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March 15, 2026 • Vol 35 No. 6
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT —Aptos High’s Josiah Siquieros controls a pass in the middle of the Carlmont High defense. • Aptos High sophomore Emilie Santiago (2) dribbles through Gilroy High School defenders Katherine Montero Carillo (7) and Roslyn Hernandez (23). • Scarlett Stateler and Alexa Castaneda (9) hug as teammate Isabella Hartnett runs in to join them after Castaneda scored the game’s only goal against The King’s Academy at Del Mar High School in San Jose. • Aptos High’s Ivan Zavala (7) strikes a free kick around a North Salinas High wall.
Aptos Soccer Teams Finish Strong Seasons
By JON CHOWN Regionals where both teams were eventually eliminated in tight matches. Their CCS championship games were both played at Del Mar High School on Feb. 28. ... continues on page 4
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More than 50 people crowded around the wide aisle of Safeway ... to witness and applaud the new signs installed over the aisles of the wine department, honoring the “Wine Guy” Andres Burgueno. Full Story page 24
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County Board Adopts Budget Principles Guide Full Story page 16
Both Win CCS Championship for First Time in School History The Aptos High School boys and girls soccer teams made school history this season, with both winning the first Central Coast Section soccer championship in the school’s history and moving on to the CIF Northern California
A structure fire Monday night in Capitola Village claimed the life of one man and has forced the closure of two beloved business: Mijo’s Taqueria and Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Tea House. Full Story page 7
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