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Curry-less Warriors squander big nights from Butler, Kuminga in Game 3 loss

SAN FRANCISCO – Everything was in place for a gritty, improbable Warriors playoff win over Minnesota at Chase Center on Saturday night.

With Steph Curry watching from the sidelines with a gimpy left hamstring that will likely keep him out until at least a potential Game 6, Jimmy Butler scored 33 points and pulled out a vintage takeover game befitting of his “Playoff Jimmy” mantle.

Jonathan Kuminga wowed with 30 points, using his overwhelming athleticism to play the perfect complement to his veteran teammate.

But it was not enough.

Wolves superstar Anthony Edwards scored 28 of his 36 points in the second half and Julius Randle had a 24-point triple double to hand the Warriors a gut-wrenching 102-97 loss that put Golden State in a 2-1 series hole while returning home-court advantage to Minnesota in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series.

“We can compete without Steph. We’re still as confident as ever,” Butler said. “We going to go back to the film and the drawing boards and figure it out, and come back in here on Monday and get this thing to 2-2.”

After being the subject of racially-abusive heckling in Game 2, Draymond Green fouled out with 4:38 left. He had two points, two rebounds, four assists and five turnovers, but the Warriors’ defense collapsed without him.

The Warriors led going into the fourth quarter, but saw their slim lead evaporate with a 17-7 Wolves run to begin the period. With no Curry and Green down the stretch, Butler and Kuminga’s great nights went to waste.

Curry’s absence was felt early on, when Golden State attempted just one 3-pointer in the first quarter.

After another slow start to the second quarter, when it took until the 5:44 mark of the frame to reach double-digit points, the Warriors went on a 13-1 run to take a 42-40 lead with 41 seconds remaining before halftime.

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The Timberwolves did not make a field goal over the last 6 1/2 minutes of the half.

Kuminga successfully blasted to the rim when given the ball with space, scoring 12 in the half and giving the Warriors a two-point halftime advantage despite missing all five of their 3-point attempts.

The Warriors were 6 of 11 from distance in the third quarter, with Buddy Hield making three to complement Butler and Kuminga’s drives to the rim as Golden State led 73-69 after three quarters.

“Scoring is never the problem,” Butler said. “I think 97 can win in the playoffs. It’s us on the other end. We’ve got to stop them from scoring. We have got to not turn the ball over. We’ve got to get back. I definitely think we can score with the best of them, but we have got to be able to guard with the best of them as well.”

Golden State will look to even the series in Game 4 at Chase Center on Monday.

College Roundup: Otters claim third straight CCAA tournament baseball title

LOS ANGELES — Add another plaque and another celebration on the mound for Cal State Monterey Bay’s baseball team.

A week after becoming the first baseball program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association in 52 years to win a fourth straight conference title, the Otters brought home a third consecutive conference tournament championship.

Erupting for three runs in the fourth and four in the fifth, CSUMB overcame a three-run deficit Saturday for a 12-8 win over rival San Francisco State, ensuring a spot in the NCAA Division II West Regionals.

“There was a scenario out there where we could have been left out if we didn’t win this,” CSUMB coach Walt White said. “Capturing the tournament gives you an automatic bid. The celebration was a little more subdued. There’s a bigger prize still out there.”

White was speaking of the Otters’ quest to reach the Division II College World Series, as they came within an out last spring of advancing to the event.

“We’re playing the best baseball we can possibility be playing right now,” White said of his squad, which is 36-16. “We have 28 seniors on this roster that haven’t forgotten about last year.”

With temperatures reaching 98 degrees, White found himself being a grounds’ crew member before the game after the field was overwatered in pregame, creating a puddle near second base.

“I’m exhausted emotionally and physically,” White said. “I spent 20 minutes working on their field when it felt like it was 105 (degrees out). The first two or three innings my legs felt like jello.”

The Otters will be seeded into the West Regionals Sunday night, where there is a slim chance that they’ll be awarded the home site, which begins on Thursday.

“We’ll see, White said. “I think it’s a slim chance. The two ranked teams in front of us both won their conference tournaments. I could see us moving up to No. 2. We play in a conference that’s balanced. But it’s probably going to be at Westmont in Santa Barbara.”

Having overtaken San Francisco State in the final weekend of the regular season by winning three of four games for the conference regular season title, the Otters have beaten their rivals five out of six times in the last eight days.

Last spring CSUMB beat the Gators on the last day of the regular season to capture the conference title, then defeated them twice in the tournament to be awarded the home site for the West Regionals.

San Francisco State, which is shutting down its program at the end of the season for financial reasons, will likely be seeded into the West Regionals as well.

“We knew there would be a lot of runs scored because of the heat,” White said. “I don’t know if the delay in the start contributed to our start. But getting three runs in the bottom of the first stopped their momentum and put the game back into balance.”

White was speaking about San Francisco State pushing across four runs in the top of the first, only to see the Otters respond with three in the bottom of the inning.

As was the case in Friday’s 7-6 win over the Gators, CSUMB used mid-game heroics to erase the deficit, scoring 12 or more runs in the tournament for the second time.

Seven of CSUMB’s nine hitters in the lineup had at least one hit, with Jacob Dressler’s two-run double igniting a four-run fifth inning to stake them to a 10-7 lead.

“When we score, we typically have a big inning,” White said. “When we walk more than we strike out, we’re pretty hard to beat.”

The Otters struck out just four times, while earning five walks. Conference Player of the Year KW Quilici, who came into the game hitting .388, walked three times for the Otters.

Salinas graduate Max Farfan collected three more hits, including a triple to open the four-run fifth-inning outburst. The shortstop drove in his team-leading 53rd run in the fourth inning when the Otters produced three runs to tie the game at six.

Cole Murchison, who contributed a run-scoring double during a three-run first inning, collected four hits and three RBI, finishing 8-for-11 in the tournament with four runs scored.

“He was the tournament MVP, White said. “Cole has been so good for us. He struggled for about three weeks. The last two weeks he’s been a different guy.”

Having relied on his bullpen to close the door all season, White got solid efforts from Kyle Giovannoni and Jacob Parks, who threw a combined three scoreless innings of relief.

“Numbers are important,” White said. “But it’s about when those numbers happened. Those might have been Kyle’s two biggest innings of his career for us. And Jacob Parks just gets better and better. Our bullpen is our strength.”

College softball

Hartnell ran into a nemesis they couldn’t get past, falling to Coast Conference champion San Mateo 4-2 in the second round of the best-of-three 3C2A Northern California regional playoffs.

Hartnell, which finished a game behind the No. 3-ranked team in the state during the conference season, dropped both of its regular season meetings to San Mateo and two in the postseason, finishing the year 25-16.

Tied at one after four innings, San Mateo (39-3) erupted for two runs in the fifth. Charlee Hoover connected on a solo homer for the Panthers, while Hannah Sanchez doubled home Malaya Carrillo.

Hoover, who tossed a perfect game and a no-hitter during the regular season, absorbed the setback for Hartnell, which came into its playoff series with the Bulldogs riding a five-game winning streak after upsetting Sacramento City last week in the playoffs.

Big 8 Conference champion Modesto used a four-run fifth inning to open the game up and end the Lobos ride in the 3C2A Northern California Regional playoffs 8-1.

Ranked No. 10 in the state, Modesto is 27-13 overall this year, having outscored MPC (19-19) 14-3 in sweeping the best-of-five series.

North County product Amelia Visesio singled home Katarina Manuofetoa with the Lobos’ only run in the fourth inning to tie the game at one.

Manuofetoa, who prepped at Monterey, finished with two hits, while Johana Alonzo, Celeste Camarena, Ky Dahle and Haley Koda all had hits for the Lobos.

MPC advanced to the second round of the playoffs after upsetting higher higher-seeded Sequoia last week.

College men’s golf

Cal State Monterey Bay: The Otters missed a spot in the NCAA Division II championships by one spot, finishing ninth overall at the West/South Central Regionals at Victoria Club in Riverside.

Colin Huang was the only Otter to shoot under par, carding a 1-under 71. Wilhelm Berg von Linde and Jack Deaner each finished in 28th overall, followed by Liam Allder and Tommy Kimberling.

Ramos’ mistake proves costly as SF Giants spoil Webb’s outing

MINNEAPOLIS — Heliot Ramos knows Christian Vázquez’s tendencies. He knows that Vázquez loves to back pick runners. He knows he should have been prepared for Vázquez to do the same to him.

Ramos was not ready. In his mind, it cost his team a win.

“I’ve known him for a minute,” Ramos said following the Giants’ 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. “He played with my brother. I know the type of catcher that he is. He loves doing stuff like that. He’s not afraid of doing it. I was just focused on trying to go on contact and score the run. At the end of the day, that’s the play of the game. I do feel back about it because it was because of me that we lost that game.”

With one out in the eighth inning, Ramos stood 90 feet away from scoring the tying run. He led off the inning with a double, then advanced to third on LaMonte Wade Jr.’s sharp line out. Minnesota moved its infield in, and Ramos planned to run on contact if Patrick Bailey put the ball in play. Vázquez eliminated that plan.

The Twins’ Cole Sands began Bailey with a four-seam fastball that missed high. Vázquez received the pitch and immediately fired a bullet to third baseman Royce Lewis. Ramos, who took an aggressive secondary lead, scrambled to get back to the bag safely. He was too late.

Lewis applied the tag, Ramos was called out and the opportunity was gone. Bailey flied out three pitches later and the inning was over. The Giants still had a chance in the ninth, but closer Jhoan Duran shut the door with a scoreless frame.

“(Ramos) is going on contact to start, so he’s trying to get down the line. When it crosses the plate, you try to get back. Guy made a hell of a throw,” said manager Bob Melvin. “A little bit of a double-edged sword. He’s trying to get a good secondary to be able to score on a ground ball.”

Ramos’ mistake did prove costly, but he was San Francisco’s hitter who could do damage against Minnesota’s pitching staff. He accounted for the Giants’ only run with a solo shot, his sixth home run of the year. He finished a triple shy of the cycle, accounting for three of his team’s four hits.

The Giants’ offense has been cold in Minneapolis, mustering just two runs and seven hits against the Twins’ pitching staff. On Friday, Chris Paddack took a perfect game into the sixth inning despite entering play with a 5.57 ERA. San Francisco has one of baseball’s better walk rates but hasn’t drawn a free pass all series.

Despite his teammates’ lack of production on Saturday, Ramos took full accountability for the loss.

“At the end of the day, we battle as a team, we pick each other up and that’s all that matters,” Ramos said. “We should’ve won that game. We should’ve been tied and we should still be playing right now if that play didn’t happen.”

“It comes down to the little things,” Melvin said. “With a man on third and less than two outs, we got picked off — but again, there’s some variables involved with that.”

The Giants’ quiet night on offense wasted an excellent start from their ace. Logan Webb allowed two runs over seven innings with nine strikeouts to one walk but was saddled with the loss. It marks the second time in Webb’s career that he’s pitched seven innings, allowed two runs or fewer and taken the loss.

The only two runs that Webb allowed were the product of a home run in the third inning by Trevor Larnach, who attended College Park High School in Pleasant Hill. Webb walked Vázquez to lead off the inning, then hung a sweeper to Larnach in his hot zone that the Bay Area product sent over the right-field wall.

“I wanted to attack him,” said Webb, who has a 2.60 ERA and 1.99 FIP. “He had a really good at-bat the first at-bat and hit a double, so I was like, ‘Maybe he’s taking this one.’ Just a mistake pitch. When I look back at it, it’s not that I didn’t want to throw it. Just not the right location for it.”

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Webb’s outing against the Twins represents his fourth start of at least seven innings, tied with the Red Sox’s Garrett Crochett and the Yankees’ Max Fried for the most in baseball. Webb doesn’t consider himself a high-volume strikeout pitcher, but the right-hander has totaled 65 strikeouts over 55 1/3 innings, putting him on pace to eclipse 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career.

“He always gives us a chance to win,” Ramos said. “He always backs us up. Even when he’s not doing well, he makes his adjustments. He’s a great pitcher. He’s one of the best that I’ve ever seen in my life.”

Worth noting

Jerar Encarnacion (left hand fracture) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento, batting second and playing first base. The majority of Encarnacion’s reps with Sacramento will be at first base. The Giants would like to keep Wilmer Flores has a primary designated hitter to maintain his health. Encarnacion is eligible to come off the injured list on May 26.Reliever Lou Trivino signed a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after clearing waivers and electing free agency earlier this week. Trivino allowed eight earned runs over 12 1/3 innings with the Giants.

Warriors’ Kerr credits Timberwolves for response to racially charged incident

SAN FRANCISCO — Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was doing well and credited the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday for their swift reaction to the alleged ugly behavior displayed toward the Golden State forward by two fans who attended Game 2 of the teams’ Western Conference semifinal series.

In the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game, one fan was accused of violating the NBA Fan Code of Conduct and ejected for an incident involving Green, and another was heard making racially charged comments toward the veteran. That fan left before the arena security confirmed his identity, prompting the Timberwolves to continue investigating.

Kerr spoke to Green about the incidents on Friday and said the veteran had put the events behind him.

“He’s in good spirits,” Kerr said of Green shortly before the Warriors faced the Timberwolves in Game 3 at Chase Center. ”The fact that the Timberwolves handled it so well, security, I think it all was really meaningful. We talked about it yesterday, and he’s ready to go tonight.”

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch echoed Kerr’s comments, saying, “Obviously there’s zero place for any of that in sports or society. Proud of the way that our organization reacted swiftly, and hopefully, we can put it behind us.

“Minnesotans are great, warm, welcoming people, very open and tolerant. They’re die-hard sports fans, but everything has to be kept within the boundaries of what is acceptable.”

This wasn’t the first time Green was subjected to ugly behavior from opposing fans. During a testy Game 2 of the Warriors’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets, some fans at Toyota Center shouted “f– k you, Draymond” toward Green.

“It feels like everybody feels like they have the right to say whatever the heck they want to, regardless of being respectful or whatnot,” Finch said. “I probably have noticed some more loudmouths around the court than in years past, but it’s our job as professional athletes to block that out and try to carry forward.”

Green also caused a stir with his comments following the Warriors’ 113-97 loss to the Timberwolves, which evened the best-of-seven series 1-1.

Green, who earned his fifth technical foul of the playoffs during Thursday’s game, said afterward, “I’m tired of the agenda to make me look like the angry Black man. I’m a very successful, educated Black man with a great family, and I’m great at basketball and great at what I do.

“The agenda to try to keep making me look like an angry Black man is crazy. I’m sick of it. It’s ridiculous.”

VIBES ARE IMMACULATE: Kerr said injured guard Steph Curry is staying involved despite having to sit out Saturday’s game and Monday’s Game 4 with a Grade 1 hamstring strain he sustained in the second quarter of Game 1 on Tuesday night.

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“Steph’s still here,” Kerr said. “Nothing changes with the vibe over the last few days with Steph being injured. The vibe is the exact same, the guys are prepping, together and laughing. They play basketball for a living. Life is good. So the vibes are good.”

Curry is being kept away from basketball-related activities for the time being. The Warriors are slated to give an update on his health on Wednesday. Game 6, if necessary, would be on May 18 in San Francisco.

FOR STARTERS: Second-year Warriors forward Trayce Jackson-Davis made his first career playoff start Saturday, as he began the game alongside Green, Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Brandin Podziemski. Jackson-Davis started 37 games for the Warriors this season.

Pro Soccer: Union battle Rhode Island to a draw

PACTUCKET, RI — A scenario with a similar ending for the second consecutive match will likely make the flight home from Rhode Island seem a little longer.

While Monterey Bay FC walked off with a point Saturday in the Union’s longest road trip of the year, the team probably felt it should have had three points.

The Union squandered a 1-0 lead when Rhode Island scored in the 77th minute, playing to a 1-1 draw, temporarily leaving the Union in a tie for first place in the Western Conference in the United Soccer League Championship with San Antonio.

Since spending eight days alone in first place in the Western Conference for the first time in the franchise’s four-year existence, Monterey Bay FC (4-2-4) has gone 0-1-3 in its past four matches.

Last week the Union — who visit Phoenix Rising next Saturday — held a 1-0 lead before Miami FC manufactured a goal in the 88th minute to secure a tie. This time they gave up a goal in the 77th minute.

In Monterey Bay FC’s previous eight matches, it had allowed just one goal in the second half behind a tenacious defense and goalie Nico Campuzano, who has allowed just eight goals in 10 matches, with three shutouts.

Since scoring nine goals during a three-game winning streak earlier this year, the Union have mustered just four goals in their past six matches.

Rhode Island, which fell to Colorado Springs in the USL title match last season, has shaken off a slow start by going 1-1-2 in its past four matches. It has yet to win a home match in its new stadium.

Mayele Malango, who had an assist in last week’s game for the Union, recorded his third goal of the season in the first 17 minutes of the match on an assist from Mobi Fehr to stake them to a 1-0 advantage.

Campuzano was sensational in goal in the first half with a handful of saves. The USL leader came into the match with 34 saves for Monterey Bay FC.

Yet, his bid for his fourth shutout was foiled late in the match when Joe Brito sent a shot into the top right corner for Rhode Island to even the match at 1-1.

Last year the two teams played to a 2-2 draw when Rhode Island produced a late goal.

Malango has three goals and an assist this year, sitting one goal behind team leader Ilijah Paul’s four, and one point behind Paul in points with seven.

Kaiser buys land in Marina, could herald expansion beyond Salinas

MARINA – Kaiser Permanente recently purchased land in Marina in a move that could position itself to expand its services in Monterey County beyond its existing clinic in Salinas.

“Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve,” said the company in a statement to The Herald. “We continue to explore all possible options to serve individuals and employers in Monterey County who over the years have expressed their desire to have Kaiser Permanente’s high-quality care available to them.”

But it did not divulge its plans for its future in Marina saying “at this time, we have no further information to share.”

Marina Community Partners (Shea Homes) sold the 10-acre parcel to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., for a reported $8.7 million, according to public documents from April 22, 2025.

“Everyone should want the best healthcare for all,” said Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado. This property negotiation is between two private parties within Marina city limits. More medical jobs and services are good for our community. Not being a health expert, I have a lot to learn about Kaiser’s entry to our area. Those with Kaiser insurance, such as teachers and other working class, should benefit.”

Kaiser Permanente says it is recognized as a health care industry leader in the nation and in California for providing high-quality, affordable and equitable health care to members and patients. In response to demand from members and prospective members, Kaiser Permanente is increasing community health care access in northern Monterey County by offering its high-quality, integrated coverage and exceptional medical care to residents.

“Kaiser has good reputation and quality services. To the extent Kaiser results in less revenue to existing hospitals, those hospitals may have to cut costs which may adversely affect what healthcare service expenses they can afford,” said Delgado. “Not completely a zero sum game though if competition results in existng hospitals making changes that help our community receive better healthcare. There’s always room for improvement, but less revenue can also decrease quality of healthcare.”

In January 2024, Kaiser Permanente confirmed its intent to do business in Salinas where it now has a 24,000-square-foot outpatient facility located at 1930 N. Davis Rd., where it began welcoming patients Jan. 2 of this year. It is Kaiser Permanente’s inaugural foray into the Monterey County health care market providing its members with a range of medical services including primary and specialty care, pediatrics, OB/GYN care, mental health care, laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services.

The Kaiser Permanente Salinas medical office provides residents with a range of primary and specialty care services, but hospital-based care and services are offered through Watsonville Community Hospital which Kaiser Permanente has partnered with since 2017.

Kaiser Permanente is headquartered in Oakland and comprises the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., the Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and its subsidiaries, and the Permanente Medical Groups.

Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest not-for-profit health plans in the nation, has 12.4 million members, 40 hospitals, 611 medical offices, 25,270 physicians, 76,283 nurses, and employs 241,462 people, according to the company’s website. Kaiser Permanente physicians are responsible for medical decisions. The Permanente Medical Groups, which provide care for Kaiser Permanente members, continuously develop and refine medical practices to help ensure that care is delivered in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

Panetta Lecture Series: John Kerry to be featured on latest panel

MONTEREY – Former Secretary of State and Democratic Presidential nominee John Kerry will be among a group of experts to discuss “Russia, China, the Middle East, the Panama Canal – What Will Be the Foreign Policy Legacy of the Trump Era?” in the latest edition of the Panetta Lecture Series on May 19.

The panel will once again be lead by former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and will include former Ambassador to China Nick Burns, former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and former White House and Department of Defense spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby. Each panelist is a foreign policy expert, Panetta says, who understands “the diplomatic and military complexities of our dangerous world.”

“In less than two months in office, President Trump has turned U.S. foreign policy embraced by both Democratic and Republican presidents since World War II on its head,” said Panetta in a press release. “He has fractured the United States’ relationship with Europe, called into question Washington’s commitment to NATO, blamed Ukraine for Russia’s aggression, withdrawn from key United Nations institutions, initiated a global tariff war, interrupted the global delivery of American aid and humanitarian assistance, and threatened to take control of Canada, Panama, Greenland and Gaza.”

Panetta plans to discuss whether those actions “undermine America’s strength in the world or do they support a new and different economic, military and technological international presence? Does a strong-man American foreign policy actually strengthen or weaken our security?”

McMaster served as National Security Advisor under Trump starting in February 2017 after the resignation of Michael Flynn. McMaster resigned in April 2018. Burns was the ambassador to China during the Biden Administration. Kirby also served in the Biden Administration, as White House national security communications advisor. Kerry served as secretary of state during the Obama Administration, succeeding Hillary Clinton in 2012. Kerry also was the Democratic nominee for president, losing to George W. Bush in 2004.

The 28th annual season’s overarching theme is “What Will Be the Legacy of the Trump Era?” The event, the third of the season’s series, will be held at the Monterey Conference Center at 7 p.m. on May 19.

Individual tickets to the May 19 lecture sell for $100. To order call the Panetta Institute at (831) 582-4200 to pay with a credit card.

For additional information on tickets, subscriptions or broadcast details, please call the Panetta Institute or visit www.panettainstitute.org.

How to watch Warriors-Timberwolves Game 3

With the series tied 1-1, the Golden State Warriors return home to the Chase Center Saturday to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Tipoff is at 5:30 p.m. PT.

The Warriors lost Game 2 on Thursday night, 117-93, without injured star Steph Curry, who is out until at least Game 5 with a hamstring strain. Jonathan Kuminga made the most of a renewed opportunity as he led the team with 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Jimmy Butler scored 17 points but was less efficient — the Warriors will need him to step up with Curry out.

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How to watch: 

ABC is carrying the broadcast, tune in with an antenna or your cable provider.

95.7 The Game will air the game on radio in the Bay Area.

Horoscopes May 10, 2025: Kenan Thompson, reinvent yourself and choose an exciting direction

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Missy Franklin, 30; Kenan Thompson, 47; Bono, 65; Donovan, 79.

Happy Birthday: It’s time to assess your situation, reinvent yourself and choose an exciting direction. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, so pull out all the stops and turn this year into one to remember. Refuse to let outside influences consume you. Do not take on responsibilities that don’t belong to you; it’s time to let your passion drive you in a direction that makes you happy. Your numbers are 6, 17, 22, 29, 35, 42, 48.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll miss out if you don’t pull everything together and take care of unfinished business. Keeping the momentum flowing is essential to take advantage of what’s available; if you snooze, you lose. Return to nature, follow your passion or immerse yourself in something else that brings you joy. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stay put wherever you feel comfortable. Avoid getting into no-win situations or heated arguments that can ruin relationships or cost you mentally, physically or emotionally. Concentrate on personal gains and growth. Put your energy where it will bring the highest returns. Happiness is the prerequisite to doing what’s right and best for you. 3 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s up to you to create opportunities, make cold calls, network and present your propositions for consideration. The more you engage with others, the more you will discover about yourself and what’s possible. Set out today in search of long-term happiness and contentment. Mix business with pleasure, and someone will show interest in you. 5 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A display of emotions will work against you. Be observant, but refrain from overreacting. Your strength comes from knowing the facts and using intelligence and alternative solutions to negotiate the outcome. Style your posture and rhetoric with polish, integrity and equality, and you’ll gain acceptance. Take care of your money and your health. 2 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Sparks will fly. Direct your energy into something positive and energetic, which can help you reach your target. Reconfigure your layout at home to ensure optimum performance, leaving you more time to do something that interests you. Pay attention to detail and how you present yourself to others. Romance is favored. 4 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be open and honest. Discuss and resolve sensitive topics with empathy and a willingness to compromise. Suggest a change of scenery, a walk in nature or visiting an establishment that reminds you of fond memories, impacting how you feel, what you say and what transpires. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put life into your ideas and plans. Stop talking and start doing. Doors will open, and interacting with others or making your dreams a reality will reinforce confidence and the will to take whatever you wish to pursue one step further. Trust your instincts, surround yourself with quality people and enjoy the ride. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Patience is key today. You can share your thoughts and feelings, but do so with discretion and without malice. A disciplined approach to accomplishing whatever you want will give you the means to reach your goal. Speak passionately, and you’ll get the help you need to exceed your expectations. 3 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Rummage around your place, decluttering along the way. Making room for activities you want to engage in or preparing to receive company will ease stress and change your perspective regarding life and how you want to live yours. Spending time with someone you love will enhance your relationship and encourage lifestyle changes. 3 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A change will do you good. Distance yourself from those who bring you down, plan to do something to nurture your soul and revive your faith in yourself and your beliefs. Find your comfort zone in a good book or pastime that takes your mind off what troubles you. It’s time to rejuvenate. 2 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Home improvements, investing in yourself and your lifestyle, and paying attention to where each dollar goes will help you put a plan in place. Walk away from anyone trying to persuade you to do something you don’t want to do. It’s OK to be different and to do what’s best for you. 5 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sit tight, review and establish what you want, and refuse to let anyone interfere in your life. You are overdue for a change, but it must enhance your life, not burden you with debt. Put together a budget you can afford and build your plans around your means and needs. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are dedicated, persistent and outspoken. You are creative and inspiring.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes.2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others.3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals.4 stars: Aim high; start new projects.5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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High School track: North Salinas’ Adams wins three events at Masters Meet

KING CITY — For some, the day was just about getting to the next round, fine tuning technique, building confidence for the next step in the journey. For others, it was one final shot at a personal record before turning in uniforms.

Then, there was Clara Adams, who was seeking both.

A podium finisher last year at the CIF State track and field championships in the 400 meters, the sophomore breezed through her specialty Friday in King City.

However, a few minutes later, the North Salinas sprinter was back in the blocks for the 100 meters, with her mind set on a personal record and dipping under 12 seconds.

“I decided to do the 400 and 100 because I need to run the 400 to proceed, but I want a personal record in the 100,” Adams said. “I will continue to do that until I meet my own personal goals.”

Adams ended her day with a win in the 200, advancing to the Central Coast Section Trials in three events on a 93 degree breezy day in south county.

“I didn’t run hard on purpose in the 400 to focus on the 100,” Adams said. “I felt the 100 could have been better. But it was after the 400.”

The reigning CCS champion in the 200 last spring as a freshman, the 5-foot-8 Adams took fourth at the state championships in the 400.

Adams has already established personal records this season in rewriting her county record in the 400 (54.07), while becoming the second fastest sprinter in the 200 (24.03).

Despite the 400 coming minutes before the 100, Adams isn’t concerned about the potential for injury.

“I’m not worried,” said Adams, who let off the gas early in the 400, yet still ran 56.70. “I stretch, drink my water and use tiger bomb.”

Adams’ disappointment in the 100 stemmed from her unable to dip under 12 seconds, clocking 12.13, moving her No. 5 all-time in the county.

Ozzy Godoy tuned up for the CCS trials in both hurdle events for Palma, breezing to victories, while taking teammate Sebastiann Ponce with him in a 1-2 finish in the 300 intermediate hurdles.

“I just wanted to advance,” said Godoy, who also extended his season in the pole vault. “I wasn’t looking for a personal record or anything. I wanted to run a good solid race. All things considered I felt good.”

Godoy, who won Gabilan Division titles last week in both hurdle events and the pole vault, ran 40.83 in the 300 hurdles and 15.17 in the 110 high hurdles.

“I considered the 300 hurdles my main event,” said Godoy, who is ranked third in the CCS at 39.09.

The first step in returning to the state meet in the 800 witnessed Mack Aldi take a group of runners with him in winning the event in 1:57.31 for Carmel.

“I was just trying to take all my teammates under two minutes,” Aldi said. “I came in with no time expectations. I wanted to lead and take them out. I felt all of them could go under two minutes. They just didn’t know how to.”

Aldi, who ranked No. 2 in the CCS at 1:52.14, helped teammate Bodhi Melton advance with a career best of 1:57.78 in finishing second.

“Next week I’ll shoot for time and place,” Aldi said.

Aldi, who is diabetic, ran with ease Friday in the heat as compared to last week when his sugar levels rose, causing him to feel ill.

“My blood sugar was super messed up last week,” Aldi said. “I’m not sure if my pod went out. My blood sugar was nearly 400. It makes you feel physicalluy ill. But I got over it and that’s all that matters.”

Keon Ealy dipped under 50 seconds in winning the 400 for Seaside in 49.74. The multi-sport athlete didn’t let a headwind bother him in the 200, clocking 22.36 to hold off 100-meter champion Weldon Chisum of Palma.

Salinas’ Emma Beck, who missed advancing to the state meet last year in the triple jump by an inch, advanced in the event, along with the long jump and 100 hurdles, placing second in all three.

Angela Ayozie’s quest to return to the state meet in the shot put continues after she earned a spot in the CCS trials with a modest mark of 36-feet-8 for Alvarez

“I wanted to get a PR in shot,” Ayozie said. “I have thrown the same mark like three straight weeks. Things didn’t go my way in the discus. But I have fate in the future.”

Palma’s Elsie Sargenti won the 100 hurdles (16.02) and was second in the 300 low hurdles (48.88). She also ran a leg on the winning 400 relay team, with ran 49.58.

Chasing Adams in both the 200 and 400, Nadia Anastacio placed second in both events for North County.

Siobhan Ong of Stevenson, Bella Ortega of Carmel and Amanda Marsh of Rancho San Juan all cleared 10-feet to advance without having to jump higher.

Ortega and Ong have both sailed 11-feet this year. Last week Ong set a meet record at the Mission Division championships and is chasing the Hong Kong national record of 11-7.

The CCS trails will be held next Saturday at Gilroy High.