little tree little silent Christmas treeyou are so littleyou are more like a flowerwho found you in the green forestand were you very sorry to come away?see i will comfort youbecause you smell so sweetlyi will …
December 22, 2023
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Two poems for Christmas by e.e. cummings
Local attorney pulls out of sex suits
San Diego attorney Dan Guiltyon is no stranger to salacious cases. He represented Cheetah’s strippers in their harassment lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department. And he represented the women assaulted by San Diego Police …
December 22, 2023
Bumbling lawyers Christmas & Dunne threaten to sink government’s corruption case against Fat Leonard’s Navy co-conspirators
Statement from U.S. Attorney Lloyd Christmas on the government’s recent missteps in the Fat Leonard corruption trial: “It’s true that we asked one of our witnesses to commit perjury, that is, to cut certain parts …
December 22, 2023
The Al-Alloj Intifada
“From the freeway to the sea, all La Jolla must be free!”“For much of its history, there were no Jews in La Jolla,” notes Amir Asham, spokesman for UCSD’s Students for Palestinian Promotion. “This is …
December 22, 2023
Fowler snares seasonal suds
“Seasonal beers are a staple for craft breweries to allow consistent creativity and the ability to change what you brew for shifting weather,” explains Erik Fowler, the new Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers …
December 21, 2023
Well Well Well, Nicey Nice World, Sue Palmer, Moans, and the El Vez Mex-Mas Show
Psychedelic-folk-synthpop band <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/well-well-well/">Well Well Well</a> was founded by guitarist Seton Edgerton and drummer Dan Nichols, both from the group Barbarian, which had opened for Arctic Monkeys and toured with Bat for Lashes. With a …
December 21, 2023
Gonzo Report: Drumming up a date with Irving Flores and Joe
I booked 6:30 reservations for two at Madison on Park Boulevard. I had decided to ask a date out for the evening, and to my amazement, she had accepted. Our Lyft dropped us off under …
December 21, 2023
Seven years after Eric Nielsen’s PB motorcycle crash
“I hit the pavement, wrists and knees first,” says <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/musicians/eric-nielsen/">Eric Nielsen</a>, recalling the wreck of his Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide in Pacific Beach. “And as I slid across the road, I twisted and skidded …
December 21, 2023
Local Krave isn’t just about buttered coffee
I’m not a butter in your coffee kind of guy, but if I were, I’d probably wind up grabbing mine from Local Krave. Instead, what drew me to the Point Loma coffee shop was its …
December 20, 2023
How thieves get San Diego Teslas
San Diego County Teslas are still at risk of being stolen, despite Teslas reportedly being the least stolen vehicle in the U.S. "Has anyone seen this suspect who broke into my white Tesla and stole it with all …
December 20, 2023
San Diego's architectural marvels and misfires
There’s a hilltop house in Cardiff, at 959 Cornish Drive, that is not like the others in the tony seaside neighborhood. The house itself resembles a giant box, light yellow in color, with the front …
December 20, 2023
Alden Capital salaries for U-T reporters sink
Back to the border?More than 13 months after Union-Tribune border reporter Wendy Fry departed for a new gig at non-profit CalMatters, the paper, these days operated by MediaNews Group — a chain owned by vulture …
December 20, 2023
Dan: a man with a plan
Dan: a man with a planDan has a vision predicated on many trips around the world. He knows firsthand what world-class cities have for infrastructure and transportation.Dan is going to reform the political corruption that …
December 20, 2023
The Experience at La Jolla’s Vista d’Oro: warm wood and whitewater view
Can you believe it’s been almost four months since we’ve taken Unreal Estate for a tour in La Jolla? That’s a long time to stay away from one of the most established enclaves dedicated to …
December 20, 2023
Can cheap housing and underground train co-exist on Del Mar Fairgrounds?
The city of Del Mar is still trying to figure out where to build the 113 affordable units it needs to meet state housing requirements, and it's gotten more complicated.Many locals say a large complex …
December 19, 2023