Santa Clara County Sports Overview

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.
The turf-versus-grass debate came …

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.

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

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.
Some county leaders on Tuesday slammed the Earthquakes’ proposed terms …

Special interest groups have sunk millions of dollars into November's Santa Clara city elections to decide its future government.
The San Francisco 49ers have spent the most money supporting who the team wants sitting on the City Council, burning $2.5 …

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

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.

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.
The Sunnyvale City Council declined to decide on banning artificial …

The stadium enhancements, including a new, bigger video screen, are in preparation for the hosting of FIFA World Cup matches and the Super Bowl in 2026.

It's a silent killer that could happen to any high school student: sudden cardiac arrest. One school district wants to make sure it prevents another tragedy.
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is the second public school district in …