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Two men died in a fiery, wrong-way collision on Montague Expressway in Santa Clara after a GMC SUV traveling northbound in the wrong direction struck a Honda pickup; firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extract occupants, and the highway was closed in both directions as investigators review the crash.
A three-alarm fire at an auto body shop in Newhall, Santa Clarita, spread to nearby businesses including the Newhall Refinery restaurant and The MAIN theater. The blaze began around 3 a.m., with more than 100 firefighters battling flames for hours; the cause is under investigation and up to six businesses were possibly affected, but there were no reported injuries.
Randy’s Donuts opened its first Bay Area franchise in Santa Clara on July 31, 2026, drawing hundreds to 2595 Homestead Road as it sits across from Stan’s Donuts. The cash-only shop makes about 50 handmade doughnuts daily, with rotating flavors (like mango Tajin and matcha) visible through a front-window kitchen, and plans a drive-thru later this year as it eyes five Bay Area locations. The owners emphasize there’s room for both shops, framing it as business competition rather than a doughnut war.
Ahead of the U.S. men’s World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia‑Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara will close Tasman Avenue segments from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again 1 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, with traffic detoured via Great America Parkway, Lafayette Street, and Calle De Luna/Calle Del Sol; the San Tomas Aquino Creek Trail will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with detours for walkers and bikers. Levi’s Stadium will temporarily be renamed the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium to comply with FIFA rules. Tickets for the match are pricey, listed from around $2,600 to as high as $12,000–$15,000.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Enright Avenue, Santa Clara, where a man died at the scene and a nearby house was on fire; there is no suspect in custody as the investigation continues. Anyone with information can contact Detective Sgt. D. Bell at 408-615-4814 or [email protected].
Police in Santa Clara responded to a fatal shooting at a home on Enright Avenue where a house fire occurred; the fire was contained, a SWAT team was on scene, the victim’s identity has not been released, and no suspect is in custody as investigators continue the case.
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara confirms 18 Legionella infections; the bacteria spread via inhaled water mist, not person-to-person, and officials are investigating the source as the hospital adds enhanced water-treatment measures and remains open; at-risk groups include older adults, smokers, and people with chronic conditions.
Kentucky guard Otega Oweh landed an NIL deal with Buffalo Wild Wings after his 32-foot game-tying buzzer-beater vs Santa Clara, finishing with 35 points as Kentucky beat the Broncos 89-84 to advance to the Round of 32; the moment underscores growing brand activity around March Madness.
Otega Oweh scored 35 points and nailed a left-side buzzer-beater to force overtime, pushing Kentucky past Santa Clara 89-84 after coach Herb Sendek says he unsuccessfully called a timeout that officials didn’t grant; Kentucky advances to the Round of 32, while Santa Clara ends the season at 26-8.
Otega Oweh banked in a game-tying 3 at the horn to force OT, then Kentucky rode his 35-point night to an 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara. Day 2 of the NCAA men’s tournament also featured Texas Tech pulling away to beat Akron 91-71 and a slate of upcoming first-round previews for Alabama-Hofstra, UCLA-UCF, Kansas-Cal Baptist, and more.
Otega Oweh buried a half‑court buzzer beater to force overtime, then Kentucky pulled away to beat Santa Clara 89–84 in the NCAA Tournament first round, with Oweh finishing with a career‑high 35 points and Mouhamed Dioubate adding 17 off the bench; Elijah Mahi led Santa Clara with 20 points as the Wildcats survived a tight game in St. Louis.
Kentucky begins its NCAA Tournament run in St. Louis with a 7–10 matchup against Santa Clara; UK is a slim 2.5-point favorite as both teams bring strong offensive and defensive metrics ahead of Friday's CBS tip-off.
The article spotlights six potential Cinderella candidates for this year’s NCAA Tournament—Hofstra, Northern Iowa, High Point, Santa Clara, McNeese, and Akron—each with a distinct path to a surprise run: Hofstra’s 13-seed with a strong CAA profile and a showdown with Alabama; Northern Iowa’s stingy defense and favorable 5‑12 bracket pairing; High Point’s 30-win, high-scoring offense; Santa Clara’s battle-tested 10-seed against Kentucky; McNeese’s swarming defense and a possible upset route via Vanderbilt; and Akron’s 29‑5 form with a MAC title-caliber run and a potential path through Texas Tech and beyond.
Kentucky’s Round of 64 opponent was effectively determined by seeding rules: Missouri and Texas A&M were ineligible due to conference matchups, Central Florida couldn’t face Kentucky because Iowa State was the No. 2 seed in Kentucky’s subregional, leaving Santa Clara from the West Coast Conference as the only viable No. 10 seed opponent for Kentucky in the opening round.
Kentucky earned a Midwest No. 7 seed and will open the NCAA Tournament in St. Louis against No. 10 Santa Clara; a win would set up a likely second-round game vs. the Iowa State/Tennessee State winner, with potential Elite Eight tests against Virginia or Tennessee. Michigan is the Midwest’s No. 1 seed, followed by Alabama (No. 4) and Texas Tech (No. 5) in a region stacked with Kentucky-style contenders, as the Wildcats closed the season with strong Quad 1 results and solid overall metrics.