The Mountain Goats are an intensely personal band. Last year, I had the chance to spend a couple of days in Palm Desert with my wife. We set out in the evening at the end …
November 2, 2023
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Embers trades in ghost hunting for upbeat pop-punk vibes
The new video from San Diego’s <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/embers/">Embers</a>, “scratch my name,” features an eye-popping pink Mercedes G-Wagon (a rental, no less) getting jacked, scratched, cruised all over creation, and danced on, with dog shit and …
November 2, 2023
Truly weird San Diego collectors
I’ve been going to the San Diego County fair for decades, and in that time, I’ve seen so many things. But one of my standout memories remains the time I was walking through the hobby …
November 1, 2023
Sempra – California politicians' piggy bank
Toni’s Sempra connectionThe biggest donor to California state legislators during the first half of this year was none other than San Diego-based utility giant Sempra Energy. So reports the Sacramento Bee in a September 28 …
November 1, 2023
Regret De Anza Springs Resort leaving nude life
Will miss nude weekendsI read your article, (“Naked Hostilities”, Cover Story, Oct. 26), with great interest. We used to travel to De Anza Springs Resort often from the time that the Landmans first opened the …
November 1, 2023
El Monte Park to Valley View Community Trail
Located in Blossom Valley, this trail is a moderate hike. With a length of 4 miles out and back, and an elevation gain of just under 1,200 feet, the hike will take most people 2 …
November 1, 2023
New Song Community Church: to help unchurched people become fully devoted followers of Christ
New Song Community ChurchContact: 3985 Mission Ave., Oceanside 760-560-5000 (Carlsbad Campus: 3780 Pio Pico Dr., Carlsbad) www.newsongchurch.comMembership: 800Pastor: Hal SeedAge: 66Born: Santa BarbaraFormation: Wheaton College, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO; Fuller Seminary, PasadenaYears Ordained: 38San Diego Reader: …
November 1, 2023
Paris Express brings a Little Saigon staple to Chula Vista
Video:Paris Express three color dessertAt last, I stop avoiding the chè ba màu. I’ve been eyeballing this “three color dessert” for years, having encountered it in bánh mì shops all around town. Though I’ve flirted …
October 31, 2023
The beer scene in Mexico City is tiny compared to Baja’s
A flight to Mexico City from Tijuana can be cheap. I found a round flight for $12 through the Volaris website. With airport fees included, the total cost was $72. No bags were needed, I …
October 31, 2023
Working out in San Diego brings surprising danger
San Diego County residents who regularly work out, you would think, would like to live a longer life. But recently, conditioning has been hazardous, as locals toning muscles have been the target of assaults. One …
October 31, 2023
City ready to help Linda Vista with cannabis
As the city considers allowing more than 38 cannabis outlets, a fight is on for a coveted spot in Linda Vista, a low-income neighborhood, which is just where officials want to see the numbers grow.San …
October 30, 2023
Where to spot fall foliage, time to stop saving daylight
Autumn Color in San Diego County’s mountains reaches its greatest intensity in late October and early November. The forested heights of Palomar Mountain are especially colorful right now. Black oaks on Palomar’s rolling uplands will …
October 30, 2023
Grape Street dog park crack-down
Big bust at the Grape Street dog parkA failed plea to city officials to install a new fence to enclose the Grape Street off-leash dog park in South Park led to a crackdown that resulted …
October 30, 2023
Pending record swordfish caught in local waters – San Quintin surf fishing tournament
Dock Totals 10/22 – 10/28: 2198 anglers aboard 106 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 822 bluefin tuna (up to 210 pounds), 24 bonito, 1 cabezon, 57 …
October 29, 2023
Fall Back Festival, Liz Phair and Blondshell
Sunday | 5Fall Back FestivalHistorical street faire to learn about San Diego’s cultural history by participating in an assortment of activities and demonstrations. Observe a blacksmith displaying his trade, enter in a pie eating contest, …
October 29, 2023