At some point, we had to stop talking about ramen. I mean, we’re not that many years removed from the days San Diego could count its number of reputable ramen shops on one hand. Then …
July 18, 2023
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O-To-San Kushiyaki (and don’t forget the Ramen)
Golden Hill ring camera finds pet-sitters not honest
Caryn White of Point Loma was heading to a concert recently, she hopped online to find a dog sitter for her four-month-old puppy. "I was only going to be gone for four to five hours," …
July 18, 2023
Del Mar on brink of short-term rental rules
Where are most of the short-term rentals in Del Mar? Near the shoreline in the North Beach and in the South Bluff area – residential neighborhoods where vacation rentals aren't allowed. Yet the city doesn't …
July 18, 2023
Not quite Goldilocks in Paseo Pacificas condo
Dennis wears his brown hair short and has a light beard that is carefully trimmed. He looks tall and fit and wore a black polo shirt and khaki pants when he testified in court on …
July 17, 2023
Thunderheads in the East County, June Bugs signal Summer
Cumulonimbus Clouds, or thunderheads, are most likely to form over San Diego County’s deserts and mountains during the latter part of the summer season, beginning around late July. The clouds appear by mid-afternoon — often …
July 17, 2023
Thought about Idaho, settled for Oceanside
Our new garden up on Fire Mountain, in Oceanside, looked like hell I grew up in Southern California suburbia and hated gardening. It was called yard work, which pretty much explains why any kid would …
July 17, 2023
Dorado beginning to show for within 1.5-day range
Dock Totals 7/9– 7/15: 4803 anglers aboard 192 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 85 barracuda, 3200 bluefin tuna (up to 270 pounds), 72 bonito, 923 calico …
July 16, 2023
Freeway ramp to shave Old Town and Presidio Park?
Destination Lindbergh; destruction Old Town "It would transform the way travelers use our airport, reduce traffic congestion around [Lindbergh Field] and take advantage of the airport’s close proximity to Interstate 5 by providing access right …
July 16, 2023
The cute boys are at La Jolla Shores
The girls of summer Right after the Fourth of July, a series of perfect days unrolled across San Diego County beaches. Sun sizzled away the coastal low clouds by no later than eleven, and girls …
July 15, 2023
Homeless declare sleep space “less homey”
Surprisingly, the homeless — who until now have lived freely in San Diego’s bucolic canyons and along its picturesque Downtown streets — have proved less than eager to camp out on a patch of asphalt …
July 14, 2023
When love came for Schoenberg
One of my early tactics for exploring music was to simply find recordings with orchestra and chorus. I was in choir all through high school and college, so I was into works that featured a …
July 14, 2023
Jabba the Trump credits decision to run in ‘24 to local podcaster
Embattled Presidential candidate Jabba the Trump has revealed that one of his most devoted online critics has actually been in his employ for years, and credited her with helping to launch his third presidential campaign …
July 14, 2023
Biden awards first-ever Smollett Medal to Hillcrest burn victim
According to area homosexual Scott Rowin, he was assaulted by multiple men in Hillcrest during Pride Month, men who doused him with flammable liquid and set him on fire while shouting gay slurs. He suffered …
July 14, 2023
Horizon SouthBay Church: to win, disciple, and send
Horizon SouthBay Church Contact: 3737 Sweetwater Rd., National City, 619-500-2663, www.horizonsouthbay.com Membership: 100+ Pastor: Eric Martin Age: 51 Born: Charleston, SC Formation: San Diego State University; Horizon Christian Fellowship-School of Evangelism, San Diego Years Ordained: …
July 14, 2023
Lead Pony and Black Market III debut albums, Slightly Stoopid plays the ballpark, Tourmaliners rock Bay Park, Tolan Shaw serenades Del Mar
Psych/blues rock group Lead Pony released their debut EP Eclipse in 2017, followed the next year by a double-single, “Two Love Songs.” The band toured behind the records and landed a song on the TV …
July 13, 2023