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Mira Mesa wins at Saints, improves to 4-1 in Western League play

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February 4, 2026

Mira Mesa wins at Saints, improves to 4-1 in Western League play

For 15 years, St. Augustine High School’s boys basketball program has been among the elite in Southern California, winning 20-plus games in 12 of the last 14 full seasons.

After a four-win season in 2022-23, Mira Mesa has rolled to 21- and 28-win seasons.

And the way they played Tuesday, the seventh-ranked Marauders appear headed toward another impressive one.

Senior Diego Ortiz finished with 29 points, three rebounds and two blocks as Mira Mesa delivered a convincing 72-58 Western League win on the Saints’ home court.

The Marauders played the final three quarters without leading scorer Tim Dorn, who tweaked his ankle seconds into the second quarter. Dorn was able to leave the game and the gym under his own power.

“I love being the engine, the go-to guy,” Ortiiz said. “I’ve had bigger offensive games, but to score 29 against the Saints in their gym is memorable.”

After a back-and-forth opening quarter that saw four lead changes, Mira Mesa opened a 10-point lead in the second quarter and led by seven at the break.

The Marauders (18-6, 4-1) led by 15 points early in the fourth quarter before St. Augustine (13-12, 3-3) cut the deficit to eight with 4:02 to play.

But a 13-4 Mira Mesa run put an end to the game.

“This was a huge game for both teams,” Ortiz said. “The winner had a good shot at winning the league. You can’t let down against St. Augustine. You have to practice hard and prepare for them.

“And you have to lock in during the game, because every possession is important.”

Mira Mesa is headed for the Open Division playoffs and, with a run, could find itself at Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena for the finals. Count Ortiz among the Marauders who are excited by that possibility.

“I went and saw the G League Clippers play there last week, and it’s a beautiful arena,” he said. “It’s somewhere I’d love to play.”

Mira Mesa will finish league play with games against San Diego, Cathedral Catholic and first-place Mission Bay.

“It’s there for the taking,” said Mira Mesa coach Jon Pierce. “But it certainly won’t be easy.”

Jase Davis backed Ortiiz with 13 points and Che Lesperance added 11.

Pai Polamaul led St. Augustine with 14 points and six rebounds; teammate Justin Murigu grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two shots.

Mira Mesa forced 17 Saints turnovers. St. Augustine coach Mike Haupt saw his team throw away an inbounds pass with three seconds to play and said to no one in particular: “Fitting. Just fitting.”

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Daily Business Report: July 17, 2026, San Diego Metro Magazine

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1 hour ago

July 17, 2026

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Letter to the Editor: Apartment Vacancy Rates Paint an Incomplete Picture

By David Malcolm | Voice of San Diego

In last Saturday’s “Politics Report,” Will Huntsberry tackled the thorny issue of apartment vacancy rates (apparently the highest in this century) and the impact on affordability. He also correctly wrote that the city of San Diego needs “strategies beyond build, build, build.”

What’s Really Happening

My company owns and operates apartment rental complexes in San Diego County (San Marcos, Encinitas, La Jolla, El Cajon and South Bay) and in Temecula (Riverside County). Here is what we are seeing.

Base rents are stable … but offers of two months’ free rent are common. That is a de facto 16.7 percent reduction on annualized rents. Reducing base rents is not possible in the face of rent control measures and, even more importantly, bank loan covenants. Thus, concessions like two months’ free rent are not hard to find.

New study shows promising step forward in improving Parkinson’s treatment

by Nicole Abrams | Times of San Diego

A small molecule was found to increase the benefits and reduce the side effects of the standard drug for Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study from UC San Diego startup called Sinopia Biosciences.

L-dopa or levodopa is the main treatment for Parkinson’s disease, but its benefits wane over time and can cause involuntary movements called dyskinesia. About 90% of patients with Parkinson’s disease develop dyskinesia in 9 or more years of using L-dopa, and 70% develop motor fluctuations in 9 or more years of using the drug, according to the study.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ignition Press Welcomes eBay Live & Revenge Of to San Diego Comic-Con Ignition Pavilion

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14 hours ago

July 16, 2026

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The Ignition Press – Ignition Pavilion is leveling up in a big way for San Diego Comic-Con this year.

Following last year’s successful debut, Ignition Press is expanding its offsite with several major new partners, transforming the Ignition Pavilion into a hub for comics, collectibles, livestream shopping, food, and drinks. The free experience at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (200 Harbor Dr.) will now feature activations from eBay Live and Revenge Of, alongside the return of Seven Seas Roasting Company and several new fan experiences.

One of the biggest additions this year is a dedicated eBay Live selling lounge, where livestreams will broadcast throughout the convention, bringing Comic-Con to fans around the world.

Stop by throughout the week to find live sketches and signings with comic legends Bill Sienkiewicz (hosted by Big Clutch) and Jim Lee (hosted by ANZ Collects), while Storage Wars star Rene Nezhoda will showcase a rare PSA-pedigreed collection of vintage, Silver Age, and Bronze Age comics.

Fans can also tune in for the debut of an exclusive DC x eBay Live Absolute Batman & Absolute Catwoman connecting cover, shop signed Ignition Press SDCC exclusives, rare comics, and other collectibles, and catch appearances from fan-favorite creators and influencers throughout the weekend.

The Pavilion also welcomes Los Angeles lifestyle brand Revenge Of, making its San Diego Comic-Con debut with a curated comics and pop culture experience, while its sister company, FTB.Design, is handling the Pavilion’s production design.

“Both eBay Live and Revenge Of TV are going to give both fans onsite and at home the opportunity to get in on special programming and chances to get SDCC exclusive merchandise,” said Creative Director Jeremy Haun. “We’re doing something new, big, and different here at the Ignition Pavilion. You’re not going to want to miss it.”

Coffee lovers can once again grab a free drink from Seven Seas Roasting Company between 12pm-4pm, Thursday through Sunday, by signing up for the Ignition Insiders newsletter. The first 200 fans each day can redeem a voucher for coffee, espresso drinks, chai, or tea.

Later each afternoon (Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-7pm), the coffee bar transforms into the Ignition Pavilion Happy Hour, serving themed cocktails, beer, wine, mocktails, and complimentary drink tickets with qualifying purchases. Fans can also preorder a limited-edition bottle of Ignition Proof Rum, created in partnership with Los Angeles distillery The Obscure.

The Ignition Pavilion is free and open to the public at the following times:

Wednesday, July 22: 5:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday, July 23: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, July 24: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, July 25: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, July 26: 12:00pm-6:00pm

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Karepango San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Debuts, Merchandise

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1 day ago

July 16, 2026

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Karepango San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Debuts, Merchandise

Karepango, the colorful and unapologetic brand that aims to bring a smile in the most unexpected time, is coming to Comic-Con to spread joy, and give attendees the chance to show the world they are imperfect, yet still proud.

Find them at booth #5034, located in the Hall G area of the convention center, and will have dozens of their classic bestsellers, recent products and even a brand new exclusive (and very limited) shirt.

All purchases will receive free gifts, with an extra special gift for purchases over $100.

All clothing is available in sizes XS through 2XL, but in limited quantities per size.

Let’s get shopping:

Have A Good Day Shirts – $48
Limited to 75 pieces
Purple or brown with front and back printing

100% Cotton Knit Sweaters – $88
Oversized and pre-shrunk