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March 3, 2026

A's losing streak grows to five games

Khris Davis hit a three-run homer in the first and a solo shot in the third, putting Oakland ahead 4-3 with his ninth home run this season.

Raiders look forward to seeing Lynch in home opener vs. Jets

Derek Carr got a taste in the preseason of what the atmosphere will be like in the Oakland Coliseum when Marshawn Lynch carries the ball for the first time in a game that counts in front of his hometown fans.

HS cross country: Wildcatz, Ruiz set to make noise at PCAL championships

Watsonville High junior Laya Ruiz had a simple plan going into this year’s cross country season: go big or go home. “I’ve definitely put in a lot more work than I have before,” Ruiz said. Ruiz has won three Pacific Coast Athletic League center meets this...

HS football: 'Bear' Necessities

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Pajaro Valley will return to the Pacific Coast Athletic League and have a solid chance to win a league title in a league that features six other teams with losing records from last season.

Brady picks apart Raiders in Patriots' 33-8 win in Mexico

Brady threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns to the delight of an adoring crowd and the Patriots beat the Oakland Raiders 33-8 on Sunday.

Local Roundup, 2/13: Santa Cruz Warriors halt 3-game losing streak in OT

The Santa Cruz Warriors halted a three-game losing streak on Sunday night with a 131-127 overtime victory over the South Bay Lakers.

HS Cross Country: Zlatunich, Ruiz recognized as two of section’s top runners

Aptos High senior Marea Zlatunich was named to the All-CCS First Team and Watsonville High freshman Layla Ruiz earned a spot on the All-CCS Second Team.

Locals shine at Central Coast All-Star game | High school football

SALINAS—It’s been more than two months since Pajaro Valley High senior Eric Viveros last suited up in a Grizzlies football uniform. However, the itch to play one last time never left the standout lineman and he had one more chance to shine on the field...

Girl's Basketball: Chavez takes over Pajaro Valley after two years with JV’s

Chavez takes over for Casey Neligh, who stepped down from his coaching and teaching duties in April to return to school for his master’s degree and teacher’s credential. Since Neligh’s resignation, Chavez has served as the interim head coach and run the o

Sharks survive overtime thriller against Eastside | CCS boys basketball

WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High junior Sam Braun and his teammates had to wait an extra week to kick off their run in the Central Coast Section playoffs.  It probably felt just as long for the No. 4 seeded Sharks to close out Tuesday night’s 62-59 overtime...