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Hot San Diego Padres poised for post-season run

Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego Padres Instagram East County News Service Sept. 25, 2025 (San Diego) — The San Diego Padres are playoff-bound, clinching a postseason berth earlier this week with a strong performance that bookends a regular season defined by a scorching start and solid finish. The Padres hold a record of 87-72 heading into a final weekend series

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Staying the course: Our guide to golf in San Diego’s inland region

Printer-friendly versionThere are plenty of greens to tee off from in San Diego County’s eastern areas By Karen Pearlman With more than two dozen golf courses scattered across the foothills and valleys of inland San Diego County, players of all skill levels will find affordable and diverse landscapes away from the coast for putting and driving amid scenic mountain, valley,

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Padres cruise to 11-1 win, move into first place in NL West

Printer-friendly versionScreenshot from official MLB video of a Ramón Laureano home run during Wednesday’s 11-1 Padres win in San Francisco By Karen Pearlman Aug. 13, 2025 (San Diego) – Don’t look now but the San Diego Padres are back in first place in the National League West. After a mid-season slump, the Padres (69-52) have rediscovered their winning form and are

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San Diego Named Candidate Host City for Invictus Games 2029

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service   July 15, 2025 (San Diego County) — San Diego has been named one of six global finalists for host city of the Invictus Games 2029.   San Diego is only the second American city ever to host the international adaptive sporting event for wounded, injured and sick servicemen and women.   The official announcement by

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SDSU Swim & Dive Earns 7 Scholar/All-America Honors

Printer-friendly versionAztecs also named a CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for 19th consecutive semester   East County News Services   July 15, 2025 (San Diego) — Seven student-athletes from the San Diego State University swim and dive program were named College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of AmericaScholar All-Americans for the 2024-25 campaign, as announced earlier this month by the College Swimming

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SYCUAN BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT COMING JUNE 4

Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service   June 2, 2025 (El Cajon) The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is hosting its 34th annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament this Wednesday morning, June 4, at the Singing Hills Golf Club in El Cajon.   This year, the event aims to raise $100,000 for four deserving local nonprofit organizations: Elymash Yuuchaap – The Native

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SAN DIEGO SPORT INNOVATORS ANNOUNCES WALTON INNOVATION NETWORK

Printer-friendly versionTo commemorate the one-year anniversary of basketball legend Bill Walton’s passing, SDSI annonces phase one of a “Bill Walton Legacy Project”   By Scott Yoffe   May 27, 2025 (Solana Beach) — To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the tragic passing of basketball legend Bill Walton, San Diego Sport Innovators (SDSI) announced that it will pay homage to its

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COUNTY PARKS HITS BULLSEYE WITH NEW ARCHERY RANGE IN LAKESIDE

Printer-friendly version    County News Center   Photo courtesy County News Center:  Elizabeth Howe, member of U.S. Archery team U8 Women’s Barebow, takes a shot at the new outdoor archery range in Lakeside.   May 26, 2025 (Lakeside) –The County opened its much-anticipated outdoor Archery Range at Kumeyaay Valley Park last week.   Located at 10964 Ashwood Street in Lakeside,

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PADRES BREAK 1889 RECORD WITH 21-0 ROMP OVER ROCKIES

Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman May 12, 2025 (Denver) – Following a wild 21-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on May 10 at Coors Field, the San Diego Padres moved briefly back into first place in the National League West, breaking a baseball record that has stood for more than a century. But the Friars closed their nine-game road trip

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PICKLEBALL COURTS COMING TO WELLS PARK IN EL CAJON

Printer-friendly version Source: City of El Cajon May 1, 2025 (El Cajon) — Calling all pickleball players! Five new pickle ball courts are coming to Wells Park this summer. The pickleball complex will feature LED court lighting, seating for spectators, shade sails, a drinking fountain with water bottle filler, new landscaping and more. A portion of the Wells Center will

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GUHSD Superintendent backs DA’s appeal against potential release of 2001 Santana shooter

Printer-friendly version East County News Service February 10, 2026 (Santee) — Grossmont Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Kirsten Vital Brulte has sent a letter to District Attorney Summer Stephan expressing full support for her appeal of the San Diego Superior Court’s decision to grant a recall and resentencing hearing for Charles “Andy” Williams, the perpetrator of the 2001 Santana

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Helix High cheer team reaches summit — and looking for support

Printer-friendly versionLa Mesa squad wins first CIF championship, now sets sights on national competition in Las Vegas. Photo courtesy Helix High Cheer Team East County News Service Jan. 7, 2026 (La Mesa)  — After three consecutive years of finishing as runners-up, the Helix Charter High School competitive cheer team finally reached the top of the podium, capturing first place in

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San Diego FC wins, faces Vancouver Whitecaps with MLS Cup dream on the line

Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego FC Instagram   East County News Service   Nov. 24, 2025 (San Diego) — In their first Major League Soccer season, San Diego FC is headed to the Western Conference Final this weekend at Snapdragon Stadium.   San Diego FC has consistently played like a veteran club this season, surpassing any and all expectations.   After

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San Diego FC advances to MLS semifinals after 4-0 win

Printer-friendly versionExpansion Club Dominates Game 3 at Snapdragon Stadium, sets up for home semifinal showdown vs. Minnesota   Photos courtesy SDFC official Instagram   East County News Service   Nov. 10, 2025 (San Diego) – The new kids on the block are getting it done.   San Diego FC, in its debut MLS season, stamped its authority on the Audi

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San Diego FC to face Portland in MLS playoff game Sunday

Printer-friendly versionPhoto courtesy San Diego FC Instagram   East County News Service   Nov. 3, 2025 (San Diego) — San Diego FC and the Portland Timbers will be playing for the opportunity to advance in the Major League Soccer playoffs this Sunday after Portland beat SDFC 3-2 in a penalty shooutout Saturday night in Portland.   San Diego FC beat

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Save a life, honor a Legend at Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive on Nov. 5

Printer-friendly versionLast year’s inaugural Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive hosted by the San Diego Blood Bank was in Mission Valley. This year’s Nov. 5 drive will be at Grossmont Center, in Walton’s hometown. Photo by Karen Pearlman   East County News Service   Oct. 30, 2025 (La Mesa) — The San Diego Blood Bank is calling on the community to

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San Diego FC playoff-bound this weekend at Snapdragon Stadium

Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman Oct. 23, 2025 (San Diego) — It’s been quite a start for the San Diego Football Club. In its inaugural Major League Soccer season, the team is headed to the playoffs. San Diego FC will host its first playoff match Sunday, Oct. 26, at Snapdragon Stadium when the team faces the Portland Timbers in Game 1

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Padres’ World Series dream ends in Chicago

Printer-friendly versionThe Chicago Cubs celebrate after beating the Padres 3-1 to clinch a spot in the NLDS. Photo courtesy Official Wrigley Field Instagram East County News Service Oct. 3, 2025 (Chicago) — The San Diego Padres’ 2025 season, a 90-win campaign filled with promise and frustration, came to an abrupt halt on Thursday at Wrigley Field. The Padres lost 3-1

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