There are silent killers walking amongst us. Many of them. Not the kind that have the thirst to kill, mind you, but the kind that could kill, can kill, thanks to the skills they’ve worked …
September 6, 2023
Latest News & Stories
San Diego – mecca of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Viejas rewards Brian Maienschein with money for state AG race
Torch passingThe journalism power-shift away from the once-influential San Diego Union-Tribune — of late handed off to Florida-based vulture investing outfit Alden Global Capital by LA Times billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong on unrevealed terms — …
September 6, 2023
Heritage and Home State bring a Texas twang to South O
Right up to the moment I park, I’m not sure which of South Oceanside’s new, Tex-inflected restaurants I’m going to try. But then, I spot them, just across from one another on Vista Way, where …
September 5, 2023
Oceanside's coffee explosion brings mixed reactions
Oceanside civic leaders used to fret over unwanted businesses. They would complain over too many barber shops and dry cleaners that served Camp Pendleton Marines.Oceanside once was home to three topless bars. Now there are …
September 5, 2023
Encinitas listens to homeless agency complaints
More families. More first time homeless. More seniors. Encinitas, like other cities in the region, is grappling with a shifting population.While the 2023 WeAllCount count showed a slight decrease in the number of unhoused people …
September 4, 2023
Chaparral stays alive in East county, Shorebirds showing up
Chaparral, The Tangled Assortment Of Low-Growing, drought-resistant, native shrubs covering most of San Diego County’s lower mountain slopes, has managed to remain fairly attractive this summer. Unlike many of the scrubby natives near the coast, …
September 4, 2023
Resurrection of El Cajon Blvd.
North Park vibe spreads northWhile the renovated Lafayette Hotel on El Cajon Boulevard in University Heights has raised the bar, commercial properties nearby haven’t been so successful. Going west on El Cajon Boulevard from Louisiana …
September 4, 2023
Adjust for Success – Spotted Bay Bass for the Win!
Dock Totals 8/27 – 9/2: 4614 anglers aboard 206 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 1 barracuda, 1061 bluefin tuna (up to 180 pounds), 53 bocaccio, 91 …
September 3, 2023
Reader writers' dads
29 Reader writers on their fathersBy Abe Opincar, Anne Albright, August Kleinzahler, Bill Manson, Deirdre Lickona, Duncan Shepherd, Eleanor Widmer, Ernie Grimm, Jangchup Phelgyal, Jeanne Schinto, Jeannette DeWyze, Jeff Smith, Jennifer Ball, Jim Eichel, John …
September 3, 2023
San Diego's rare fruit and vegetable growers
• Stephen Facciola's edible worldHe and Caplan started to swap names, to compare notes on big players in the exotic fruits and vegetables community. (“I’m sure you’re acquainted with Paul Thomas in …
September 2, 2023
When crystal meth was big in Lakeside
Loser's Guide to LakesideLakeside has tried desperately to overcome its redneck image, and it has, to a certain extent. There is plenty of new development in the city, bringing more middle-class families who want to …
September 2, 2023
Snow White gets the operatic treatment
Something strange is happening in Hollywood this year. There have been two hit movies, Barbieheimer and a slew of flops. It’s been so bad that this year has coined the term flop-buster. The biggest flop …
September 1, 2023
Coastlands Community Church: teaching and believing “in manner and mode” thanks to Flannery O’Connor
Coastlands Community ChurchContact: 3552 College Ave., San Diego; 619-630-8315; www.thecoastlandchurch.netMembership: 120Pastor: Jacob McDonnellAge: 41Born: Ferguson, MOFormation: St. Louis Christian College, St. Louis, MO (since closed); University of Missouri-St. Louis; California State University-East Bay; Biola University-Talbot School …
September 1, 2023
Asian Arts & Crafts in the pocket of La Jolla
Let’s start off this week by disclosing a little secret: while there are plenty of outlandish homes for us regular folk to gawk at on Zillow and similar real estate sites — especially in a …
September 1, 2023
Rebecca Jade’s winning streak, Anthony Cullins’ blues guitar, Daring Greatly’s blood harmony, Manual Scan’s scooter celebration, Astra Kelly’s album release
Rebecca Jade (Siren’s Crush) was the singer for Super Magnetic when that band won the 2010 Ultimate Music Challenge at Viejas Casino. She released her debut album the following year. Her band Rebecca Jade & …
August 31, 2023