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Good morning, San Diego ⛅️
Here’s what we have for you today:
- The Padres have an official new owner.
- A review board will hear more this week about a new report on deaths in San Diego County jails. But a look at the report shows at least three major factors that increase the risk of death for inmates.
— Arturo Garcia, weekend editor; Jennifer Vigil, news editor
Top story
Padres confirm sale to Feliciano and Jones group: ‘We are all in’
The Padres made it official on Saturday afternoon — they will be sold to an ownership group headed by Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
“This is about more than baseball,” the couple said in a statement, in which they vowed to the team and its fanbase that they are committed to “investing in community.”
The couple and their fellow investors had reportedly bid around $3.9 billion to purchase the team. The deal has yet to be approved by Major League Baseball.
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Stories you should know about
🏛️ A former UC San Diego graduate student who was arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest is suing UC regents and San Diego County.
🚨 A violent crime in Escondido led to a disturbing discovery.
🌠 Michael Jackson is all the rage again thanks to the smash-hit film. But “MJ: The Musical” came first and actor Jordan Markus will appear as the pop star when the show comes to the Civic Theatre on Tuesday. Where did Markus hone his musical theater chops? Right here in San Diego.
🌅 ‘Enjoy your new sunset.’ A California campaign against offshore oil drilling targets Trump: The campaign launched with support from local lawmakers.
What else we’re reading
🎓 Chula Vista has long wanted to be home to a university campus and there’s a new state task force studying how to make it happen. (KPBS)
⚾ It’s a kinda irresistible headline: Is Padres closer Mason Miller the most unhittable pitcher who ever lived? (The Athletic)
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In case you missed it…
Weekdays get busy—we know. And with so much that Times of San Diego is covering, good stories can slip by. Here are a few worth your time:
⛱️ Remote workers planned a big beach meet up. The city says that’s illegal. Read it here.
🎨 Gloria’s arts cuts threaten more than museums — street fairs, parades and neighborhood fests are all on the line. Read it here.
🎆 Ocean Beach’s Fourth of July drone show plans won’t lift off. Read it here.
📚 More than just a place with books: Library Foundation warns of budget cut ripple effects. Read it here.