City News Service

The Padres were unable to close out the best-of-five series Wednesday, losing 8-0 at Petco Park.

The move will establish a Health and Human Services Agency division that concentrates on reproductive health, including access to services such as family planning.

Game 4 will be played Wednesday at Petco Park. Game 5, if necessary, would be played Friday at Dodger Stadium.

San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer announced Tuesday she will immediately pursue a federal Superfund designation for the Tijuana River Valley, bypassing her colleagues after they voted to delay any formal decision.

The Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of a separate government agency purchasing thousands of air purifiers for South County residents affected by pollution, including sewage odor.

More than 340,000 people took public transit on Free Ride Day last week. It represented the most single-day riders and the first time over 300,000 riders were recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

The announcement comes after a judge struck down San Diego's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, saying only the state can make that a requirement.

Earlier this month, supervisors unanimously voted to oppose any further placements of sexually violent predators until local jurisdictions are able to fully participate in the placement process, including having full veto authority.