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August 2002

Features

Playing Ballpark

Playing Ballpark

By the time the new Padres ballpark hosts its first games, it’s hoped the hits will outnumber the foul memories of what it took to get it there.

San Diego Swings

The murder of little Danielle van Dam brought “swinging” into the spotlight. Log on to the World Wide Web, type in “San Diego” and “swingers” on the Yahoo search, and you get 6,160...

Departments

City Files: Front Pages

Why our beaches fall short. Plus: Diane Keaton’s family affair in Coronado, Gary Puckett’s holy night and Rancho Santa Fe’s deep political pockets.

Sports: Going for the NFL Gold

Looking at the bottom line, it seems almost inevitable the Chargers will follow the money trail out of town.

Politics: Ethics, Experience and Electing a D.A.

As the summer campaign break ends, District Attorney Paul Pfingst stands on his record. The challenger, Judge Bonnie Dumanis, points to a history of ethical lapses by Pfingst.