The Old Globe website describes Noura as, “A riveting West Coast premiere loosely inspired by Ibsen’s A Doll’s House.” I agree, it is loosely related to A Doll’s House. Very loosely.So loosely, in fact, that …
October 2, 2019
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Noura need not be compared to Ibsen’s A Doll’s House
Ben Hueso paws greased by payroll loan company
Hueso’s county payday California Senate Democrat Ben Hueso, off and running for the First District county supervisorial seat currently held by termed-out Republican Greg Cox, is tapping controversial out-of-state cash for his bid. Hueso, a …
October 2, 2019
San Diego book clubs – what's the point?
In the Seinfeld episode “The Couch,” George joined a book club through his girlfriend.“So, she got you to join a book club?” Jerry asked.“I got a feeling I’m gonna be much smarter than you soon,” …
October 2, 2019
Richard Mahler’s greatest performance
This happens at the Adams Avenue Street Fair. I’m walking past a storefront with its door and windows wide open. And twanging from inside, the sounds of a guy torturously plucking out the notes of …
October 2, 2019
Pork rinds and Mexican ice cream at La Jolla Shores
Bells of the beach I have been going to La Jolla Shores for over 50 years. This year the city of SD has allowed street vendors with carts to sell pork rinds and Mexican ice …
October 2, 2019
You won't recognize new UCSD hospital
Change is coming to the UCSD Health hospital campus in Hillcrest, change so sweeping that the campus will look completely different when it’s over. Instead of the sprawling, built-as-needed mish mash of 37 buildings and …
October 2, 2019
Bill Tall: icon of back-to-earthism
It’s a Friday night at Nate’s Garden Grill. The Drought Tolerant Bluegrass Band is singing their down home version of “The House of the Rising Sun.” Bill Tall comes across from the City Farmers Nursery …
October 2, 2019
Kale smoothies: too much of a good thing?
Dear Hipster: Unlike many of your readers, I will not write to complain ad infinitum about hipster stuff. I actually like a lot of hipster things. Sign me up for the fancy coffee, minimalist design, …
October 2, 2019
Coronado beach: from U.S. Naval Air Station North Island to the Amphibious Base
Few places in San Diego have as deep a history of military and tourism co-existing in a spectacular natural environment as Coronado Island. The broad flat area we now call U.S. Naval Air Station North …
October 2, 2019
The scandal of cell phones at classical music concerts
No one in the history of recorded classical music has benefited more from media than violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. At age 13 was selected by Herbert von Karajan. At age 15 she was recorded for the …
October 1, 2019
Michael Murray, assembly candidate, tries to leave raunchy video behind
It probably won’t draw the same attention as Donald Trump’s “grab her by the p–” clip. But a prominent Oceanside city official, who is running to represent the 76th Assembly district, has been haunted by …
October 1, 2019
What's keeping Barrio Logan awake at night?
In Barrio Logan, it's hard to know who to call when loud noises disrupt sleep. "Enforcement is always difficult but the first line of defense would be code enforcement at the City of San Diego," …
October 1, 2019
Sushi Tadokoro and its bass reputation
“It’s the best seabass in San Diego.” That’s what a server tells me, when I tell her I’m trying to choose between the grilled Chilean sea bass and the teriyaki black cod. Often, black cod …
October 1, 2019
Was the West Point Loma water meter being read?
“It’s insane just how beautiful it was back here, I had butterflies, flowers everywhere and was being mindful of how much water I was using, even cutting out one shower a week to make up …
September 30, 2019
The other Baja adrenalin rush
On September 20-21, a small group of off-road racers skipped the inaugural Baja 400 in Ensenada to race against one another towards the highest point on the Baja peninsula. “The San Pedro Martir Hill Climb …
September 30, 2019