Kayla Thornton’s breakout performance powers Valkyries past Dream
SAN FRANCISCO — Kayla Thornton had been asked to shoulder a different kind of responsibility lately. For the…
Valkyries instant analysis: A’ja Wilson-led Aces demolish Golden State
The Aces didn’t just beat the Valkyries on Sunday afternoon. They dismantled them. Las Vegas raced out to…
South Bay job growth jumps, state gains a bit, Bay Area hiring is flat
The South Bay added more jobs than any other California metro area in May, extending an 11-month growth…
Why star Caitlin Clark is welcome in every WNBA arena except this one
SAN FRANCISCO – An unmistakable, often ubiquitous and yet oddly foreign sound blanketed Caitlin Clark every time she…
Former Stanford standout Ashten Prechtel excited to play with Valkyries
OAKLAND — Ashten Prechtel is back in the Bay. The former Stanford standout signed with the Golden State…
16 California counties had economies triple in size this century – The Mercury News
California’s fastest-growing economies so far this century are in the Bay Area or inland. My trusty spreadsheet compared…
Democratic candidates revive single-payer promise as California’s healthcare system faces strain – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — When billionaire philanthropist and Democratic candidate for governor Tom Steyer took the stage at a campaign…
Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin breaks silence on Flau’jae Johnson Trade
OAKLAND — It’s been 22 days since the Valkyries’ stunning draft night trade that sent Flau’jae Johnson to…
Kaitlyn Chen seeks Valkyries roster spot with new growth in Year 2
OAKLAND — While the gym emptied and footsteps faded toward the locker room after a long Monday afternoon…
Kayla Thornton’s injury return and more takeaways
SAN FRANCISCO — The vibes were back. It was only a preseason game, but another sold-out crowd arrived…
Valkyries’ lone preseason game vs. Seattle offers one chance to fine-tune
OAKLAND — The Golden State Valkyries won’t have the luxury of getting many tune ups leading up to…
New legislation proposes smartphone ban in all California school
A statewide ban on students using cellphones in school could come as early as next summer under newly…