Watsonville’s Hugo Campos aiming for third-straight win | Professional boxing
AROMAS—Watsonville native Hugo “Prince” Chavez Jr. won his professional boxing debut in February that ended with a technical knockout, taking him less than one round to get the job done.
On Saturday, the 18-year old will attempt to keep his unblemished 2-0 record intact.
The “Prince”...
Scotts Valley alum Robert Hipwell selected in sixth round by SF Giants | MLB Draft
Scotts Valley High alum Robert Hipwell took one step closer to getting into the “Big Leagues” after his name was called during the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.
The Santa Clara University third baseman was selected by the San Francisco Giants...
Everlyn Kemboi captures 52nd Wharf to Wharf women’s division title
Everlyn Kemboi glanced behind her shoulder once moments just before covering her face as she came storming down Cliff Drive in Capitola to win Sunday morning’s Wharf to Wharf women’s division race.
The 24-year-old American crossed the finish line first in 30 minutes, 29 seconds,...
Watsonville’s Luke Keaschall impresses in MLB debut with Minnesota Twins
Watsonville native Luke Keaschall made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins on April 18, hoping to make a name for himself right off the bat. No pun intended.
The former Aptos High baseball standout made quite the impression after he batted 2-for-4...
Santa Cruz Warriors tame Iowa Wolves to remain undefeated, 5-0 | NBA G League
The Santa Cruz Warriors pulled ahead early and never looked back en route to a 112-101 victory over the Iowa Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Tuesday evening.
Two-way center Quinten Post led the charge with a career-high 30 points for the...
Watsonville’s Adrian Rebollar becoming local pro soccer superstar
SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. midfielder Adrian Rebollar continues to ride the wave during the team’s inaugural season in the United Soccer League Championship.
Rebollar and company are in a good position to still clinch a postseason berth after a 5-0 win over Indy Eleven during Hispanic...
Watsonville native Luke Keaschall gets his name called in MLB Draft
Luke Keaschall was at his home in Watsonville with his family sitting on the couch on Tuesday, July 11, as they kept a close eye on the Major League Baseball Draft, which was being streamed live on a slight delay from their television.
However, the...
Watsonville’s Rebollar named to USL Championship’s Team of the Week
SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. forward Adrian Rebollar earned a spot on the bench on USL Championship’s Team of the Week for Week 20.
The Watsonville native earned his league top-18 honor for his performance on the pitch last Saturday night's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls II...
Stormy weather dissipates crowd at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
MONTEREY—The 74th installment of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am was well underway as professional golfers teamed up with celebrities and professional athletes for Day 2 of the tournament.
It was my first experience at such a high level golfing event, so the objective was to...
Santa Cruz County athletes put on a show during first week of the Paris Games | 2024 Olympics roundup
A trio of Santa Cruz County Olympians shined on the big stage during the first week of action at the 2024 Paris Games.
Santa Cruz resident Haley Batten (mountain biking) and Aptos native Caspar Corbeau (swimming) are bringing home a silver and bronze medal, respectively,...
Watsonville nurses rally against ICU closure
Several dozen Watsonville Community Hospital nurses and staff warned Wednesday that closing the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit—an idea they said officials have floated amid...
