Spring is in the air and it's ushering in new hope for a strong San Diego Padres season ... the San Diego-oose and even the old San Diego Chicken mascot stomping on the Phillies Phanatic mascot ...

Padres Opening Day: What’s new inside Petco Park Serra also founded the first mission in California, San Diego de Alcalá, in 1769. It was constructed in present-day Presidio Park near Old Town ...