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Pickleball Court Open in Woodland

07/10/2024

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held celebrating the opening of new pickleball courts at Crawford Park in Woodland.

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.

Woodland Begins Pickleball Court Construction

04/05/2024

Woodland is incorporating pickleball courts as part of the William Crawford Senior Park Court Reconstruction Project.

Oakland A’s Temporary Move to West Sacramento

04/04/2024

The A's will play at Sutter Health Park for three years, with an option for an additional year, while a new stadium is built for move to Las Vegas.

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.

Yolo County Supervisors Approve Youth-Focused Proposals

01/28/2024

During the last Yolo County Board of Supervisors’ meeting, $25,000 was earmarked to fortify youth sports and facilities.

Warriors Star Steph Curry Is a Finalist for Team USA Roster

01/23/2024

Steph Curry has waited a long time, but his Olympic debut may be coming in just a matter of months.

City of Woodland Celebrates Woodland Christian Football Team for Historic 2023 Season

01/23/2024

After bringing home the City of Trees’ first state championship in any sport, the Woodland Christian High School varsity football team was honored by city officials.

Pioneer Baseball League Forms New Professional Team

01/22/2024

The Pioneer Baseball League has announced Yolo County’s first professional baseball team, the High Wheelers. “We’re excited to be stewards of the Pioneer League’s second California team,” said team cofounder Paul Freedman.

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.

Dusty Baker Is Returning to the SF Giants as Special Assistant

01/15/2024

Dusty Baker’s retirement from Major League Baseball didn’t last long. He returns to the organization he managed from 1993 to 2002, after the Giants hired him as a special assistant to both baseball operations and ownership.

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.

New California Measure Expands Crown Act, Prohibiting Amateur Sports Discrimination

01/13/2024

Assemblymember Akilah Weber has introduced Assembly Bill 1815, prohibiting discrimination “on the basis of race, inclusive of traits ... including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles.”

What Causes Innocent-Looking Snow Slopes to Collapse? A Physicist and Skier Explains

01/12/2024

An avalanche swept up skiers at Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort on Jan. 10 as a 150-foot-wide sheet of snow slid down a mountain slope.

Second Avalanche Hits Tahoe Slopes Near Where a Skier Died One Day Earlier

01/12/2024

An avalanche was reported Jan. 11 at a resort near Lake Tahoe, one day after a major avalanche roared down an adjoining mountain, trapping several people and killing a 66-year-old man.

San Francisco 49ers License Plate Needs 4,800 More Orders or the DMV Won’t Print It

01/05/2024

Nearly two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers and state environmental officials launched a campaign to create a specialized California license plate sporting the team’s logo.

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.

SF Giants Round Out Bob Melvin’s Staff

11/14/2023

The San Francisco Giants announced two more additions to new manager Bob Melvin's coaching staff, adding some familiarity to the pitching department.
Bryan Price will take over from Andrew Bailey, while Garvin Alston was promoted from Triple-A pitching coach to replace Craig Albernaz as the bullpen coach.

What to Know About the A’s Relocation Vote as MLB Owners Meet

11/13/2023

The future of baseball in Oakland is expected to be determined at the MLB owners meetings in Arlington, Texas.

Owners of San Jose Giants Acquire Fresno Grizzlies

11/07/2023

The Fresno Grizzlies announced their sale to Diamond Baseball Holdings, a major operator of minor league clubs in the U.S., including the San Jose Giants.

New SF Giants Manager Bob Melvin Expects Club to Consider Signing Shohei Ohtani or Another Big Bat

10/25/2023

Melvin didn’t hide his hopes that the Giants find a big bat to power an offense that ranked second-to-last in the National League.

AYSO Offers Referee Training, Opens Registration

10/19/2023

Winters AYSO is working to add to its pool of volunteer referees by providing training for those who are looking to support the program.

Woodland Joint Unified School District Cuts Ribbon on Spring Lake Elementary School Playfields

10/07/2023

The completion of the Spring Lake Elementary School playfields is the final milestone in the school’s construction.

The WNBA Is Coming to the Bay With a Clear Mandate: Win

10/05/2023

The Bay Area is primed to be a great market for the WNBA, but the Warriors have to treat their women’s team like their men’s.

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.

Excitement for UC Davis Football Games Boosts Downtown Businesses

09/16/2023

College football is back at UC Davis and downtown Davis businesses say they're ready for the boost fans bring to bars and restaurants. Now that home games this year are being televised on My58, some owners say it's a game-changer.

Sacramento Republic Sign 13-Year-Old From Woodland

08/09/2023

The Sacramento Republic FC has signed Da’vian Kimbrough from Woodland, making him the youngest athlete in American professional team sports.

Sacramento Locals Competing in the Tokyo Olympic Games

07/20/2021

Many Sacramento-area locals are going for gold in the Olympics this summer, including a Granite Bay swimmer and an Orangevale softball player. These are just a few of the athletes hailing from this region of Northern California.

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