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Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs joins investors seeking to buy Sacramento Kings

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The San Diego Business Journal is reporting that Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs has joined an investor group trying to purchase the Sacramento Kings basketball team and build a new arena there. A Qualcomm spokesperson said the company does not have a comment regarding the news.

Committee urges broadcast deal for Padres Games

At the request of the Rules and Economic Development Committee, representatives from Time Warner Cable and Fox Sports San Diego today agreed to meet next week and discuss how best to reach a broadcast deal for Padres games. Council President Pro Tem Sherri Lightner, who serves as chair of the committee, called the special meeting because of repeated complaints she has heard from constituents about their inability to watch Padres games on television.

Music, art and dining should bring PGA visitors to Haute La Jolla Nights, Jan. 24-26 during Farmers Insurance Open

La Jolla-based rock and roll band will bring it during Haute La Jolla Nights events coinciding with the Farmers Open golf tournament.

The La Jolla Village Merchants Association will partner with the Farmers Insurance Open to bring Haute La Jolla nights, a series of free concerts, fine art, shopping and dining deals to La Jolla Village during the PGA Tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course, Jan. 21-27.

La Jolla Village merchants team with golf tournament to offer perks at 2013 Farmers Insurance Open

Haute La Jolla Nights will take place in La Jolla Village from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Saturday, Jan. 26 during the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament. The “nights” will include concerts, art gallery exhibits, entertainment and specials from La Jolla shops and restaurants. A listing of participating La Jolla merchants is available at LaJollaBytheSea.com (Courtesy Photo)

The 2013 Farmers Insurance Open and La Jolla Village Merchants Association have joined forces to introduce an evening concert series called, Haute La Jolla Nights. The event will take place the week of the Farmers Insurance Open, Thursday, Jan. 24 to Saturday, Jan. 26 with shuttle service, live music, art, shopping and fine dining for patrons. Festivities will begin after golf play each day.

Volunteers needed for Farmers Insurance Open PGA golf tournament in La Jolla

For information and to sign up as a volunteer at the Farmers Insurance Open, visit farmersinsuranceopen.com/volunteers-2

The Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament is still accepting volunteers for the Jan. 21-27 PGA event at Torrey Pines Golf Course.

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club readies for National Over 40 Hard Court Championships

A player practices for a 2011 match at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. (Courtesy Photo)

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club will host the 40th annual United States Tennis Association’s National Over 40 Hard Court Tennis Championships, Nov. 26-Dec. 2 for men and women, plus father/son and grandfather/grandson doubles.

Luau & Longboard event set

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Back for its 19th year, the Luau & Longboard Invitational is more than a surfing competition.

Chargers ink deal with quarterback Kyle Boller

Kyle Boller started his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens

The San Diego Chargers agreed to a one-year contract with quarterback Kyle Boller on Friday.

La Jollan earns Ironman podium spot

Lina Ramos runs during the Ironman in Zurich, Switzerland earlier this month. Courtesy

Lina Ramos wasn’t much of a swimmer three years ago, but you wouldn’t know if you saw her in the water today. Earlier this month, Ramos not only finished another grueling Ironman triathlon, but this time, she was on the podium, placing third in her division at the event in Zurich, Switzerland.

Season officially starts for Chargers

Tuesday’s practice was mostly for newcomers, but a few veterans also showed up including quarterback Phillip Rivers. The team will begin full-squad practices today in preparation for the first preseason game on Aug. 9 against the Green Bay Packers.

The team began its Fall Camp on Tuesday at Chargers Park in Murphy Canyon with mostly rookies and a few veterans.

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