The Reader has started this series of its best stories from the past 52 years — 2600 cover stories and some remarkable interior features — to help make up for the loss of its physical …
January 9, 2026
News & Stories
San Diego's irreplaceable he-man, Jerry Schad
Gonzo Report: Dirt on the boots, country on the water
I tell Livvy to be ready. It’s going to be a drive-by pick up. There’s no time to fuck around. A concert that’s on an underway boat means you can’t be late — and I’m …
January 9, 2026
Pop goes San Diego: RJD2, Pons, The Mavericks
RJD2Upcoming EventRJD2Saturday, January 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Music Box, 1337 India Street, San DiegoAge Limit: 21+MoreRamble Jon Krohn, aka RJD2, is known for his sample-based electronic hip-hop instrumentals. He’s part of a new school of innovative beat-making …
January 9, 2026
Matthew Phillips: It ain't over for Till It's Over
“The gig came about as a result of my headline show at the Belly Up, thanks to [promoter] Tim Pyles. We must have done something correctly, as they called us back to open for David …
January 9, 2026
Live Five: Peach Cooler, Weatherbox, Avenue Army, Steph Johnson, Odessa Kane
Peach Cooler at the Music BoxJanuary 8Fronted by Ocean Beach singer-songwriter Paige Koehler, indie pop-rock band Peach Cooler blends nostalgic 1960s surf culture with modern indie rock and soul, creating a vibrant and retro “beachy” …
January 9, 2026
Why High Satisfaction Doesn’t Always Mean High Stars: The Hidden Gaps in Patient Experience
Medicare Advantage plans are facing a quality paradox. The 2026 Star Ratings show scores holding relatively steady, but underneath that stability, CMS has changed how ratings get calculated in ways that make it harder to …
January 9, 2026