Gregory Bull
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AP
Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s 429-foot home run leading off the third inning got the sellout crowd of 47,712 at Petco Park revved up and waving their yellow rally towels. That was pretty much the extent of the excitement as the San Diego Padres once again fell short of winning their first World Series.
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The San Diego Police Department's Southern Division police station has been cleared to reopen to the public and personnel following a temporary closure last week due to a potential mold issue, police said on Wednesday. -
This weekend in the arts: "Actual Size" at Art Produce; Future Is Color presents Shabaka; Roustabouts Theatre Company's "Ripcord"; Nexus Film Festival; DISCO RIOT's residency showcase performance and ballerinas in the library. -
Republican megadonors are boosting California’s voter ID measure in the hopes its success, or failure, can reveal how similar measures can perform in more moderate states. -
Several local transit agencies also plan to waive fares Wednesday, including North County Transit District, Riverside Transit Agency, Los Angeles Metro and Orange County Bus. -
Three incarcerated people said officials at the San Diego County prison restricted access to large fans and ice water last month, even as temperatures rose above 90 degrees indoors. -
Scientists expand research on deep rooted plants’ ability to remove carbon from the atmosphere -
Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking homer, Michael King pitched the final two innings on one day of rest and the Padres avoided playoff elimination with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night, trimming Milwaukee's lead in the best-of-five series to 2-1.
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Calls spiked during two major heat waves this year and on Sept. 8, the county recorded 23 calls — the most in a single day. -
Conducted by Steven Schick, Art of Elan will perform Olivier Messiaen's "From the Canyons to the Stars" in Borrego Springs. The music was inspired by Messiaen's intensely spiritual experience in the American desert. -
Judges determined the city had failed to present evidence justifying its use of a tiered rate structure for single-family homes. Instead, the city is considering one water rate for all customers.
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