Public Forums Scheduled Before Big Vote

San Diego Padres owner Jeff Moorad has scheduled three public forums next week to discuss the ballpark deal that would bring the Triple-A Portland Beavers/Tucson Padres to Escondido (CA).  The forums are scheduled for  Dec. 9, 10, and 11.  The city council is scheduled to vote Dec. 15 on the proposal, which requires the city to spend $50 million in redevelopment funds to build a new ballpark.  Read more here.