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July 13, 2025

US misses World Cup for 1st time since 1986 with loss

Needing only a tie and confident of victory against the world's 99th-ranked team, the U.S. was eliminated from World Cup contention Tuesday night with a 2-1 loss to Trinidad and Tobago that ended a run of seven straight American appearances at soccer's showcase.

QB Derek Carr expected to play this week for Raiders

Raiders coach Jack Del Rio confirmed Carr's return on Monday, echoing comments he made following the Raiders' 30-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens a day earlier.

Deadly California fires explode again

The wildfires tearing through California wine country flared anew Wednesday, growing in size and number as authorities issued new evacuation orders and announced that hundreds more homes and businesses had been lost. The death toll climbed to 21 and was expected to rise higher still.

Local Roundup, 10/12: Manor helps Aptos volleyball sweep St. Francis

Chloe Manor had 36 assists, 11 digs, three kills and an ace to lead the Aptos High Mariners past the St. Francis High Sharks to a 26-24, 25-15, 25-20 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League sweep on Tuesday night in Watsonville.

HS Wrestling: Roberts calling it a career after upcoming season — his 20th at Aptos

Reggie Roberts, the Aptos High Mariners wrestling coach for the last 19 seasons, will step down from his post at the conclusion of the upcoming winter season.

HS Football Rankings, Week 7: N.M.C. leapfrogs P.V. after win

Aptos, Monte Vista Christian, St. Francis keep top 3 spots of rankings.

HS Football Preview, Week 7: WHS hosts Gilroy in pivotal league game

In order for the Watsonville High Wildcatz to thrust themselves back into the Monterey Bay League Pacific division title chase, they will have to do something they haven’t done since the late ‘90s: beat Gilroy High.

Ashes and stinging smoke mark devastation in wine country

Newly homeless residents of California wine country took stock of their shattered lives Tuesday, a day after wildfires killed at least 15 people and destroyed more than 2,000 homes and businesses. Hundreds more firefighters joined the battle against the blazes, which were still completely uncontained.

JC Football: Turnovers haunt Cabrillo against state-ranked Los Medanos

The Seahawks (1-5, 0-1) lost three fumbles and threw an interception in the first half and the Mustangs (6-0, 2-0) turned all four takeaways into scores to take a 33-2 lead.

Local Roundup, 10/10: WHS’ Ruiz wins freshman race at PG Invite

Watsonville High cross country runner Layla Ruiz won the girl’s freshman race at the Pacific Grove Invitational on Saturday in Pacific Grove.