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...
PHOTOS: Quakes stun Chivas in Leagues Cup opener
The San Jose Earthquakes earned an impressive win over Club Deportivo Guadalajara—nicknamed “Chivas”—that went the full distance at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night.
Following a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Quakes outlasted the Chivas, 4-3, via penalty shootout in front of a tournament-record 50,675 fans...
Watsonville natives help lead MBFC2 to success in inaugural season
Monterey Bay F.C. 2 is barely in its first year of existence in the USL League 2, which typically leads to a rough start for most first-year organizations.
However, that hasn’t been the case for the Union who recorded back-to-back wins over NorCal Division-rival Academica...
Watsonville’s Ruben Ibarra knocks it out of the park during MLB Cactus League season
It’s been nearly four years since Watsonville native Ruben Ibarra was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft.
Since then, the former St. Francis High star athlete climbed his way through the Minor League Baseball ranks....
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...
Scotts Valley native Dom Parrish earns trip to Summer Olympics
Dominique “Dom” Parrish’s legacy continues to grow after the former Scotts Valley High wrestling star qualified for the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
The 27-year-old Scotts Valley native beat 2016 Olympian Haley Augello, two matches to none, in the 53 kilograms division finals at...
NBA G League Fall Invitational to take place at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Warriors announced July 8 that the 2024 NBA G League Fall Invitational will be held at Kaiser Permanente Arena in September.
The invitational will feature a pair of exhibition games between NBA G League United and Mega MIS on Sept. 4 and...
Fresno native Evert Silva makes late push to win 52nd Wharf to Wharf
It nearly came down to a photo finish to determine a winner for the 52nd edition of this past weekend’s Wharf to Wharf Race.
American Evert Silva pumped his legs for one last surge as he sprinted downhill past a tight pack for the dramatic...
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,...
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advances to 1500 semifinals | 2024 Olympics roundup
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.
“It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...
Letters to the Editor, March 27-April 2
Regarding benefit caps
The local teacher’s union, PVFT, has been loudly crying during negotiations with the school district, PVUSD, to not put a cap on...
