Point Loma High School baseball will have a level playing field this season. At the end of September, construction will finish on Phase 1 of a planned two-part upgrade of David Wells Field, just in …
September 23, 2014
News & Stories
Field's almost ready, Coach Wells
Where's the monster?
GlobalCom Venture Capital’s “first interactive resort on Mars” is still a work in progress. So is the script for Circle Circle dot dot’s slow, spotty tale of corruption and greed in far-away places. The premise …
September 23, 2014
But when it does rain in Southern California...
Daniel Orozco's job is maintaining the city's 15 storm-water pump stations. He recently testified before the city council's Environment Committee, saying that about two years ago, he determined a method for being notified if a …
September 23, 2014
Deputy like a stormtrooper
On September 22, just as Oak Crest Middle School on Balour Drive in Encinitas was letting out for the day, an officer from the Encinitas Sheriff’s Station reportedly arrived and threatened some 30 parents with …
September 23, 2014
Avoid the fake meat
I love meat as much as the next person. Unless that person is my wife, who has been a vegan for nearly 18 months. Eating out when you’re meat-free sometimes is more of a hassle …
September 23, 2014
It's still Verdi
Pacific Lyric Association Opera’s performance of Rigoletto on Saturday night was well worth seeing. Why? For one thing, this is an excellent example of how good opera can be when it is scaled down and …
September 23, 2014
Moody's newspaper outlook grim
The newspaper outlook is downcast, at least through next year, according to a new report by Moody's Investors Service. Because civic leader Malin Burnham would like to raise investor funds, take over the U-T, and …
September 23, 2014
What's the climate action plan, Mayor Faulconer?
On Monday, September 22, city-council president Todd Gloria followed through on his Sunday promise to environmental activists. Gloria said he would push mayor Kevin Faulconer to take action on the city's “Climate Action Plan,” introduced …
September 23, 2014
Baja Beer Touring: Tijuana — Part I
Being as keyed-in to the brewing industry as I am, I’ve been aware of the fact that there is a burgeoning craft beer scene in Baja, California. Unfortunately, keeping as keyed-in on the brewing industry …
September 23, 2014
Wahoo in San Diego!
September 22 dock totals Chubasco 2 Sportfishing 24 Anglers, 1 Boat, 13 California Yellowtail, 1 California Sheephead, 17 Kelp Bass, 38 Pacific Bonito Fisherman's Landing 178 Anglers, 5 Boats, 336 Yellowfin Tuna, 1 Wahoo, 58 …
September 23, 2014