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Tires Punctured, Warrant Sweep, Waterman Beaten
Happy Fathers Day! NOT. The residents of Father Joe’s Village who park their cars between National and Logan Avenues on Commercial Street had a rude awakening Sunday morning, June 19. Practically all the tires of every vehicle were punctured on the curb side. The rumor is that someone was smoking pot and a resident who was getting out of his car on Saturday threatened to call the cops on them. It’s not clear whether the cops ever showed up, but they pretty much leave the St. Vincent’s area to the security there to handle, unless they are called on. Elsewhere in the neighborhood, you see a cruiser at least every ten minutes or so, but if you’re not doing anything wrong, you probably don’t have anything to worry about. Friday, June 17, the San Diego Police Department conducted a warrants sweep; that’s where they randomly ask people to provide their ID’s so they can run them to determine whether they are wanted for anything. The streets are probably just a little bit safer now, at least for the moment. David Ross, affectionately known as “Waterman Dave” among the homeless and their advocates, was beaten in front of the Neil Good Center the evening of Wednesday, June 15, by a man who allegedly felt he was entitled to a part of the settlement Dave got from the City of San Diego. Dave didn’t want to be interviewed about it, supposedly because he doesn’t want the publicity while trying to get the funding renewed for the toilets he provides to the homeless. With his own money and donations, Ross has provided portable toilets in neighborhoods where the homeless hang out. He successfully sued the City of San Diego to get a place on 9th Avenue where the homeless can store their belongings in a safe place.— July 28, 2011 9:24 a.m.
Have you ever had to call 911?
I hate having to call 911, but I will if I have to. Seems the cops are always around when you don't need them, but never show up when you do! I was walking home one night because the buses had quit running. I got on the 7 at University and Villa and got off at Winona and had to walk across to El Cajon Blvd. It was REALLY late, and this black man got off the bus when I did and told me I needed him to walk me home. Well, I was raped by a black doctor in Basic Training in the Army, and I was attacked by the Nob Hill Rapist in San Francisco in 1982. He brutally sodomized the other 12 women he attacked. I beat the F*** outta him! The stupid cops saw him on Pine St when they drove by, but instead of backing up to grab him, they went down one block, up the next block, then back up Pine; by then he was gone. He went on to rape seven more women after he attacked me. I am the only woman he attacked that he did not rape. My point is, I am scared of black men. Some black people get mad at me when I say that's why I'm scared of them, but the bottom line is, I have never been attacked by a white guy.— July 28, 2011 7:53 a.m.
Saddlehorn Ranch West in Jamul – for retired thoroughbreds
Moss did an EXCELLENT job on this story. It was definitely incredibly informative. I've always loved horses, and I'm looking forward to the season at Del Mar this year!— July 16, 2011 1:26 a.m.
Interloper
Considering how difficult it is to acquire a job these days, growing up bilingual is a major PLUS! I grew up in Modesto and should have learned Spanish when I was a kid. At the age of 53, I'm just getting around to it.— June 21, 2011 12:13 p.m.