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Neighbors have been calling the San Diego police for four years
Oddly enough, the "cracksters" as we call them all, can be quite friendly, which feels a little like Eddie Haskell syndrome ("if we're really nice to people, they won't notice what we're doing.") I've also heard that some neighbors have a "pact" with them, that they won't steal their bikes. Making pacts with thieves or being friendly with violent, unpredictable criminals seems a bit naive -- or a lot like San Diego -- to me. Again, the Bad House is bad, but who it attracts is even worse.— March 15, 2012 7:34 a.m.
Neighbors have been calling the San Diego police for four years
Terrific article, denise. I've been told that fighting a rental drug house (as in the Chicago story) is easier than fighting a drug-dealing homeowner. Don't know if that's true or not. Maybe this link will work - http://tinyurl.com/7upyc8v— March 11, 2012 10:41 a.m.
Buff Enough
thanks!— March 10, 2012 10:47 a.m.
Buff Enough
recipe for TOL cocktail? loved the movie. would like to love the cocktail.— March 8, 2012 9:23 a.m.
Neighbors have been calling the San Diego police for four years
It does, doesn't it? Sadly for SD, it could be any number of neighborhoods.— March 8, 2012 7:36 a.m.
Neighbors have been calling the San Diego police for four years
@Refried: Thanks for your interest. Absolutely I appreciate police frustration. I learned it firsthand from this experience, and it's one of the reasons for the story. That's why I note SD's budget cuts of police protection, and why I single out the commitment of "Officer Rohatan," who has been fearless and exemplary. Everyone should have such an officer on their beat. You're right about City Hall, as evidenced by the folks in Bird Rock. It would take a concerted effort by the owners on the street. @SurfP: Yes, our bike thief was away about a week after the arrest. A hand slap,as far as I could see.— March 8, 2012 7:22 a.m.
Neighbors have been calling the San Diego police for four years
(Thanks, blueevey, for appreciating the story's construction. That almost makes up for the READER's goof.)— March 7, 2012 2:21 p.m.
Craft Beer at Half Price…What the Pho?
I've always wanted to try this place on one of my Dog Beach visits. Thanks for daring to share.— March 7, 2012 2:19 p.m.