Santa Cruz County Local Sports News Articles and Digest

Sustainability Sports

Wetsuits Get New Life Through Rip Curl’s Recycle Program

01/29/2024
The invention of the wetsuit in the 1950s allowed surfers to brave chilly water year-round, but it came with an environmental cost: the neoprene material takes decades to decompose.

From Lookout Local...

Sports

UC Delays Vote to Ban Political Statements on Its Websites Until March

01/25/2024
University of California regents delayed a vote on limits to what faculty and others can post on university channels until March. Among those speaking out against the proposal is Christine Hong, a professor of critical race and ethnic studies at UC Santa Cruz.

From Los Angeles Times...

Elections & Politics Sports Government State of California

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.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Health Sports

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.

From Good Times...

Sports

Santa Cruz Warriors Coach Nicholas Kerr Is Here to Win

12/05/2023
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With a 6-2 record, the Santa Cruz Warriors are off to a strong start, and new coach Nicholas Kerr—yes, son of THE Steve Kerr—wants to keep it that way.

From Voice of San Diego...

Business, Economy & Jobs Sports

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.

From CapPublicRadio...

Sports

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.

From Press Banner...

Sports County of Santa Cruz

Potential Pump Track in Felton Stirs Controversy

10/12/2023
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Plans to potentially put a bicycle track in Felton Covered Bridge County Park has caused discord in the small community.

From Good Times...

Parks & Recreation Sports County of Santa Cruz

Pushback Against Felton Bicycle Track

10/05/2023
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Opponents spoke out against the track at the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Sports City of Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Warriors Extend Kaiser Permanente Arena Lease

09/28/2023
The Santa Cruz Warriors will remain on Laurel Street for at least a few more years after the Santa Cruz City Council agreed to amend and extend the lease agreement with the G-League team.

From Santa Cruz Local...

Parks & Recreation Transportation Sports City of Santa Cruz

Amid West Cliff Repairs, More Diverse Group Wanted for Coastal Vision in Santa Cruz

09/27/2023
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Plus: Warriors arena lease extended.

From Daily Democrat...

Business, Economy & Jobs Sports

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.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

History Sports

Santa Cruz Skateboards to Celebrate 50th Anniversary on Sept. 23

09/20/2023
Santa Cruz Skateboards is marking 50 years with skate sessions at three skateparks and a concert by Dinosaur Jr.

From Good Times...

Education Sports

Cabrillo Trustee to Call for Eliminating Football at Schools

09/11/2023
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Cabrillo College Trustee Steve Trujillo says tackle football poses a serious health risk to players.

From San Lorenzo Valley Post...

Parks & Recreation Sports County of Santa Cruz

Felton Pump Track Proposal Raises Concerns

09/05/2023
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Debate is in full swing over a proposed pump track in Felton Covered Bridge Park.

From The Pajaronian...

Sports

Watsonville Teenager Terrorizes Opponents Inside the Boxing Ring

08/07/2023
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Watsonville Boxing Academy phenom Tony “El Tigre” Torres continues his rise after a pair of big-time victories earlier this year.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

Public Safety Animals Sports

Authorities on the Lookout for Adorable Surfboard-Hijacking Sea Otter Menacing Santa Cruz Surfers

07/13/2023
A 5-year-old sea otter born in captivity and released into the wild has been aggressively approaching surfers and wildlife authorities are looking to return the animal to captivity.

From CalMatters...

Economy & Jobs Education Sports Government

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.

From Press Banner...

Health Seniors Sports

Parkinson’s Boxing Class a Lifeline for Seniors With Disease

06/09/2023
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Back in 1971, when Aretha Franklin crooned, “Rock steady, baby / That's what I feel now,” she was following in the footsteps of Alton Ellis & The Flames, who sang “Better get ready / Come do rock steady, ooh / You got to do this new dance,” back on a 1967 release. On Monday, the [...]

From Good Times...

Sports

Santa Cruz Warriors Celebrate a Decade of Basketball by the Bay

03/14/2023
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Exploring the unpredictable and thrilling world of the “Sea Dubs”

Santa Cruz County Local News: Sports