49ers' Jimmie Ward returns from hamstring injury
Ward was cleared to return on Wednesday and took part in practice on a limited basis. Ward hurt his hamstring doing the conditioning test on July 27 and has been sidelined ever since.
Westbrook, Biles win athlete of year honors at The ESPYS
Westbook was the NBA MVP, led the league in scoring and set a record for most triple-doubles in a season with 42. The Oklahoma City Thunder star won the trophy over Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs, Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Olympic swim
Angels rally with 4 runs in seventh to stun A's 8-6
Helped when Oakland's Daniel Coulombe opened the seventh with three consecutive walks, the Angels scored four times to rally for an 8-6 victory over the Athletics on Friday night.
Sen. Feinstein visits Monterey Mushrooms
A small cadre of farmworkers, union officials and politicians gathered at Monterey Mushrooms in Las Lomas Friday to welcome U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who was there to discuss farmworker rights and agricultural issues.
North County division chief checks out
Battalion Chief Humberto Arista, a division chief with North Monterey County Fire, put in his final day Wednesday following 26 years with the district.
New Santa Cruz Police chief starts job
Santa Cruz Police Department’s new chief started his job Monday, taking the reins of a department he said has been well-managed and appears to be “in good shape.”
Martinez ties Sept. homer mark, D'backs rally to top Giants
Martinez tied Ralph Kiner's NL record with his 16th homer in September, sparking a three-run, ninth-inning rally that led the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Wednesday.
Thousands clean up county
Volunteers picking up trash along the Pajaro River on Saturday morning found a drone and a lawnmower, while those in the Watsonville Slough found a giant stuffed Snoopy doll.
No immigration deal near as Trump speech, offer are panned
President Donald Trump's State of the Union offer of a "down-the-middle compromise" on immigration did nothing to move Republicans and Democrats closer to a deal Wednesday, as Democrats accused the president of lacing his speech with racially charged remarks and Republicans dug in on their demands.
Kershaw wins 18th, Grandal powers Dodgers past Giants 3-1
Kershaw became the first 18-game winner in the majors, pitching eight stingy innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers over the San Francisco Giants 3-1 on Sunday.
Mariners prepare for Palo Alto, wet conditions in upcoming Division III...
The countdown is down to just hours for Aptos as it prepares for Friday night’s Central Coast Section Division III semifinals game at Palo...