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Barefoot lady caught stealing Costco lights from neighbor
She ain't no lady.AlexClarke | Aug. 14, 6:42 a.m.
Fire and ice
What else would one expect from National City?AlexClarke | Aug. 14, 6:42 a.m.
So much for the McDonald's double drive-thru
When most people get behind the wheel their IQ drops 50 points.AlexClarke | Aug. 14, 6:39 a.m.
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Disbarred and in debt
I was utterly shocked to see this happen. I used to work in his office many years before all of this came to light, although not directly with him or his wife, Peggy. I knew nothing about them, their operation of the business, or their personal lives. I worked for another attorney within the firm ...Topgal53 | Aug. 13, 6:31 p.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
I was thinking the same thing. Where did he get that million bucks?dwbat | Aug. 13, 6:13 p.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
There is one utterly bizarre aspect to this case. He wrote a check for $1 million to cover the full amount of his bail. And it was written, apparently, on his own account at a credit union. Even the richest folks will use bail bondsmen to make bail, or will encumber a costly piece of ...Visduh | Aug. 13, 5:27 p.m.
So much for the McDonald's double drive-thru
Over the past two years, all these burger joints, taco joints, etc. are getting much busier, especially around lunch time. We're told the economy is booming, and folks just don't wanna pack a cold lunch like they did when they didn't feel so flush. And so these drive-thru lanes are packed and backed up. In ...Visduh | Aug. 13, 5:16 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Ponzi: Corruption in San Diego? Particularly among downtown oligarchs? Come now. Can't happen. Best, DonDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 4:01 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
If you don't have more conventions and tourists, how can your wife help events "Take Over the Streets of San Diego!" http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/aug/13/125275/Ponzi | Aug. 13, 3:41 p.m.
That’s what I’m temaking about
It was good, but I won't be back unless they get some comfortable chairs. I hate stools!Mercy Baron | Aug. 13, 3:34 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
It seems if your husband is the mayor, you can comfortably run a DMC that screams “Take Over the Streets of San Diego!” You can talk about strategy over dinner or in bed. This should be a separate story. There must be a conflict of interest. https://www.restaurantevents.com/index.html http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/aug/13/125274/Ponzi | Aug. 13, 3:33 p.m.
So much for the McDonald's double drive-thru
I don't like the McD new drive-thru at Texas and El Cajon Blvd. The old neighborhood is starting to look like over-built LA. And what's up with a posted health warning to read while you wait in line? Maybe that was about the construction site next door that makes it feel like everything's closing in ...shirleyberan | Aug. 13, 3:14 p.m.
The irony of historic districts
Always [the royal *we*][1] from Lord Batty of Befuddle-on-Bayou, pronouncing on how the little people need to suck it up for gentrification. Which is strange, considering how close you live to the edge of economic displacement. What *the community needs* is **housing for all its segments**, not just those who pass your personal sniff test. ...Cassander | Aug. 13, 2:15 p.m.
The irony of historic districts
We need more long-term, low-income residential in Uptown, NOT short-term. I don't see people marching in the streets demanding more flophouses in Uptown.dwbat | Aug. 13, 1:04 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Darren: How about paying him $450,000 to stay away? Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:45 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
dwbat: The heart of the problem is that charismatic politicians get elected but don't know how to run anything. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:43 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
AlexClarke: Generally, that's true: the rot spreads from the head down. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:42 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
JustWondering: I agree with you on salaries. I wish I could be as confident on pensions. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:40 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
dwbat: Big cities have big problems, but look at some making progress; Seattle, Denver, etc. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:39 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
AlexClarke: That is true. Best, Don BauderDon Bauder | Aug. 13, 12:35 p.m.
The irony of historic districts
Most of the buildings [identified as contributing][1] to this proposed historic district are already "multi-family buildings or complexes" (72), not "single family dwellings" (11). And the [Embassy Hotel][2] (with 76 rooms) is one of the few short-term residential facilities available in Uptown. This just goes to show that, for some, hostility to historic preservation itself ...Cassander | Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m.
Avarice and denial shadowed mayor's ballot bid
The best part of this Schadenfreude-fest is knowing that this is end of the line for Kev-boy's ambitions for elected office. Let him now go and drink himself into oblivion as the office mascot at some pitying PR firm.Cassander | Aug. 13, 11:01 a.m.
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http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/aug/13/125264/RevolutChix | Aug. 13, 10:53 a.m.
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http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/aug/13/125261/ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2018/aug/13/125263/janiemack | Aug. 13, 10:25 a.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
Read up on the backstory on this case. I think you will have less sympathy, even tongue-in-cheek, for this guy.Wabbitsd | Aug. 13, 9:26 a.m.
The irony of historic districts
Great piece here, Andy. I was really glad to see a local journalist capturing a more nuanced picture of the issues here. Often these kinds of stories get tilted so much towards the preservationist stance (I mean, who doesn't love the idea of preserving stuff?). But in truth, there are costs to balance and I ...pwsanta | Aug. 13, 8:37 a.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
Depends on the organization and the franchise agreement. Not all promotions are honored by all locations. If you read the small print and see the phrase "at participating locations", or something similar, then you know. For example, Taco Bell has a promo with MLB teams in the west. If the score a certain amount of ...danfogel | Aug. 13, 8:37 a.m.
Smog checks come to San Diego
Freedom of association, or non association and, The rights of the people to be secured in their persons, their houses, their papers, and their other property, from all unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated by warrants issued without probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, or not particularly describing the places to be ...JustWondering | Aug. 13, 8:12 a.m.
Deceptive calm in University City
Is there some problem with following the railroad right of way?CaptainObvious | Aug. 13, 2:36 a.m.
Three fifths from San Diego Symphony
After the horn section opened the D Minor Symphony with its bracing and gloriously tuned fanfare salutation, I started to worry that Ling’s overly meticulous path, which lavished time and attention on each character solo and flourishes, might use up the motion’s considered necessary pressure and dramatic tension. But shortly, essentially while the composer added ...baileyshaw437 | Aug. 12, 11:47 p.m.
Avarice and denial shadowed mayor's ballot bid
Funny how the initiative process, which was originally created to allow citizens to use the strength of their numbers against the power of big money, has been corrupted so that now only big money can get an initiative on the ballot.49_Lot | Aug. 12, 2:26 p.m.
Summer Twilight Walk
Time should be 6:45 PM to 8:45 PMMaryWagner | Aug. 12, 11:35 a.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
I guess for a McDonald's franchise (like the ones on University Ave. in Hillcrest, and at El Cajon Blvd. and Texas), it's an ongoing chore just to keep their bathrooms clean. The homeless hang out around those two places constantly. [No, I don't eat there but I travel in those areas often.] I wonder what ...dwbat | Aug. 12, 11:14 a.m.
Smog checks come to San Diego
Which rights are being trampled on?GiantBryan | Aug. 12, 10:16 a.m.
Smog checks come to San Diego
Yes you do actually have to stop. You actually gave consent when you signed your drivers license. Now if you read the whole article you would see that doing the check was voluntary. When I was 15 with my permit, I remember car inspections. They would check your headlights, tires, and other safety related items. ...GiantBryan | Aug. 12, 10:14 a.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
I think it's a combination of both.dwbat | Aug. 12, 7:17 a.m.
Post-movie problems
The nice http://google.com/ post thanks456Sagar | Aug. 11, 8:36 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Let's bring Roger Hedgecock in as a consultant and pay him $450,000, to properly deliberate what is best for the City of San Diego. ;o? ;o/Darren | Aug. 11, 7:21 p.m.
Avarice and denial shadowed mayor's ballot bid
I wanted Donna Frye to become mayor; she would have shaken things up.dwbat | Aug. 11, 6:36 p.m.
The irony of historic districts
For God so loved the world that he did not send a committee. (or if you prefer: A camel is a horse built by a committee)AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 6:02 p.m.
Avarice and denial shadowed mayor's ballot bid
While every city has over time had some real useless POS's for mayors. San Diego, however, seems to have the ability to have very few good mayors.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 6:01 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Amen! The problem is the politicians and the department heads not the rank and file worker. The problems always start at the top.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 5:58 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
The raising of the "hotel tax" should include the proviso that the hotels pay their employees a living wage so that taxpayer won't have to augment their profits by providing welfare benefits to their employees.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 5:54 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Well that’s an overstatement. Rank and file city employees work hard serving the citizens who fund their salaries. These employees have neither the authority, or the power, to fix what politicians and upper management have caused.JustWondering | Aug. 11, 5:52 p.m.
Filner's name defaced on Ingraham St. bridge
Now I know why I slept through chemistry class.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 5:51 p.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
YupAlexClarke | Aug. 11, 5:46 p.m.
Smog checks come to San Diego
Just more control of the people.Darren | Aug. 11, 3:44 p.m.
The irony of historic districts
It's about time to raze the old Embassy Hotel (shown in the photo). It's a good spot to build a high-rise/low-income apt. building.dwbat | Aug. 11, 2:55 p.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
It'll take a week just to clean the stink out of that space. I can't imagine any business wanting to rent it for any purpose. I'm thinking it's likely a tear down.dwbat | Aug. 11, 2:50 p.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
Speaking of Baras, looks like there is another vacant retail space available for rental in Hillcrest.Scott Marks | Aug. 11, 2:34 p.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
Big cities, by their archaic bureaucratic structure, constant lobbying by big-bucks corporations, corrupt fundraising by elected officials, lawsuits against police departments, and words-speak-louder-than-actions behavior, have become almost ungovernable. There is little incentive to fix problems, because the city employees don't see any rewards coming their way.dwbat | Aug. 11, 11:52 a.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
Yes, and when the homeless continually parked themselves and their belongings in front of the store, it didn't add "curb appeal" to that 7-Eleven. Of course, they do the same outside the CVS across the street, often sitting right under a "No Loitering" sign.dwbat | Aug. 11, 8:20 a.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
I think a lot of people do, too. I also miss Revivals in Hillcrest, as I shopped there regularly. It was certainly cleaner than Baras, and merchandise was definitely displayed better.dwbat | Aug. 11, 8:09 a.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
Ahhhh, now I get it! Like OJ was persecuted, and prosecuted for murder only because he is black.dwbat | Aug. 11, 8:05 a.m.
What it takes to fill a pothole
Just more incompetence from the City of San Diego.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 6:28 a.m.
City leaders don’t mention “convention center”
The convention center and stadium fiascos are the reason I moved out of San Diego decades ago. Smaller communities address quality of life issues much better than San Diego does.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 6:25 a.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
I was being somewhat tongue-in-cheek. It seems that every time a black person is accused of a crime it is somehow the fault of white society.AlexClarke | Aug. 11, 6:16 a.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
I don't doubt that franchisors tend to stack the deck in favor of themselves. There have even been rebellions, one of them locally a couple decades ago, by McDonald's franchisees. (No, they are not all licenses to print money.) My take would be that 7-Elevens tend to do best in more affluent areas. University Avenue ...Visduh | Aug. 10, 8:49 p.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
I miss the Thrift Trader.Scott Marks | Aug. 10, 8:38 p.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
While not having any experience with franchising, I would have to agree with you. I've read that some fast food franchisees aren't happy with low-price specials they are required to sell. Apparently there's little or no profit with these loss-leaders, but HQ forces them to comply. The typical prlce point for these (at Jack, Wendy's, ...dwbat | Aug. 10, 7:16 p.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
How so? I don't see any racism involved. And the prosecutor is Asian (Vietnamese), not white.dwbat | Aug. 10, 7:03 p.m.
Accused of hurting dogs, $1 million bail
Just another black man being prosecuted by white people.AlexClarke | Aug. 10, 6:37 p.m.
7-Eleven store in North Park shuts down suddenly
Most franchises are great for the franchisor but not too good for the franchisee. I have attended several franchise opportunity meetings in which they make a great sales pitch but the bottom line is that the franchisor sees your money first. Aside from the percentage they take there are a hundred other ways they get ...AlexClarke | Aug. 10, 6:36 p.m.
Filner's name defaced on Ingraham St. bridge
Most likely, this plaque is made from 22000 Navy G bronze, which by weight is 88% copper, 6% tin, 1.5 % lead, and 4.5% zinc. This formula has been found to be most effective in the casting process.danfogel | Aug. 10, 6:01 p.m.