“I’m releasing my debut single on March 26, called ‘Melancholy Treasures’” says Sky Star, one half of the musical duo Smokelines. “The song talks about my move from San Diego to New York City for …
March 18, 2021
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Sky Star’s “Melancholy Treasures”: a simple feeling of bittersweet nostalgia
Last call for San Diego Latino Film Festival
There are still a few days left to partake in this year’s San Diego Latino Film Festival. For a complete list of titles, visit http sdlatinofilm.com. In the meantime, here are two worth watching. La …
March 18, 2021
Sr. Taquito: Molcajete heat on a cold night
Maggie’s regretting ever opening her mouth. She stands back from where this guy is throwing his into the mic. “You and I are just two leaves in the wind,” he croons. The crowd at his …
From the bell of John Reynolds’ trumpet
Of all the collateral damage suffered in the last 12 months, the music industry has been hit particularly hard. Everyone has lost gigs, and many venues have shuttered permanently. But for trumpeter John Reynolds, a …
March 18, 2021
Management Is Not Your Friend
Goth-inclined Silent was founded in Mexicali, Baja California by singer-percussionist Jung Sing (All Leather) and guitarist Alejandro Lara. The band has toured the USA and Mexico, alongside San Diego labelmates like Dead Cross, Retox, the …
March 18, 2021
As San Diego county dodged minimum wage, elderly suffered
Should San Diegans who provide home care services to the elderly and others get at least the minimum wage? So posits an audit by California State Auditor Elaine Howle, which charges officials here with ignoring …
March 18, 2021
Mr. Kim’s Korean archery
“Chinese used the spear, Japanese used the sword,” says Mr. Kim. “We Koreans used the bow. Have for 5000 years.” A badge on his tunic reads “World Kuk Gung Federation” above a sewn picture of …
March 17, 2021
Lobbyists clamor to feed police chief Nisleit
SDPD Chief Nisleit’s $8.3 million meal As the coronavirus pandemic raged on last fall, shutting down a multitude of conventions across the globe, an annual gathering of the nation’s top cops was a notable exception. …
March 17, 2021
Will Max Lenail's January drowning be enough to get the bridge built?
The San Diego River Crossing Trail intersects the Visitor Center Loop Trail just to the northwest of Mission Trails Regional Park’s Visitor Center. It’s your typical fire road with a moderately steep grade.Photograph by Matthew …
March 17, 2021
SD Schools janitor lauded
Political housecleaning Thank you Niki Roth for your letter “View from the Cleanup Crew.”(Letters, March 3) It was extremely insightful and confirmed my belief of all the agendas the Calif Teachers Union have along with …
March 17, 2021
Claudio Martin: musician to the stars
You have to wonder: this past year, how did we all not go stir crazy with the Covid restrictions? Claudio Martin did it by going as far away as he could. “I travel billions of …
March 17, 2021
Is “The Rain Song” the best Led Zeppelin song?
Dear Hipster: I have recently discovered that a friend of mine —perhaps really more of an “acquaintance” when you get right down to it — is an adamant moon-landing conspiracy theorist. I’m not talking about …
March 17, 2021
Best Donuts shop lives up to its name
With any luck, my quest to try all of the best donut spots in San Diego will never end. But for a moment there, it looked like it might have, and in an unlikely spot. …
March 16, 2021
Wintering finches getting sick in San Diego
San Diego County dwellers have started to hide their birdbaths and feeders from Salmonellosis-infected birds that might fly in from central and northern California. "Since December, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and wildlife …
March 16, 2021
National City says no to marijuana
A year ago, as National City began drafting its first ordinance to allow commercial cannabis, the city council even voted to include consumption lounges. Until then, the city was hardly at the forefront of cannabis …
March 16, 2021