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December 5, 2025

Boys' MBL Basketball Preview, 2017-18: M.V.C. hoping to make jump

Now in his second season with the Mustangs, head coach Hasan Houston is trying to instill a mental toughness and physical aggressiveness that was sorely lacking in last year’s team.

Jazmine Castañeda competes with US West Region Olympic Development team in Orlando | Girls soccer

Aptos High soccer standout Jazmine Castañeda didn’t make the cut the first two times she tried out for the U.S. Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program (ODP).  She was 13 at the time, but the news was devastating enough that she was contemplating whether or not...

‘Catz claw their way into the CCS Championships | High school cross country

Watsonville High cross country coach David Knight said qualifying for the Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships will and always be the end goal for them.  Mission accomplished. The Wildcatz boys’ and girls’ teams both advanced to the section finals following another strong performance at the...

Prosecutors in pot-friendly states will decide on crackdown

Whether to crack down on marijuana in states where it is legal is a decision that will now rest with those states' top federal prosecutors, many of whom are deeply rooted in their communities and may be reluctant to pursue cannabis businesses or their customers.

PCAL Football: ‘The beast’ named Gabilan M.V.P.

“The beast” beat out a handful of other worthy candidates for the league’s top honor after rushing for 806 yards and 16 touchdowns over seven PCAL-G games. Reyes also starred at inside linebacker for a defense that allowed just 16 points per league game.

HS football: Soaring Condors

North Monterey County had its share of ups and downs last season, showing glimpses of success but also displaying signs of a team struggling to close out games. Here's a quick breakdown of this year's team.

Local Roundup, 3/17: Keenan, Koenig help M.V.C. to 1st league win

Tyler Keenan drove in a trio of runs to lead Monte Vista Christian to a 7-4 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division win over Salinas on Thursday in Salinas.

Panthers dominant defense sets tone for 23-3 win over 49ers

He got plenty of help as the day went on, with more established players like Star Lotulelei, Julius Peppers and Thomas Davis also delivering big hits on Hoyer that helped fuel a season-opening 23-3 victory for the Panthers over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

PCAL Volleyball: PV’s Che, Watsonville’s Cardenas make First Team

Pajaro Valley junior Julie Che and Watsonville junior Camila Cardenas were both named to the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division First Team.

Perez has encouraging start in Rangers' 6-3 win over A's

Perez allowed 10 hits but pitched into the sixth inning and Texas held on to beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 before another sparse crowd on Thursday.