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KFMB could get flipped once more
While this piece wasn't about Elisabeth and was reporting on the ownership of the stations, there is more to add about her. She was sentenced to six weeks in custody, followed by a year of home confinement. She avoided the six weeks of Club Fed because as it was reported elsewhere, due to "debilitating medical circumstances." That six weeks was served in home confinement too. The YouTee soft pedaled the story about her while running wire service stories about the two aging TV glamor girls, Felicity and Lori. I called out the YouTee readers' rep, Adrian Vore, about the weak coverage of her, and he of course denied that it was in any being pressured to ignore the matter. Then they did run a fairly complete story about her, and I recall it being on the front page. I wondered what kind of influence she had in keeping the story suppressed here locally. I strongly doubt that there will be any YouTee wrap up stories. She received a lenient sentence, whereas a pair of rich, as in billionaire, guys went to trial and were convicted. One got a multi-year sentence if I remember right.— September 2, 2022 1:13 p.m.
Ken Harrison R.I.P.
Some years ago I looked for Ken's pieces and would comment. One time he suggested in a reply that we should meet, since we knew much about the topics he reported. I used the back channel provided to commenters by the Reader and revealed my identity to him, inviting him to contact me. That never happened, sadly. I will miss his postings, RIP— September 2, 2022 9:47 a.m.
Going full grammar-guy on public radio
At certain times of the day KPBS runs some NPR talk shows, and many are very hard to tolerate. A certain patter comes out, usually hosted by a female personality who interviews various, usually female, advocates and "experts" on a host of subjects. So, what's not to like? "Like" and "you know" are used to distraction by those who are talking, to the point where they mask the intent of the broadcast. Can't those who are expected to speak with authority purge those verbal tics from their statements and replies? Seems that we have lost that fight, especially in the Gen-Y and millennial groups. Oh and lest I come across as sexist, there are males in abundance who do the same thing, and in some ways sound even worse. That's why I don't support or generally listen to KPBS.— August 5, 2022 8:58 a.m.
Chris Rodriguez bows out of Oceanside politics
I'm tempted to say that Rodriguez could have happened "only in Oceanside", but other cities have elected people like him to office. But ol' O'side just never gets a break, and the comment of how the foxes may take over the hen house is a good one. Unfortunately, that has already happened when it comes to the sort of housing developments and other uses that the council approves. Did anyone notice that the cockamamie scheme to redevelop the former drive in theater with, among other things, an artificial surf generator so that surfers don't have to do their rides at the beach. Your city government at work in Oceanside!— August 5, 2022 8:43 a.m.
A father's blood in Rancho Santa Fe
There has been a conviction. Just what she hopes to accomplish with the suit isn't obvious. Does Leighton Dorey have any sort of substantial assets that she can seize? At the time o the murder it appeared that he was essentially destitute. Any more that can be reported about his situation?— June 10, 2022 11:04 a.m.
Michelle Wyatt murder solved with genetic genealogy
These crime investigations using DNA and family trees are truly amazing, and were almost unimaginable at the time the crimes were committed. This case is eerily similar to one that recently resulted in a conviction of a rapist/murderer who killed a waitress and go-go dancer in San Diego in 1969. I recall this tragic case in part because I learned that the Wyatts lived close to where we lived on Highwood Drive at the time, just up and around the corner from their house, which we passed going and coming from ours. About a year after the murder, Louise Wyatt was reported--probably in the Evening Tribune--to be highly dissatisfied with the way the sheriffs department was handling--or not handling--the investigation. That department was noted at the time as having a weak homicide section, and not following usual investigative processes. (It can be argued that it hasn't improved since.) One thing missing in this case is the idea that ALL the neighbors be contacted as quickly as possible. There were many neighbors, and as a result, many were missed due to the turnover of occupants in the complex. While it is a tedious process, such contacts are often the source of a lead that does identify the perpetrator. Michelle was one of those young folks who wanted to "move out" at a time when it wasn't such a major undertaking. We seldom hear that mentioned nowadays. Sadly it led to her demise. If the Duffy detectives had initially investigated this killing with the sort of diligence that these cold-case investigators went to work with DNA, they might very well have solved it then, and not forty one years later. I sympathize with Louise Wyatt's reaction upon learning that the killed is now identified.— June 10, 2022 10:45 a.m.
Will Oceanside get a stealth Amazon warehouse?
I really wonder about all these developments that are proposed for Oceanside. There have been too many that were poorly conceived and while the city blocked some of them, it also approved others. There is no reason to doubt that a developer would lie to get an approval, and then later on be "forced by circumstances" into selling for a different use. Poor old Oceanside just doesn't get a break from perfidy.— March 19, 2022 7:59 a.m.
Bonita’s Historic Home of Ulysses S, Grant, Jr.
The asking price of over $1 3/4 million seems steep for a house of that size. But with that much land, and with the housing market in the grip of craziness, maybe that isn't at all out of line for a buyer who values uniqueness. Your comments in regard to the kitchen are spot on. For not all that much more in outlay it could have been done in a faux 19th century style while having modern technology and features.— March 5, 2022 7:50 a.m.
Violinist Alex DePue killed in Mexican car accident
Sad and unfortunate as this death is, some more information about the Mexican car accident would be informative. As in where, and how it occurred, would be a way to fill out the story. In that so many "accidents" are in Mexico, we all can wonder about the incident and whether is was accidental at all. How about some details?— March 4, 2022 7:56 p.m.
San Diego to get $125 million for its Symphony Hall
Actually there was nothing like a pandemic hiatus for for remodeling and construction. To the contrary, while the lumber mills shut down, many folks decided that it would be a good time to fix up the house. (The fact that many were stuck at home and forced to look at the dreary homestead pushed that along, and the lack of travel options left them with money in the pocket was also a factor) The result was a huge runup in prices for construction materials and a labor shortage. $125 million, even in today's "sticker shock" era of pricing, is a huge sum for refurbishing something like the symphony hall. It had better be good, and it must create a world-class facility. Based on too many local efforts that have fallen flat I'm highly skeptical that the "juice", i.e. the results, will be worth the the "squeeze", i.e. the cost. An entire new orchestral hall could be built for that price and would not carry the baggage of the former venue.— March 4, 2022 7:28 p.m.