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 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 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 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 morePadres sign Robert Suarez to a five-year contract with player opt-out clause
The Padres sign right-handed pitcher Robert Suarez to a five-year contract through the 2027 season, including a player opt-out clause after the 2025 season. Suarez had a successful first Major League season with the Padres in 2022 and posted impressive stats in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball Organization.
read moreGaslamp Quarter to host a free outdoor viewing party for 2022 World Cup
Gaslamp Quarter is hosting a free outdoor viewing party for the upcoming 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The event will take place from November 25th to November 27th at 5th & Island Avenue, and will include a beverage garden for all ages, games, free merchandise, raffles, and more!
read morePort of San Diego Considers Advancing Seaport San Diego Project to Environmental Review
The Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners is set to hear updates about the Seaport San Diego project and proposal to redevelop Central Embarcadero. The board will consider authorizing the commencement of an environmental review as required by the California Environmental Quality Act. The 1HWY1 development team will refine its project, which features mixed-use spaces and public realm areas such as parks, hotels, event centers, blue tech innovation center, walkways, beaches, retail spaces, restaurants, commercial fishing facilities, and more. The proposed redevelopment area is between Manchester Grand Hyatt and USS Midway, not including The Fish Market and The Headquarters.
read morePort of San Diego to Begin its Busiest Cruise Season Since 2010
The Port of San Diego is preparing for its busiest cruise season since 2010, with 140 cruises set to bring approximately 460,000 passengers. The cruise ships include long-term partners and new businesses such as Princess Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Disney Cruise Line. The San Diego port was recently named as the best cruise port in the world by Global Traveler Leisure Lifestyle Awards, and the terminals provide easy access to several tourist attractions and neighborhoods in the city.
read moreKeep the Spark Alive with Downtown San Diego's Summer in the City Event Campaign
The Downtown San Diego Partnership is calling on San Diegans to skip the fall season and keep the summer festivities and fun alive throughout September. Through the "Summer in the City" campaign, the group is offering giveaways, events, and other outdoor experiences that are bound to delight attendees.
read moreClean & Safe Team Tackles Comic-Con Cleanup with Superhero Power
The Downtown San Diego Partnership's Clean & Safe team provided round-the-clock safety and maintenance services during Comic-Con International, resulting in the removal of 25 tons of trash, 6,720 bags of trash, and 1,035 incidents of graffiti.
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