There's never been a Major League manager with less experience than Tony Vitello, but the Giants are on the verge of adding another coach to his staff who will fill some of the gaps as he makes the transition from Tennessee to the big leagues. General manager Zack Minasian confirmed that the organization is finalizing a deal with longtime coach and manager Ron Washington, giving Vitello another experienced voice, and giving the Giants one of the best infield coaches around.

The Trump administration is making good on a promise to send more water to California farmers in the state’s crop-rich Central Valley. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation on Thursday announced a new plan for operating the Central Valley Project, a vast system of pumps, dams and canals that direct water southward from the state’s wetter north. It follows an executive order President Donald Trump signed in January calling for more water to flow to farmers, arguing the state was was

California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift marks the largest single donation in the school's history. The Hayward-based university did not specify any plans for the money but said it would "strengthen the university's endowment and long-term capacity." CSU East Bay Foundation Board President Evelyn Buchanan credited Sandeen's leadership for securing the donation. Learn More