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Monterey County Sports Digest



Sports Complex Unveiled as Part of California Forever

06/07/2024

A rendering for a Solano Sports Complex development with facilities for baseball, basketball, football, swimming, tennis, volleyball, pickleball and other sports was released as part of the California Forever project in east Solano County.

Why Adopting Sports Gambling in California Has to Involve Tribes

02/15/2024

When and if California legalizes sports gambling, the policy should honor the laws established in partnership with tribes decades ago, says Assemblyman James Ramos.

New Pickleball Equipment Takes a Swing at the Sport’s Noise Problem

01/29/2024

The “pop, pop, pop” that’s become synonymous with Pickleball may soon be a racket of the past. That’s the goal promised by a new generation of equipment developed to lessen the overall acoustic burden of the sport.

Newsom Blocks Proposed Ban on Youth Tackle Football

01/17/2024

Proposed California legislation that would ban tackle football for kids under 12 had gained momentum until Gov. Gavin Newsom made it clear he’d veto the bill.

Parents’ Rights Groups Mobilize as California Advances a Ban on Youth Tackle Football

01/15/2024

The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the youth tackle football bill, which would prevent kids under 12 from playing the sport to protect them from brain trauma.

FBI and San Diego County DA Investigate Stadium Labor Arrangements

12/05/2023

A recent investigation by Voice of San Diego revealed that nonprofits that provide staff at local stadiums could be raising money without doing charity work, while also paying labor below minimum wage and under the table. Now, multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating.

Oakland A’s Are Relocating to Las Vegas

11/17/2023

Three years after the NFL's Raiders abandoned Oakland for Las Vegas, MLB's Oakland A's announced they're moving there too. The owners of the teams unanimously approved the MLB team’s move.

Want a Piece of the Warriors? 10 Percent Ownership Stake Reportedly Up for Sale

09/22/2023

The $700 million price tag sets a $7 billion mark that would make the Warriors one of the world’s most valuable sports teams.

Should Student-Athletes Get a Slice of School Sports Revenue? California Bill Sparks Backlash.

07/09/2023

A proposal to set up degree completion funds for California student athletes has met with stiff opposition from universities and the NCAA. College athletes could earn a share of the revenue they generate under the bill — as much as $25,000 for each year that they played their sport. But the bill’s author has delayed it until 2024 after opponents charged the fund would draw money away from less lucrative sports like gymnastics and swimming.

Legendary Cal QB, Coach Joe Kapp Dies at 85

05/09/2023

Salinas native Joe Kapp is the only quarterback to appear in the Rose Bowl, Super Bowl and Canada’s Grey Cup.

Want to Stay in Surf Shape? There’s an App for That

12/28/2022

The newly launched app by a Costa Mesa surf gym is designed around movements of being in the water.

Court Issues Ruling in Monterey High Stadium Project Lawsuit

12/20/2022

“We can’t control the legal system and we have to abide by it,” said PK Diffenbaugh, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District's superintendent. “It’s just unfortunate.”

Carmel Unified Board Approves High School Stadium Improvement Project

11/29/2022

“In what world would you imagine this many students sitting at a board meeting to voice their support for something that most of them will not reap the benefits of? Yet here they are to show you that this matters,” Carmel High School’s principal Jonathon Lyons said.

Community Comes Together to Help Pacific Grove High School

10/20/2022

When Craig Bell was hired as Pacific Grove Unified School District’s varsity baseball coach, he turned to locals for help renovating the baseball facilities. They came through, donating most of the services and equipment.

Marina High School Reveals Design for $12M Football Field

10/03/2022

Monterey Peninsula Unified School District unveiled a design for Marina High School’s new multi-use sports field. District Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh called it “the final piece of the puzzle” in providing “amenities that any other school in the county has.”

Seaside Seeks Qualified Firm for Its Parks Master Plan

10/03/2022

Seaside is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a plan for city parks. “A lot has changed since 2005, when the city last did a Parks and Recreation Master Plan,” said Seaside Recreation Director Dan Meewis. Creating the plan would involve city staff, advisory bodies, and members of the community.

Solo Kayaker Makes Record Journey

09/21/2022

Northern California’s Cyril Derreumaux has become the second person to solo kayak from the American coast to Hawaii.

Monterey Supervisors Approve Additional Funding for Laguna Seca

07/26/2022

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $5.6 million for a pair of projects at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca after bids came in over budget. Supervisor Wendy Root Askew was the lone no vote, urging a study session on plans for the raceway.

Disc Golf Returns to Monterey’s Ryan Ranch Course

06/22/2022

Since the Ryan Ranch Disc Golf Course closed in 2018, members of the Monterey Stinging Jellies Disc Golf Club have made do with makeshift courses and meet-ups at alternative Monterey Bay disc golf spots.

Greenfield Boxer Rigo Avila Fights to Teach Boxing to Monterey County Youth

05/09/2022

Three years ago, Rigo Avila started his Monterey County nonprofit organization to keep Greenfield youth out of trouble. Avila hopes to attract new funding and community support to grow A.V.I.L.A Victory Boxing.

Pebble Beach to Host U.S. Open Four Times in Next 22 Years

04/19/2022

Looking ahead two decades, the United States Golf Association has scheduled six additional national championships at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course, including four U.S. Open events.

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Returns

01/31/2022

Everything’s teed up for the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament. The six days of play will be spread out over Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club Shore Course and The Hay.

Building Something Big in a Small Town

09/27/2021

In the tiny burg of Pajaro, a team of workers and engineers is hand-building a new line of cross-country racing bicycles. The Exie is not the first of its kind, says sales manager Josh Tonnissen, but it’s the best among a field of worthy contenders.

Take the Shot and Get a Free YMCA Membership

09/15/2021

The Central Coast YMCA is offering free membership for 12- to 18-year-olds who can show proof of vaccination. The offer runs through Oct. 31 at YMCA locations in Salinas, San Benito County and Watsonville.

Lawsuit Aims to Switch Off Football Field Lights Project

08/26/2021

Many cheered when board members of Monterey Peninsula Unified School District voted unanimously to approve upgrades to the Dan Albert Stadium at Monterey High School. But neighbors are not pleased. Two groups have filed a lawsuit in Monterey County Superior Court, seeking to overturn the project approvals.

Heart of Gold Race Set for Sept. 25

08/15/2021

Hundreds of bike enthusiasts will compete Sept. 25 in the first-ever Heart of Gold, a 55-mile gravel course race through the Gold Country aimed at raising awareness and funds for mental wellness programs for youth in Nevada County. The race, which begins in Nevada City, should draw as many as 400 racers from around the state.

Sea Otter Classic Has a New Owner, But Local Leadership Will Stay

08/02/2021

The Sea Otter Classic, a globally prominent cycling festival that attracts thousands of pro and amateur cyclists, will team up with a new partner before this year's event, Oct. 7-10 at Laguna Seca.

MPUSD Board Greenlights Monterey High School Stadium Project

07/27/2021

After the final vote, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District board President Bettye Lusk said, “This is what education is all about. This process, this passion, this public involvement in moving the district forward.”

CiclovĂ­a Soledad Set to Roll in August

07/25/2021

On Aug. 22, the city of Soledad will experience its first Ciclovía—an “open-street, car-free event where the community can participate in health-related activities.” Cycling enthusiasts are planning for the event, which will be just the third Ciclovía in South Monterey County.

Why the Golden State Shines at the Olympic Games

07/22/2021

Even before skateboarding and surfing were added to the Olympic Games, California was a robust presence at the Olympics, reports The New York Times. Bill Mallon, an authority on Olympic history, attributes the state’s weather, its large population, and its athlete-rich universities.

Hartnell Panthers Women’s Soccer Get New Coach

07/19/2021

Morgan Hill Times reporter Emanuel Lee profiles Miguel Gutierrez, Hartnell College’s new women’s soccer coach. The 26-year-old Gutierrez will also serve as coach of both the Sobrato High School and Orchard Valley’s youth soccer league.

Young Wrestler From Salinas Wins National Championship

07/16/2021

At 10 years old, Salinas resident Casey Bittner is already a winner. Last weekend in Las Vegas, Bittner triumphed in the Rocky Mountain Nationals.

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