GETTING OUT IN FRONT OF THE STORY, CHULA VISTA — "Let's clear something up at the outset," said District Superintendent Harry Mudd at the outset of his press conference. "We are all about keeping kids …
October 10, 2014
News & Stories
Sweetwater's new safety school
Remembering my first, “Hey! Shut up and watch the movie!”
You never forget your first time. The week after Christmas, 1970. Friend Beyda and I hopped the Howard El to go watch Jennie die. This was before the multiplexing of America, a time when major …
October 10, 2014
SDSU's top spook
The death of Charles Hostler, a longtime contributor to the financial wellbeing of San Diego State University, has been marked by tributes at the highest levels there. “Charles Hostler was a visionary and a true …
October 10, 2014
Hold on to that Fallbrook Hospital toe tag
With the Fallbrook Hospital facing a loss of $6 million that is growing at a clip of $500,000 a month, the directors of Fallbrook Healthcare District voted on Wednesday, October 8, to pull the plug …
The Kooks cut two ways at House of Blues
If fans who turned out for the Kooks’ sold-out show at the House of Blues weren’t sure whether the British indie-rock band’s recent turn toward a more danceable sound was an accident, drummer Alexis Nunez’s …
October 10, 2014
Veggiejuana: Raíces bicycle burrito service
Far removed from high-end buffets and trendy concept eateries lays Raíces Cocina Vegana, one of at least three veggie-centric bicycle delivery services in Tijuana. Active for about 4 months, Raíces prepares vegan burritos at the …
October 10, 2014
Voiceless children of San Ysidro
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9th, the interim superintendent of the San Ysidro School District, George Cameron, asked picketers of the teachers’ strike who stood outside the office to leave behind their signs …
October 10, 2014
Erasure's Violet Flame
Vince Clarke promises us a disco extravaganza on this tour, and truth to advertising, this new set’s got plenty of shake. The slip-sliding slightly less-than-booming bass beat, a legacy from the new EDM and the …
October 10, 2014
But Dear John postcards are okay
As if allegations of possible mistreatment of prison inmates and a high death rate in San Diego County's five prison facilities wasn't enough, now the sheriff's department must answer accusations of censorship and of violating …
October 10, 2014
Corruption charges be damned
California Public Utilities Commission president Michael Peevey yesterday (October 9) announced — amid great controversy — that he will leave the commission when his term is up December 31. His decision coincides with the revelation …
October 10, 2014
Julian's mascot beer
I love the Padres and Chargers, but a balding, portly friar and buffed out lightning bolt are hard to get excited about. San Diego isn’t known for cool mascots. Fortunately, it is known for exceptional …
October 10, 2014
Gaseous dismay
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit this month upheld a lower-court decision holding that the City of San Diego had not notified an insurer in reasonable time to collect on an …
October 10, 2014
Wahoo! Barracuda! Halibut!
October 9 dock totals Chubasco 2 Sportfishing 26 Anglers, 1 Boat, 2 California Yellowtail, 1 Skipjack Tuna, 2 California Scorpionfish, 25 Barred Sand Bass, 1 Rockfish, 4 Kelp Bass, 5 Pacific Bonito Fisherman's Landing 85 …
October 10, 2014