Neighborhoods
The decor around me says "fast casual." The unselfconscious pile of meat, cheese, and fries in front of me says "San Diego taco shop." The writing on the wall as I walk in the door …
Ocean Beach hasn't built much multifamily housing in recent years, and now an apartment planned at the southwest corner of Point Loma Ave. and Ebers Street is on hold.The San Diego Planning Commission last week …
Churches can be grand, but this Normal Heights church is not, even though it has some height and size and a staircase that raises the whole building five feet closer to God. The church’s exterior …
Video:BLURT: Play "Name That Tune" with The Beard and the BirdJon Hasz met his future wife, Cathryn (Cat) Curry Hasz, at a music store in Ramona when they were both still in high school. “She …
This summer has been tumultuous for Caltrans and MTS vehicles. On the afternoon of August 25, chaos erupted on University Avenue and 30th Street when an MTS bus traveling eastbound was forced to pull over for …
Video:FEAST!: Art Burgers wants to make burgers even juicierHow good would a burger have to taste in order for it to be considered a work of art? Better than a double double? As good as …
As more cities get tough on homeless living outside, sharpening their codes to keep people from "camping" in public places, others feel forced to do the same to ward off an influx of unhoused visitors.Escondido …
City View ChurchContact: 8404 Phyllis Pl., San Diego 858-560-1870 www.cityviewsd.comMembership: Four 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services: English, 160; Ethiopian, 35; Swahili, 35; Spanish, 30Pastor: Chris Soto Age: 53Born: San FranciscoFormation: Bethany University, Santa Cruz Years Ordained: 30San …
Video:GONZO REPORT: Gonzo Report: Playing truth or dare with Rogues of Chaos“If I need one of those, either the spawn of Satan has been born or there’s a dead fucking doctor.” That’s what I tell …
<em>NEW THIS WEEK: Cover story author Barry Alfonso reads his story, "Game Girl: Remembering Judy Henske, Queen of the Beatniks." Click on the link at beginning of cover story in the clickable </em>Reader<em> flipbook to …
Last week, scenes reminiscent of a Cheech and Chong flick played out at the Four Points Sheraton just west of Serra Mesa, where oversized joints were passed around, and petite women casually out-smoked jovial, green-friendly …
The El Cajon City Council has approved 132 new condos on a lot on East Main Street that could hold 209 units.Lennar's townhomes are expected to fill a need for moderate-income workforce housing, which company …
Video:FEAST!:Following pistachios to Lucca Italian Sandwich ShopIf you look over at just the right moment, you might spot the little counter shop as you pass by its B Street location. But you could be standing …
At the end of my street is a grassy area overlooking the ocean. The view is not as perfect as, say, La Jolla, with its drama and its caves drawing millions of visitors a year. …
The lights of a thousand electronic slot machines flash and glow in the cavernous entrance hall of Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center. The games have names like Buffalo Gold, Treasure Ball, and Dragon …