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Blog entries concerning the Encanto area of San Diego.

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Guess Who I Found on the PCT!

My idea was to collect a series of individual stories from hikers who have undertaken the 2640-mile journey on the ...

One week before election, Myrtle Cole and Dwayne Crenshaw were fined by Ethics Commission

Candidates found to have solicited votes and cash from city employees, including councilmembers and the Mayor

From claims about hanging out at crack houses to accusations over prior campaign infractions, the race between Myrtle Cole and ...

Myrtle Cole, Dwayne Crenshaw headed for runoff in race to fill vacant City Council seat

Labor-backed candidate Myrtle Cole and San Diego Pride executive director Dwayne Crenshaw, recently disputing a local paper’s insinuation that his ...

Two District 4 candidates pulling ahead in campaign cash

Myrtle Cole leading the pack in campaign contributions with thousands more than her closest opponent

Out of the nine candidates running for the District Four council seat, two are pulling ahead of the pack in ...

Tony Montana was my T.A. (Teacher's Assistant)

At least, Mr. Montana helped me teach the Cold War. As a Cuban refugee, he was a rare reference point ...

CLEANING UP THE CANYON IN ENCANTO

Me and my husband have children who attend Encanto Elementry. In that school they have a great science teacher and ...

Salaam Fish House: Encanto-size sandwiches

Red snapper, whiting...color-coded flavor

Early evening, South Encanto. You know it’s Encanto because lines of passenger jets come cruising overhead, silent, like an invasion ...

Encanto: Gualberto's Fish taco replaces cow’s hoof?

Search for Caribbean delicacy uncovers hidden fish taco treasure

Honestly, it was the cow’s hoof. That’s the only reason I hopped off the Orange Line trolley at Encanto and ...

No knives

Knife-wielding man suspected of domestic violence causes 6 hour SWAT standoff in Encanto

A standoff between a suicidal Encanto man and the San Diego Police SWAT team ended peacefully earlier this morning. Police ...

Point Loma protects its home turf against Morse

POINT LOMA – A new playing surface covers the field at Bennie Edens Stadium this season, and Point Loma is ...

In Search of the Perfect Cow Foot

“Cow foot?” That look comes over Brandon’s face. “Cow’s foot does a man good, know what I’m saying? Gives him ...

Ladies (and Men) Who Lunch

The first Thursday of each month has the residents of North Encanto gathering at a neighbors' house. For over twenty ...

An End And A Beginning

"This time, when I'm leaving-- Who cares where I go?" Fight, from "Reality...A New Beginning" on WAR OF WORDS 21-September-11 ...

Back for the umpteenth time

I've been back at St. Vinny's for several weeks now. How disappointing, how discouraging, how horrible. For 3 years I ...

What Have We In The Coinstar Tonight?

"Wherever you go--there you are!" --from "BUCKAROO BANZAI" It was 21:30 hours, and the weather had cooled off enough to ...

Who Says You Can't Go Home?

This weekend, on a lark, I decided to drive a dozen miles out of my way just to hit up ...

My Trip Through My Living Hell Just Got Longer...

"Living through this...HELL! Can't Someone Break the Spell?" -- Judas Priest, from "Fever" on SCREAMING FOR VENGEANCE Four weeks ago, ...

UFO Sighted In Encantostan

The recent wet weather in San Diego has caused new plants to germinate. Everything is green now, and the species-specific ...

Petty Theft

I just want to voice my disgust for the behavior of the woman in front of me at the 7/11 ...

Trolley cops and Traffic stops

San diego is a tourist city. We are known for our military presence, sea world, the zoo, and many other ...

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