A Google employee, Liren Chen, has been arrested for allegedly beating his wife, Xuanyi Yu, to death in their California home. Chen was found "staring blankly" with his wife's dead body nearby, and he was "spattered with blood" and had a swollen and purple arm. The couple, both Google employees, had recently purchased a home together. The Santa Clara District Attorney emphasized the seriousness of domestic violence and urged those in need to seek help. Google expressed shock and sadness over the tragedy.
Jamison Battle scores 21 points, leading the Ohio State Buckeyes to an 86-56 victory over Santa Clara in the Emerald Coast Classic. Battle's 5 three-pointers propelled the Buckeyes, who finished 10 of 24 from beyond the arc. Bruce Thornton and Roddy Gayle Jr. also contributed, while Zed Key and Dale Bonner made significant impacts in the second half. Ohio State dominated the game, securing their third win in six days.
A family in Santa Clara, Utah, claims that mold in their rental home has caused them to fall sick multiple times over the past two years. The family recently discovered evidence of black mold in their house, which they believe was caused by previous flooding. They are currently seeking temporary or permanent housing and warning others about the dangers of mold exposure.
Santa Clara police are seeking the public's help in identifying two individuals involved in a brawl at a San Francisco 49ers game at Levi's Stadium. One suspect has already been arrested for assault and battery, and the police are now looking for a male and female seen wearing 49ers hats and jerseys. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and those involved may face criminal charges and be prohibited from attending future events at Levi's Stadium.
Taylor Swift broke the curfew for the second night in a row at Levi's Stadium, performing a sold-out show on her Eras Tour. The show ended with fireworks at 11:26 p.m. There have been no repercussions from Santa Clara city officials, and no noise complaints were filed. This is the first reported case of the 11 p.m. curfew being broken at the stadium.
Hotels in Santa Clara, California, are almost fully booked for the nights of Taylor Swift's upcoming concerts at Levi's Stadium, with occupancy rates ranging from 98 to 100%. The demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets is unprecedented, with overall ticket sales tracking to be the best-selling of any artist on StubHub. The tour has already outsold Swift's 2018 Reputation Tour on StubHub by more than 11 times. Research suggests that Swift's tour could generate $5 billion in economic impact globally, with the average fan spending over $1,300 per event.
The city council of Santa Clara plans to temporarily rename the city as "Swiftie Clara" and make Taylor Swift the honorary mayor during her two-day Eras Tour concert at Levi's Stadium on July 28 and July 29.
A man was stabbed in the neck during a fight at a Gold Cup soccer match at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The incident occurred at the end of the match between Mexico and Qatar. Police are searching for a suspect described as a Hispanic man in his 25-35s, wearing a green Mexican national team soccer jersey, and a heavyset Hispanic woman. The victim was taken to the hospital, and the suspect has not been located.
Police in Santa Clara are searching for a suspect involved in a stabbing at the Gold Cup soccer event at Levi's Stadium. The suspect, described as a Hispanic man between 25 and 35 years old, stabbed a man in the neck during an altercation and fled the scene. Authorities are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect and a person of interest, both seen wearing Mexican national team soccer jerseys.
The Golden State Warriors selected shooting guard Brandin Podziemski from Santa Clara with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Podziemski, who averaged 19.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game last season, will sign a four-year, $16.2 million rookie scale contract with the Warriors. The pick concludes a busy day for the Warriors, who reportedly traded for Chris Paul earlier in the day.
The Golden State Warriors selected Brandin Podziemski from Santa Clara with the 19th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The 20-year-old guard is known for his shooting skills and potential in other aspects of the game. This pick shows the Warriors' focus on prospects who can help sooner than later. Podziemski is excited to play for the Warriors and learn from players like Draymond Green and Gary Payton II. He is the third player from Santa Clara to be drafted into the NBA.
A 44-year-old mother and her 12-year-old daughter died in a single-car crash in Santa Clara, California, when their white 2021 Tesla Model Y hit a tree on San Tomas Expressway and Forbes Avenue. Witnesses said the car was traveling northbound on San Tomas Expressway before the crash. The victims were both residents of Los Gatos.
Arkansas baseball managed to stay alive in the Fayetteville Regional after getting beat 20-5 by TCU in the winner's bracket game and then defeating Santa Clara 6-4 in an elimination game. Arkansas pitcher Brady Tygart gave a solid performance, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out six in 5 2/3 innings. Kendall Diggs hit a two-run homer to give Arkansas some cushion and ultimately proved to be the difference. TCU's Tre Richardson hit three home runs, including two grand slams, and drove in 11 runs to help TCU beat Arkansas 20-5.
Arkansas will play Santa Clara in an elimination game for a spot in the Fayetteville Regional final. The winner will have to beat TCU twice on Monday to advance to the super regional. Arkansas will be the “away” team for this game. Left-hander Brandon Gomez will start for Santa Clara. Arkansas has switched up its lineup once again. The crowd at Baum-Walker Stadium for the Arkansas vs Santa Clara elimination game is significantly smaller than the Razorbacks’ first two games.
Arkansas will face Santa Clara in an NCAA regional game in Fayetteville. The game will be televised by ESPNU and streamed by ESPN+. The loser of the game will be eliminated, while the winner will advance to play in the regional championship Monday vs. TCU. Arkansas leads the series 2-0.
