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San Diego Padres nearing record $3.9B sale
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo courtesy San Diego Padres Facebook page April 20, 2026 (San Diego) — The current owners of the San Diego Padres, the Seidler family, are reportedly in the final stages of an agreement to sell the team to a group led by private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife, musician and investor Kwanza Jones, for a
‘Bill Walton Way’ coming to a street near you in La Mesa
Printer-friendly version The Boys & Girls Club of East County La Mesa Clubhouse honored local basketball star Bill Walton by naming the gym after Walton in 2018. Walton died of colon cancer at age 71 in 2024. Story and photos by Karen Pearlman April 14, 2026 (La Mesa) — Bill Walton, who preferred being known as “Billy from La Mesa,” will be memorialized with an
Padres still celebrating big Thursday night victory over Rockies
Printer-friendly versionThe Padres will sport their new “City Connect 2.0” uniforms with a special patch on the arm tonight at home against the Colorado Rockes. Photo courtesy San Diego Padres East County News Service April 10, 2026 (San Diego) — The San Diego Padres might just be starting to pick up some steam. In a finish that felt more like
Padres fall 5-2 at Boston, drop to 2-5 in 2026
Photo courtesy San Diego Padres Instagram East County News Service April 3, 2026 (Boston) — A change of scenery has not had much of a…
East County public transportation guide to Padres Opening Day March 26
Skip Interstate 8 and ‘ride the rails’ with the Padres-wrapped Trolley East County News Service March 25, 2026 (San Diego) — With the San Diego…
Inaugural Wellness 5K to fund expansion for Native Boys & Girls Club
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — The Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness will host its inaugural Wellness 5K…
San Diego FC starts 2026 MLS season with 5-0 win
Photo courtesy San Diego FC Instagram East County News Service Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego) — If Saturday night’s match at Snapdragon Stadium was any…
San Diego FC starts 2026 MLS season with 5-0 win
Photo courtesy San Diego FC Instagram East County News Service Feb. 22, 2026 (San Diego) — If Saturday night’s match at Snapdragon Stadium was any…
San Diego State, San Diego Humane Society team up to support furry friends
East County News Service Feb. 15, 2026 (San Diego) — While many people chomped on chocolates and bequeathed bouquets of red roses on Valentine’s Day,…
Randy Robinson to be honored on Feb. 13
Photo and story by Karen Pearlman Feb. 12, 2026 (El Cajon) — East County’s education and basketball communities are going to gather on Feb. 13…
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PADRES TIE PLAYOFF SERIES AGAINST DODGERS IN WILD 10-2 WIN WITH SIX HOMERUNS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 8, 2024 (San Diego) – After winning the wildcard playoffs, the Padres have tied up the National League Division West series, trouncing the Dodgers in a 10-2 victory last night at Dodger Stadium. The Padres became the first team in Major League history to slam six home runs in a post-season playoff game. Game
PADRES CLINCH PLAYOFF SLOT WITH TRIPLE PLAY AGAINST DODGERS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: Manny Machado and Mike Shildt hug after Padres scored a big win, clinching a playoff spot. Screen shot, MLB . September 25, 2024 (San Diego) – For the eighth time in the team’s history, the San Diego Padres are headed for post-season playoffs. Last night the Padres beat the Dodgers, the National League leaders,
PADRES CLINCH PLAYOFF SLOT WITH TRIPLE PLAY AGAINST DODGERS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: Manny Machado and Mike Shildt hug after Padres scored a big win, clinching a playoff spot. Screen shot, MLB . September 25, 2024 (San Diego) – For the eighth time in the team’s history, the San Diego Padres are headed for post-season playoffs. Last night the Padres beat the Dodgers, the National League leaders,
PADRES SWEEP WHITE SOX, CLOSE IN ON PLAYOFF SLOT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photos via Padres on X September 23, 2024 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Their 4-2 victory Sunday keeps them vying for the wild card slot in the post-season playoffs, which the team could clinch as early as Tuesday. The Padres will square off against
PADRES SWEEP WHITE SOX, CLOSE IN ON PLAYOFF SLOT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photos via Padres on X September 23, 2024 (San Diego) – The San Diego Padres swept the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Their 4-2 victory Sunday keeps them vying for the wild card slot in the post-season playoffs, which the team could clinch as early as Tuesday. The Padres will square off against
SAN DIEGO PADRES DELIVER THREE SHUTOUTS WITHIN A WEEK
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz Images generated by Bing Copilot powered by DALL-E 3 September 20, 2024 (San Diego) — Padres and fans had an excellent week with two shutouts Sept. 13 & 14 and an eventual sweep of the San Francisco Giants followed by a series-clinching 9/18 shutout against the Houston Astros. These games showcased the
SAN DIEGO PADRES DELIVER THREE SHUTOUTS WITHIN A WEEK
Printer-friendly version By Jonathan Goetz Images generated by Bing Copilot powered by DALL-E 3 September 20, 2024 (San Diego) — Padres and fans had an excellent week with two shutouts Sept. 13 & 14 and an eventual sweep of the San Francisco Giants followed by a series-clinching 9/18 shutout against the Houston Astros. These games showcased the
SECOND HALF SURGE PROPELS AZTECS PAST TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE, 45-14
Printer-friendly version Go Aztecs August 31, 2024 (San Diego)–Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego State to a 45-14 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, giving Sean Lewis a victory in his inaugural game as the Aztecs’ head coach. Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego
SECOND HALF SURGE PROPELS AZTECS PAST TEXAS A&M-COMMERCE, 45-14
Printer-friendly version Go Aztecs August 31, 2024 (San Diego)–Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego State to a 45-14 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, giving Sean Lewis a victory in his inaugural game as the Aztecs’ head coach. Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: 20TH ANNUAL VAQUEROS RUN COMPLETED IN LAKESIDE
Printer-friendly version By Shiloh Ireland August 10,2024 (Lakeside) — The annual Vaqueros Run rumbled down Maine Avenue in Lakeside on August 1st. El Capitan High School football team, a Grossmont Union district school, marched down Maine Avenue with their football team and cheerleaders while Maine Avenue was lined with fans. The small-town spirit was alive and the marching band complimented the
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