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January 16, 2026
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Fish Report: Great fishing off Colinet for the Liberty
Dock Totals 1/4 – 1/10: 774 anglers aboard 31 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 2544 bonito, 23 calico bass, 2 halibut, 38 lingcod, 3 rock crab, …
January 15, 2026
Gonzo Report: Mosh and magnanimity at Metalli-Meet
For me, walking through Ocean Beach never involves a direct stroll to a destination. There are too many cool distractions that catch my eye, too many things that make me ponder, too much sensory input …
January 15, 2026
Pop goes San Diego: The Residents, Buckethead, Yale Whiffenpoofs
The ResidentsUpcoming EventThe ResidentsThursday, January 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m.Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana BeachAge Limit: 21+MoreAfter 45 years of myth, mystery, and anticipation, The Residents will perform their 1979 album Eskimo in a …
January 15, 2026
Live Five: Michelle Lundeen, Coral Bells, Cowboy Jack Johnson, Tomcat Courtney Tribute, Pinback
Michelle Lundeen at Humphreys Backstage Music ClubJanuary 15Dubbed the “Queen of Steam” for her soulful vocals and energetic stage presence, blues singer Michelle Lundeen blends classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry …
January 15, 2026
More on Navy Seals spying for Bill Koch
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 14, 2026
Perfect weather for a "Green Flash," Hummingbirds are active
The Fabled “Green Flash” at sunset or sunrise can sometimes be seen on crystal-clear days in January. At the instant the sun’s upper rim is last visible at sunset, and also at the instant when …
January 13, 2026
Navy Seals spy for Bill Koch entry in America's Cup race
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 12, 2026
San Diego's irreplaceable he-man, Jerry Schad
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
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
Bob Hannibal was one of San Diego's good cops
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 7, 2026
San Diego's highest monthly rainfall totals occur in January and February
Green and Gold Will Be The Colors of the coastal region’s natural landscape in early 2026. The recent rain will trigger the growth of annual grasses and weeds, with greens replacing yellows and browns. At …
January 6, 2026