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Opera fathers

Fathers in opera aren't the greatest.

I went to see Man of Steel on Father’s Day with my dad and kids. A big part of the ...

Bypassing the bylaws? Local planning group accused of plowing through process to keep illegal stop signs

Peninsula planning group accused of violating the Brown Act in their quest to keep two illegally placed stop signs in Point Loma

'Stop in the name of the bylaws,' is the message from dozens of Point Loma residents in Point Loma to ...

Mickelson: two for the record books

Local golf legend and U.S. Open runner-up is the undisputed #1 at being #2!

http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47739/ Andy Murray's three fruitless trips to the finals of the Australian Open? Child's play. The Buffalo Bills' four straight ...

4th row center: The 'movie hole'

http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47736/ The Parkway was the first movie theatre ever placed in my managerial care. It was a 700-seat single screen ...

California woman busted with 23 pounds of narcotics at Calexico port of entry

Calexico, CA citizen arrested in possession of heroin and methamphetamine hidden in vehicles muffler

United States Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a California woman, at the Calexico downtown port of entry, in possession ...

In search of the high notes

Gigging: a lesson with Saximus, master of all things altissimo

Todd Rewoldt goes by the name of Saximus, on stage. He performs in a cutting edge avant chamber group headquartered ...

NAB Coronado Training Chief: "Female SEALs are the military's solution to sexual assault crisis."

"I mean, you're not likely to screw with a lady soldier if you think she might have SEAL training."

Shoulder Your Rifle; Holster Your Gun http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47734/ According to a damning report from the Department of Defense, the greatest danger ...

**L@@K** RARE VINTAGE RETRO CLASSIC OZU WIFE-BEATER T-SHIRT - CHEAP **L@@K**

I can hear the t-shirt printer now: "Ozu wife-beaters? I thought you said O.J." It must have been all of ...

Chilling, exclusive images from World War Z!

Dept. of No, Not Really

http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47725/ Zombie hordes fill the streets of New York City. Mindless, soulless, bent only on consumption, they prepare their assault ...

Rancho Santa Fe broker gets caught in FBI sting

David Bahr pleads guilty to penny stock fraud

Rancho Santa Fe consultant David Bahr pleaded guilty today to criminal charges to commit securities fraud by pumping up a ...

Best events in San Diego: June 20-26

Thursday | 20 INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY The Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego County chapter hosts this celebration of surf culture. The ...

Sampler Flight: June 18-23

Quality local craft beer events for the week

June 19 | Firestone Barrelworks Meet the Blender Night: This is a local beer blog, but the chance to receive ...

Happy hour at Cafe 21

North Park restaurant excels with happy hour tapas deals.

It’s really a shame that I didn’t get to include Cafe 21’s “happiest hour” in the Reader happy hour issue. ...

Bids solicited for Santee Lakes restroom replacement

Initial cost estimate at $499,000

The Padre Dam Water District is seeking sealed bids for the replacement of a restroom facility at the Sycamore campground ...

Fishing for campaign funds a finished business on Hunter's political party boat

Gary Hart's "Monkey Business" has nothing on Duncan Hunter's "Finished Business" upcoming fundraising cruise backed by boat makers lobby

Democratic Senator Gary Hart had his fling with Donna Rice in Bimini on a yacht called Monkey Business back in ...

Padres nail Giants in thirteen innings and are within a game of first place

It took a bunt in the thirteenth inning for the Padres to get by the Giants in extra innings

And then there was one. The Padres outlasted the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Monday night in 13 innings, and ...

Full pours at San Diego Brew Project

57 Degrees’ craft beer component green-lighted for pint service

In April, I shared details on the installation of the San Diego Brew Project inside wine storage and retail emporium ...

California Public Record Act decimated by recent vote

Will Governor Brown use his veto power? What do local politicians have to say about their vote?

Peter Scheer of the California First Amendment Coalition is calling on people who are concerned about open government to contact ...

Why pro sports subsidies are c**p

But Oakland A's owner denies he sabotaged the plumbing

On Sunday, the Oakland A's sewage system backed up. Neil deMause of fieldofschemes.com said one thing was certain: there would ...

San Diego Housing Federation announces Ruby Awards for affordable housing

The affordable housing advocacy group San Diego Housing Federation is out with its annual Ruby Awards, which honor new housing ...