Santa Clara County Local News: Sports


All Local Sports News articles contributed by our local media allies and other local newsrooms.

Image caption: Run to Feed the Hungry participants raise funds for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Running Around California’s Capital Region

From marathoners to casual joggers, enthusiasts can take advantage of the Sacramento region’s diverse trails, terrain, and competitive events.

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04/02/2025
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Over the century La Rinconada Country Club has been a part of the community, it’s continued to evolve. Now, club officials say it's time to bring it back to its original look while making improvements golfers can enjoy for years to come.

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03/14/2025
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As the first blooms of spring adorn Morgan Hill, we invite you to be part of the 42nd Annual Wildflower Run, a cherished tradition offering participants of all ages and abilities a family-friendly, healthy and fun activity, among scenic routes, along with a day filled with camaraderie and purpose.

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03/12/2025
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Santa Clara wants to make it easier for low-income youths to play sports by paying their fees.

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03/06/2025
Image for display with article titled State Lawmakers Disagree With Newsom’s Take on Transgender Athletes

California Democrats on Thursday distanced themselves from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent comments on transgender athletes, saying they are committed to protecting equality even as their state’s leader sides with a prominent right-wing figure on inclusion in sports.

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03/06/2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom called it “deeply unfair” for transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports today — a notable change in his position that thrust the Democratic governor into the center of a national maelstrom. It was unclear whether he will act on his new position as Republicans urged him to follow conservative states in banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.

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02/17/2025
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Santa Clara officials are paving the way for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finalizing responsibilities.

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02/07/2025
Image for display with article titled Santa Clara Swim Center Closure Ripples Through Community

Santa Clara’s George F. Haines International Swim Center has been closed for more than a year, leaving the city’s aquatics community and legacy foundering.

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02/06/2025
Image for display with article titled U.S. Dept. Of Education Announces Investigation of San Jose State for Allowing Transgender Volleyball Player

SJSU, the University of Pennsylvania and the Massachusetts high school athletic association are cited as violators of the Trump Administration’s Feb. 5 executive order banning transgender athletes.

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01/29/2025
In their January 28 meeting, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors held a long discussion about whether or not to ban artificial turf, in the end, opting not to. Read on to learn more.

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01/27/2025
Image for display with article titled Santa Clara County Officials Could Ban Artificial Turf

Santa Clara County is preparing to ban artificial turf on all county-owned property, citing health and environmental concerns.

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01/15/2025
Image for display with article titled Palo Alto Treads Lightly on Artificial Turf as Health Concerns Surface

Concerned about the health and environmental impacts of synthetic turf, Palo Alto has halted its plans to resurface the playing fields at El Camino Park as it weighs the costs and benefits of plastic and grass.

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01/14/2025
A new bill would remove the right of California’s female transgender athletes in to participate in high school sports teams that match their gender identity.

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12/12/2024
Image for display with article titled Mission 10 Race Scheduled for Jan. 25 in San Juan Bautista

The 41st annual Mission 10 Race will take place on Jan. 25, 2025. This year’s race will also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Hollister, which sponsors and organizes the Mission 10 event.

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11/12/2024
Image for display with article titled Veteran Pacifica Surfers Hope Artificial Reef Can Quash the Need for a Beach-Destroying Seawall

Former Surfrider president and his allies propose an offshore reef to protect Sharp Park Beach—and create a nice wave for surf competitions.

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11/08/2024
Image for display with article titled Santa Clara County Leaders Skeptical of Earthquakes Deal

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has stopped short of letting the San Jose Earthquakes build a private soccer complex at the county fairgrounds under the current proposed terms.

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11/02/2024
A summary of campaign finance filings reveals the extent of contributions by the San Francisco 49ers to candidates running for office in Santa Clara.

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10/28/2024
Image for display with article titled 49ers Spend Millions in Santa Clara Council Races

Special interest groups have sunk millions of dollars into November's Santa Clara city elections to decide its future government.

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09/10/2024
Image for display with article titled Pump Tracks Find Some New Momentum

Mountain bikers and BMX riders of all ages are flocking to parks to practice their skills on purpose-built rollers and berms.

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09/06/2024
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Calling all pickleball enthusiasts: the wait is over. The City of Morgan Hill this week announced the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art outdoor pickleball courts.

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08/30/2024
Image for display with article titled Sunnyvale Officials Delay Vote to Ban Artificial Turf

The debate between using artificial turf or natural grass on government-owned athletic fields in Sunnyvale has been pushed into the future, leaving environmental activists and youth sports groups in limbo.