San Diego is making strides in fixing its money problems, but there's still a long road ahead. The city has made big improvements in the last year by cutting costs and bringing in more money. Even with these gains, they're still looking at a $110 million shortfall in the 2026-27 budget. Looking at the next five years, things are better than they were before. The tot...
Alex Morgan has made a significant move in the world of women's soccer. She is now an investor with the San Diego Wave FC, the same team she played for until recently. This news comes just a short time after she announced her retirement from playing the sport. Morgan is not just any investor; she is a minority investor, which means she owns a small part of the team. ...
A star player for the Padres, Luis Arraez, has run into some trouble. He is now in the concussion protocol and will be sidelined for at least 7 days. This news comes after a scary collision during a game against the Astros. The incident happened when Arraez tried to bunt for a hit and ran straight into the Astros' second baseman, Mauricio Dubon. The impact was so str...
Jackson Merrill, a 21-year-old center fielder, has just made a big move. He has signed a nine-year contract with the Padres, worth $135 million. This deal kicks in from 2026 and runs until 2034, with a possible extension for 2035. The contract is unique because it has no opt-outs for Merrill. Instead, it includes a team option that could become a player option if Mer...
The Los Angeles Chargers have decided to part ways with Joey Bosa. This decision comes as no surprise, given Bosa's significant salary and recurring injury issues. The team will save a substantial amount of money by letting Bosa go. This move was expected, as Bosa's salary cap number for the 2025 season was $36. 47 million. The team will save $25. 36 million in cap s...
Two powerhouse college basketball teams, Gonzaga Bulldogs (3-0) and San Diego State Aztecs (2-0), are set to face off on Monday night. Despite their impressive records, they're approaching this game from different perspectives. Gonzaga, ranked fourth, has been on a roll, crushing top teams like Baylor (101-63). Meanwhile, San Diego State is hoping for a repeat of las...
San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on Instagram, saying they're still open for business. Owner Sofia Estudi...
In San Diego, a rare comet called Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in the night sky on Saturday. This isn't just any comet; it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, as it orbits the sun only once every 80,000 years. NASA says it will be visible to the naked eye for several weeks in October, with the best time to spot it being now until October 26. Local photog...
The Padres' season came to a close with a 2-0 loss to the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NL Division Series. The team struggled to score, going 24 consecutive innings without a run. Despite leading the series 2-1, they couldn't pull through in the final two games. The Dodgers' pitching was stellar, with relief pitchers retiring 26 straight batters, a postseason record. The...
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 by defeating the San Diego Padres 2-0. Despite facing numerous injuries, the Dodgers managed to overcome a series of challenges to advance. Japanese rookie pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto played a crucial role in the victory, pitching five innings and...