“Some guy jumped from the top balcony onto the speakers and then down onto the floor. And then some other guy dove off the stage onto his face on the floor and had to go …
July 13, 2023
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Gonzo Report: Musical universe expands at Observatory North Park with Les Claypool & Fishbone
Burning Beard Brewery forms local-centric music label Styrofoam Records with artist David McHank and others
David McHank of Styrofoam Records is an artist whose 30-year career includes illustrating posters and album covers, as well as venturing into animated shorts around a decade ago. Mike Molina is a videographer for Robles …
July 13, 2023
San Quintin – Baja's fishing secret
Moving to the San Quintin area in 2015 was more accident than planned, but it wasn’t entirely random. Whenever I’ve pulled up stakes and moved on, for whatever reason — work, family, relationship, or a dart …
July 12, 2023
San Diego cops start campaign against Monica Steppe
Cops step out San Diego cops are readying a barrage of TV spots and digital attacks against their Democratic city council nemesis Monica Montgomery Steppe, who is currently running to fill Nathan Fletcher’s vacated seat …
July 12, 2023
Havana Grill makes this Mission Valley mall a Cuban dining destination
There are quite a few reasons to visit the new location of Havana Grill, but two features in particular convinced my wife to join me for lunch. Bear in mind, she’s tagged along on enough …
July 11, 2023
GoSkateDay – San Diego crime on wheels
In San Diego and Tijuana, dozens of crimes happened on #GoSkateDay, June 21. The perps and victims were skateboarders. Between 4-5 pm, an unidentified "dog walker" lay on the cement of Balboa Park with blood …
July 11, 2023
Encinitas proceeds to cut Beacon's Beach parking
It's not like moving trains or houses away from the edge of crumbling cliffs. But plans to move a small Leucadia parking lot and access trail have faced stiff opposition. Last week, the Encinitas City …
July 10, 2023
Hibiscus decorates coastal neighborhoods, Native lilies blooming in higher elevations
Colorful Foliage along San Diego’s coastline lingers, despite the lack of rainfall and warmer, drier days. In the older, landscaped neighborhoods of Coronado, Point Loma, Pacific Beach, and La Jolla, you’ll find oleander and hibiscus …
July 10, 2023
UCSD med school has 130 scalpels for its 3777 applicants
Don't be surprised if UCSD School of Medicine turns you down Maria Lofftus, manager of the admissions office at the UCSD School of Medicine, had just finished explaining to an irate father why his son's …
July 10, 2023
Catching Yellowfin and Bluefin on the same one-day trip
Dock Totals 7/2– 7/8: 4852 anglers aboard 190 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 150 barracuda, 2737 bluefin tuna (up to 240 pounds), 85 bocaccio, 29 bonito, …
July 9, 2023
Santee is not just a dusty farm town any more
Santee – where everyone wants to live Most people who drive past the old green and white Dutch-style barn on North Magnolia Avenue in Santee, on their way to one of the freeways or to …
July 9, 2023
Anza Borrego rangers spend most of their time observing the human race at its worst
Where demons thrive Like city cops, the BLM rangers spend most of their time observing the human race at its worst. You might think the desert would be a place where you could get away …
July 8, 2023
Beethoven, Sibelius, and Puccini top 2022-2023 San Diego Season
With the Mainly Mozart Festival now over, the 2022-2023 season has come to an end. It is possible to view Mainly Mozart as the beginning of the summer festival season, which is fair, but to …
July 7, 2023
Fort Oak’s Fleetwood: find seasonal chamomile sourced from Specialty Produce
Summer sunlight illuminates the room at Fort Oak, where Bar Manager Jess Stewart offers a warm welcome. Royal blue surfaces pop against crisp white tile, gold details, and earthy accents such as a vase of …
July 6, 2023
Point Loma Salsa, San Diego Bayfest, Oceanside Gospel Revival, Steely Dan Tribute
Classical Salsa guitarist Israel Maldonado moved with his family to Carlsbad when he was 14, learning percussion on the drum line at Carlsbad High and playing in guitar ensembles at Palomar College and SDSU. A …
July 6, 2023