City Attorney finds gaps in Mayor Filner's effort to remove traffic from Balboa Park's Plaza de Panama
Dorian Hargrove 11:39 a.m., May 23
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Stone Age Eating
Old story, new to me "Caveman" ate a whole lot of insects at various life cycle stages. We know from tv challenges that they are hard to swallow. S/he ate the grubs. S/he ate worms and beetles and reptiles. S/he also very highly likely ate feces. Own any pets? This most obvious major part of ...MitchellRay | May 23, 12:21 p.m.
Sweetwater teachers await funding news
The saddest thing about all of this is the approximately $3 Million it would have cost to keep these programs is less than 1% of the Budget. The BoT and Dr. Brand seem to have done this to make a point and further their "Elitist" agenda, College Track for everyone. They also needed a Facility ...bbq | May 23, 12:13 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
Have a few questions for ken. Alls I'm seeing is dizzy said , dizzy said, dizzy said. Did you bother contacting the bar? Security? Other members of first power? You wrote an extremely biased article based off the two guys who from what I hear got punked. Now they say a memory card that they ...scoops | May 23, 12:09 p.m.
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YEAH RIGHT .Dizzyorder | May 23, 12:08 p.m.
Sweetwater teachers await funding news
Did Ricasa state a reason for her abstention? Technically, no one is supposed to abstain 'just because' they do not want to make a difficult decision. IF she had a legitimate conflict, then she should have stated the conflict and left the dias for the discussion. Perhaps Ricasa felt conflicted because the Governor's plan was ...oskidoll | May 23, 11:37 a.m.
As I Lay Dying in jail
The bail was reduced from $3-million to $2-million, and Mr. Lambesis was still unable to post it. As some have pointed out, how can he be worth $14-million and not come up with the 10% deposit? That is a good point. I should have pointed out that that figure came from celebritynetworth.com which is not ...kenl | May 23, 11:37 a.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
I'll speculate that there are some eternal beings traipsing around in that prison in the wee hours. We have Fort Knox up here, (about 125 miles north of Portland) a pre-Civil War era monstrosity that was built after the War of 1812 to stave off the third British incursion that never materialized. We took our ...Duhbya | May 23, 11:27 a.m.
Record-release roundup
A couple more we had no space for - Chris Leyva (Blizzard) has a new solo full-length, Summer of Life, recorded in Ocean Beach. “For me, OB is about new friends, old friends, and late night bar conversations at places like Pac Shores and Tony’s," says Leyva. "I did write a tune specifically about the ...Jay Allen Sanford | May 23, 11:18 a.m.
Record-release roundup
Thanks, Jay for the show mention! Wanted to clarify that there is only one show, and it's from 11:30am to 1:30pm. -Scott Samuelssesmls | May 23, 10:15 a.m.
Café Sabina: The room upstairs
So why don't you ever audition for a part on this side of the border, Valeria?Missionaccomplished | May 23, 9:57 a.m.
Sweetwater teachers await funding news
An abstention is the same as a "yes" vote? Is that fairly common? Never heard that one before.aardvark | May 23, 9:22 a.m.
Sweetwater teachers await funding news
I've got an idea. Those greedy board members under indictment for the "pay to play", scandal should pony up what they made and fund this program including their personal assets. But we all know, after the plea bargaining deals they'll be offered, slaps on the wrists is all they will receive.FatCatSegat | May 23, 9:08 a.m.
Escondido man who ran over women in crosswalk is sentenced
and in less than three months from now he'll be back on the street. What is that?FatCatSegat | May 23, 9:03 a.m.
South Park Holler
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/23/46126/ http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/23/46127/ http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/23/46128/smittyjdj | May 23, 8:40 a.m.
Record-release roundup
Nice World (Marcelo Radulovich, James Call, Myself and a few other assorted musicians) released "Teenagers In Love" which is a really hot dance album that's climbing the charts. It's so infectious that you'll want to punch puppies. http://niceworld.bandcamp.com/album/teenagers-in-loveBillRayDrums | May 23, 8:28 a.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
Duhbya: You always come to the rescue. If Portsmouth is reopened, then Visduh has been miraculously blessed with the secret of eternal youth. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 23, 7:41 a.m.
San Diego home values continue soaring beyond nation's
UNDERWATER SAN DIEGO HOMEOWNERS PERCENTAGE SAME AS NATIONAL RATE. According to new information (May 23) from Zillow.com, 24.7 of San Diego County homeowners are underwater on their mortgages -- that is, they owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth. Nationally, the figure is 25.4%. Zillow also figured the percentage of homeowners who ...Don Bauder | May 23, 6:25 a.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
Well, it does appear that there have been a couple of attempts to re-open it. At least for commercial use, evidently. http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090723-NEWS-307239912 http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/23/46116/Duhbya | May 23, 6:23 a.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
tomjohnston: Visduh was saying that his remark about the Navy hoosegow revealed his age and era. I was supersensitive to remarks that could connote being consigned to pasture. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 23, 5:59 a.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
tomjohnston: ??? Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 23, 5:53 a.m.
The job-stealing scam — Texas is the biggest con
Burwell: The bumptious Rick Perry epitomizes Texas. George W. Bush does, too. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 23, 5:50 a.m.
Appeals court reinstates discrimination case against Ace Parking
Burwell: Hodges has already gone down a tough road. Agreed: San Diego judges leave much to be desired. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 23, 5:46 a.m.
Hangover Part III
Perfect review, for an awful film.MrWolf | May 23, 12:27 a.m.
The job-stealing scam — Texas is the biggest con
Rick Perry is the product of an in-bred gene pool. Dyed in the wool unregenerate Texas white trash. And he's damn proud of it.Burwell | May 22, 11:46 p.m.
Mobo Brain: technology at the dinner table
I'd check it out too, but in the hands of my friends breaking out one's mobile at a gathering quickly devolves into a competition over who's seen the funniest new video clip the rest of us all just have to check out *right now*, and then to that one guy that wants us all to ...Dave Rice | May 22, 10:49 p.m.
Dateline: May 1959 - Elvis Movie Causes Mexican Riot
Funny how some of the reporters were so offended by the alleged bigotry of Elvis, yet didn't find it hypocritical to call him a maricon - ultimately, being bigoted toward LGBT's - ahh, and the epithets go round and round. Interesting article Jay, thanksedwin_decker | May 22, 10:45 p.m.
Appeals court reinstates discrimination case against Ace Parking
Hodges has a tough road ahead of him. San Diego judges are a den of thieves. If you shake hands with a San Diego Judge, count your fingers afterward. Hodge's chances of receiving a fair trial are nil.Burwell | May 22, 10:42 p.m.
Vibraphone Summit at the new Dizzy's
Not much of a vibraphone summit without Bill Harris, local vibraphonist extraordinary. C'mon guys, vibraphone summit, or not...Hifi | May 22, 9:48 p.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
!!!.tomjohnston | May 22, 8:51 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
What were you drinking or thinking, Ken? The Tower Bar on University Avenue is not in Normal Heights. You got your Heights mixed up; it's in City Heights.suzledeboer | May 22, 8:45 p.m.
She gave her son an ocean-view house, a new Lexus, and $130,000
The son probably was not getting the focused, sustained mental health support he needed. Therapy, medication, etc. If he was schizophrenic - and it's not uncommon to be diagnosed at exactly that age - he should have our sympathy and not society's condemnation. For families who are experiencing this kind of challenge, there should be ...photog921 | May 22, 8:38 p.m.
Food trucks cause concern near San Marcos elementary school
Has anyone thought of calling the sheriff? The city of SM contracts with the sheriff for law enforcement. If the area is in an unincorporated area, again the law enforcement is the responsibility of the sheriff. If those trucks are parked illegally or are blocking the traffic lanes, they can be cited, and/or towed. It ...Visduh | May 22, 8:03 p.m.
Sentences for defense, loan modification scams
tomjohnston: But others prefer brevity. The others seem to be in the majority. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 8:02 p.m.
Suit alleges SEC wouldn't pursue Madoff-like probes
Finding fraud is not that hard, usually the interest rate offered is unreasonable, and the books are unreadable. I'm sure you have lost count of the con artists you have spotted that way. Many like Madoff, are found out when they can't raise requested funds. Let me correct myself however, because you have a point. ...Psycholizard | May 22, 8:02 p.m.
The job-stealing scam — Texas is the biggest con
Anon92107: Of course, one could be born in Texas and not have the money to get out of there, and not be a bigot or redneck. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 8 p.m.
Tax preparer gets 15 years for stealing 292 identities, $515,000
tomjohnston: Again, my guess is that he gave evidence on his co-conspirators and that took the time. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 7:57 p.m.
Tax preparer gets 15 years for stealing 292 identities, $515,000
Visduh: There were several other people involved in the crime; all have previously pleaded guilty. I would guess that Thomsen was kept around to give evidence on his co-conspirators. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 7:57 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
StitchGiver instead of SpitSicker? You don't speak for MWC sparrow! MWC would never assault a woman take her camera and smash it at the ground and steal her property to play a cat and mouse game, and then use personal family photos found on the disk as leverage to not talk about it. You think ...Department5 | May 22, 7:38 p.m.
Tax preparer gets 15 years for stealing 292 identities, $515,000
That's a pretty good question, because as I remember from the press release about his conviction, his sentencing hearing was originally set for about 90 days after the trial ended in December of 2011.tomjohnston | May 22, 7:33 p.m.
She gave her son an ocean-view house, a new Lexus, and $130,000
Yes, but how much of a part did mom play in making him such a horrible human being. Clearly, there was no tough love there.Joaquin_de_la_Mesa | May 22, 7:20 p.m.
Tax preparer gets 15 years for stealing 292 identities, $515,000
Let me get this straight: He was convicted in "late 2011" and was sentenced today. Why the delay?Visduh | May 22, 7:13 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
Dizzy, what are you talking about? Did I say that? Do yourself a favor and re -read what I wrote. While you're at it....re-read what you've written....you make no sense. Spellcheck.Ceecee | May 22, 7:12 p.m.
City sued for halting construction on mixed-use project near SDSU
Quite a discussion at the RCC (Rolando Community Council) meeting last night. A bureaucrat or two has been ousted/demoted/whatever-you-do-to-a-completely-incompetent-(at best)-bureaucrat over this, which is really quite an accomplishment in itself. Trouble is, it's the same argument as the pension fiasco. Right, wrong, or just head-poundingly stupid, it's a done deal. Getting it undone will involve ...kstaff | May 22, 7:09 p.m.
Mobo Brain: technology at the dinner table
My gut reaction is that this is wishful thinking.....but I must read this book.Ian Pike | May 22, 6:43 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
First off, Dizzy, if anyone is looking like an idiot on the Internet, it's you. Second, you were not there for the first "battle" nor were you there for the commencement of "Operation Bum Rush" as your crew called it. I was there. I witnessed all of it. I also watched the video when Rokan ...sdstitchgiver | May 22, 6:30 p.m.
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I was there Pulled Bob Off Rokan after He Got rushedDizzyorder | May 22, 6:30 p.m.
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Cecee yo were not there if you did not see meDizzyorder | May 22, 6:28 p.m.
Battle of the riches on San Francisco Bay
Well done keeping track of the hierarchy of Richie Riches. I thought you'd never get around to the death-part -- which is what happened to one crewmember a week or so ago when his gigantic Catamaran capsized and he drowned in the briny deep of San Francisco Bay underneath the massive expanse of sail and ...monaghan | May 22, 5:54 p.m.
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1st all I was there showed up late but was right there for one of the so called battles . Was right there when Bob slapped camera out Silla's hand. If they had not destroyed the camera You would see that. If they had giben the memeorey card like they promised when they called me ...Dizzyorder | May 22, 5:53 p.m.
Ugly at 30
Just confirmed that Saturday's show at the Casbah will feature Love drummer Michael Stuart-Ware playing on a couple of songs with Love Revisited.Jay Allen Sanford | May 22, 5:48 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
Dear Mr. stitchgiver. Dizzy says he was there. Dizzy and Rokon say everything was documented and their point is proved in the video. And you admit having it and then destroying it.....hmmmmmmm. Dizzy says he is going to respond on this blog later tonight, that he was there but that he got there late. Rokon ...kenl | May 22, 5:36 p.m.
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Dear Mr. stitchgiver. Dizzy says he was there. Dizzy and Rokon say everything was documented and their point is proved in the video. And you admit having it and then destroying it.....hmmmmmmm. Dizzy says he is going to respond on this blog later tonight, that he was but that he got there late. Rokon said ...kenl | May 22, 5:34 p.m.
Record-release roundup
Just announced - Johnny Vernazza's release party for *Lions and Thieves* happens June 1 at Kona Kai Resort & Marina.Jay Allen Sanford | May 22, 5:33 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
My goodness, Ken, it looks like you may have actually gotten one fact correct. But that's about all. The memory card was, in fact, destroyed and not returned. As far as what was in the video, Dizzy wouldn't know because he wasn't there that night. I'm not even going to go into how wrong your ...sdstitchgiver | May 22, 5:01 p.m.
The job-stealing scam — Texas is the biggest con
Don, Perry is a role model example of a paramount GOP cultural value you described in another post: "The politicians hellbent on thwarting any Obama initiative are kowtowing to constituencies that hate Obama. This is all rooted in racism." Perry's 2012 primary rhetoric and actions as governor prove you only work in Texas if you ...Anon92107 | May 22, 4:45 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Do not get angry. There is no rational reason for anyone to get angry at someone else if they do exactly the very thing you expect they will do. This board continues to do as they damn well please. Stop getting angry. Instead, do something constructive. File Brown Act violations. File a lot of them. ...Jmbrickley | May 22, 3:50 p.m.
Pot in pots, pepper pallets -- and tires
Murphyjunk: Bureaucracies can be pretty clever thinking of ways to keep going. That's why they don't solve problems they are set up to address. They prolong those problems so they can stay alive. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 3:48 p.m.
FINRA fines LPL Financial for faulty email system
ImJustABill: And the dog died of malnutrition. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | May 22, 3:46 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
As Dizzy says, the truth about the whole night was on the video card. He says if you had not destroyed it, the night's events would be there for everyone to see.kenl | May 22, 3:35 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Oskidoll - but Brand can delay the release. Why wasn't the agreement/partnership provided to the tax paying public with the agenda item? What is Brand trying to hide?, whatever it is it appears that the three board members who voted for it are part of Brands hidden agenda. Cartmill, Ricasa, and Mccann will be held ...anniej | May 22, 1:32 p.m.