Inappropriate exposure at California tanning salon gets 2 years prison
Eva Knott 3:13 a.m., May 23
Don Bauder 7:49 p.m., May 22
John T. Griffith 5:14 p.m., May 22
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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The white rap group was a quote. Sorry if it was incorrect. The rest of the story still stands. Dizzy and Rokon say they did not diss The Tower bar since they never went in. They say beef was with Stuntdouble Bob. The fact is, the video camera was destroyed, and DJ Unite had possession ...kenl | May 22, 1:06 p.m.
As I Lay Dying in jail
I found out after deadline that Lambesis fired L.A. attorney Anthony Salerno. No reason was given but one has to wonder if it was because of Salerno's provocative and surprising comment that suggested Lambesis may have been set up by the cops because his brother-in-law is a sheriff deputy. For a subsequent hearing May 16, ...kenl | May 22, 12:50 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
If there is an actual 'agreement' approved by the Board in a official meeting, it must be produced to the public. It should not take a 'request'...However, it may take filing a formal "Public Records Request" with the District if it is not being produced. It was not a closed session agenda item, so they ...oskidoll | May 22, 12:32 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
A new headline should read: SUHSD got caught LYING yet again, but it is business as usual here in the south bay. Ricasa, Cartmill and McCann let this happen since they are "dancing together". This is such an in your face I can do whatever I want attitude it is pathetic. They are laughing at ...angrybirds | May 22, 11:45 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
TO ALL - I agree with 'Eupting', ALL of us should file Brown Act paperwork with the DA's office. Most of the time Brown Act violations are really not prosecuted, but this is Sweetwater, being led by Ed Brand, board president Jim Cartmill and Vice President Arlie Ricasa - bringing up the rear is 'do ...anniej | May 22, 11:45 a.m.
She gave her son an ocean-view house, a new Lexus, and $130,000
I hope he gets the death penalty. What a horrible human being.Gekko4321 | May 22, 10:57 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
When is an MOU not an MOU? Looking at agenda items in the district archives then reading the text of these two items shows a distinct difference in the agreements and their intent. May 14, 2013 agenda item: F.8 Approve agreement between Alliant International University and SUHSD to participate in the establishment of Alliant International ...bbq | May 22, 10:55 a.m.
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For the record: "Hugh Knight (DJ Unite), and a supporter of the First Power guys" -I've been a member of First Power Crew since 1995 "a white rap group called First Power Crew" -First Power is not an all white crew. In fact our top MC, ZeoHDeeH, is black. "‘You guys are nobody. Why don’t ...DJ_Unite | May 22, 10:46 a.m.
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Mr Leighton, sorry to tell ya, but you got suckered into a faulty story. White rap group? Thats just the beginning. Fact check my friend...it may help. Good Day!Ceecee | May 22, 10:39 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Wouldn't it be great if more than one person filed a Brown Act Violation,with Leon Schorr the DA that's handling the case against our board. He is the person to send the complaint to. Get the form on line from the state web site. Action speaks louder than words,especially from the tax payers.erupting | May 22, 8:14 a.m.
Unforgettable: Floating Target, part 1
I love a good sea story and this series has been fantastic!x76 | May 22, 7:07 a.m.
Bootleggers busted making bucks off Mexican Olympics
Mexican National Olympics? I did not get the memo. Did anyone see anything this side of the border letting people know about these events?Javajoe25 | May 21, 8:28 p.m.
Memphis, by Boz Scaggs
Sounds great! He'll be appearing at Humphreys on June 18 with Michael McDonald.bobbib | May 21, 4:11 p.m.
Elephant vanishes in Carlsbad
the food at the new place is great.kenl | May 21, 2:04 p.m.
Dogs can smell better than people, but exactly how much better?
"Generally" dogs have an olfactory sense approximately 100,000 to 1,000,000 times more acute than a human's. A Bloodhound, (The dog with the highest sense of smell) has a 10,000,000 to 100,000,000 higher ability than a human.maurits | May 21, 1:18 p.m.
They Do It the Hard Way: San Diegans who refuse to modernize
This was a brilliant article! I read today while getting outpatient treatment at Kaiser. I love the small and purposeful businesses. It isn't really about modernization as much as it is good hard work, values, and keeping things authentic. Life cannot be lived on a playstation! Studio Engineer and Fish Monger my favotires!! Cuz, well, ...PersistentTurtle | May 20, 10:30 p.m.
They Do It the Hard Way: San Diegans who refuse to modernize
The "street magician" needs to get a job. And $10K for a matchmaker?!?!?! I have to wonder exactly what that buys you. All the matches you want until you get married?jnojr | May 20, 2:19 p.m.
Ben Hueso's taxi cab conflict
Driver working conditions DO need to be improved, change needs to come in some aspects, but with a comprehensive analisys of the industry and not under a hidden political agenda based on votes from a disenfranchised constituency and the delivering of empty promises. what is disgraceful is the malicious manipulation of immigrant drivers who are ...fredlopez | May 20, 10:30 a.m.
Ben Hueso's taxi cab conflict
Good Morning; although changes in the taxicab industry, as in any other industry are needed, due to the different circumstances in recent economic times, it is important to expose the fallacies of unscrupolous and deceitful "taxi advocate leaders" like Mr.Seifu and Mikail Hussein. These individuals often go unchallenged in their biased and unobjective comments, Why?. ...fredlopez | May 20, 10:29 a.m.
Frontier soul: Anchorage, AK
Agree very much with this story on wonderful Anchorage but I will say that the hardy souls who call this city home may not fare too well with being considered good-looking. "The Worst Dressed People Live ...in Anchorage, Alaska! Travel + Leisure magazine, in its annual America's Favorite Cities survey does not mince words: "Instead ...pearljammed | May 19, 9:41 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Susan Luzzarro - this is very interesting Ms. Luzzaro, because other than the google alert I received, I have found nothing.anniej | May 19, 7:02 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
anniej-- Thanks for bringing the IB meeting to the public's attention. I'm the last to know--when is the meeting? Thank youSusan Luzzaro | May 19, 6:44 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Brown Act alert: If there are going to be more than two SUHSD elected trustees present and speaking at any upcoming forum, and they will be discussing district business, the meeting must be agendized by the SUHSD district and duly noticed so the public will know it is 'meeting'. Such a forum is not a ...oskidoll | May 19, 6:23 p.m.
Carlsbad memorial for fallen cyclist Eric Ringdahl
This is the second "Ghost Bike" incident I have read about. The first was when a 63 year-old cyclist was killed by an SUV almost a year ago on Montezuma Blvd. near SDSU. The second is this killing. In neither case have the names of the drivers been revealed. Are they being concealed for a ...jonxnelson | May 19, 4 p.m.
Chula Vista exhibit documents WWII Japanese internment
Only Japanese citizens residing in the U.S. who refused to sign loyalty oaths to the U.S. government and renounce loyalty to the Japanese Emperor were put in internment camps. Most were unwilling to sign the oaths because they were uneducated and believed the Emperor was God. The only U.S. citizens of Japanese descent who were ...Burwell | May 19, 1:33 p.m.
Ugly at 30
The Rosalyns will debut with an all-star all-girl lineup including Anja Stax from the Loons, Lety from the Schitzophonics, Diana Death from Chinese Rocks, Birdy from the New Kinetics, Amy from the Gore Gore Girls, and a guest player from Detroit -Jay Allen Sanford | May 19, 11:47 a.m.
Robbery suspect caught for Tijuana police
Thanks for the clarification. Gun laws in Mexico are so restrictive as to make legal ownership of a handgun almost impossible. Perhaps I should have written, "Private gun ownership or possession is *virtually illegal* in Mexico..."Bob McPhail | May 19, 10:14 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
oskidoll - surely board president Jim Cartmill is well aware of the do's and don't s - yet it continues with him leading the board. It appears that Quinones and Mccann weren't the only board presidents that were being dictated to - we now can add Jim Cartmill to the list. I received a google ...anniej | May 19, 9:38 a.m.
Ben Hueso's taxi cab conflict
The first ingredient in making these abuses work is the old "independent contractor shuffle", wherein the employer pretends that his employees operate independently. This goes on all the time, in all nooks and crannies of our economy. It avoids having to pay the match on FICA tax, unemployment tax, and workers compensation. The usual "contractor" ...Visduh | May 19, 9:19 a.m.
Robbery suspect caught for Tijuana police
Actually, private gun ownership is allowed in Mexico if you obtain a permit. Obtaining a permit is, well, difficult, but possible. Last I had checked, if granted a permit, the permit-holder is limited to .38 and below. A technicality, I know, but the facts is the facts.David Dodd | May 19, 8:29 a.m.
Squirrelik the Red
Ah, reminds me of luring the kangaroo rats out of hiding around campfires in Glamis...the OB raccoons, however, aren't quite so friendly.Dave Rice | May 18, 11:39 p.m.
The battling 'Bertos
Note to hungry Readers: the Roberto's in Ocean Beach offers a $3 Breakfast Burrito--either with ham or bacon on Monday-Friday from 8 - 11 a.m. So good!Justin Powell | May 18, 9:13 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Dance dancemontana64 | May 18, 8:23 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Also, the Brown Act specifically forbids 'serial' conversations among board members outside of public session. In other words, in addition to the prohibition that no more than TWO board members may meet and discuss the board's business outside of a formal meeting, they may not individually have SERIAL conversations about any topic of the agency's ...oskidoll | May 18, 3:52 p.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
CVRES - It is my assumption that the DA would be responsbile for enforcement of the Brown Act because the Brown Act is a State law. The SUHSD is a public agency within San Diego County. The DA is the chief law enforcement officer for San Diego County. As I wrote earlier, there are no ...oskidoll | May 18, 11:50 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
Oskidoll, I wasn't sure what state agency would follow up on Brown Act violations, but I'm glad to hear it's the DA's office. I'm hoping they are still looking at this district and are not under the illusion that the only potential for criminality was under the Gandara regime. As I recall there was a ...cvres | May 18, 9:01 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
There is a fifth dimension, beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between light and shadow, between science and superstition, and it lies between the pit of man's fears and the summit of his knowledge. This is ...joepublic | May 18, 8:56 a.m.
Sweetwater school district board approves Alliant partnership
This is definitely the twilight zone. Cartmill's last comment stated that the public would have much more public input into this. What a liar! Some members of this board met with fast Eddy and pre approved the deal. Obviously they left Bertha out of the equation,the only member with genuine questions. If there are still ...erupting | May 18, 7:53 a.m.