On June 17, Leslie G. saw photos of a stranded semi truck and trailer on the opposite side of the road by her Valley Center home. “The truck got stuck near Pala Loma Drive and …
June 24, 2019
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I-15 and CA-76 work-arounds don't always work
Peacock danger on Cool Valley Road
On June 20, at around 3:15 pm, Shirley saw white feathers scattered by the mailbox outside of her Valley Center farm. “Oh no!” she said herself, “one of my peacocks has been hit." She then …
June 24, 2019
Dreamy vegan noodles at HiroNori Craft Ramen
I’ve paid lip service to vegan ramens before. Interesting, I’ve said. Oh, that is good,” I’ve agreed. But I haven’t meant it. Not to the extent that I would choose to order one over a …
June 24, 2019
Maienschein, Sara Jacobs, Sempra push San Diego Democrats way ahead
An ex-Republican politico, a super-rich heiress with future office in mind, a giant power company, a Beverly Hills outfit seeking to preserve its lucrative Mission Bay leasehold, and lots of labor unions have helped keep …
June 24, 2019
Alpine – coyotes, wildfires, high school worries
Live in Alpine? Get a generator. Alpine resident Bill Smith said SDGE has been “cutting power off at least once a month for the past three or so months. Not everyone can afford a generator …
June 24, 2019
Eva Knott and the Reader
Eva Knott has covered the North San Diego County crime scene for the Reader since 2010. Knott's favorite stories she has written for the Reader: Don’t Embarrass the Hells Angels The bar is called One …
June 23, 2019
Dave Zielinski and the Reader
Zielinski was a community college professor in the Imperial Valley who wrote for the Reader in the early 1990s. Editor's picks of stories Zielinski wrote for the Reader: Friends Forever Steve Esmedina had the biggest …
June 22, 2019
H Brothers feeds a mac obsession
Macaroni. I’m not talkin about the feather stuck in Yankee Doodle’s cap, but the cheesy pasta dish. The one that’s somehow both originally Italian and OG American. The one that, when I see it on …
June 21, 2019
New generation brewers made noise this craft beer awards season
Each spring, three California-based beer contests assess thousands of craft brews for quality, and each spring they send San Diego brewers home with a fresh heap of medals and ribbons to show off in their …
June 21, 2019
Meridian Baptist Church: Rolland Slade finishes the work of slain police officer Ronald W. Davis
Meridian Baptist Church Contact: 660 S 3rd St, El Cajon 619-444-3171 www.meridianbaptist.com Membership: 100 Pastor: Rolland Slade Age: 60 Born: San Diego Formation: University of San Diego; University of Redlands; Bethel Seminary; Gateway Seminary, Ontario …
June 21, 2019
How to dress up in Linen and Chinos for hot weather
Last summer was punishing. This one looks to be brutal, too. If you’re concerned with looking good when it’s hot, I have a few suggestions. Let me begin by saying that if style isn’t your …
June 20, 2019
Boutiques and bargains: Giana’s finds from Hawaii, ZARA, and Urban Outfitters
On another typical Saturday night, I found myself craving pizza. My friend indulged me in a visit to Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights. While we waited for our burrata and strawberries appetizer, I …
June 20, 2019
CBS, NBC, ESPN and San Diego Padres Sportscaster Dick Enberg’s French Colonial Revival
Built in 2004, the 8576-square-foot estate home at 1275 Virginia Way in La Jolla is described as “an authentic example of French Colonial Revival” architecture. Though recently constructed, the home features “countless architectural elements and …
June 20, 2019
Andrew Hamlin haiku
Summer’s last party The boy bounces a pebble off his teeth *** Summer dies humid one new note in the klaxon on the fire engine *** Maid in doorway rocked back on bare heels from …
June 20, 2019
Maggie’s Cafe: facing the AT-AT Walker legs of the Coronado Bay Bridge
You can see that David’s proud of his dad. “His name’s David, too. He started off not far from here as a dishwasher. He was born and raised in Tijuana, then his parents brought him …
June 20, 2019