Statement from Ballast Point brewmeister Hanz Grabbencoin: Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits started in the back of a home-brew supply store, and we promise not to forget that, now that we've been bought by the …
November 21, 2015
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Ballast Point reassures customers following $1 billion sale to Constellation
La Jolla welcomes Republican hopeful Ben Carson at fundraiser
"Honestly, it's been the most refreshing experience," said Millicent Guzzlethwaite of La Jolla's Muirlands West neighborhood following a fundraising presentation by Republican Presidential candidate Ben Carson in the La Jolla Country Club's Throckmorton Ballroom. "First, …
November 20, 2015
Mayor Faulconer explains opposition to city council's declaration of environmental state of emergency
On November 16, the city council of San Diego declared a state of emergency for San Diego in an attempt to expedite preparations for the coming El Niño this winter. The council cited the threat …
November 19, 2015
Pea-NUTS
The Peanuts movie took in $45 million dollars in its opening weekend, a strong showing which naturally had producers talking sequel by Monday morning. But in a surprise turn, Blue Sky Studios has tapped David …
November 16, 2015
SeaWorld announces plans for resort, restaurant in wake of closed orca exhibit
On November 9, Sea World San Diego announced its plan to phase out its famous killer whale shows, following years of protests, legal setbacks, and trainer swallowings. Instead, the park will feature an orca-themed exhibit, …
November 15, 2015
"An honest mistake."
Yesterday, California Attorney General Kamala Harris announced that, following an in-depth investigation, no charges would be filed against California State Trooper Trigger Finger. Finger shot and killed San Diego resident Ronaldo Innocent as he exited …
November 13, 2015
Man vs. Plan
On November 9, the San Diego City Council approved the Ocean Beach community plan, which was designed to, in the words of Ocean Beach Head Hippie Marijuana Jones, "serve as the city of San Diego's …
November 12, 2015
San Diego Museum of Art scores hit with exhibit of portraits from Albie's Beef Inn
When the word came down that Albie's Beef Inn in Mission Valley was scheduled to shut its doors for good, few people wondered where they would go for Steak Diane or a chance to croon …
November 9, 2015
Litigious local expands lawsuit against MillerCoors
When San Diegan Enoch Petrov started buying Blue Moon Belgian wheat beer in 2011, he thought he was buying a local craft beer. After all, the trucks that delivered it to his local bar bore …
November 7, 2015
Padres new manager: "I am willing to take this job."
On November 3, the San Diego Padres named Arizona Diamondbacks third-base coach Andy Green as the team's new manager, following the dismissal of interim manager Pat Murphy, who was filling in for the fired Bud …
November 6, 2015
Tattoo parlor opens on site of former tattoo parlor in Gaslamp Quarter
"We really wanted to bring back the feeling of those bad old days before the Gaslamp was a gentrified tourist destination," says Brad Handlebar, proprietor of The Nasty Needle Tattoo Parlor. "Back before they built …
November 2, 2015