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SDSU Football Special Teams Preview
The short URL of the present article is: https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/qn5g. When head coach Sean Lewis began assembling his staff last December, many assumed former special teams coordinator Doug Deakin would be retained as a holdover from Brady Hoke’s staff. Deakin came to The Mesa as a walk-on before leading the...
Mets blast Padres on one of “those nights” at Petco Park
Sometimes things just don't go your way. That was the case for the Padres in a head-scratching 7-1 loss to the Mets on Saturday night at Petco Park. You could have had a pretty good feeling it was not going to be San Diego's night in the very first inning. Starting pitcher Michael King broke Pete Alonso's bat clean in half. The ball left what was left of the stick at 40 MPH, about the speed of your average 9-year-old Little Leaguer's fastball.
Birch Aquarium announces Living Seas transformation
La Jolla, CA–Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego Wednesday announced Living Seas. This reimagined exhibition will replace the aquarium’s famed Hall of Fishes next summer. The exhibition, the largest capital improvement since the aquarium was built in 1992, invites guests to journey through...
Padres' Mason McCoy: Seeing regular playing time
McCoy is batting ninth and playing shortstop Saturday against the Mets. Saturday's contest will be McCoy's third consecutive start at shortstop, as he's seemingly supplanted Tyler Wade as the Padres' replacement for Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder). Since being called up Wednesday, McCoy is 3-for-8 with two runs and an RBI.
‘I don't blame responding officers,' father of Point Loma shooting victim says
One day after San Diego police revealed they had been called out to a Point Loma home twice in the week before a deadly shooting earlier this week, a victim's family member told NBC 7 on Friday he believes responding officers are not at fault. "I don't blame responding officers....
San Diego DA: No Charges Against Officers in Seven OIS Cases, Use of Lethal Force Deemed Justified
San Diego has witnessed a series of intense officer-involved shootings (OIS) in the past year, with the District Attorney recently releasing reviews of seven incidents, all concluding no criminal state liability for the officers in question. One such case was on the evening of August 29, 2023, when Jesse Nelson fatally shot his mother and her dog, engaging in a gunfight with responding officers and later being shot by a SWAT sniper. The review found that "when the officer shot Nelson, Nelson posed an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury that, from all appearances, had to be instantly confronted and addressed," as reported by the District Attorney's office.
No. 20 Duke Continues California Trip with UC San Diego Sunday
DURHAM, N.C. – No. 20 Duke concludes opening weekend on Sunday, Aug. 25, traveling to La Jolla, California, for a meeting with UC San Diego. Sunday will mark the first meeting between the two programs and kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. MATCHUP NOTES. Sunday will mark Duke...
"Let's Go Brandon" T-Shirts Can Be Barred from Middle School on Grounds of Vulgarity
Before we get to Brandon, let's detour to Bethel School Dist. No. 403 v. Fraser (1986). Matthew Fraser gave this nomination speech for a friend who was running for high school vice-president:. I know a man who is firm—he's firm in his pants, he's firm in his shirt, his character...
San Diego Firefighters Successfully Contain 1-Acre Brush Fire in Torrey Pines State Park
A brush fire consuming one acre in Torrey Pines State Park was halted yesterday without threatening any structures or causing injuries, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. The fire reported around 2:27 p.m. near Guy Fleming Trail, just south of Los Peñasquitos Marsh, led to the evacuation of the park and the deployment of SDFD Copter 3 for water drops to aid in controlling the blaze.
Iconic Ocean Beach Pier closes for good after storm damage
The iconic Ocean Beach Pier is so badly damaged that it won't reopen to the public until it's replaced with a more modern structure with new amenities. Why it matters: It's the end of an era for the aging, deteriorated landmark that's defined San Diego's coastline for nearly six decades.
6 Days Left to Nominate Your Favorite Environmental Enthusiast for a Cox Conserves Heroes Award
There are only six days left for the public to nominate their favorite local environmentalist for a Cox Conserves Heroes award and a chance to receive up to $30,000 for their environmental nonprofit of choice. The award is part of a national sustainability initiative by Cox Enterprises designed to recognize...
Padres' 29-Year-Old Rookie Enjoys Once-In-a-Lifetime Moment
Mason McCoy felt isolated during his big league debut with the Blue Jays last season, but the San Diego Padres changed that by selecting his contract from Triple-A El Paso before Wednesday's game.
CBP One app expands its reach, no longer requiring asylum-seekers to be at border
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Migrants looking to set up interviews to start their asylum cases at the border can do so via the CBP One mobile app even if they’re not physically in northern Mexico. Before Friday, asylum-seekers who are not Mexican had to be in Mexican...
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