After some heavy lifting by a couple new guys and a massive dropped opportunity by a new guy, Manny Machado was there to make sure a wild night ended right for the Padres. Machado’s walk-off three-run homer in the ninth inning gave the Padres a 7-4 vic…
SeaWorld’s 20-year-old killer whale Nakai has died following an infection
SAN DIEGO — A 20-year-old killer whale that has been at SeaWorld San Diego since his birth died Thursday night following treatment for an infection, the park announced Friday. Despite aggressive efforts to treat the infection, the orca, Nakai, died sur…
Padres expect to cap season-ticket sales for first time in 2023
SAN DIEGO — Surging fan interest in the Padres, accelerated by trade-deadline moves that included the addition of 23-year-old superstar Juan Soto, is expected to cause the franchise to implement the first season-ticket-sales cap in history. CEO Erik Gr…
Border officials pause construction of new barriers at Friendship Park following outcry
SAN DIEGO — U.S. border officials on Thursday said that plans to construct two new 30-foot border barriers through the historic Friendship Park would be temporarily paused in response to an outcry from local community groups and more than a dozen membe…
San Diego to ban natural gas in new homes and businesses as part of climate fight
SAN DIEGO — San Diego leaders have declared a war on natural gas to dramatically shrink the city’s carbon footprint and reach net-zero emission by 2035. The City Council voted unanimously this week to approve a dramatically overhauled climate action pl…
Nick Canepa: Vin Scully brought vocal hospitality and flawless delivery to baseball fans
SAN DIEGO — Vin Scully was baseball’s Sinatra, a man who sang the song of the game with great timing and phrasing, without blowing a lyric, or dangling a participle. But unlike Frank, when Vinny approached the final innings, his pipes, his chops, his i…
Padres acquire Josh Hader in trade for Taylor Rogers, three other players
The Padres moved to address the hole in the back end of their bullpen Monday by trading for the best closer in the major leagues. And what they sent to Milwaukee for Josh Hader does not preclude them from continuing to engage in talks with the National…
Bryce Miller: Wave teammates Alex Morgan, Kailen Sheridan offer glimpse into CONCACAF-clinching goal
SAN DIEGO — The moment had unfolded, what, 20 times before? U.S. soccer superstar Alex Morgan lining up for a penalty kick attempt against Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, one of the best ball-stoppers on the planet. They had squared off again and …
Charge by night, discharge by day: These electric school buses will send power to the grid
A fleet of electric-powered school buses in El Cajon, California, can send electricity back to the state’s grid, thanks to first-of-its kind technology developed by a local company and a partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric. And soon other school …
Ohana Festival has canceled its October Encore Weekend with Eddie Vedder, Alanis Morissette, The Black Keys
SAN DIEGO — There will be no Encore Weekend after all for the 2022 edition of the Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. The marathon Oct. 8 and 9 music event has been canceled. The 6-year-old festival is curated by Pearl Jam singer and fo…