Recent surveys have indicated that while roughly 20% of the White, Hispanic, and Asian communities would not take the covid-19 vaccine even if it were available to them, nearly 40% of the Black community would …
February 5, 2021
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Governor replaces Stay-at-Home order with Stay-in-Office order
Last Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom surprised many by lifting the stay-at-home order that had shuttered many restaurants and restricted other business and activity throughout much of the state. “Yessir, it’s Newsom’s new deal,” said …
February 5, 2021
Genshin: Become reborn in the Pure Land
Genshin The teaching and practice which leads to birth in Paradise is the most important thing in this impure world during these degenerate times. Monks and laymen, men of high or low station, who will …
February 5, 2021
Athletic Brewing crafts brews without the booze
Though he once described a favorite Wisconsin farmhouse ale as “nutritious,” J.J. Watt probably did not become three-time NFL defensive player of the year by drinking craft beer. But he has apparently enjoyed a few …
February 5, 2021
Robinson Jeffers: early proponent of the environmental movement
Self-Criticism in February The bay is not blue but sombre yellow With wrack from the battered valley, it is speckled with violent foam-heads And tiger-striped with long lovely storm-shadow. You love this better than the …
February 4, 2021
Folk Uke’s own theory of relativity explained in “Small One”
“We like to huff on gas lamps. It’s addictive. No one talks about it.” Amy Nelson’s account of her love for the Gaslamp Quarter, might seem slightly suspicious. But it’s a splendid introduction to the …
February 4, 2021
Paris Bakery: Don’t forget Tet
Just been hearing about the baguettes of the Paris Bakery. (“Golden Dreams” 1/7/21) And when I coupled that with Reader reader Wink Sajack hauling me over the coals about the cost of some of the …
Faith, footwork, freedom
Another week, another film festival — this time, the 31st Annual San Diego International Jewish Film Festival, which runs February 11-21. For a complete lineup of features and virtual discussion groups, visit www.lfjcc.org/cjc/sdijff.aspx. Here are …
February 4, 2021
Hardcore vegetarian metal
According to alternative-indie rocker Be Mine Phantom Valentine, “BMPV incorporates post-punk guitars with a full range of synths and haunting organs. The name was inspired by phantom valentines who perform anonymous acts of kindness.” A …
February 4, 2021
Che Underground web archive gets untangled
“I really thought I’d build a simple archive and hoped that a few of the old crowd would turn up to participate, but within a year, we’d located most everyone involved,” says Matthew Rothenberg, co-founder …
February 4, 2021
BlueNalu takes the sea out of seafood
Q: What do Lou Cooperhouse and Winston Churchill have in common? A: They both believe in growing only the part of the chicken or fish or beef you actually want to eat. Amazingly, Churchill had …
February 3, 2021
30-year-old San Diegans dream about real estate
During morning walks around my neighborhood, I like to window shop for real estate. One day, curiosity made me stop to scan the QR code on a ‘For Sale’ sign outside of a charming gray …
February 3, 2021
San Diego Dems doing fine with political cash
Jesus is boss South Bay political powerhouse Jesus Cardenas came under fire in 2019 by then-county supervisor candidate and state senator Ben Hueso for “gaming” the San Diego Democratic Party central committee, resulting in the …
February 3, 2021
Take a peek inside Zoro Gardens
“See you at the Nudist Colony,” says John. This rainy Saturday afternoon happened in the last days of the lockdown. Still no gatherings allowed. John Drehner and I were so bored, we came up with …
February 3, 2021
Arbitrary reasons to terminate a weak date
Dear Hipster: After a long, dreadfully lonely 2020 in which I managed to contract, and recover from, a mild case of coronavirus despite remaining in near-total isolation, I’m super low-key dating again because, well, eff …
February 3, 2021