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Deadly California fires explode again

October 11, 2017

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

October 11, 2017

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

October 11, 2017

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

October 11, 2017

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

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

October 11, 2017

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

October 10, 2017

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

October 9, 2017

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

October 9, 2017

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

Raiders drop 3rd straight game, losing 30-17 to Ravens

October 8, 2017

The Raiders fell into a 14-point hole less than four minutes into the game and never were able to recover without injured starting quarterback Derek Carr, losing to the Baltimore Ravens 30-17 on Sunday.

Offensive struggles continue as 49ers fall in OT to Colts

October 8, 2017

But the offensive woes that have kept the 49ers winless through five games are still there; at times, they were so glaring that even coach Kyle Shanahan couldn't sugarcoat them following a 26-23 overtime loss.

Aztecas Academy hosts annual camp at Freedom Elementary | Youth soccer

Latvia’s Arturs Medveds makes late push to capture 53rd Wharf to Wharf race

Track star Clara Adams to transfer to Watsonville High | High school track and field

Male Athlete of the Year: St. Francis’ Nash Horton dominates after overcoming major odds

Aptos 12U All-Stars avoids elimination after blanking Petaluma National | Little League

Deadly California fires explode again

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

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

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

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

Ashes and stinging smoke mark devastation in wine country

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

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

Raiders drop 3rd straight game, losing 30-17 to Ravens

Offensive struggles continue as 49ers fall in OT to Colts