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SAN FRANCISCO–The island of Bermuda and the city of San Diego have been shortlisted as potential host cities for the 35th America’s Cup.Chicago, which had also been under consideration, is now a likely venue for America’s Cup World Series racing in 2015 and 2016.“Both Bermuda and San Diego have made very compelling cases to […]
SAN DIEGO–Want the best view of San Diego County? Grab your bike and ride Bike the Bay– the only opportunity to pedal across the renowned San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge followed by a loop on the newly expanded Bayshore Bikeway. Participants in this causal 25-mile ride will experience some of the county’s most breathtaking waterfront views during […]
SAN DIEGO–The San Diego Padres have relieved Executive Vice President and General Manager Josh Byrnes of his duties, the organization said Sunday. “This ownership group is committed to fielding a team that consistently competes for postseason play,” said Padres President and CEO Mike Dee. “Thus far this season, the results on the field have been […]
SAN DIEGO–This Friday the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition gears up to host its second-annual Summer Solstice event, combining a bicycle ride and tour of Green Flash Brewing Company to celebrate the first day of summer and the longest day of the year. “Summer is the best time of year to ride bicycles in San […]
SAN DIEGO–The Padres have signed 22 of the club’s 40 draft selections including the club’s first three selections in infielder Trea Turner (13th overall selection), outfielder Michael Gettys (second round) and right-handed pitcher Zech Lemond (third round). Turner was selected with the 13th overall pick out of North Carolina State University by the Padres. Recommended by Padres Area Scout Tyler Stubblefield, Turner hit […]
EL CAJON—NASCAR’s Jimmie Johnson returns to his hometown, El Cajon this month for a recognition ceremony, hosted by the El Cajon City Council. The City will honor Johnson for his racing accomplishments and philanthropic contributions to the community on June 17 at Centennial Plaza, 200 Civic Center Way in El Cajon. El Cajon Mayor Bill […]
SAN DIEGO–(Businesswire)–The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) released today the new roster and race schedule for their CAF Elite Paratriathlon Team. Now in its second year, the team will kick off its 2014 season with two members racing in ITU Besancon, France on May 25. Two-time National Champion Geoffrey Kennedy (PT-1) and three-time and reigning National […]
CARLSBAD–The City is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming Carlsbad Triathlon and Lifestyle and Fitness Festival. Volunteer opportunities for the Lifestyle and Fitness Festival, taking place Saturday, July 12, include checking in athletes and handing out goodie bags. Body marking, assisting with timing at the finish line and passing out refreshments at the hospitality […]
SAN DIEGO–The Padres return home Tuesday for the fourth homestand of the season, featuring the first visit to San Diego by the Minnesota Twins in six years, followed by a four-game series with the Chicago Cubs. Highlights of the homestand include a Padres Brownout and a weekend celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the 1984 […]
SAN MARCOS–The city’s Community Services Department will sponsor a Discover San Marcos Hike to the Santa Fe Valley and the San Dieguito River Park on June 7. Participants can sign-in beginning at 7:30 a.m. The hike will begin at 8 a.m. This easy to moderate hike will explore a section of trail near the San […]
