Table of Contents

 

Triple Crowns on Two and Four Legs

by Andy Dolich

 

San Jose Giants Are Loaded

by Ben Taylor

 

Sports Today Index!

 

Reader Survey!


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PRESENTS
Sports
Today!
A handy list of games involving San Francisco Bay Area teams and
their dates and times and a Memorable Sports Moment or SportsPulse
Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21
Issue No. 72

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Monday, June 15

San Francisco Giants v. Seattle Mariners, 7:15 p.m.

Oakland A's @ San Diego Padres, 7:10 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Memphis Redbirds, 7:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Fresno Grizzlies,

     7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants @ Modesto Nuts, 7:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16
Golden State Warriors @ Cleveland Cavaliers,
     6 p.m.

San Francisco Giants v. Seattle Mariners,

     12:45 p.m.

Oakland A's @ San Diego Padres, 12:40 p.m.

San Jose Earthquakes v. Sacramento Republic FC,

     7:30 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Memphis Redbirds, 7:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Fresno Grizzlies,

     7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants @ Modesto Nuts, 7:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 6 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Pittsburg Diamonds,

     7:05 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17

San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners,
     7:10 p.m.

Oakland A's v. San Diego Padres, 7:05 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Memphis Redbirds, 7:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Fresno Grizzlies,

     7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants @ Modesto Nuts, 7:05 p.m.

Stockton Ports @ Lake Elsinore Storm, 6 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Pittsburg Diamonds,

     7:05 p.m.

Thursday, June 18
San Francisco Giants @ Seattle Mariners,
     7:10 p.m.

Oakland A's v. San Diego Padres, 12:35 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Omaha Storm Chasers,

     7:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Reno Aces, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Inland Empire 66ers, 7 p.m.

Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 7:10 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics @ Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Pittsburg Diamonds,

     7:05 p.m.

Friday, June 19

Golden State Warriors v. Cleveland Cavaliers,

     6 p.m. (if needed)

San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,

     7:10 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 6:35 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Omaha Storm Chasers,

     7:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Reno Aces, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Inland Empire 66ers, 7 p.m.

Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 7:10 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamonds,

     7:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Vallejo Admirals, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday, June 20

San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,

     4:15 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:05 p.m.

San Jose Earthquakes @ Seattle Sounders, 1 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Omaha Storm Chasers,

     6:35 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Reno Aces, 7:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Inland Empire 66ers, 5 p.m.

Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 7:10 p.m.

Burlingame Dragons FC @ Ventura County Fusion,

     7 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamonds,

     5:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Vallejo Admirals, 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 21
San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers,
     5:08 p.m.

Oakland A's v. Los Angeles Angels, 1:05 p.m.

San Jose Sabercats @ Las Vegas Outlaws,

     2 p.m.

Nashville Sounds v. Omaha Storm Chasers,

     2:05 p.m.

Sacramento River Cats v. Reno Aces, 1:05 p.m.

San Jose Giants v. Inland Empire 66ers, 1 p.m.

Stockton Ports v. Bakersfield Blaze, 2:09 p.m.

San Rafael Pacifics v. Pittsburg Diamonds,

     1:05 p.m.

Sonoma Stompers @ Vallejo Admirals, 1 p.m.


 

Minor League Team Affiliations

Nashville Sounds, (Oakland A's) -- AAA,

     Pacific Coast League

Sacramento River Cats (San Francisco Giants) --

     AAA, Pacific Coast League

San Jose Giants (San Francisco Giants) --    

     Advanced A, California League

Stockton Ports (Oakland A's) -- Advanced A,

     California League

 

Legend 

(BB): Basketball
(M): Men
(W): Women

 

Media 

Cal BB (M): KGO 810 AM
Cal BB (W): Pac-12 Network
Cal football: KGO 810 AM
Fresno Grizzlies: KYNO 1430  AM
Fresno State football: 940 AM ESPN Radio
Golden State Warriors: KNBR 680 AM
Oakland A's: 95.7 FM The Game
Oakland Raiders: 95.7 FM The Game
Sacramento Kings: KHTK 1140 AM
Sacramento River Cats: Talk 650 AM KSTE 
San Francisco 49ers: KNBR 680/1050 AM, KGO
     810 AM, KSAN 107.7 FM
San Francisco Giants: KNBR 680 AM
San Jose Earthquakes: 1590 KLIV  AM,
      1370 KZSF AM (Spanish)
San Jose Giants: MiLB Gameday Audio
San Jose SaberCats: KNBR 1050 AM
San Jose Sharks, KFOX 98.5 FM San Jose,
       102.1 FM San Francisco
San Jose State football: KLIV 1590 AM
Stanford BB (M): KNBR 1050 AM, TBS (TV)
Stanford BB (W): KZSU 90.1 FM
Stanford football: KNBR 1050 AM
Stockton Ports: KWSX 1280 AM
UC Davis football: KTHK 1140 AM

 

"Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts'

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~Martina Navratilova

Czech American women's tennis player

Won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major women's doubles titles

(a record), and 10 major mixed-doubles titles
 

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Curry

Kaboom! Shazaam! The NBA's reigning MVP waited until the last minute to deliver his haymakers, scoring 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter and dispatching the tenacious Cleveland Cavs 104-91. Steph Curry left no doubt that he is deserving of the award, despite LeBron James' brilliance. Game Six of the NBA Championship takes place Tuesday night in Cleveland at 6 p.m. Photo by Rich Yee. 

 


Aoiki - 2015 - Rich Yee

One of the biggest success stories for the Giants this year has been the outstanding play of left fielder Nori Aoki, who continues to blister the ball and is hitting a team-leading 325. Aoki knows the Giants well, having been a member of last year's Kansas City Royals, who fell to the Giants in the World Series. Photo by Rich Yee. 

 


Reddick gets shower - 2015
The A's first walk-off win of the season came via a Josh Reddick ground ball to second base, allowing Sam Fuld to beat the throw home. Above, the A's greet Reddick with pie and Gatorade after their 5-4 win against Texas. Photo by Michael Zagaris. 

 


Swimming - John Martin - 2015

Featuring many of the world's top swimmers, the 2015 Arena Pro Swim Series at Santa Clara returns to George F. Haines International Swim Center on June 18-21. (Photo: Melissa Lundie Photography)

 


San Jose Quakes - 2015 - Kenneth Wong
San Jose Earthquakes forward Mark Sherrod battles for position in what would be a 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas last week. The Quakes next host the USL's Sacramento Republic FC June 16 in an Open Cup match. Photo by Rich Yee.  

 


San Francisco FlameThrowers - 2015 - Ron Sellers
The San Francisco FlameThrowers of the American Ultimate Disc League look sharp defeating their Southern California rivals, the Los Angeles Aviators, May 31 at Laney College in Oakland by a
score of 24-17.  Photo by Ron Sellers.  

 


San Jose Giants Race - 2015 - Rich Yee
The fourth annual San Jose Giants Race on June 6 fulfilled its promise of "Major Fun in the Minor Leagues" and then some. Here race participants pose in front of the Giants' 2010, 2012 and 2014 World Series trophies. Photo by Rich Yee 

 


The Fit Expo - 2015 - Kenneth Wong

Team GAT representative Anette De La Rosa touts the extra strength derived from using GAT products at TheFitExpo, held over the weekend at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. The next FitExpo will take place Aug. 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.  (Visit TheFitExpo.com.) Photo by Kenneth Wong.

 


FitExpo - 2015 - Kenneth Wong

A representative from Sweet Sweat Waist Trimmer makes a persuasive case at TheFitExpo, held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. For future FitExpos, visit TheFitExpo.com.

Photo by Kenneth Wong.

 

  

 

"I feel we're all overpaid. Every professional athlete is overpaid. I got a phenomenal contract -- much more money than I ever thought I'd make. I wouldn't say I'm embarrassed by it, but deep down I know I'm not worth it. To my shame, though, I have to admit I asked for it."

~Fred Patek

MLB shortstop

At 5 foot 4, he was the shortest player of his time 


Sports Pulse

American Pharoah
American Pharoah is the 12th Triple Crown winner in history.

Rogers Hornsby won the Triple Crown in 1922 and 1925.

Ted Williams
Ted Williams won the Triple Crown in 1942 and 1947.

Andy Dolich - head shot  

 

Triple Crowns on Two and Four Legs


by Andy Dolich 


 
I grew up in suburban Valley Stream, N.Y., which is about three Belmont Park laps from that iconic 1.5-mile racetrack in nearby Elmont. I left Long Island in 1970 to begin my journey through the world of sports, and since that time only three Triple Crown winners had been crowned -- until last Saturday: Secretariat in 1973, Seattle Slew in 1977 and Affirmed in 1978.

 

I may have skipped a few afternoon classes at South High School to blow my measly after-school job salary, but I never made it to Belmont to see a Triple Crown winner.

 

As American Pharoah raced down the backstretch and into history as the 12th horse to win the Triple Crown, my mind switched to the other Triple Crown, which ironically featured a ball covered in horsehide until 1974, one year after the great Secretariat blew away the competition.

 

Baseball's first of its 17 Triple Crown winners was Paul Hines of the Providence Grays in 1878. Sir Barton became the first thoroughbred to win the four-legged crown in 1919.

 

There are two baseball winners who have won twice: Ted Williams and Rogers Hornsby.

 

In 1937 a thoroughbred on the ball field and at the track both won -- Joe Medwick (St. Louis Cardinals) and War Admiral share that rare coincidental piece of history. The year 1933 was the only year the National and American leagues crowned Triple Crown winners from the same city (Philadelphia): Jimmie Foxx of the American League's Athletics and Chuck Klein of the National League's Phillies.

 

New York, home of Belmont Park, produced two Triple Crown winners: Lou Gehrig in 1934 and Mickey Mantle in 1956. Baltimore, home of the Preakness, saw Frank Robinson take the coveted title in 1966.

 

Was it just a coincidence this year that baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre, an honorary announcer at Belmont, made the traditional "riders up" call to the jockeys?

 

Longtime sports executive Andy Dolich has more than three decades of experience in the professional sports industry, mostly spent in the San Francisco Bay Area. This includes stints in the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL. He operates his consulting business, Dolich & Associates, in Los Altos. 
 

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San Jose Giants - 2015

Left to right: San Jose Giants catcher Matt Pare, Bryan Stow, and S.J. manager Russ Morman and hitting coach Lipso Nava. San Jose's 2015 season began with a memorable and historic first pitch from Stow, who served as a paramedic for the team prior to being attacked outside Dodger Stadium on Opening Day in 2011. Photo by Barry Colla. 


San Jose Giants logo  

San Jose Giants

Are Loaded


by Ben Taylor


 

The 11-time California League champion San Jose Giants' 2015 season is off to an exciting start. With a prospect-laden roster and an exciting lineup of theme nights, there will be no better place to spend spring and summer this year than Municipal Stadium.

 

Former first-round draft picks Christian Arroyo and Tyler Beede highlight the Giants roster. Arroyo won the Arizona Rookie League Most Valuable Player award in his first professional season before hitting an impressive .333 with five home runs and 48 RBIs in 58 games for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes last year. Beede, the 14th overall pick in last June's draft, anchors the Giants' starting rotation. Beede had a standout career at Vanderbilt University, earning First Team All-American honors as a sophomore in 2013, then helping the Commodores to the College World Series title last year.

 

Luis Ysla, Keury Mella and Chase Johnson, each regarded among the top pitching prospects in the organization, will join Beede in the San Jose starting rotation. Beede (No. 2), Mella (No. 4), Arroyo (No. 10), Johnson (No. 20) and Ysla (No. 21) are all ranked among the top prospects in the Giants organization by Baseball America entering this season.

 

San Jose's talented lineup includes returning first baseman Brian Ragira and outfielders Tyler Horan and Jesus Galindo. Ragira led the 2014 San Jose Giants in home runs (20) and RBIs (82), to go with a .260 batting average. He hit 15 of his home runs after the All-Star break last year. Horan hit 25 home runs between Augusta and San Jose last season to rank second in the San Francisco farm system. After earning midseason South Atlantic League All-Star honors last year, Horan was promoted to San Jose, where he blasted 10 homers in just 28 games. Galindo served as San Jose's leadoff hitter and center fielder for most of last season and hit .268, with team-leading totals of 31 stolen bases and eight triples.

 

Third baseman Ryder Jones and second baseman Austin Slater are playing leading roles on the club. Jones, a second-round draft pick in 2013, amassed 26 doubles, 10 home runs and 67 RBIs between Augusta and Salem-Keizer last season. After his selection in the eighth round of the 2014 draft, Slater debuted professionally last summer with Salem-Keizer, leading the Volcanoes with a .347 batting average.

The San Jose Giants' 2015 special events and promotional calendar is filled with a number of new giveaways and theme nights along with the return of many fan favorites. Highlights of the schedule include Buster Posey Bank Giveaway (May 24); Giants Replica World Series Ring Giveaway (June 6, presented by TiVo); Madison Bumgarner MVP Bobblehead Giveaway (June 19); Joe Panik Bobblehead Giveaway (July 10, presented by Alliance Credit Union); Brandon Crawford Bobblehead Giveaway (Aug. 1, sponsored by Sheet Metal Workers' Local Union 104 and the Santa Clara Valley Contractors Association); Travis Ishikawa Bobblehead Giveaway (Aug. 2, presented by Kyoto Palace); and Gigante Bobblehead Giveaway (Aug. 23, courtesy of Pepsi).

 

Be part of the San Jose Giants experience this season at Municipal Stadium, and be sure to follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat for all the latest news. For complete ticket and team information, stop by the Municipal Stadium box office, call (408) 297-1435 or visit sjgiants.com. San Jose Giants baseball:

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Odds to win the 2014-15 NBA championship
Golden State Warriors!  1/11

Cleveland Cavaliers  7/1

 

 

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Caledonian Games - 2015  

 

Oaks Card Club - 2014  

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  Odds to win the 2015 World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers  7/1

Washington Nationals  7/1

Kansas City Royals 9/1

  St. Louis Cardinals 9/1

San Francisco Giants  10/1

Oakland Athletics  100/1

Philadelphia Phillies  5000/1

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49ers Schedule

Preseason

Date                  Opponent      Time                   TV

Sat., Aug. 15       @ Houston       5:00 p.m.             KPIX 5

Sun., Aug. 23       Dallas                5:00 p.m.            KPIX 5   

Sat., Aug. 29       @ Denver          6:00 p.m.            KPIX 

Thu., Sep. 3         San Diego         7:00 p.m.            KPIX 5   


Regular Season

Date                    Opponent      Time                 TV

Mon., Sep. 14       Minnesota       7:20 p.m.         ESPN

Sun., Sep. 20        @ Pittsburgh    10:00 a.m.        FOX

Sun., Sep. 27        @ Arizona         1:05 p.m.         
FOX

Sun., Oct. 4           Green Bay        1:25 p.m.        

FOX

Sun., Oct. 11        @ NY Giants      5:30 p.m.         NBC

Sun., Oct. 18        Baltimore          1:25 p.m.         CBS        

Thu., Oct. 22        Seattle               5:25 p.m.       CBS/NFLN

Sun., Nov. 1         @ St. Louis       10:00 a.m.         FOX

Sun., Nov. 8         Atlanta              1:05 p.m.           FOX        

Sun., Nov. 15       BYE

Sun., Nov. 22      @ Seattle         1:25 p.m.            FOX

Sun., Nov. 29       Arizona            1:05 p.m.            FOX        

Sun., Dec. 6         @ Chicago        10:00 a.m.         FOX

Sun., Dec. 13       @ Cleveland    10:00 a.m.         FOX        

Sun., Dec. 20       Cincinnati         5:30 p.m.           NBC

Sun., Dec. 27       @ Detroit        10:00 a.m.          FOX

Sun., Jan. 3          St. Louis           1:25 p.m.            FOX        

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Raiders Schedule

Preseason

Date                Opponent        Time                TV

Fri.,  Aug 14       St. Louis           7:00 p.m.         KTVU/KICU

Sat., Aug. 22     @ Minnesota   5:00 p.m.         KTVU/KICU 

Sun., Aug. 30    Arizona              5:00 p.m.            NBC

Thu., Sep. 3       @ Seattle          7:00 p.m.         KTVU/KICU 

 

Regular Season

Date                Opponent          Time               TV

Sun., Sep. 13   Cincinnati            1:25 p.m.            CBS

Sun., Sep. 20   Baltimore            1:05 p.m.            CBS

Sun., Sep. 27   @ Cleveland       10:00 a.m.          CBS   

Sun., Oct. 4      @ Chicago          10:00 a.m.          CBS

Sun., Oct. 11    Denver                1:25 p.m.            CBS

Sun., Oct. 18    BYE                

Sun., Oct. 25   @ San Diego       1:05 p.m.            CBS

Sun., Nov. 1    NY Jets                 1:05 p.m.            CBS

Sun. Nov. 8     @ Pittsburgh       10:00 a.m.         CBS

Sun., Nov. 15  Minnesota           1:05 p.m.           FOX

Sun., Nov. 22  @ Detroit            10:00 a.m.          CBS

Sun., Nov. 29  @ Tennessee      10:00 a.m.          CBS

Sun., Dec. 6    Kansas City          1:05 p.m.            CBS

Sun., Dec. 13  @ Denver            1:05 p.m.            CBS   

Sun., Dec. 20  Green Bay           1:05 p.m.             FOX

Thu., Dec. 24  San Diego            5:25 p.m.           NFLN

Sun., Jan. 3     @ Kansas City    10:00 a.m.            CBS

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San Francisco

Abbey Tavern, 4100 Geary Street

The Blue Light, 1979 Union Street

Bus Stop, 1901 Union Street

The Chieftain, 198 5th Street

Danny Coyle's, 668 Haight Street

Dave's, 29 Third Street @ Kearny

Final Final, 2990 Baker @ Lombard

The Holding Company, #2 Embarcadro Center

Il Pirata, 2007 16th Street

Jake's Steaks, 3301 Buchanan Street

Jullian's, 101 4th Street

The Kezar Pub, 770 Stanyan Street

Mad Dog in the Fog, 530 Haight Street

Mucky Duck, 1315 9th Avenue

Nickie's Bar, 466 Haight Street

Players Sports Grill, Pier 39, Buildings L & M

Polo Grounds, 747 3rd Street

 

East Bay

Brennan's Restaurant, 4th & University, Berkeley

Churchward Pub, 1515 Park Street, Alameda

City Beach, 4020 Technology Place, Fremont

Crogan's Montclair, 6101 La Salle Avenue, Oakland

Cue & Brew, 1029 Arnold Drive, #6, Martinez

Dan's Irish Sports Bar, 1524 Civic Street, Walnut Creek

Diamonds Sports Bar & Grill, 77 Hegenberger, Oakland

Ed's Mudville Grill, 6200 Center Street, Clayton

The Englander, 101 Parrott Street, San Leandro  

Evie's, 7138 Village Parkway, Dublin

Francesco's Restaurant, 8520 Pardee Drive, Oakland

Frank's Saloon, 2014 Marina Blvd., San Leandro

Funky Monkey, 22554 Main Street, Hayward

George & Walt's, 5445 College Avenue, Oakland

Grand Oaks Restaurant, 3701 Grand Avenue, Oakland

Go Sports Bar, 736 Washington Street, Oakland

Ivy Room, 860 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

Kingfish, 5227 Claremont, Oakland

Linguini's Pizza & Brew, 1508 Park Street, Alameda

Livermore Casino Sports Bar, 3571 First Street, Livermore

McCovey's Restaurant, 1444 N. California, Walnut Creek

Mr. Lucky's Bar & Grill, 1527 Locust Street. Walnut Creek

Oakland Moose Club, 690 Hegenberger Road

Oaks Corner, 4099 San Pablo, Emeryville

Otaez Mexican Restaurant, 1619 Webster Street, Alameda

Pacific Coast Brewing Co., 906 Washington Street, Oakland

Pasta Pelican, 2455 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda

Pete's Place, 610A San Pablo Avenue, Pinole

Rancho Sports Bar, 3912 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante

Ricky's Sports Grill, 15028 Hesperian Blvd., San Leandro

Sports Edition Bar, Hilton Oakland Airport, Oakland

Stadium Pub, 1420 Lincoln Avenue, Walnut Creek

Tierney's Sports Bar, 540 San Pablo Avenue, Albany

WPLJ's Dance Club, 2112 North Main Street, Walnut Creek

 

Brisbane

7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd.

 

Burlingame 

The American Bull Bar & Grill, 1819 El Camino Real

Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Hyatt Regency, Burlingame

 

Campbell 

Capers Eat & Drink, 1710 West Campbell   

 

Fair Oaks

Players Sports Pub, 4060 Sunrise Blvd.

 

Half Moon Bay 

Cameron's Restaurant Pub & Inn, 1410 South Cabrillo Hwy

Half Moon Bay Brewing Co., 390 Capistrano Road

 

Foster City 

The Club House Bistro, 1221 Chess Drive  

 

Palo Alto 

Sundance The Steakhouse, 1921 El Camino Real

 

Point Richmond

Up & Under, 2 West Richmond Avenue   

 

San Jose 

Bay 101 Casino, 1801 Bering Drive

Britannia Arms, 5027 Almaden Expressway

Britannia Arms, 173 West Santa Clara

Britannia Arms, 1087 De Anza Blvd.    

 

San Rafael 

Pete's 881, 721 Lincoln Avenue

 

Santa Clara

City Beach, 2911 Mead Avenue

 

Santa Cruz 

One Double Oh Seven Club, 1007 Soquel Avenue    

 

Vacaville 

Stars Recreation Center, 155 Browns Valley Parkway

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