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Ian Pike 9:20 a.m., May 21
Walter Mencken 8:54 a.m., May 21
Brandon Hernández 8:18 a.m., May 21
M. Schrader 8:15 a.m., May 21
Lucy D. Barker 5:20 p.m., May 20
Vista woman admitted felony graffiti after two weeks in jail
Why isn't she having to pay $thousands toward the damages, out of her future earnings when she gets out and eventually gets a job? Either that, or she should be doing graffiti cleanup for a year or so.— May 18, 2013 4:01 p.m.
Papa Doug cut a rug at 70th birthday bash
Yes, that was the bonehead interior secretary, James G. Watt. From Wikipedia: "During 2008, Time Magazine named Watt as the sixth worst cabinet member in modern American history."— May 15, 2013 10:48 a.m.
For-profit college tried to recruit homeless
I'm reminded of the wise Native American proverb: "speaks with a forked tongue."— May 13, 2013 8:19 a.m.
New Walgreens store rises on University Ave. in Hillcrest
I guess they didn't because they already have a Walgreens in North Park. But there's a plan to put a small independent pharmacy at Louisiana and University, since Albertsons doesn't have a pharmacy.— May 10, 2013 7:56 p.m.
CPUC approves fat rate hike for SDG&E
SDG&E customers will hate this. Their decision will be unanimous.— May 9, 2013 8:42 p.m.
What 4th&B will be
I found a cool site on the Avalon Hollywood's history: https://sites.google.com/site/hollywoodtheatres...— May 8, 2013 8:38 a.m.
San Diego Gas & Electric rates are nation's highest
I was thinking son of Ma and Pa Kettle! http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may...— May 4, 2013 1:03 p.m.
San Diego Gas & Electric rates are nation's highest
San Diego Gas & Electric just ended its energy-saving promotion called San Diego Energy Challenge. They emailed customers on May 1 to deliver that news update. Along the way customers earned “badges” and “points” every week. [My “overall challenge achievements” were “7 total badges” and “11,497 points.” But I didn't win any prize.] Some apparently got gift cards or checks, and I think they gave away an iPad. But their email added this sentence: “If you would like to share your thoughts or comments on your experience with the San Diego Energy Challenge, please send them to save@sdenergychallenge.com.” I had a comment, so emailed using that address. It bounced back, saying “Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently.” Why did SDGE ask for comments, but not provide the correct email address? Perhaps they really did not want any feedback. I emailed their customer service dept. and got this nonsense reply: '“We apologize greatly for the email address not working. We are checking on this, at this time. I have referred your comments to the appropriate department.” The contest was co-sponsored by Simple Energy, Inc. (utilities.simpleenergy.com) in Boulder, Colorado, which does similar work for other utilities. Their website states they use “the powerful tools of the modern social web to engage customers and get our utility partners the results their regulators demand.” In other words, throw some of your customers a little chump change for saving electricity. This ploy seems primarily to generate goodwill with the CPUC, and prove that SDGE/Sempra Energy are fine corporate citizens who care about their overcharged customers. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may...— May 3, 2013 9 a.m.
San Diego Gas & Electric rates are nation's highest
No, we don't need more nuclear plants. That ship has sailed. We need a whole lot more of solar and wind energy installations. And as prices continue to drop, we'll be installing more LED lighting in homes and businesses.— May 2, 2013 12:53 p.m.
Desert DINKs
As a former Palm Springs resident, I can add to Tom's comments. He's right about the underground aquifer, which is huge. But it's hard water, high in calcium. RE: "...you could seat the whole population of Palm Springs at Petco Park." Well, almost. The P.S. population is now about 45,000. Petco has 42,445 seats.— May 2, 2013 12:42 p.m.