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January 30, 2026

Pence, Posey go back-to-back to carry Giants past Padres 5-3

Hunter Pence and Buster Posey hit consecutive homers, and Johnny Cueto struck out seven in seven strong innings for the Giants, who beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.

MVC’s Shayna Lebovitz impresses at SCCAL finals | Track and field

SANTA CRUZ—Monte Vista Christian School senior Shayna Lebovitz was on a mission Saturday afternoon, taking home the gold in four events at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League track and field championships.  She won the 300-meter hurdles in 48.92 seconds, the high jump in 5...

Boys CCS Volleyball: Aptos receives top seed in D-2; Mt. Madonna gets No. 2 in D-3

Fresh off winning the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship outright over Pacific Collegiate School on Friday, Aptos High was awarded the top seed in the upcoming Central Coast Section Division II playoffs on Saturday.

Boy's CCS Basketball: St. Francis to meet two-time defending champ Priory in final

Junior forward Chase Watkins scored a career-high 29 points to lead the top-seeded Sharks past No. 5 Pinewood, 67-51, into their first Central Coast Section championship game since 2012.

John Wilson retires from coaching after 30 years on the sidelines

APTOS—The Cabrillo College athletics department last month announced that women's basketball coach John Wilson stepped down from his position and is retiring from coaching basketball.    The announcement came after the Seahawks’ commanding 63-44 win over De Anza College in their final home game of the...

49ers hope hire of Kyle Shanahan ends coaching carousel

Shanahan and new general manager John Lynch were each given six-year contracts this offseason in a sign that San Francisco is committed to stability for a change. Though the 49ers know the process of going from two wins in 2016 back to Super Bowl contender won't be a quick one.

HS Volleyball: Aptos enjoying winning streak, proving doubters wrong

With three league games left, Aptos is only two wins away from clinching at least a share of its third league championship in the last four seasons. The Mariners have had a little help along the way — P.C.S. beating Mt. Madonna on Tuesday left them all alone in the league’s top spot — but for the majority of the season, they’ve controlled their own destiny with dramatic comebacks, various lineup changes and a “next-point” mentality.

Watsonville’s Galassi, Alaga qualify for SAF Bass Fishing National Championships

Alaga, and Galassi, best friends and fishing buddies since the ages of 11 and 14, respectively, finished fifth at this year’s California Open on May 14 to qualify for the SAF Bass Fishing National Championships at Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama later

JC Softball: There’s no need to fear, Quintana-Martin is here

After playing meaningful minutes on one of the most successful women’s basketball teams in school history, the true freshman stepped off the court onto the diamond and immediately established herself as one of the premier hitters on the roster.

Mariners bounce back and rise in the SCCAL | Boys soccer

APTOS—No matter how much a team prepares, speed bumps can hinder a season in the blink of an eye.  For the Aptos High boys’ soccer team, their ability to endure and overcome these speed bumps has contributed to their success. From injuries and Covid-19 protocols,...