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December 26, 2025

Better weather gives leg up to crews on California wildfires

The winds eased, some of the smoke began to clear and the forecast Monday offered a tantalizing chance of rain to thousands of firefighters trying to corral the wildfires that have laid waste to the nation's most celebrated wine-making region.

Late rally helps Mariners take down Santa Cruz in SCCAL tourney | Boys basketball roundup

Aptos senior Ryan Solorio scored eight of his 11 points in the fourth quarter to help the Mariners rally past Santa Cruz, 43-41, in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Tournament championship at Cabrillo College on Feb. 15. “We’ve gone through so many years playing...

G League Basketball: Santa Cruz keeps slim playoff hopes alive with win

Two-way guard Quinn Cook returned from a long absence to pour in 41 points, and Golden State assignees Jordan Bell and Damian Jones combined for 32 points and 16 rebounds to lead Santa Cruz over the Memphis Hustle, 132-120, at Kaiser Permanente Arena.

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.

Local Roundup, 1/30: Watsonville’s Mosqueda takes 3rd at Lady Baler Bash

Watsonville High’s Gianna Mosqueda took third place in the 145-pound division of the Lady Baler Bash on Saturday in Hollister.

Harper, Strickland trade punches, Nationals beat Giants 3-0

Enraged, the Washington slugger charged the mound, fired his helmet and traded punches to the head with reliever Hunter Strickland, setting off a wild brawl Monday during the Nationals' 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Joyce's 3-run double rallies A's past Royals 10-8

Matt Joyce hit a three-run double off Minor to cap a six-run eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Royals 10-8 on Tuesday night.

Local Roundup, 5/4: Aptos lacrosse wins MTAL division title

Jack Hegerle and Blake Welle scored four goals apiece, goalie Matthew Quinn made several clutch saves and the Aptos High Mariners clinched the Mission Trail Athletic League’s “A”-division title with an 11-5 win over Scotts Valley High on Wednesday in Scotts Valley.

NBA Basketball: 5 wild predictions to keep the boring 2018-19 season spicy

The Warriors will be the heavy favorites to win their third straight NBA championship — and fourth in the last five seasons — but that doesn’t mean they won’t be challenged. The Western Conference is better than it has been, and the top of the Eastern Conference is damn good, too.

Women's JC Volleyball: Seahawks sooth sting of playoff ousting with accolades

After sweeping conference play for the 12th consecutive season, six Cabrillo College Seahawks earned end of year awards from the coaches of the Coast Conference North division.