Michael James Pratt, who had been on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, has been arrested by Spanish authorities for charges related to sex trafficking and child pornography.
read morePadres sign Matt Carpenter for 2023 season with player option for 2024
The Padres have signed infielder/outfielder Matt Carpenter to a one-year contract with an option for the 2024 season. Carpenter's impressive stats with the New York Yankees in 2022 have earned him a place with the Padres and could be a valuable addition to the team.
read moreGaslamp Quarter Holiday Bucket List
The Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego is all set to celebrate the holiday season with their exciting list of events and activities. From a north pole escape speakeasy to a Holiday Bowl Bash, winter wonderland tea, ugly sweater parties and more, the holiday bucket list promises to be a festive affair for one and all.
read morePadres sign Xander Bogaerts to 11-year contract
Padres have signed Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year contract. Bogaerts is set to lead the Padres as they gear up for the 2033 season.
read morePhase 2 of Imperial Beach Pier Enhancements Commences
The Port of San Diego and the City of Imperial Beach, along with community members, have launched Phase 2 of the Imperial Beach Pier Enhancements project. This is part of their joint efforts to beautify and improve the pier and enhance visitors’ fishing, surfing and viewing experience. Completed in 2021, Phase 1 of the project comprised new paintwork, murals, and 30 stainless-steel fishing rod holders.
read moreSan Diego Bay Parade of Lights to take place on December 11 and 18
The San Diego Bay Parade of Lights returns to the city’s waterfront to brighten up the nights of December 11 and 18. The 52nd edition of the Parade, which features 80 vessels dressed up in lights and decorations, will be held under the theme 'FantaSEA.'
read moreFormer Sheriff’s Captain’s Accomplice Sentenced To Prison For Corruption Offenses
Waiel "Will" Anton, who was an accomplice of the former Sheriff's Captain, M. Marco Garmo, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison for corruption offenses including obstruction of justice. Anton admitted to collecting bribe from unlicensed marijuana dispensaries in exchange for law enforcement information about impending searches and for obstructing justice with the same dispensary operator. The larger case against Garmo and all his co-defendants shows that the public is entitled to honest services by government officials. The investigation and prosecution of Captain Garmo is considered to have prevented the possibility of one of the most corrupt government officers leading the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
read morePadres Holiday Giving Tour Presented by Gallagher Set to Return in 2022
The Padres have announced the return of their annual holiday tour as part of their Holiday Giving tradition. The event, presented by Gallagher, will take place throughout San Diego and Baja region. Padres players, coaches, alumni, executives, staff and broadcasters, along with Pad Squad, the Swingin’ Friar, the Paw Squad and the Padres Volunteer Team, will attend several community events as they help spread holiday cheer.
read moreGaslamp Quarter to Host Holiday Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party
The Gaslamp Quarter will be hosting their annual Pet Parade and Pups in the Pub Party on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM and the party will continue from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The event is free to attend, and there is a $25 fee to register your furry friend in the parade. There will also be a holiday costume contest where winners will receive prizes and awards.
read morePadres Sign Nick Martinez to Three-Year Contract
The Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to a three-year contract through the 2025 season, with a club option covering the 2024 and 2025 seasons. If the club option is declined, Martinez holds two separate player options and can either opt-out or extend the contract through the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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