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January 20, 2026

Sizzling Avs win 8th straight by holding off Sharks 5-3

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice during a 58-second span in the first period, Matt Nietoadded a late insurance goal and the Avalanche won their eighth straight by holding off the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Thursday night.

Watsonville’s Amelia Martinez commended as Mission Division’s top pitcher | All-PCAL softball

Watsonville High sophomore Amelia Martinez was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s Pitcher of the Year for the 2024 regular season.  The Wildcatz’s star pitcher finished with a 13-2 overall record in 20 appearances in the circle. She had a 1.59 ERA with...

Grizzlies determined to bounce back after rocky start | High school football

WATSONVILLE—It’s been a shaky start for the Pajaro Valley High football team after it lost two straight non-league games to begin the season.    The Grizzlies are far from giving up, however, and head coach Joe Manfre said a lot of the goals they set at...

Local Roundup, 12/26: Gallo, Seymour lead St. Francis over Watsonville

Jason Gallo had 24 points and 14 rebounds, Andrew Seymour added 10 points, seven rebounds and six assists and St. Francis cruised to a 66-49 preseason victory over Watsonville High on Friday.

Women's JC Volleyball: Seahawks return to state tourney

Led by an impenetrable block, a powerful serve and a balanced offensive attack, Cabrillo advanced to the California Community College Athletic Association state tournament for the fifth straight season with a 25-7, 25-15, 25-13 sweep over De Anza College on Saturday night in Aptos.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am makes a grand return to the Central Coast

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am makes its grand return to the Central Coast this weekend and it will once again feature some of the best professional golfers from around the world. Amateur golfers, including celebrities and professional athletes, and spectators surrounding the sidelines also return...

Springer's 2-run homer completes Astros comeback vs A's

George Springer hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning after Nori Aoki put Houston ahead with one of his two RBIs, and the Astros rallied from a five-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 10-6 on Saturday.

Wharf to Wharf: Anthony Rotich saves the best for last

Anthony Rotich becomes first American in 24 years to win Sunday's Wharf to Wharf Race, while Kenyan Vicoty Chepngeno takes home the women’s title.

AAU girls’ hoops team wins Bay Area tourney

RICHMOND—A local Amateur Athletic Union girls’ basketball team won a competitive tournament in the Bay Area this past weekend.  Athletic Club Santa Cruz beat out teams from Oakland, Richmond and San Francisco to capture the championship that was held at a local gymnasium in Richmond. ACSC...

CCS Open D-III Football: Aptos defense well prepped for pass-happy Terra Nova

The No. 2 seed in the bracket, Aptos (7-3) will be the favorite over No. 7 Terra Nova (5-5) but the Mariners will undoubtedly have their hands full against possibly the best passing attack they’ve seen this season.