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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...

Golden State Warriors sign Lester Quiñones to 10-Day contract | NBA G League

SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday announced the Golden State Warriors signed guard Lester Quiñones to a 10-day contract, making him the first call-up for the Sea Dubs this season. The standout guard became the 33rd player in franchise history to be called up....

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”...

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...

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,...

SC Warriors remain in playoff contention following fifth straight win | NBA G League

EDINBERG, Texas— Lester Quiñones led the way for the Santa Cruz Warriors with 23 points in a 126-119 win against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday evening. The Golden State Warriors two-way guard also added five rebounds and five assists...

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...

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...

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’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...
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Jim Barsi talks about the sale of Barsi's Liquor Store in 2019.

Jim Barsi—owner of Barsi’s Liquor Store—dies

James Joseph “Jim” Barsi, who ran his eponymous liquor store on East Lake Avenue for a half-century before selling the business and retiring in...