San Diego, CA
Rick Medlock
Rick Medlock
OBITUARY
Rick Medlock passed away on September 11, 2024 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018. Initially, Rick was a Model Builder B at San Diego General Dynamics Convair’s Wind Tunnel on Pacific Highway. He went to see a friend in Yreka/Mt. Shasta area and built a 16′ equilateral tree house 16′ off the ground in Mountain Alder trees using only hand tools. Rick then became a Gold Miners apprentice at the Yellowjacket Gold Mine south of Arivaca, Arizona.
Then moving to the island of Maui he helped plant a protea orchard in upcountry Kula. Moving to the Big Island he and a childhood friend built a custom home for a client and various home improvements for others. Upon his move back to San Diego he was employed at the San Diego Zoo for 28 years and when retiring he was one of the Zoo’s Construction and Maintenance Managers.
Rick was married to Julie for 56 years. Their son Ryan Joseph is now 33 and lives nearby with his long-time partner Julia Michel. Rick’s brother Bob and his wife Marilyn live in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Nephew Justin also lives in Colorado and niece Marissa lives in Texas. Three nephews live locally in San Diego along with many nieces and nephews from Illinois.
Rick was born in San Diego at Mercy Hospital on July 4, 1947. He had a great childhood exploring the canyons. Rick was a member of the Cherokee Nation. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts and Sciences with Distinction in Industrial Arts at San Diego State University. Rick’s creative spirit extended to his mastery of gardening. Everyone who knew him regarded Rick as an exceptional person.
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.
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
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 |
Dayton, OH |
UD Arena |
University of Dayton |
|
First/Second |
March 19 & 21 |
Buffalo, NY |
KeyBank Center |
Metro Atlantic |
|
First/Second |
March 19 & 21 |
Greenville, SC |
Bon Secours Wellness Arena |
Furman |
| First/Second |
March 19 & 21 |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Paycom Center |
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 |
Missouri Valley Conference |
|
South Regional |
March 26 & 28 |
Houston, TX |
Toyota Center |
Rice University |
|
West Regional |
March 26 & 28 |
San Jose, CA |
SAP Center |
San Jose State University |
|
Midwest Regional |
March 27 & 29 | Chicago, IL | United Center | Northwestern University |
|
East Regional |
March 27 & 29 |
Washington, D.C. |
Capital One Arena |
Georgetown University |
| Final Four | April 4 & 6 | Indianapolis | Lucas Oil Stadium |
Horizon League |
2025 NCAA men’s tournament bracket
March Madness: Future sites, dates
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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