Raiders waive LB Shilique Calhoun to get roster to 53
The Oakland Raiders waived 2016 third-round pick Shilique Calhoun and placed free-agent acquisition Jelani Jenkins on season-ending injured reserve Saturday as they trimmed their roster to the 53-man limit.
Trade John: GM Lynch makes 6 trades in 1st draft with 49ers
San Francisco orchestrated six trades during the three-day draft, not only allowing the 49ers to select 10 new prospects but also collect second- and third-round picks for 2018 in the process.
Valencia Road repair moves ahead
Big changes are in the air at the work site on the Valencia Road bridge at Aptos School Road where winter storms washed out a culvert beneath the heavily-travelled roadway.
Lighting up the plaza
Hundreds of people flocked to Watsonville City Plaza Sunday afternoon for the annual Multicultural Celebration.
Raiders take UConn S Melifonwu, UCLA DL Vanderdoes on day 2
The Raiders hope that using a second-round draft pick Friday on a 6-foot-4 safety in Obi Melifonwu, who has the speed to thrive in coverage downfield, will solve that issue heading into this season.
Veterans to be honored
Every year, local veterans, their friends and families and community members assemble in the Veterans Memorial Building to honor the people who served in the military.
Fun around every corner
An eager crowd gathered at the main entrance of the fairgrounds Wednesday, ready to attend the first day of the annual Santa Cruz County Fair.
Health officials warn of flu outbreak, urge vaccination
Santa Cruz County health officials on Thursday warned the public to take steps to avoid an influenza outbreak that has “significantly” increased in severity in recent weeks.
Prepping for the holidays
To mark the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season, a series of events this weekend will help families get into the festive spirit.
Bumgarner gets 2nd win since return as Giants top Cubs 3-1
Bumgarner allowed four hits over seven innings to win for the second time since returning from the disabled list, helping the San Francisco Giants defeat the Cubs 3-1 Wednesday and complete a winning homestand for only the second time this season.
Powerful storms clobber Central Coast
A string of strong winter storms slammed the Central Coast over the past several days, toppling power and communication lines, knocking down scores of...


















