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All-Pajaronian Basketball Team, 2019: Pajaro Valley’s star scorers Christian Quintero, Jayleen Solorzano named area’s top players

March 20, 2019

Quintero carried the boys’ team to its first-ever Central Coast Section quarterfinals berth, and also earned league M.V.P. honors. Solorzano, meanwhile, powered the girls’ squad to its first-ever winning season and league championship, while also being named the M.V.P. in her respective league.

Better weather gives leg up to crews on California wildfires

October 16, 2017

The winds eased, some of the smoke began to clear and the forecast Monday offered a tantalizing chance of rain to thousands of firefighters trying to corral the wildfires that have laid waste to the nation's most celebrated wine-making region.

Local Roundup, 4/3: Watsonville softball dominates tournament

April 2, 2018

The Watsonville High softball team picked up a trio of shutout wins on Saturday in its own tournament. The Wildcatz beat Seaside High, 11-0, Cupertino High, 10-0, and Monterey High, 11-0, to improve to 9-0 overall.

New closer, same result: Giants blow lead, lose to D-backs

April 3, 2017

Chris Owings singled home the winning run and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored twice with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off new San Francisco closer Mark Melancon for a 6-5 victory Sunday.

Giants rally from 3 down to stun Dodgers in 10 innings

April 26, 2017

Morse delivered a tying, pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning, Hunter Pence hit a game-winning sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the 10th and the Giants rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Warriors don't have enough down stretch, lose to Pacers

March 27, 2018

The banged-up Warriors again lacked the firepower to finish off an opponent, and Victor Oladipo scored 24 points in the Indiana Pacers' 92-81 victory over the defending champions Tuesday night.

Report: 49ers get QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd rounder

October 30, 2017

ESPN reported Monday that the Niners dealt a 2018 second-round pick to the Patriots for Garoppolo. San Francisco (0-8) had been expected to either draft a quarterback high in the first round next year or try to acquire a proven starter like Kirk Cousins in free agency.

AP source: Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year deal with Raiders

June 30, 2017

The Oakland Raiders have locked up another member of their stellar 2014 draft class, agreeing to a five-year extension to keep guard Gabe Jackson under contract through the 2022 season.

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advances to 1500 semifinals | 2024 Olympics roundup

Nikki Hiltz Nikki finishes third in 1500 prelims

August 6, 2024

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6. “It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...

Girl's SCCAL Volleyball: Aptos sweeps Mt. Madonna causing logjam atop league

September 29, 2017

The Aptos High Mariners added yet another wrinkle to the SCCAL championship chase on Thursday night, handing the Mt. Madonna Hawks their second loss of league play via a 25-19, 25-22, 25-20 sweep.

Local Roundup, 10/14: Aptos boys, girls sweep dual meet opponents

US women beat Canada in Olympic hockey; Gisin tops Shiffrin

SLV returns to form following spring break hiatus | High school softball

Curry, Thompson find their touch as Warriors beat T-Wolves

HS Athlete of the Week, 11/9: Quinn Alexander & Paola Jacobs

All-Pajaronian Basketball Team, 2019: Pajaro Valley’s star scorers Christian Quintero, Jayleen Solorzano named area’s top players

Better weather gives leg up to crews on California wildfires

Local Roundup, 4/3: Watsonville softball dominates tournament

New closer, same result: Giants blow lead, lose to D-backs

Giants rally from 3 down to stun Dodgers in 10 innings

Warriors don't have enough down stretch, lose to Pacers

Report: 49ers get QB Garoppolo from Patriots for 2nd rounder

AP source: Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year deal with Raiders

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advances to 1500 semifinals | 2024 Olympics roundup

Girl's SCCAL Volleyball: Aptos sweeps Mt. Madonna causing logjam atop league