With multiple pitching targets now off the board, the Padres are being forced to explore every remaining avenue to upgrade the rotation.

Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune provides the list of player development and minor league coaching assignments that were announced by the organization, Wednesday. Sanders also set his sights on Joe Musgrove, who is returning from Tommy John surgery, for his ongoing review of the San Diego roster.

Paloma Aguirre and Terra Lawson-Remer are proposing nearly $5 million in emergency funding to reduce toxic emissions from the Tijuana River and new health studies.

Our list of top things to do this weekend include Monster Jam, an orchid show, Star Wars Night, stand-up comedy and more.

San Diego State, which was a 1 1/2-point road favorite, came into the game at 7-0, leading the MW. GCU (12-6, 5-2) had two losses, along with five other conference teams. These wins will boost momentum as the Lopes head to Fresno State on Saturday, Jan. 24, for their next conference game at 5:30 p.m.

The U.S. is revamping H-1B visa allocation to prioritize higher-skilled, higher-paid workers.

When Edmond LaFave missed two days of work in February 1975, a worried friend headed to his North Park home to check on him. The friend found LaFave on the bedroom floor in a pool of blood. The San Diego Union reported that the 34-year-old waiter at Little America Westgate Hotel had been badly beaten and stabbed multiple times.

Despite promises of long-term solutions, a Chollas Creek property owner says city storm drains remain clogged and unmaintained.

Whether your tastes run to Brazilian pop, country, acoustic blues, classical jazz, or surf reggae, San Diego has a concert for you this week.

SAN DIEGO — When the whole family goes on a hike, there are certain elements you have to consider. How long is the route? Can a person do the hike while carrying a small child? Is there a spot to rest and have lunch?

Proposed $5,000 per bedroom tax could generate $135 million annually while targeting housing crisis; opponents warn the promise of affordability is misleading.