John T. Griffith

John T. Griffith was born in Oceanside, and is a Vietnam War-era, U.S. Army MP veteran, and former CHP Officer. He has always had a passion for history, especially for the people, events and interests in San Diego County. Griffith is a professional musician who has shared the stage with many named artists, a vintage guitar expert who has contributed and cowritten for many vintage guitar books and articles in magazines about the subject, and a photographer, writer, and historian. Griffith and his wife, Mary, have a Dachshund named Timmy, and they reside in Vista.

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Vets’ shelter to remain open in Midway District until July

Mayor Filner appropriates funds from budget surplus

On Tuesday, April 22, the San Diego City Council voted to keep open the homeless veterans’ tent shelter at 2801 Sports Arena Boulevard. The shelter, a 150-bed facility for homeless vets that usually operates from ...

Camp Pendleton erects war memorial

Warriors of many nations honored

On Thursday, April 11, families and dignitaries gathered at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside to dedicate a memorial to honor coalition troops killed in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province. USMC Major General Charles Mark Gurganus with British Brigadier ...

Carlsbad desalination plant pipeline installation proceeds

Part of Las Flores Drive closed for a week

Due to the Carlsbad Desalination Project, Las Flores Drive, between Grand Avenue and Mirada Drive in San Marcos, will be closed for a week. KSD Construction manager Brendan Slagle said the closure is related to ...

Big Lots store in Vista closes after 16 years

The Big Lots store at the Shadowridge Plaza Shopping Center located on Sycamore Road in Vista, is scheduled to close its doors forever on April 15. According to store manager Oliver Cregier, even though the ...

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