Santa Cruz mountain biker Tobin Ortenblad, 31, took fourth place out of 535 riders in the prestigious Fuego XL at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic in Salinas on Sunday.
UC Santa Cruz women’s volleyball players Peyton Tazelaar, Kelly Ann Greene and Emily Pasion were named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators.
The lineup of elite talent will be deep and the storylines numerous when runners of all ages and skill levels line up for the start of the 51st running of the Wharf to Wharf race Sunday morning.