Soquel's McGehee Launches Spring Training Comeback

Casey McGehee, the former Soquel Knight, is trying to rebound from a sub-par 2011 season.

VIDEO: 1982 Capitola Skateboard Race

Skaters sped through Capitola 30 years ago.

Soquel Alum Casey McGehee Signs with Pirates

The infielder will make around $2.5 million this year.

VIDEO: Skydiver Lands at Beer Can Beach

This Aptos beach has become a landmark for plane-jumping daredevils.

Niners Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday

Capitola-Soquel 49ers fans, here's how to get NFC Championship tickets.

Video of the Day: Surfing Capitola

The waves have provided ample opportunity to surf in Capitola this week.

Passafuime Back Playing Ball on West Coast

Brown University senior playing in San Rafael and San Jose this week.

Bryan Stow Gives First Television Interview

Nine months after being brutally beaten, Stow is able to carry a simple conversation.

Soquel High Alum Traded to Pittsburgh Pirates

Casey McGehee played with the Milwaukee Brewers from 2009 until 2011.

Video of the Day: Soquel Girls Win Tournament Championship

The Lady Knights beat Valley Christian last weekend.

Soquel Volleyball Finishes in Top Four in State

The Knights had their best season since 1992.

PHOTOS: Soquel Drive Hosts Homecoming Parade

The Knights of SHS filled Soquel Village on Friday afternoon.

PHOTO GALLERY: Scotts Valley Football Sneaks by Soquel

A last minute interception by Scotts Valley sunk Soquel's chance for a comeback.

Mermaids Easy to Spot Sunday

The Mermaid Series brings a women's only triathlon to Capitola Village Sunday morning.

Upcoming Summer Fitness Events

Join active and fit locals during the month of August at one of the many fun runs, ocean swims, duathlons or triathlons in the Santa Cruz area.

Photo of the Day: Core Run-Swim-Runners Finish in Capitola

The 8th Annual Core Run-Swim-Run took place on Aug. 2.

Bicycle Party Cruises through Santa Cruz and Capitola

Riders give positive name to transportation alternatives.

Kenya and Oakland Natives Win 2011 Wharf to Wharf

Thousands of racers took over Santa Cruz and Capitola on Sunday morning.

PHOTO GALLERY: 39th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race

Thousands of runners made their way from Santa Cruz to Capitola on Sunday.

Fifteen Thousand on the Way for Wharf to Wharf Race

Organizers, runners and visitors are getting ready for this weekend.

Aptos Grad Bobby Crocker Slumps in Second Week in A's Farm System

Crocker was drafted in the fourth round by the Oakland A's in June.

Aptos Grad Bobby Crocker Comes Out Swinging in A's Farm System

Crocker was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the fourth round of the MLB Draft in June.

Soquel Alum, Milwaukee Brewer Casey McGehee Keeps Giants in First Place

Even if inadvertently, McGehee threw a bone to his home state on Wednesday night.

Get Out in Capitola: Music, a Movie, Art, an Author and Free SAT Advice

Music; a movie and art at the beach; a free class for teens about the SAT test and a conversation with an author are our suggestions to Get Out in and around Capitola this week.

Patch Tradable: Jake Sudman

Patch Trading Card, Soquel outfielder, pitcher and first baseman.

Patch Tradable: Hunter Ross Parkinson

Patch trading card, Soquel pitcher Hunter Ross Parkinson.

Patch Tradable: Eric Segura

Patch trading card, Soquel center fielder Eric Segura.

Patch Tradable: Noah Harmon

Patch trading card, Soquel outfielder Noah Harmon.

Update: A's Make Pro out of Aptos Alum Bobby Crocker

Crocker will head back up north to play professional baseball for the Oakland Athletics.

Bobby Crocker Drafted by Oakland A's in 4th Round

Crocker graduated from Aptos High School in 2008.

TRACK AND FIELD: State Finals Conclude Under Gloomy Skies

Hiltz, Myashita both medal for Mariners.

TRACK AND FIELD: State Finals Begin in Clovis

Aptos' Hiltz qualifies first in girls 1600 prelims; competes in finals tonight.

TRACK AND FIELD: CCS Champions Crowned in Gilroy

Sections finest gather Friday night at Gilroy High; several local athletes claim top honors and book ticket to next week’s CIF State meet.

SOFTBALL: Soquel Loses CCS Playoff Squeaker

Knights bow out in semifinals after 23-win season.

Barry Bonds Offers to Pay College Tuition for Bryan Stow's Children

Home-run king wants to give a gift to the children of the injured Giants fan.

BASEBALL RANKINGS: Several Local Teams Still Standing After First Two Rounds of Playoffs

St. Francis upset by No. 16 seed; Westmont and Gilroy slug it out; Santa Cruz stays hot.

BASEBALL: Aptos Blanks Del Mar in First Round of Playoffs

Mariners ace Koenig looks the part in complete game shutout against Dons.

SOFTBALL: Soquel Jolts Past Castilleja

Knights light up scoreboard en route to mercy rule induced playoff win on Wednesday; Soquel baseball team wins big as well. Both teams will play again Saturday.

Nearly Three Dozen Capitola-Soquel Residents Run Bay to Breakers

A bus load of locals made their way to San Francisco for the 100th annual Bay to Breakers race.

Giants Fan Bryan Stow to Be Transferred to Bay Area Hospital

The local man who was beaten at Dodger Stadium will finally make the move up north, despite remaining comatose.