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Family members describe the Florida-registered speedboat crew as poorly trained activists who hoped to deliver a provocative statement by trying to “liberate Cuba”; Cuban forces opened fire near Santa Clara, killing four and wounding six.
Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara drew a star-studded crowd, with Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael Maye among attendees, as Green Day opened the show and Bad Bunny headlined the halftime; the Globe’s photo spread also highlights appearances by Tom Brady, Peyton and Eli Manning, Chris Pratt, Charlie Puth, Coco Jones and other celebrities surrounding the Patriots–Seahawks showdown in a celebration of music and sports.
Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor says threats of ICE presence at Super Bowl LX have caused fear and unsettled months of security planning, even as officials stress routine DHS coordination and safety measures in the wake of controversial Minneapolis ICE incidents and amid ongoing immigration politics surrounding Bad Bunny’s halftime show.
A magnitude-4.2 earthquake (following a 3.9 and a series of tremors) was felt in Santa Clara on Monday morning as Super Bowl 60 preparations pick up at Levi's Stadium; the U.S. Geological Survey notes a depth of about 9.4 kilometers, with ESPN confirming the tremor felt in town and noting that the area has experienced multiple tremors in recent months.
Former President Donald Trump says he won’t attend this year’s Super Bowl in Santa Clara, noting the distance is too far, though he attended last year while in office and said he would go if the trip were shorter. The NBC Sports piece also notes Bad Bunny as halftime act and Green Day for the opening ceremony, a lineup Trump called a “terrible choice” that sows hatred.
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.