PhotosSouthern neighbors — daily life in Tijuana
Cops, dump, Revolucion, rain, taxis, upholsterers, flower sellers, abandoned cars, stealing electricity
Various Authors 8:14 a.m., Oct. 22
Mike Madriaga
Mike is a multimedia journalist.
A multimedia journalist is able to cover a subject or gathering via photography, videography, written, and post-production video/photo graphics.
Mike is currently supplying content to various automotive and alternative-lifestyle publications, but considers the San Diego Reader his homebase.
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Read before rolling into Baja
Cuidado — RV and towed-vehicle permits also new to Mexican officials
When the Baja 1000 races roll around next month (November 14–18), some Americans crossing into Mexico might be in for a big surprise. Recently, travelers crossing through the San Ysidro, Otay, Tecate, and Mexicali borders ...
Mass grooming in National City
"All the ladies kept talking about how handsome the barbers were."
“I do think the elderly [people here] are in need,” said Brooke Ortiz. “There were people that lived [at Southern Highland] that said this was the best day they have ever had.” Ortiz is a ...
Friday the 13th run on tats
"We never ask for a tip."
Tattoo shops across San Diego (and nationally) had lines outside their doors on Friday the 13th, the “Black Friday” for tattoo collectors because certain parlors discount their “flash” designs for $13. “We had about 200, ...
Wedding for 619 and 858 area codes imminent
"It’s an inconvenience, but it’s a side effect on our reliance of technology.”
On October 9, Tom Davis from Kensington received a letter from AT&T. It read: “Boundary Area Code Elimination Overlay Approved for the 619 and 858 Area Codes,” followed by an explanation and new procedures for ...
Calm down: South Bay IMAX won't be demo'ed
Commercial space will take over some regular theater space
JR has been working at the AMC theater on Dennery Road for almost six years. On Monday (October 9) he dispelled the rumor that the IMAX section of the AMC Classic Palm Promenade 24 theater ...
Chula Vista concert traffic horrific
Sold-out Depeche Mode show creates hourslong backups
Marcus has lived in the south San Diego and Chula Vista areas for the past 16 years. On Friday (October 6), he said he “never had a more serious traffic problem.” He and many others ...
Fast traffic near St. Augustine High chaps neighbors
“Can they not teach the boys to obey the laws [and] be courteous drivers?"
Ken Adelson has been a North Park resident for the past 32 years. He is a tech writer who lives by Palm Street on the north side of St. Augustine High School. Like many neighbors, ...
North Park glory at hand
Stevens-Hartley building entered in national restoration contest
The Stevens-Hartley Annex on University Avenue was built in 1926. If San Diego wins the #VoteYourMainStreet contest, the structure would be eligible to “a share of $2 million in American Express funding for preservation projects,” ...
Fight night in Paradise Hills
'40s flashback with cars, art, duds, food, and slugfest
Parked outside of the House of Boxing venue on September 30 was a 1935 San Diego police paddywagon with two guys holding faux tommy guns. One guy was wearing a classic zoot suit, the other, ...
