SoCal Slings & Arrows

Salazar: Expert betting tips for Del Mar Opening Day

By Vic Salazar, SDNN

Plastic surgeons and milliners around town will pray that their work is praised as their customers take part in San Diego’s biggest social event of the summer.

Hacksaw Padres notes: Trade prospects and Braves NL showdown

By Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton, SDNN

Jed Hoyer says his team will be a "buyer" on the trade market as the first-place Padres prep for an NL showdown in Atlanta.

8 Great restaurants for Del Mar race season

By Jennifer Reed and Eric Yates, SDNN

Whether you’ve pressed your luck a little too hard with the ponies or are looking to splurge after a big win, we’ve got the eight best spots to wine, dine and top off your day at the racetrack.

'Top Secret America' lifts the veil on government counterterrorism agencies

By Annu Subramanian, SDNN

San Diego alone has 56 top-secret government agencies and companies, reveals the “Top Secret America” interactive map.

Hit the trail year round with Alaska's Iditarod racers

By Sharon Whitley Larsen, Creators Syndicate

Alaska cruisers can meet Iditarod racers and even experience a wheeled sled dog ride at a mushers camp near Juneau.

L'Auberge Del Mar preps for opening day

By Barbara Bry, SDNN

With the opening of the Del Mar racing season on Wednesday, Michael Slosser is getting ready for the busiest time of the year at L'Auberge Del Mar, a 120-room hotel in the middle of downtown Del Mar.

'Final Fantasy': Composer Nobuo Uematsu is game for San Diego

By Valerie Scher, SDNN

Composer Nobuo Uematsu is the John Williams of video games. And in an SDNN interview, he and conductor Arnie Roth get real about “Final Fantasy” and the music that’s taking them to San Diego and far beyond.

Benches clear as Padres sweep Diamondbacks

By Craig Elsten, 619 Sports

A crazy benches clearing incident in the 6th inning was the only interruption of an otherwise solid Padres victory.

Castronovo: On aging gracefully -- and grayfully

By Maryann Castronovo, SDNN

Instead of looking at my gray hairs with alarm and dread, I will embrace them, remembering that my gray hairs are a sign of living.

San Diego Pride Parade photo gallery

By Don Kohlbauer, SDNN

San Diego's annual Pride Parade made its way through Hillcrest on Saturday and was as, ahem, colorful as ever. SDNN's Don Kohlbauer was there with his camera to document the excitement. Enjoy!

Hacksaw: Midseason Padres report card

By Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton, SDNN

Memo to management: It's a 162-game season and your 25-man roster needs help.