Mission’s Cinderella story hits midnight

Mission’s Cinderella story hits midnight

Only for a brief moment did the Mission High School Bears pose a threat to the onslaught by Lincoln High at Kezar Stadium. Down 14-0 at the beginning of the second quarter of the city championship game, junior receiver Julian Milton took a kickoff 79 yards to the Mustangs’ nine. “Touchdown! Touchdown!” his teammates screamed.

Protests against president disrupt Brazil’s major cities

Protests against president disrupt Brazil’s major cities

A general strike disrupted major cities across Brazil as union workers protested President Michel Temer’s proposal to loosen labor rules and trim pension benefits. Temer’s work rule proposal before Congress would make it easier for employers to hire temporary workers and pay fewer benefits.

Samba schools protest against budget cuts for Carnival

Samba schools protest against budget cuts for Carnival

Singing popular songs, members of Rio de Janeiro’s samba schools protested against the mayor’s proposal to slash city funds for next year’s Carnival. The demonstration came in response to Mayor Marcelo Crivella’s decision to cut by half the city’s contribution to the annual celebration.

Bay Area Olympians return home to harsh financial reality

Bay Area Olympians return home to harsh financial reality

As soon as the Rio Olympics were over, synchronized swimmer Mariya Koroleva knew her career was, too. “I came back from Rio with literally zero dollars in my bank account. Pretty much the Olympics left me broke," said the 26-year-old Concord resident, one of the many Bay Area Olympians who must rely on themselves to fund their athletic ambitions.