Video:COVER: Walked by Coyote (2024 Reader Writing Contest Winner — Second Place)Editor’s note: this was a live one. One judge said that it wasn’t really about a neighborhood. Most of the neighbors mentioned aren’t human, …
March 13, 2024
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Coyote tracks in frail San Diego avocado grove
Not enough Readers in Mission Beach
Reader seeker’s lamentWe’re long-time residents in San Diego, and one of the highlights of Wednesday has always been a walk to the local market to get our copy of the Reader in order to plan our …
March 13, 2024
Looking back at race relations in Coronado
Video:GOLDEN DREAMS: Looking back at race relations in CoronadoWas Coronado San Diego’s most culturally diverse city, back in more racially divided days? The city’s historical society would like you to think so: it’s holding a …
March 13, 2024
Tiny Home Central isn’t solving the San Diego housing crisis
Welcome back to Unreal Estate. This week, we’re going try something new. Instead of peeking at the biggest and most expensive house I can find, let’s get cheap and go small — really small.A couple …
March 13, 2024
Oceanside short-term rental guy David Fischbach attracts enemies
Living in a $7.5-million beach-front home can be downright "scary."That is, if you live next door to a short-term rental."There's so many scary people hanging out in the streets," says Ashley McDermott who lives on …
March 12, 2024
National City had earthquake plan but not a flood plan
The county's 60-day ban on evictions and rent increases after historic flooding in January ends this month, while uncertainty lingers.National City officials voted 3-2 last week to continue to rely on the existing county ordinance, …
March 12, 2024
Smash and Stack food truck lands its burgers in Bonita
Video:FEAST!: Smash and Stack food truck lands its burgers in BonitaI spotted a pink alien over the skies of Bonita.Which was weird, because food trucks don’t usually have signs 20-feet tall. The illustrated extra terrestrial …
March 12, 2024
Serra Mesa locals paint over graffiti when Get It Done couldn't
Nearly 7,000 graffiti reports have been logged onto San Diego's Get It Done app since the start of the year—many of which were spray painted at places where young children with their parents and guardians congregate. …
March 11, 2024
Peach trees and Orchid trees are colorizing local neighborhoods
Ornamental Peach Trees, with radiant white and pink blossoms, are lighting up the manicured landscape in Balboa Park’s west side. These and other “stone-fruit” trees, with and without edible fruits, belong to the genus Prunus. …
March 11, 2024
Super Cow Fishing on the Red Rooster III – Home Guard Yellowtail Caught by Angler on Half-Day
Dock Totals 3/3 – 3/9: 641 anglers aboard 35 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 24 bluefin tuna, 10 bonito, 25 calico bass, 6 halibut, 48 lobster …
March 10, 2024
Don't Hekel Mr. Tavares
I’ve been making a concerted effort to expand my experience of classical music. In my attempts, I’ve come across some stinkers, such as the opera Der Trompeter von Säckingen by Viktor Nessler. I came across it while …
March 8, 2024
Biden Administration articulates immigration policy with complimentary T-shirts for newcomers
Over the past two weeks, hundreds and even thousands of migrants who have crossed the border from Mexico and into the United States have been apprehended by the Border Patrol, passed into the custody of …
March 8, 2024
China opens assault on America’s border and heartstrings
Last week, in what is possibly the most heartwarming news ever, China announced that it would be loaning two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo. We’re so lucky! And it’s important to note that …
March 8, 2024
Plymouth Church pastor had a vision
Plymouth ChurchContact: 2717 University Ave., San Diego www.plymouthsd.com/homeMembership: 105 Pastor: Michael GonzalesAge: 45 Born: SangerFormation: University of San Diego; Fordham University, NY Years Ordained: 11 San Diego Reader: What’s the mission of your church?Pastor Michael Gonzales: Plymouth is a place …
March 8, 2024