Sailboat and Buildings – Photo Captures America's Cup Boat with SF Backdrop on Day 1

This photograph of the opening day race of the America's Cup by Emeryville photographer Nick Sebastian offers a striking juxtaposition of forms and colors.

St. Mary's High Defeats Piedmont For NCS Division IV Title

Saint Mary's College High School, located on the border of Albany and Berkeley, is the regional baseball champion for its division in California's North Coast Section.

St. Mary's High Baseball Team Plays For NCS Division IV Title Today

AHS Runners Break Records

Albany High runner Clara MacLeod broke three school records – in the 1600 and 3200 meters – on Friday and Saturday at the North Coast Section track championships, and junior Suzanne Becker also set a new record in the 800 meters.

Bay Area Gets 50th Super Bowl – You Feeling the Fever?

When the news broke today, Tuesday, that Super Bowl L will be played at the 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara in 2016, cheering and partying erupted in Santa Clara, San Francisco and environs. We want to know if Berkeley Patch readers are excited.

Are You a Real Warriors Fan? Your Favorite Logo is the True Test.

The Golden State Warriors have had four logos in more than 40 years.

AMS Girls Place Third at State Wrestling Tournament

The Ninth Annual 2013 California Girls Middle School State Wrestling Championships is largest girls wrestling tournament in the country with over 230 participants. AMS entered five wrestlers, all of which placed in the top five in their weight classes.

Albany High Junior Wins Girls Wrestling State Championship

Chanel Chawalit won in her weight division at the CIF Girls Wrestling State Invitational Championship.

Where are the Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Albany?

Tell us where you think people who like a crowd should watch the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.

Siblings: Share Har-Bowl-esque Rivalry Stories

This year’s "Har-Bowl" — with brothers John and Jim Harbaugh coaching football teams against each other in the Super Bowl Feb. 3 — has us thinking about sibling rivalries.

Albany 'RATs' to Run in Bay to Breakers

Start training now to represent Albany in the B2B on May 19.

Share Your 49ers Photos!

Niner fever is spreading throughout the Bay Area in anticipation of this afternoon's playoff matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Share your photos of you showing your team colors from this season.

Celebrate the Solstice with a Dawn Hike to Wildcat Peak

Tomorrow marks the traditional start of winter, the shortest day of the year.

"ARTFIRST! BAY AREA" Group Show

Family Bicycling Workshop at University Park in Albany

Believe It or Not Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Playland After Dark presents Grown-up Game Night (Adult Admission Only $10)

Thanksgiving Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Playland After Dark presents Grown-up Game Night (Adult Admission Only $10)

Veterans Day Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Election Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

East Bay High School Dragon Boat Team Practice

Introduction to Dragon Boat Racing

Escape to Hawaii

Kids Night Out

TWILIGHT CAR SHOW

Boys Basketball: Cougars Squeak Past John Swett

Albany now prepares for a big game next week against Kennedy.

On The Prep Beat: Assessing Area Teams' Playoff Chances

News, notes and observations from around the ACCAL and BSAL.

Albany High School Hoops Star Calhoun Signs With USC

The Cougars' star forward/center signed her letter of intent Wednesday.

On The Prep Beat: Rosenblum's Status Uncertain

News, notes and observations from area prep sports.

Local Wrestlers Win Big in Benicia

Jack Ely, Nathan Greco and Garon Pelesauma, with the Albany Police Activities League, all took first place in a recent competition.

North Coast Section Football Rankings — Oct. 18

St. Mary's breaks into the Division IV rankings at No. 10.

Albany's Agyekum, El Cerrito's Harvey Making an Impact

Check here for news and notes from around the ACCAL and BSAL.

Albany High Sports Round-Up

Here's the latest from Albany High.

Football: Albany Beats St. Liz 45-15 for First Win of the Year

After dropping their first two games of the season, Albany was able to top St. Elizabeth.

Football: Panthers Can't Keep Pace With Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Cathedral dominated on offense to take a 49-27 victory over visiting St. Mary's.

Football: St. Mary's Faces Tough Test Tonight at Kezar Stadium

The Panthers will travel to play Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Francisco this evening.

Girls Volleyball: Albany Rolls Over Piedmont 3-0

Holt's breakout day propelled the Cougars to the win.

Football: St. Mary's Falls to Christian Brothers 36-28

Torres' 294 yards in the air aren't enough to overcome Falcons' stifling option offense.

Football: In a Loss to Campo, Albany Shows Promise

Albany played well in its season-opening loss to perennial playoff contender Campolindo.