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Gonzo Report: Three nights of Mission Bayfest bring bliss

From September 27-29, Mariner’s Point Park hosted Mission Bayfest, put on by the same production team that created the San Diego Bayfest. Joe Rinaldi, partner and general manager at the Music Box in Little Italy …

October 31, 2024
Jazz guitarist Alex Ciavarelli pays tribute to pianist Oscar Peterson

Video:BLURT: Jazz guitarist Alex Ciavarelli pays tribute to pianist Oscar PetersonAlex Ciavarelli’s first instrument was the violin, but he stopped playing by the time he was ten. “My parents said they would give me some …

October 31, 2024
The Fellini of Clairemont High

A dazzling bright morningAround 50 years ago, I was hanging around with my best friend Bowie in the parking lot before the bell, just killing time. A half-minute’s walk away, a few of our more …

October 30, 2024
Todd Gloria gets cash from McDonald's franchise owners

Supersized campaign cashA developer-backed independent campaign committee being used to rescue the mayoral bid of incumbent Democrat Todd Gloria is also trying to beat back a California rent control measure. The group, officially titled San …

October 30, 2024
Wild Wild Wets, Todo Mundo, Creepy Creeps, Laura Cantrell, Graham Nancarrow

Video:LIVE FIVE: Rock, Latin reggae, and country music in Little Italy, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Harbor IslandWild Wild Wets at the CasbahOct 31Wild Wild Wets was founded in 2011 by former members of The Old In Out, …

October 30, 2024
The vicious cycle of Escondido's abandoned buildings

A glut of empty shopping centers, storefronts, office buildings, and warehouses in downtown Escondido shows no sign of stopping.Along Grand Avenue, businesses have been leaving at a rate of over 500 percent in the last …

October 29, 2024
At 4pm, this Farmer's Table restaurant in Chula Vista becomes Acqua e Farina

Video:FEAST!: At 4pm, this Farmer's Table restaurant in Chula Vista becomes Acqua e FarinaThere's a red tractor parked in the grass outside Farmer's Table in Chula Vista. It fits the rustic imagery cultivated by the …

The danger of San Diego's hoarders

In the early hours of October 13, a quiet neighborhood along Marline Avenue in El Cajon was jolted awake by fire trucks and first responders. 911 Video News was among the first on the scene, …

Temperature inversions bring smoggy weather, "ankle biters" still biting

The Smoggiest Days of the Year are most likely to occur during the next several weeks. Persistent temperature inversions (warmer air overlying cool marine air) are frequent this time of year, and those inversions conspire …

October 28, 2024
Big swordfish, big marlin, and big money

Dock Totals 10/20 – 10/26: 2125 anglers aboard 101 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 180 bluefin tuna (up to 120 pounds), 23 bocaccio, 1 bonito, 90 …

October 27, 2024
Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Love Thy Neighbor(Hood): Food & Art Exploration

Saturday | 2Dia de los Muertos CelebrationJoin us as Downtown Chula Vista transforms into a beautiful and lively, cempasúchil filled celebration for the 4th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration!Community altar, Las Jefas market with …

October 27, 2024
Haunted Trail of Balboa Park, ZZ Top, Gem Diego Show

Thursday | 31Haunted Trail of Balboa ParkMake your way through the twisted grove of pines and gnarled oaks at the Haunted Trail. Two haunts: the 3500 square feet “experiment maze,” a menagerie of witches, clowns …

October 26, 2024
WAV College Church reminds kids that time is short

WAV College ChurchContact: 4875 Viewridge Ave., San Diego 510-917-2093 www.wavcollege.churchMembership: 110Pastor: John KoAge: 47Born: Olney, MDFormation: University of California-Berkeley; Biola University, La MiradaYears in Full-time Ministry: 7San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …

October 25, 2024
Gonzo Report: Goose may have indie vibes, but they’re still a jam band

Video:GONZO REPORT: Goose may have indie vibes, but they’re still a jam bandGoose had been kicking around for five years by the time they played the jam-band heavy 2019 Peach Music Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania. …

October 24, 2024
Jayson Napolitano’s Scarlet Moon releases third Halloween album

Scarlet Moon Promotions founder Jayson Napolitano started out as a writer, doing reviews of games to get into industry events. He gave special attention to the music in the games he was reviewing, commenting on …

October 24, 2024

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