holy ground for rich suburbanites Expect a years-long battle with people who really really don’t want working-class brown people anywhere near them unless they’re performing a service Thanks for visiting 2025-05-05T07:41:43-07:00May 5 2025-05-02T09:39:58-07:00May 2 2025-05-02T08:40:53-07:00May 2 2025-05-04T09:32:06-07:00April 30 2025-04-30T17:06:48-07:00April 30 From a City of Piedmont press release on April 18 *This article was updated on April 22 to reflect a new meeting location at the PHS library not the Havens Elementary School library as originally posted Community members can now review and share comments on the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan The product of in-depth study and community engagement beginning in summer 2023 the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan outlines a vision – and the steps needed to bring it to life – for a new neighborhood in Moraga Canyon that would:• bring new housing to Piedmont creating opportunities for people of all income levels• enhance recreational amenities through an expanded sports field and new hiking trail• improve road safety and traffic signal at Red Rock Road• model best practices in wildfire resistant construction and landscaping City Staff will provide the City Council a presentation of the Draft Specific Plan at two upcoming study sessions City Council Study Sessions: Moraga Canyon Specific PlanMonday 5:30 p.m.*Piedmont High School library (on the campus at 800 Magnolia Avenue) Community members are welcome to attend and speak at the study sessions Additional opportunities to learn about the Draft Specific Plan are planned in the coming months including presentations to the City’s Park Commission and Recreation Commission The Draft Specific Plan is available for download and review HERE A vision for the future of Moraga CanyonThe Draft Specific Plan details development locations and infrastructure requirements for the construction up to 199 units of new housing on City-owned land in Moraga Canyon 60 of which would be affordable to lower income households The document anticipates development of multifamily residential buildings between 4 and 6 stories and includes two options for where these buildings could be co-located – either on the north side or the south side of Moraga Avenue each one addressing a single topic in detail with subjects ranging from overall site vision to circulation and traffic safety improvements to building and landscape design The final chapter outlines animplementation strategy and options for project financing The City Council is expected to consider adoption of the Specific Plan in fall 2025 following a recommendation from the Planning Commission Submit comments online, by email, or by mailCommunity members can offer comments on the Draft Specific Plan:• online at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSPComments• by email to MoragaCanyonNews@piedmont.ca.gov• by mail to: Kevin Jackson Learn more about the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan and view video and materials from past meetings and events HERE The Exedra comments section is an essential part of the site. 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We blared that iconic tune all the way to the gate and I expressed my gratitude for the invitation "I'm sorry I didn't know this place existed." Paul chuckled and replied Vineyard views take on a new look through a wine glass We enjoyed a vertical tasting featuring wines dating from 1997 to the current 2019 vintage I was pleasantly surprised by the consistency of flavor profiles across both the red and white wines It’s easy to see why these wines start at $100+ given their complexity and smooth finishes One notable change in recent years is that Moraga Bel Air is now open by appointment to the public for tastings and tours whereas previously it was members-only access.Before wrapping up my visit I asked Paul if I was trustworthy enough to take one of his glasses outside to the tire swing I’m grateful that the wine at Moraga is well-balanced because I nearly spilled the wine on myself twice before deciding to take it easy on the swing Getting into the "swing" of things Seize the opportunity to explore Moraga Bel Air one of California’s most remarkable wineries—truly a hidden gem in LA and exceptional wines that make the Los Angeles winery unique Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 3/25/2025 6:40:00 PM Thanks for visiting Community members are invited to attend two upcoming City Council study sessions for a walkthrough of the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan 5:30pmPiedmont High School / Millennium High School Library The aim of these study sessions is to provide a “first look” overview of the recently released Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan.  •  April 28: Using the big picture vision as a starting point the April 28 study session will focus the mechanics of implementing the Specific Plan once it’s been adopted.•  April 30: The April 30 meeting will offer a deep dive into the built environment as defined in the draft document covering roadway improvements The study sessions mark the beginning of an extensive public review period and series of meetings before the Council is expected to consider adoption of the Specific Plan next fall, including: 2025: Recreation Commission• August-September 2025: Public hearings at Planning Commission and City CouncilCommunity members are encouraged to attend the study sessions For those unable to join, presentation materials will be available on the project website after the meeting A vision for the future of Moraga CanyonThe product of in-depth study and community engagement beginning in summer 2023 the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan outlines a vision – and the steps needed to bring it to life – for a new neighborhood in Moraga Canyon that would: The Draft Specific Plan details development locations and infrastructure requirements for the construction up to 199 units of new housing on City-owned land in Moraga Canyon The document anticipates development of multifamily residential buildings between 4 and 6 stories and includes two options for where these buildings could be located – either on the north side or the south side of Moraga Avenue each one addressing a single topic in detail with subjects ranging from overall site vision to circulation and traffic safety improvements to building and landscape design The final chapter outlines an implementation strategy and options for project financing The Draft Specific Plan is available for download and review at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSP (or by clicking below) or by mailCommunity members can offer comments on the Draft Specific Plan:• online at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSPComments• by email to MoragaCanyonNews@piedmont.ca.gov• by mail to: Kevin Jackson following a recommendation from the Planning Commission Learn more about the Moraga Canyon Specific Plan and view video and materials from past meetings and events at piedmont.ca.gov/MCSP KRON4 Read more: https://www.kron4.com/news/moraga-residents-file-lawsuit-against-town-over-wildfire-evacuation-concerns KRON4's Lindsey Ford reports: https://www.kron4.com/?p=2158697&preview=true Made in the Bay Area and being shown on the big screen local filmmakers discuss being featured at SFFilm Festival this year Video shows aftermath of tree crushing San Francisco parklet One man is in jail and another was hospitalized after a seemingly random attack in the Castro on Easter Three people are dead and three more are hospitalized with serious injuries after a Volkswagen Tiguan hit a tree on San Geronimo Valley Road just west of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard shortly before 7:30 p.m San Francisco Fire Department firefighters rescued an injured dog and an uninjured person from a cliffside along Mile Rock Trail in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Thursday afternoon Bay Area photographer Lani Tinio shared a timelapse of the Moon rising over the Bay Bridge on Sunday with KRON4 and there is no shortage of activities going on around the Bay Area KRON4 Chief Meteorologist Lawrence Karnow has 4 Fun Things going on this weekend Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting 2024 at 5:33 am PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A rendering of the new Canyon Road bridge at the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail CA — A ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail was planned for Wednesday The East Bay Regional Park District maintains and operates the 7.65-mile trail that parallels St a landslide closed the section between Canyon Road and Westchester Street in Moraga The trail’s role in providing healthy recreational opportunities and safe routes to school for local schoolchildren made it a priority for the local community The overall project included slope stabilization and trail reconstruction and was a partnership between the East Bay Regional Park District the Town of Moraga completed the Canyon Road Bridge Replacement Project that reestablished the regional trail along Canyon Road East Bay Municipal Utility District completed the Moraga Creek Flood Control Project that stabilized the slope allowing the East Bay Regional Park District to move forward with final trail construction East Bay Regional Park District General Manager Sabrina Landreth East Bay Regional Park District Board Director Dee Rosario East Bay Municipal Utility District Board Director Marguerite Young and Town of Moraga Mayor Teresa Onoda were among those scheduled to speak at Wednesday's celebration Game Recap: Women's Soccer | 10/2/2024 6:43:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Cherríe Moraga, a renowned writer, feminist activist, poet, essayist and playwright, will present her lecture titled “They Are Falling All Around Me — A Borderless América Reimagined” for Rice University’s Center for the Study of Women Gender and Sexuality’s (CSWGS) Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender Health and Wellbeing beginning at 6:30 p.m The center will also hold a reception and book signing with Moraga at 5:30 p.m Known for co-editing the groundbreaking anthology “This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color” and writing the now-classic “Loving in the War Years: Lo Que Nunca Pasó Por Sus Labios,” Moraga has helped shape contemporary thought and literature in the feminist queer and Chicana (which Moraga reconceptualizes as “Xicana”) communities “Cherríe Moraga’s profound contributions to literature and activism have not only enriched academic discourse but have also ignited vital conversations about identity justice and resilience,” said Lora Wildenthal director of CSWGS and the John Antony Weir Professor of History “Her visit underscores the importance of continuing to engage with diverse voices that push the boundaries of conventional thought and illuminate the complexities of our shared experiences We are honored to host such a distinguished and influential figure in the Chicana essayist and playwrightWhat: Gray/Wawro Lecture in Gender lecture at 6:30 p.m.Where: McMurtry Auditorium Moraga’s literary works include “A Xicana Codex of Changing Consciousness: Writings 2000-2010,” “The Last Generation,” “Waiting in the Wings: Portrait of a Queer Motherhood” and her recent memoir “Native Country of the Heart.” including the United States Artists Rockefeller Fellowship for Literature the American Studies Association Lifetime Achievement Award and the PEN West Award she has received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship and two Fund for New American Plays Awards and her play “The Mathematics of Love” premiered at Brava Theater Center in San Francisco Moraga is a professor of English at the University of California she co-founded Las Maestras Center for Xicana[x] Indigenous Thought Art and Social Praxis with her artistic partner Celia Herrera Rodriguez Support for this lecture is generously provided by Melanie Gray and Mark Wawro Registration for the free event is encouraged. You can do so here Game Recap: Women's Basketball | 2/27/2025 10:20:00 PM HALF | SMC 22 - OSU 39After a half of play the Gaels follow the Beavers, with Maia Jones leading the Gaels in points with 7 so far. Check back for an exciting next quarter on tonight's senior night!👏#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/57pEBv60OA Emily Foy starting the second half off RIGHT🙌#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/KWyVqDOIps AND-1⃣ MAIA JONES#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/2Eq5A4MfRZ Zeryhia Aokuso making it a TIED game with back-to-back buckets!🤜🤛#GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/woNHafJxBm Thanks for visiting It has been more than 11 years since the UFC had the honor of visiting Seattle former two-division champion Henry Cejudo and No 8 ranked Song Yadong will headline in an exciting bout in the bantamweight division let’s flash back to some of the highlights from the last time UFC was in Seattle on July 27 Our last trip to Seattle featured Demetrius Johnson who was defending his flyweight title against John Moraga taking John Moraga down a staggering 12 times did not have any answers for the pressure of Johnson “Mighty Mouse” became one of two active fighters to record 10 takedowns in two fights With more than nine minutes of control time for the champion Johnson showed Moraga there are levels to wrestling at the top of the game FOLLOW @UFCNEWS: On Facebook | On Instagram | On X  Johnson was attacking a kimura the entire fight but in the latter half of the fourth round Moraga had a moment with an overhand punch that stung the champ It was no surprise that in the fifth round and the finishing sequence saw Johnson threaten the kimura before he transitioned to an armbar to retain gold this was the latest stoppage in UFC championship history with only 1:17 seconds left in the fifth round “That is as good as we have ever seen Robbie Lawler” Robbie Lawler took on Bobby “Vicious” Voelker “Ruthless” Robbie was “Flawless” Robbie as he walked forward with aggressive determination from the start leading to a flashy head kick KO just 24 seconds into the 2nd round MORE UFC SEATTLE: Fight By Fight Preview | Cejudo Greatest Hits | Hernandez Top Finishes  and even a takedown that set him up perfectly from start to finish The knees were the biggest difference maker at least for the first minutes of the fight but the ongoing forward step that Lawler implemented was putting Voelker into quicksand Lawler sent a knee to Voelker that opened the latter up while Lawler had him up against the cage Lawler landed almost three times the amount of significant strikes Voelker landed and this proved to be a little too much for Voelker as Lawler earned the 18th KO of his career  To say Jorge Masvidal walked into a difficult environment may be an understatement: from hearing boos when his name was announced to facing an undefeated Michael Chiesa who won The Ultimate Fighter 15 Chiesa ended up dropping Masvidal with an elbow and a flurry of punches less than two minutes into the round Chiesa was then put on the backfoot with Masvidal’s flurry of kicks and punches Masvidal started to find out the timing of Chiesa stuffing his takedowns or getting up with regularity as well as some significant shots to the head Your Name on the Canvas – Be Part of UFC History Inside the Octagon “Gamebred” sensed blood and went for the finish as he locked up a submission in the final second of the second round to send Chiesa his first loss The Seattle crowd continued their boos from earlier towards Masvidal as he took out their favorite son but the Miami native drank it all in after getting his hand raised Alexander Volkanovski Collides With Diego Lopes For Featherweight Title In Miami; Belal Muhammad Defends Welterweight Updates To UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Almabayev Live From UFC APEX In Las Vegas On March 1 Esteban Ribovics Hopes To Take One More Step Toward The Rankings With A Win At Thanks for visiting Gonzaga University and Saint Mary’s have been battling it out on the basketball court in a historically heated West Coast Conference rivalry While the in-conference feud is coming to an end with GU leaving the WCC to enter the Pac-12 in 2026 The Zags are set to face the Gaels on the road on Saturday marking their 117th matchup in the all-time series the Zags fell to the Gaels in the 2024 WCC Tournament championship breaking their four-year tournament title winning streak 9-0 WCC) should have some confidence going into this match but the Zags have been building up some momentum After a pair of losses against Oregon State and Santa Clara GU bounced back with wins against Portland and a redeeming victory against the Beavers Senior forward Ben Gregg had an efficient outing against Portland matching his career high of 24 points with a perfect 10-for-10 shooting split Sixth-year guard Khalif Battle posted 23 points and a 4-for-5 shooting mark against OSU after a two-game scoring drought Senior forward Graham Ike has been a consistent power scoring double digits in each of the past seven games He posted a combined 48 points and 16 rebounds in the two contests against Oregon State GU's ball movement has been creating these scoring opportunities for Ike and Gregg and will be vital in beating the Gaels’ defense Ryan Nembhard’s eye for dishing dimes to his teammates is a key part of the offense producing 217 of the Zags’ combined 437 assists this season they come off a WCC championship winning season former Gaels Aidan Mahaney and Joshua Jefferson both departed from the program leading head coach Randy Bennett to rebuild for the 2024-25 season and they don’t beat themselves—it’s a great recipe,” said head coach Mark Few and I think people are realizing he’s one of the best coaches in college basketball It should be a great crowd and a great game we can play like this—it’ll be a heck of a game—just hustle plays and 50/50 balls.” The Gaels’ strong defense is expected to be a major factor in this game Bennett’s focus on defending the three-point-line and making rebounding a priority could pose an issue for the Zags who allowed OSU 17 second-chance points in their first match Returning Gael Augustas Marciulionis has had a dominant season in the guard position with a total of 291 points this season Arizona transfer Paulius Murauskas has paved his way as well scoring 280 points and 182 rebounds so far Newcomer Mikey Lewis has proved why he was a top-100 recruit taking both player and freshman of the week honors in the same week back in November man,” said senior forward Graham Ike after the team's win over OSU “Every single time we get to play a physical matchup we know what it means to us and the culture here at Gonzaga … I’m sure they'll give us a great plan and we have to take that on with the right mentality – go in there a big crowd and every effort being left on the court on Saturday The Zags will need their ability to force turnovers lock down on defense and shooting accuracy to be on point to disrupt the triumph of the Gaels in the WCC I feel like I thrive in that environment – and we’re going to come and compete with them.” Ghana's economy has been hit by brutal inflation for years Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: After hearing an update on the Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan (MCSP) from city staff and consultants on Sept Piedmont’s Planning Commission generally agreed the new housing was moving in the right direction ask that the city focus more on traffic and safety issues in the development area as they continued to refine the proposal The MCSP is the outline for the development of up to 199 new housing units in the Moraga Canyon area; 60 of which would be reserved for low income owners This project helps Piedmont meet 34% of its state-mandated housing requirement The plan includes recreational uses and the Public Works Corporation Yard Planning work on this project started in the summer of 2023 and is expected to conclude in early 2025 The affordable housing development portion of this project is expected to receive Alameda County funding The project includes all city-owned land in the Moraga Canyon area — including Blair Park Andrew Watkins with JMKZ consultants delivered the presentation that covered four chapters of the proposal The Commission received a report on architectural styles in August Commissioners re-iterate traffic and safety concerns Commissioners probed proposed traffic mitigations and wondered if any would help decrease speed on the roadway The posted speed limit on Moraga Avenue is 25 mph but drivers typically drive about 10 mph above that The consultants based some of their projections on a 40 mph speed Adding a three-way stoplight at Red Rock Road is part of the design proposal but commissioners and residents who spoke during public comment expressed concern that traffic back-ups and bottlenecks on Moraga Avenue during peak commute hours would persist or get worse even with that new feature (Planning Director Kevin Jackson noted that it was premature to analyze the traffic light issue at this stage of project development.) The proposal also recommended changing the building height restriction from 45 to 60 feet — an elevation that the consultants said would have no impact on views of any surrounding homes Watkins also noted earlier in the meeting that under a new California law Native American tribes can weigh in on the planning process and that six tribes have asked to consult on the plan The city is in the process of setting up meetings to better understand their interest and/or concerns with the proposal Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting