FILE PHOTO: Chipmaker Qualcomm has said that it will lay off 226 workers in San Diego later in the year.
| Photo Credit: Reuters
Chipmaker Qualcomm has said that it will lay off 226 workers in San Diego later in the year. A California WARN notice first published the news this week stated that the layoffs will take effect on November 12.
While the company still hasn’t confirmed which teams will be impacted, the layoffs will be across 16 facilities in San Diego, which are also the headquarters.
“Our leading technology and product portfolio has positioned us to execute on our diversification strategy. As part of a normal course of business, we prioritize and align our investments, resources, and talent to ensure we are optimally positioned to take advantage of the unprecedented diversification opportunities in front of us,”
Kristin Stiles, a spokesperson of the company stated.
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Last year, Qualcomm had fired 1,250 employees.
For their previous quarterly results, the company reported strong earnings owing to increase in phone chip sales.
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Lincoln High School students and community members are coming together this coming week to honor local Olympic legend Jackie Thompson.
Thompson competed at the Summer Olympic Games back in 1972 in the 200-meter sprint. She joined KUSI in-studio on Sunday, reflecting fondly on her time at the games that were held in Munich (see interview above).
This week, Lincoln High School will be hosting a track meet at their newly redone track where they will be hosting a ribbon cutting and dedicating the track to Thompson. The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
Padres season is here, and one place in the city that absolutely delivers on game-day energy is the Omni San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for a fun downtown escape, this is the kind of stay that’s hard to beat.
The Only Hotel in the U.S. With a Private Skybridge to a Ballpark
The Omni’s private pedestrian skybridge connects directly into Petco Park. This means you can go from rooftop cocktails to first pitch without ever touching a crowded sidewalk. It’s genuinely what sets this hotel apart from anywhere else in the city.
On top of that, the skybridge comes with VIP game-day perks – behind-the-scenes stadium tours, access to the Padres Hall of Fame, the Field Warning Track, and private luxury suites. Ultimately, it’s the kind of access that makes a Padres game feel like a whole different experience.
New Packages Worth Knowing About This Season
The Game Day for 2 package includes 15% off your stay, two premium tickets to a home game, Lexus Club access, and prime seats right behind home plate. It’s a solid upgrade for a date night or a fun outing with your go-to game-day crew.
The Baseball Package covers deluxe accommodations, a baseball-themed welcome amenity with Cracker Jacks and local brews, a $50 food and beverage credit at Tortuga, and Skybridge access.
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For locals wanting a quick downtown escape without the baseball add-ons, the Springtime Savings deal offers 15% off stays through May 31. However, this discount is only available when booked by April 19.
Game-Day Bites and Rooftop Drinks to Round Out the Experience
Ace Porter has a game-day-themed menu featuring snacks like fried pickles, loaded fries, and birria sliders, alongside heartier mains – fun without being gimmicky. This makes it a great spot to settle in before heading across the skybridge.
After the final out, Tortuga’s 8,000-square-foot rooftop terrace serves Baja-inspired bites like grilled fish tacos and shrimp and adobada quesadillas, refreshing cocktails, and sweeping skyline views. Because of this, post-game celebrations have a way of stretching a little longer up there – and that’s perfectly fine.
See you there!
The Padres season runs through the fall, so there’s plenty of time to make a game-day stay at the Omni happen. Don’t sleep on those spring deals, though.
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The 2026 March Madness tournament began with selections on Sunday, March 15. The tournament lasts through the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6.
BRACKET CHALLENGE GAME: Check out your bracket now
Check out the full March Madness tournament schedule below. You can also print out a bracket here.
2026 NCAA tournament schedule, dates
2026 NCAA tournament schedule, scores, highlights
All times ET
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Saturday, April 4 (Final Four)
Monday, April 6 (National Championship)
Tuesday, March 17 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
Wednesday, March 18 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
Thursday, March 19 (First Round/Round of 64)
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(9) TCU 66, (8) Ohio State 64
(4) Nebraska 76, (13) Troy 47
(6) Louisville 83, (11) South Florida 79
(12) High Point 83, (5) Wisconsin 82
(1) Duke 71, (16) Siena 65
(5) Vanderbilt 78, (12) McNeese 68
(3) Michigan State 92, (14) North Dakota State 67
(4) Arkansas 97, (13) Hawai’i 78
(11) VCU 82, (6) North Carolina 78 (OT)
(1) Michigan 101, (16) Howard 80
(11) Texas 79, (6) BYU 71
(10) Texas A&M 63, (7) Saint Mary’s 50
(3) Illinois 105, (14) Penn 70
(9) Saint Louis 102, (8) Georgia 77
(3) Gonzaga 73, (14) Kennesaw State 64
(2) Houston 78, (15) Idaho 47
Friday, March 20 (First Round/Round of 64)
(7) Kentucky 89, (10) Santa Clara 84 (OT)
(5) Texas Tech 91, (12) Akron 71
(1) Arizona 92, (16) Long Island University 58
(3) Virginia 82, (14) Wright State 73
(2) Iowa State 108, (15) Tennessee State 74
(4) Alabama 90, (13) Hofstra 70
(9) Utah State 86, (8)Villanova 76
(6) Tennessee 78, (11) Miami (Ohio) 56
(9) Iowa 67, (8) Clemson 61
(5) St. John’s 79, (12) UNI 53
(2) Purdue 104, (15) Queens 71
(7) UCLA 75, (10) UCF 71
(1) Florida 114, (16) Prairie View A&M 55
(4) Kansas 68, (13) Cal Baptist 60
(7) Miami (Fla.) 80, (10) Missouri 66
(2) UConn 82, (15) Furman 71
Saturday, March 21 (Second Round)
Sunday, March 22 (Second Round)
Thursday, March 26 (Sweet 16)
Friday, March 27 (Sweet 16)
Saturday, March 28 (Elite Eight)
Sunday, March 29 (Elite Eight)
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Here is the schedule:
Selection Sunday: 6 p.m. ET Sunday, March 15 on CBS
First Four: Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
First round: Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20
Second round: Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
Sweet 16: Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27
Elite Eight: Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
Final Four: Saturday, April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
NCAA championship game: Monday, April 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
2026 NCAA men’s tournament bracket
Click or tap here for the interactive bracket
2026 March Madness tournament locations
2026 PRELIMINARY ROUND SITES
Round
Dates
City
Venue
Host(s)
First Four
March 17 & 18
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Dayton, OH
UD Arena
University of Dayton
First/Second
March 19 & 21
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Buffalo, NY
KeyBank Center
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Canisius College Niagara University
First/Second
March 19 & 21
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Greenville, SC
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Furman Southern Conference
First/Second
March 19 & 21
Oklahoma City, OK
Paycom Center
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Big 12 Conference
First/Second
March 19 & 21
Portland, OR
Moda Center
Oregon State University
First/Second
March 20 & 22
Tampa, FL
Benchmark International Arena
University of South Florida
First/Second
March 20 & 22
Philadelphia, PA
Xfinity Mobile Arena
Saint Joseph’s University
First/Second
March 20 & 22
San Diego, CA
Viejas Arena
San Diego State University
First/Second
March 20 & 22
St. Louis, MO
Enterprise Center
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Missouri Valley Conference
South Regional
March 26 & 28
Houston, TX
Toyota Center
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Rice University
West Regional
March 26 & 28
San Jose, CA
SAP Center
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San Jose State University
Midwest Regional
March 27 & 29
Chicago, IL
United Center
Northwestern University
East Regional
March 27 & 29
Washington, D.C.
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Capital One Arena
Georgetown University
Final Four
April 4 & 6
Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League IU Indianapolis
2025 NCAA men’s tournament bracket
2025 NCAA tournament schedule, scores, highlights
Tuesday, March 18 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
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Wednesday, March 19 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)
Thursday, March 20 (First Round/Round of 64)
(9) Creighton 89, (8) Louisville 75 | Watch the highlights
(4) Purdue 75, (13) High Point 63 | Watch the highlights
(3) Wisconsin 85, (14) Montana 66 | Watch the highlights
(9) Baylor 75, (8) Mississippi State 72 | Watch the highlights
(2) Alabama 90, (15) Robert Morris 81 | Watch the highlights
(3) Iowa State 82, (14) Lipscomb 55 | Watch the highlights
(12) Colorado State 78, (5) Memphis 70 | Watch the highlights
(1) Duke 93, (16) Mount St. Mary’s 49 | Watch the highlights
(7) Saint Mary’s 59, (10) Vanderbilt 56 | Watch the highlights
(6) Ole Miss 71, (11) North Carolina 64 | Watch the highlights
(4) Maryland 81, (13) Grand Canyon 49 | Watch the highlights
(1) Florida 95, (16) Norfolk State 69 | Watch the highlights
(3) Kentucky 76, (14) Troy 57 | Watch the highlights
(10) New Mexico 75, (7) Marquette 66 | Watch the highlights
(4) Arizona 93, (13) Akron 65 | Watch the highlights
(8) UConn 67, (9) Oklahoma 59 | Watch the highlights
(6) Illinois 86, (11) Xavier 73 | Watch the highlights
(2) Michigan State 87, (15) Bryant 62 | Watch the highlights
(5) Oregon 81, (12) Liberty 52 | Watch the highlights
Saturday, March 22 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Sunday, March 23 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Thursday, March 27 (Sweet 16)
Friday, March 28 (Sweet 16)
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Saturday, March 29 (Elite Eight)
Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight)
Saturday, April 5 (Final Four in San Antonio)
Monday, April 7 (National championship game in San Antonio)
March Madness: Future sites, dates
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Here are the future sites for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball Final Four:
FINAL FOUR DATES
CITY, REGION
FACILITY
HOST
April 4 and 6, 2026
Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League, IU Indianapolis
April 3 and 5, 2027
Detroit
Ford Field
Michigan State University
April 1 and 3, 2028
Las Vegas
Allegiant Stadium
UNLV
March 31 and April 2, 2029
Indianapolis
Lucas Oil Stadium
Horizon League, IU Indianapolis
April 6 and 8, 2030
North Texas
AT&T Stadium
Big 12 Conference
April 5 and 7, 2031
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Georgia Tech
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