AP source: Kevin Durant declines to opt into contract
OAKLAND — Kevin Durant declined to opt in for the second year of his contract with Golden State and will become an unrestricted free agent, an expected move for the NBA Finals MVP who said he plans to do his part to keep the core of the champion Warriors
Stunts dazzle school kids
School kids at Radcliff Elementary School were given a special treat Thursday by two world-class BMX stunt bicyclists who performed a stunning array of bike tricks that brought on waves of excited applause.
Warriors reach agreements with Andre Iguodala, David West
Key reserve Andre Iguodala announced his own re-signing Saturday night on Twitter, reaching agreement on a $48 million, three-year contract in which all the money is guaranteed, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said. The person spoke on conditio
Davis, Blackburn lead Athletics over Mariners 7-4
Khris Davis hit a three-run homer, Blackburn pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning for his first major league victory and the Oakland Athletics beat the slumping Mariners 7-4 on Thursday night.
Tank project drawing to a close
A 1.5 million gallon water storage tank at Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s Clearwater Lane water recycling facility is now up and running, with a bit more touch-up construction work wrapping up.
A's blow another lead, lose to Blue Jays, 3-2
Smoak hit a game-tying two-run homer and Kendrys Morales followed with a game-winning blast as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the struggling Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Making waves
Quicksilver Swimming is a regional, nonprofit swim club established in 2011 in San Jose. Since then, the club has extended its reach to a number of other locations throughout the South Bay and Santa Cruz County.
Ohio incident prompts Boardwalk ride closure
After a carnival ride at the Ohio State Fair broke apart and killed a passenger and hurt others Wednesday night, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk decided to close a similar ride indefinitely.
Honoring a fallen teacher
Mary Francis was a teacher in three different counties who always tried to make science fun for her students.
Strengthening community ties
When Watsonville Police Capt. Michael McKinley pulled up in an unmarked vehicle to the Police Activities League location on Davis Avenue Tuesday, he was immediately swarmed by a group of excited children.
Mariners ‘pour’ on the points for an upset win over Palo...
The quest for a sixth Central Coast Section title continues for Aptos following another stunning win this week in the Division III playoffs.
Senior running...