San Diego Battery Project Halted, Padres Shut Out Pirates

Tuesday April 07, 2026In this episode, we delve into the latest developments impacting San Diego, starting with the halting of a controversial battery storage project in North County. After years of community opposition, residents are celebrating the withdrawal of the proposal, which would have seen 217 lithium-ion battery containers installed over 23 acres. The developer, AES Corporation, has shifted focus to other projects amid challenging market conditions.On the sports front, the San Diego Padres delivered a stellar performance, shutting out the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0. German Marquez led the charge with five strong innings, marking his first victory with the team. The Padres' offensive lineup shone with four doubles, breaking the Pirates' five-game winning streak.We also provide a comprehensive San Diego weather update, with surf conditions at Tourmaline and a forecast of partly sunny skies and mild temperatures. Nationally, Michigan's basketball team clinched a historic victory, and Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show after a personal hiatus. Meanwhile, financial markets watch the Strait of Hormuz closely amid geopolitical tensions, and NASA's Artemis II mission sets new records in space exploration.@sunnymorningsmedia