The Padres have signed right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo to a one-year deal with a player option for the 2024 season. Lugo had a successful 2022 season throwing a career-high in appearances and games finished for the New York Mets.
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 moreDoctor and Office Manager Indicted In Scheme To Defraud Medicare, Manufacture and Distribute Fentanyl
Pain management physician Dr. David J. Smith and his office manager Julia Ann Oertle have been indicted in a federal grand-jury indictment, accused of perpetuating a scheme to commit healthcare fraud and to manufacture and distribute adulterated fentanyl.
read morePort of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade to Entertain with Giant Balloons, Floats, Bands and Much More!
The Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade presented by Kaiser Permanente will take place on December 28, where hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to attend in downtown San Diego. Around 24 giant balloons, three floats, 18 specialty units, and 12 marching bands will be part of the parade. The parade will start at the south side of the San Diego Convention Center, have a different route comparing to previous years, and end at Pacific Highway.
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 moreMan Indicted For Stealing Chief Federal Judge’s Identity and Forging Court Documents
Edmond Abordo was arrested by the FBI for forging the signature of U.S. Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson in order to trick a woman into paying him thousands of dollars for bogus legal services. Abordo, who claimed to be a legal expert, convinced the victim to file a federal lawsuit challenging foreclosure of her home. After convincing the victim that the federal judge assigned to the lawsuit had awarded her possession of her home, he asked for additional payments. The forged court order was a two-page document dated June 26, 2019 and titled “Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion For Adverse Possession Pursuant HRS § 657-31.5 Adverse Possession and 43 U.S. Code § 1068 Lands Held in Adverse Possession.” Abordo assured the victim that the forged court order was a genuine court document and that the judge’s signature on the forged order was genuine, but it was all a lie.
read moreArizona Woman Sentenced For Participating In Nationwide Grandparent Scam
Lyda Harris, a 75-year-old woman from Laveen, Arizona, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in prison for her participation in a nationwide grandparent scam that defrauded more than 70 elderly victims of more than $2 million. Harris had to forfeit $6,243 in proceeds and pay $1,208,291.93 in restitution to the victims. At least 10 of the victims resided in San Diego County, where they lost over $300,000 to the fraud. Six of the eight defendants charged in the case have been sentenced, whereas two are still fugitives.
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.'
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