Forty years ago, in March 1982, I wrote a Reader cover story about the brutal rape and murder of a 20-year-old college student named Michelle Wyatt in her Santee condominium. Part of that story concerned …
June 1, 2022
Michelle Wyatt murder solved with genetic genealogy
City's Build Better initiative aims for fee equity
On August 1, the City Council approved Mayor Todd Gloria’s Build Better San Diego, an initiative that will improve services and infrastructure in lower income communities. Last summer, the city took action on parks. This …
All Garrison Bailey needs is 250 square feet and Google
“My last album was seven years ago, and money was always an issue,” says Garrison Bailey (Groove Kitties). “I also had moved to Pennsylvania for five years, and music was put on the back burner …
August 18, 2022
Gonzo Report: Navajo Live’s open mic night - eclectic covers from Warren Zevon to Living Colour
Navajo Live is nestled in a remote corner of the Navajo Shopping Center on Lake Murray Boulevard. The place has been on my radar for a while now, because every Thursday night is Open Mic …
October 12, 2022
What the Brenda Spencer shooting tells us about Uvalde
Simpson surveys surroundings It takes Mike Simpson 25 steps to reach his parked car from the emergency exit at work. Once in the car, he can maneuver his way out of the parking lot, around …
November 23, 2022
The Trails Eatery may fuel your new year habits, whatever they are
Mission Trails is the sort of place that gets a lot of January action, largely from people who resolve to spend more time outdoors and exercising in the new year. I might have fallen into …
January 3, 2023
5 Peaks of Mission Trails
5 Peaks of Mission Trails Located in San Carlos, the 5-Peak Challenge is a very strenuous hike. With a length of 17 miles and an elevation gain of around 4,300 feet, the hike will take …
January 17, 2023
Winter rains bring floral displays each spring throughout San Diego
Winter rains bring vibrant, colorful floral displays each spring throughout San Diego. For this hike, I walked the Grasslands Loop, which takes hikers close to the Old Mission Dam and up into Oak Canyon. Distance …
April 25, 2023
Do Cowles Mountain Rd and Boulder Lake Ave. merit 4-way stop?
Does intersection warrant stop signs in San Carlos? San Carlos Navajo Community Planners, Inc. (NCPI) on March 18 voted 8-1 to take an alternate method of requesting a four-way stop at Cowles Mountain Boulevard and …
June 11, 2023
Cowles from Barker Way
Located in San Carlos, this trail is an easy to moderate hike. With a length of 3 miles up and back, and an elevation gain of just under 900 feet, the hike will take most …
November 15, 2023