Who knew back in 1977, when the Coastal Act was passed, that the sea would rise so quickly? Now, cities and the agency formed to protect the coastline, must deal with it - and with …
July 16, 2019
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Don't say retreat when talking about sea rise in California
4th of July spooked Lakeside horses
On July 4, E.L. and his Lakeside neighbors and their horses were not amused by fireworks set off close by. “Idiots on Vista Camino shooting skyrockets towards horses …. anybody else sick of this shit?” …
July 16, 2019
El Jardin doesn’t just impress out of towners
Whether you’ve read about it in the New York Times, or in the new Michelin Guide California, it’s impossible to walk into El Jardin without high expectations. Its chef, Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins, has appeared on Top …
July 15, 2019
Ward-Faulconer parking plan to Adams Ave. and Mid City groups: drop dead
After several years of hard work developing bike lane plans, Normal Heights business groups and the city parking district were stunned when City Councilman Chris Ward – and then the mayor- launched their own plan …
July 15, 2019
Todd Gloria spends some cool cash
When Assembly Democrat Todd Gloria closed down his 2018 reelection committee back in March, the former San Diego city councilman rolled $293,078 of remaining cash into his 2020 reelection fund, spending the balance of the …
July 15, 2019
Bonsall – suburbia's edge
Lilac fire survivor comes to the races On December 7, 2017, horse trainer Joe Herrick said, “Hell came to town.” Herrick was was involved in trying to rescue 450 thoroughbred horses caught in the raging …
July 15, 2019
David Helvarg and the Reader
Helvarg is a journalist and environmental activist. He is the founder and president of the marine conservation lobbying organization Blue Frontier Campaign. He is the author of: The Golden Shore - California's Love Affair with …
July 14, 2019
Joe Applegate and the Reader
Joe Applegate wrote for the Reader from 1976 through 1990.Editor's pick of stories Applegate wrote for the Reader:When Richard Henry Dana returned to Point LomaOn the 22nd of August, 1859, the little steamer Senator called …
July 13, 2019
Slide guitarist, turf installer, Switchfoot festival videographer wanted
Roommates SEEKING MATURE INDIVIDUAL for roommate in the South Bay area. Clean, quiet, and safe neighborhood. Call Charlie: 614-749-2359. UC/LA JOLLA ROOM $750 Quiet house/hood. $750 Month-to-month. Available now. Deposit $750. No smoking/drugs/pets. One person. …
July 12, 2019
First SEAL to complain about Gallagher first to get weapons permit
In spite of testimony that a half dozen Navy SEAL witnesses who agreed to testify against Navy Special Operations Chief Ed Gallagher were offered permits to carry concealed weapons, only one permit has been issued. …
July 12, 2019
Navy SEALs Patch Things Up Post-Gallagher
From left to right: The “Bunch of Pussies” patch, so called because, according to a letter provided to the Navy Times, Gallagher responded to criticism that it was extremely unnecessary to train troops by placing …
July 12, 2019
The antidote to Crawl: gator flicks with Ed Norton, Burt Reynolds, and Playmate Claudia Jennings
A trio of crocodilian companions to help celebrate the opening of (or act as an antidote to) Crawl. Alligator (1980) Screenwriter John Sayles and director Lewis Teague drew from what they learned while working together …
July 12, 2019
Motion underway to re-try exonerated Edward Gallagher following Duncan Hunter’s statement of support
On July 2, SEAL Chief Edward Gallagher was acquitted of the murder of a wounded ISIS combatant who died while under his care in 2017. The case garnered national attention, to the point where President …
July 12, 2019
Prosecutors draw link between Duncan’s dough, nuts
Congressman Duncan Hunter, currently under indictment for misuse of campaign funds, is unhappy that a judge has ruled that evidence showing he used those funds to finance extramarital affairs with lobbyists and staffers may be …
July 12, 2019
Wang Yang-Ming: Neo-Confucian doctrine during the Ming dynasty
Wang Yang-Ming Benevolence, justice, propriety, and wisdom are nature manifesting virtue. There is only one nature and no other. Referring to its substance, it is called heaven; considered as ruler or lord, it is called …
July 12, 2019