The effect of DDT on the Coronados Islands pelicans I’m not sure why the birds on the north island of the Coronados are making such a racket. They're screaming so loudly it seems like the …
June 19, 2023
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Fun for all at Santee lakes – Offshore fishing heating up
Dock Totals 6/11– 6/17: 3465 anglers aboard 150 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past two weeks caught 78 barracuda, 2008 bluefin tuna (up to 180 pounds), 7 bocaccio, 293 …
June 18, 2023
Cats, small dogs, and toddlers don’t last long in Borrego
Ten Reasons Why You’d Have to Be Crazy to Live in Borrego Springs To paraphrase what Gertrude Stein once said of Oakland, there is no there there — no people (population: about 3000), no movie …
June 18, 2023
Best surfer to come from Windansea in years
A bump on the head could kill Chris O'Rourke Here at Windansea Beach in La Jolla, surfers prefer the Vespa motor scooter for solo transportation. This is a low, fat motorcycle that you'd be crazy …
June 17, 2023
Gossec at Mainly Mozart
I was looking at the schedule for Mainly Mozart and saw the name Gossec. I had never heard of Gossec so I looked him up. François-Joseph Gossec was a French composer and conductor who lived …
June 16, 2023
Following Federal visit to border, Imperial Beach mayor sends Mr. Floatie to White House
IB Mayor Paloma Aguirre: “I tried sending President Biden a letter letting him know how dire the situation here really is. But all I got was a bunch of talk from Senator Padilla. So I …
June 16, 2023
Padres’ park sponsor expands efforts in wake of Friar’s folly
“Stereotypes about crazy cat ladies and men with small dogs aside, Petco has long been a supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights,” said Sally Stopgap at a press conference this week announcing the company’s decision to champion …
June 16, 2023
Swinging Friar denounces Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Following last week’s decision by the Los Angeles Dodgers to host the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at their annual Pride Day event, the Padres’ Swinging Friar gave a rare public statement. “For many years now, …
June 16, 2023
Who’s Your Padre?
The San Diego Padres announced today that, following his controversial remarks regarding the Los Angeles Dodgers’ welcoming of the Sisters of Indulgence at their annual Pride Day festivities, the Swinging Friar mascot would be placed …
June 16, 2023
Run With the Sun Fest, Switchfoot Bro-Am Fest, Old Town Temecula Fest, Lou Curtiss celebration, Blink-182 reunion
Rock, reggae, alternative, indie, and rap music comes to Sycuan Recreation Center on June 16 and 17 with a two day music festival in El Cajon. The Friday bill includes Sprung Monkey, Urethane, Project Sell …
June 15, 2023
Gonzo Report: Sickness can’t stop drive to hear Mark Dresser
My nephew arrived at my North Park shack around 6:15 on a clear Monday evening for our trip to The Loft at UC San Diego. I’ve been feeling like hammered shit due to an ailment …
June 15, 2023
Trevor Ginsberg: beatbox unboxed
Back when he was younger, Trevor Ginsberg played violin for a short spell — but strings didn’t stick like his love of singing. He started off in choirs, and eventually became a member of the …
June 15, 2023
San Diegans who snagged a home to buy
When my husband and I first moved to San Diego two decades ago, we were full of midwestern optimism — I refuse to call it naivete. Aaron had secured his first job out of college, …
June 14, 2023
Dems save Josh Newman – Newman saves Sempra
Slapfisted Democrats State Senate Democrat Josh Newman, recalled from office in June 2018 thanks to big money raised by San Diego Republican politico and radio star Carl DeMaio, has picked up a free meal worth …
June 14, 2023
Gamers garner gold at BattleMage
“We wanted something original that was true to the other passions we had besides brewing,” explains Ryan Sather, owner of BattleMage Brewing. “We grew up pretty nerdy, playing games like Everquest, World of Warcraft, and …
June 14, 2023