Waymo is coming; National City financial woes; Padres sale

Earlier this month, state regulators allowed Waymo to bring its driverless taxi service to San Diego — and throughout much of Southern California.We give you a taste of what it's like to ride in an autonomous vehicle. Then, we zoom out to discuss how robotaxis are operating in other U.S. cities and the debate around them.Plus, National City is facing a money problem. The current expenses in the budget are more than the city's expected revenue.Meanwhile, a major player in National City politics is stepping aside.Also, as the San Diego Padres kick off a six game home stand, we talk about the significance of new ownership under José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.Guests: Kirsten Korosec, reporter and editor, TechCrunchJim Hinch, South County reporter, Voice of San DiegoRyan Finley, sports editor, The San Diego Union-TribuneKeep reading: Like it or not, Waymo is ready to fully launch in San DiegoSan Diego transit officials fought Waymo and lost. It gets permit to operate here.Waymo’s cheaper, next-gen robotaxi is now open to all riders in these three citiesSelf-driving trucks are officially testing on California highwaysNational City Is Headed Toward Insolvency. Why? Mayor’s Departure Marks End of an Era for Struggling National City MLB approves sale of San Diego Padres to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza JonesPadres owners to reward employees as club's sale nears completionSweetwater Valley falls to Iowa in Little League World Series opener