Santa Cruz County Sports Articles

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High football program is on the hunt for a new head coach this offseason after the school announced that Anthony Valdivia was relieved of his duties. Watsonville High Assistant Principal Joe Gregorio said it ultimately came down to …

The historic surf contest’s sponsor is taking steps to ensure fair prize payouts to all genders

From the football field to the basketball court to the oval of the track, San Lorenzo Valley High School has generated outstanding athletic talent. On Nov. 5, some of those decorated athletes will be on hand to celebrate their induction …

In California, you can bet on a horse race, buy a lottery ticket, put money on poker in a card room and play slots at a tribal casino all in the same day.

Several updates made to the popular Capitola surf contest

Ten of the greatest athletes born or raised in California.

How the Hawaiian icon left his mark on this area in historic visits

Basketball legend Bill Russell and iconic baseball play-by-play broadcaster Vin Scully will be remembered as two of the most monumental figures in California sports history.

Vargas Academy of Gymnastic Arts in Scotts Valley took seven of its finest athletes to the biggest stage of the USA Gymnastics season last month. The local group of jumpers and tumblers shined against nearly 1,800 other athletes at the …

SANTA CRUZ—The return of the Wharf to Wharf Race didn’t start off as planned after a law enforcement officer on a motorcycle was stuck, forcing competitors to run around him.     It may have slightly thrown off Emmanuel Bor and the …

CAPITOLA—The Wharf to Wharf Race is back in action this weekend in Santa Cruz County for the first time since 2019. On Sunday, participants will be able to gather around Beach and Cliff streets near the Santa Cruz Wharf for …

SANTA CRUZ—David Rose was a local renowned general surgeon who passed away nearly two years ago. His former colleague and close friend George Mendoza couldn’t do anything to honor him due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On Saturday, he’ll get a …

Expansion would add housing, connections to beach, new Warriors arena

The small outdoor pool at Siltanen Park will remain closed throughout the summer as renovations continue. Upgrades have been in the works for months, but when crews got to the site, they discovered things were worse than City staff had …

Four ballot measures to legalize sports wagering in California were proposed, but now it's down to two and only one might face voters this year.

The Central Coast’s new pro soccer team’s home opener is Saturday, May 7

Group offers recent mothers a path back to the beach.

Pajaro Valley Shelter Services will hold the 38th Annual Mother’s Day Run & Walk on May 8, returning to an in-person event for the first time since 2019. The popular community event has been held virtually the past two years …

WATSONVILLE—St. Francis High announced last week that athletic director Adam Hazel will step down from his position at the end of this school year. Hazel, 38, is in his 10th year as a teacher, coach and administrator at St. Francis. …

APTOS—The Cabrillo College athletics department last month announced that women's basketball coach John Wilson stepped down from his position and is retiring from coaching basketball.    The announcement came after the Seahawks’ commanding 63-44 win over De Anza College in their …