High-stakes steakhouseOn October 14 of last year — fewer than three weeks after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Senate Bill 359 on September 28, allowing the state’s casino owning Native American tribes to sue …
February 12, 2025
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Newsom greases skids for Indian casinos
Slow bus to Descanso
Slow bus to DescansoLaughing my ass off at the recent Tin Fork (“Descanso Junction: Unchained lunch”, Tin Fork, Jan. 30, 2025) warning that bus service to the Descanso Junction Restaurant is “very infrequent.” That’s an …
February 12, 2025
Bisbas Restaurant surprises with big portions and Somali flavors
Surprises were easier to come by before the internet. In most cases these days, by time I sit down to try a new restaurant, I've already researched its menu, read online reviews, and scoured photos …
February 12, 2025
What Is the Whole Story?
For a couple of decades now, I’ve worked in the memoir trade — writing about the form, teaching and facilitating the craft to hundreds, and yes, actually writing one of my own. My students were …
February 12, 2025
Cow days re-surface in Cleveland National Forest
Starting next summer, more cows may be foraging in an area of Cleveland National Forest where grazing has been sporadic and unpermitted since the 2003 Cedar Fire. The proposed Sill Hill grazing allotment near the Cha’chaany …
February 11, 2025
Manzanita shrubs are starting to bloom, Snow moon rises, Venus shines bright on Valentine's Day
Manzanita Shrubs are Starting to Bloom this Month in the foothill areas of the Cleveland National Forest. The various manzanitas, characterized by smooth, reddish bark and tough, leathery leaves, bear myriads of tiny, white to …
February 10, 2025
It’s like cowtown down south
Dock Totals 2/2 – 2/8: 426 anglers aboard 22 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 3 calico bass, 6 halibut (to 34 pounds), 12 rock crab, 390 …
February 9, 2025
San Diego Symphony Season Announcement
The San Diego Symphony has announced its 2025-26 season. The schedule is, of course, solid but there are a few concerts that jump off the page. Let's take a look.Upcoming EventSD Symphony: French Fairytales - …
February 7, 2025
Mabel’s Gone Fishing: San Diego’s only gintoneria?
<inline type="photothumb" id="159166" href="" align="right" />Last month, I wrote about some of the humble pleasures of one of San Diego’s best dive bars. Let’s do something a little different this month. Allow me now to …
February 7, 2025
Live Five: John Katchur, Aimee Nolte & Leonard Patton, Dream Burglar, Theosis, the Fooks
Video:LIVE FIVE: John Katchur, Aimee Nolte & Leonard Patton, Dream Burglar, Theosis, the FooksJohn Katchur at Vision A Center For Spiritual LivingFeb 6John Katchur returns to the stage after a 15-year hiatus. He was part …
February 6, 2025
The sherpas of YouTube
Mount San MiguelAn unofficial hiking trail to the top of San Diego’s 84th highest, but perhaps most visible East County peak.Distance from downtown San Diego: 16 milesHike length: Roughly 5 milesDifficulty: Moderately difficultSeason: Year-round, but …
February 6, 2025
P.O.D.’s podcast inspiration yields surprise San Diego show
Video:GONZO: P.O.D. performing "Alive" at Harley-Davidson parking lot charity gigIt happened, and then it didn’t: the social media platform TikTok was banned in the U.S., then it was restored. When I opened the app the …
February 6, 2025
Punk Rock Rodeo to unfold across five OB venues
Gainesville, Florida has The Fest. Birmingham, Alabama lays claim to Furnace Fest. Vegas holds down Punk Rock Bowling. Now, with the Punk Rock Rodeo, San Diego is getting its own larger-scale punk rock festival. Although …
February 6, 2025
La Familia Restaurant & Bar
Video:FEAST!: La Familia Restaurant & BarCount me among the many disheartened when Logan Avenue favorite ¡Salud! Tacos closed last summer, reportedly over a lease dispute. Tacos-wise, Barrio Logan will be fine—especially if Las Cuatro Milpas …
February 6, 2025
Stolen Louis Vuitton wallet ruins San Diego Christmas
Picture this: You finish a workout at 24 Hour Fitness, head to Target for a quick errand, and leave your shopping cart unattended for just a moment. When you return, your gym bag — complete …
February 5, 2025