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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...

Photos: San Jose Earthquakes take down LAFC at Levi’s Stadium

The San Jose Earthquakes put on a show for the 43,774 fans in attendance at Levi's Stadium in a 3-1 victory over LAFC in Major League Soccer action May 4. Rodrigues scored in the fifth minute to give the Quakes a 1-0 lead going into...

Liga MX, Cruz Azul veteran Rafael Baca signs with Monterey Bay F.C.

Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster on Thursday after the club announced it reached terms with Liga MX veteran Rafael Baca on a contract for the remainder of the season. The deal, which is still pending league and federation approval, includes a club option for...

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am returns to action this week

MONTEREY—The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will be jam packed once again with hundreds of spectators hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite professional star athletes, actors or musicians battling it out on the golf course from Feb. 1-5. “Building upon the rich tradition established...

Photos: Monterey Bay F.C. bags four goals to top Colorado Springs | USL Championship 

MONTEREY—Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar scored one goal for Monterey Bay F.C. in its 4-2 victory against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Cardinale Stadium on Saturday night. Rebollar was named the Man of the Match after he was a nuisance in the midfield for Colorado Springs...

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...

Latvia’s Arturs Medveds makes late push to capture 53rd Wharf to Wharf race

After a disappointing fifth place finish in last year’s Wharf to Wharf race, Arturs Medveds managed to find some sweet redemption on Sunday morning.  The 25-year-old Latvian won the 53rd running of the event in 27 minutes, 04 seconds, edging defending champion Evert Silva (27:16)...

Watsonville native Luke Keaschall gets his name called in MLB Draft

Luke Keaschall Major League Baseball Amateur 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 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”...

Wharf to Wharf returns to full capacity with 16k participants 

For the first time in what seems like a very long time, this weekend’s 52nd running of the Wharf to Wharf Race is back to its normal capacity limit.   The six-mile race from the Santa Cruz to Capitola wharves will feature 16,000 participants after it...
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Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers and staff are joined by community supporters early Tuesday morning at The Towers in Watsonville to rally against teacher layoffs.

Protest of teacher layoffs continue

Several dozen Pajaro Valley Unified School District teachers and staff were joined by community supporters early Tuesday morning at The Towers in Watsonville to...