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Rosarito Clubs Go Out of Business

Interesting comments, Refried; I think that some of the college students who visit TJ and Rosarita are viewed by the Mexican people the way the narcotistas are viewed by all: persona non grata. It's just that Mexico is the only place you can find those hootchie-cootchie, down-the-hatch tequila shot, head shaker, whack the cup on the top of your head type bars. For the average twenty-something, that is worth the price of admission alone, never mind the stories to tell for a lifetime. That "totally wasted" college crowd, who view a visit to Mexico as one where the usual rules of decency don't apply, are not those who are missed by the operators of the better restaurants, hotels and shops, I'm sure. I just hope the typical tourists have a change of heart and start heading down there again. I know lots of people who really miss their visits below the border; they just can't get past the violence that flared up for awhile and are not convinced the local police are solid citizens again either. It's going to take some time, but I'm convinced that as more Americans come back with stories of great times, things will change. Then the MTS had better grease those trolley wheels because the crowds will be heading down to shop the pharmacias, sip the magueritas, and nosh on those delicioso street-side carne asadas and fish tacos again. Personally, I can't wait.
— March 22, 2011 12:19 a.m.

Rosarito Clubs Go Out of Business

That would be "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth." Comes from the old days of when you bought a horse from someone, you checked its teeth to get an idea of the age and general health. So, if someone was giving you a horse for a gift, you shouldn't be checking its teeth, etc. And you definitely don't want to lick a horse's mouth. Just thought I'd mention that. In any case, you are wrong about Mexico. Mexico is a beautiful country with beautiful people. The problem is there is a large number of people who see the opportunity to make a lot of money from dealing drugs, taking bribes, kidnapping people etc., because there is just about nothing else they can do that will give them that kind of income. It's unfortunate because it turns the place (and these are the northern locations for the most part) into wild west towns. You go further south in Baja, or into the mainland and you find a whole different breed of cat. Mexico City is one of the most extraordinary places in the world. They have an anthropology museum that makes our Museum of Natural History look like a shack, and their National Arts Palace has a stage curtain (about 50 ft. tall) made completely of stained glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany, and nothing like it exists anywhere else in the world. Their main square in the Capitol, knows as "The Zocolo" is second in size only to Red Square in Moscow. And there are hundreds of other places throughout the country, including those near us such as Rosarita and Las Playas, and the still undeveloped and incredibly beautiful coastline of Baja that are also terrific places to visit and enjoy what they have to offer. We are very fortunate to have Mexico as our neighbor. The problem for poor Mexico is that is has us as its neighbor, and we tend to be timid and easily frightened when bad things happen. You and your buds ought to buck up and go south again. There are many Americans who do so regularly and never have a problem. You would putting more money into the local economy which would result in the businesses paying a tad more taxes and that would help the local authorities increase their efforts to do something about the bad guys. If everyone let their fears of what might happen stop them from going anywhere, we would never experience the joy and wonder that comes from travel to other places and encountering other cultures. I think we are damn lucky to have a foreign country at our doorstep. No doubt, poor Mexico is having some tough times with a nasty criminal element, but the last thing they need is to have their neighbors abandon them to their problems. What Mexico really needs is Americans with real cajones. Come on Poff; the beer is ice cold, the tequila is still hot,the lobsters are still a bargain, and the lovely senoritas are still smiling. Round up your boys and party down while you help out a neighbor who would appreciate it.
— March 21, 2011 1:58 p.m.

Save Our Heritage Organisation Stands Up for Cabrillo Bridge

This has got to be the loopiest idea anyone has ever come up with. If you are going to build a diversionary road, the last place to start is in the middle of a bridge. They should just close Cabrillo to car traffic and build a roadway and bridge that crosses 163 down on the south end of the dog park and brings traffic around the back of the Aerospace museum. By starting on the existing bridge they are going to quardruple the costs and leave nobody happy because the bridge will still be traveled halfway by cars to reach the diversion. This is really nuts. I'd love to know what is really going on here.
— March 5, 2011 6:11 p.m.

All in Favor of Balboa Park Preservation...

Tikicult: That link you provided doesn't look quite right-- goo.gl? Which footbridge are you referring to?
— February 21, 2011 11:08 a.m.

All in Favor of Balboa Park Preservation...

Yea, I don't get this one either. It makes no sense whatsoever to put in an exit from the Cabrillo Bridge to take cars over Palm Canyon and lead them where? The parking area behind the Spreckles Pavilion? I would think a construction job of that size would be awfully expensive, and even then, it would only make sense if an underground garage were there. If that is the plan, it is going to be a real mess with the bridge closed and no parking available behind the Spreckles during construction. And all this for what? So people have more room to roam around aimlessly where the traffic circle used to be? I think it's downright screwy. What would make more sense to me is to put in a small bridge over 163 that would be accessed by an exit road coming from Balboa Dr., down near Marston Pt.. That bridge could take traffic behind and around the auto, air & space, and sports museum into what would then be a multi-level underground garage. That parking lot back there does not usually get the traffic the others do and would not be as big a disruption as far as construction goes. Plus, by putting the bridge in down at Marston, you avoid messing with the iconic Cabrillo. I get the feeling somebody somewhere has additional plans for the Prado Circle once it is cleared of traffic. I think either the Prado Restaurant or the Museum of Art would like more real estate. Look at how fast we lost parking when the Prado Restaurant got set up and then required valet spaces. And if it's just a case of trying to restore the Park back to the way it was back when, well, I just hope they restore the Zorro Garden and its residents. Now that would be something worth shooting for.
— February 17, 2011 7:40 p.m.

California State Bar Rejects Charges Against Mike Aguirre

Oy. Surfdog, I just don't know where to begin.... First of all what is this thing you have against people who earned a GED? For many, a GED is something they worked very hard for and should be commended for their effort, not put down by elitist snobs like you. It's odd how that "free market" stuff you keep raving about works. The free part comes in when the bankers and corporations want to charge customers outrageous prices and not be bound by nasty little rules and regs that hamper their plans to rip people off, destroy the environment, and if necessary goose up a good war here and there just to keep everyone confused and afraid. Fear and confusion tend to be the best ingredients for a superbly profitable war. Bow-wowzer, you need to understand, these people you keep referring to as "trough feeders" are simply hard working people who happen to be employed in an industry that is very, very old. Consequently, they inherited a condition of their employment which was to be a member of a union. That union was in place because years ago, all over this country- not just here, the employers really tried to take advantage of the employees with outrageous demands like long hours, and six day work weeks or worse, and no, or very few holidays, and certainly no pay if you got sick or even hurt on the job. They were treated like paid slaves. So they organized. The developed their demands and organized strikes where necessary. They demanded decent pay, decent hours, and tolerable work conditions. And they got them, because the employers knew that without the workers, nothing would get done. And this happened on a national scale too. It was unions that demanded the government provide social security to address the problem of the elderly and destitute. And it was the unions that demanded workers comp for those who got hurt in the course of their job; and holidays, and seniority to reward those who stayed and were the most experienced. It was the unions who pushed for safety laws and regulations to get children out of the factories or it something presented a danger to the employees health and safety. Yes, some unions negotiated pay and benefit packages that caused the employer to move to another country. The company was "free" to leave behind the workers that built the company; left them for the taxpayers to support (not using their profits of course) and provide support services and maybe retraining. Now, companies are moving overseas even when their labor costs are really not a problem. It's just those profits are too good to ignore. They have no problem ignoring what is happening to the American people in the meantime. See, that the thing about corporations and "free enterprise," they and it have no conscience; no concern about the damage it does to the lives of those who made them who they are.
— February 10, 2011 8:39 p.m.

California State Bar Rejects Charges Against Mike Aguirre

Hey, SurfMonkey; When I say retirees are trying to get into discounted senior cit housing, I am not referring to the muni retirees. They don't have to live like that; their union got them a good pension! It's those who did not have the good fortune to get into a union and enjoy a decent retirement. And when you refer to the "poor and middle class," do your realize they might not be so poor is they were unionized and could demand pay and benefits more in line with what the executives get. You see, Surfputty, it's people like you who keep the poor people poor and the rich nice and rich. You get suckered in by what you read in the UT and hear on Fox News and then you go and vote for some slick ex-cop who could care less about you and yours. He and his crew are going to sell you a new stadium, jack up your seasonal ticket price, double what you pay for a hot dog and a beer, and let your streets and bridges crumble right before your eyes. I know a lot of people don't like those cushy pensions that the muni folks got, but I just love seeing the "working class" get some cake for a change. Everyone seems to feel that only the big dog deal makers here in SD should be raking in the big bucks. Yea, SurfPoodle, you can red-bait all you want. What I don't understand is why you rant and rave about the poor and working class who have to pay the taxes but you don't seem able to put two and two together and realize that it is the poor and working class who are getting screwed in a much larger way than what they would be paying in taxes. It's just like this lame idea to put city services out for competitive bidding. That is nothing but a scam to knock local workers out of good paying jobs and allow cutthroat operators step in and do the job for less by paying their employees less and offering little if any benefits. Oh yea--the city will save money; but its citizens will be losing their homes. How does anyone maintain an income high enough to be able to afford the cost of living here in SD, if what was once a good paying job has been taken over by low-ball contractors who lay them off and offer to rehire them at half the pay, if they offer to hire them at all? Like I said in my earlier note to Don B., the deal here should not be to see how fast we can all go down in income and see benefits and pensions shrink, or just stand around dumbfounded over how our 401K's lost 60% of their value while them folks who said it was a good idea walk away with 7-figure parachutes and bonuses even when their company loses money. Of course, the big boys would have known that was coming and shorted their stock so they make their money even when the rest of us see our IRA's go over the cliff. You need to wake up SurfPuppy; get the salt out of your eyes and the kelp out of your ears. You are defending the very people who will not even bat an eyelash when you lose everything you've got. You'll be dealing with your foreclosure while they go surfing.
— February 10, 2011 12:55 a.m.

California State Bar Rejects Charges Against Mike Aguirre

Excellent piece, as always, Don; I'm glad someone in this town follows up and reports the news that should be in our local paper. Especially when that local paper made such a big deal about Aguirre being wrong (when he was right). Unfortunately, the UT has much too much influence on the local pop and can sway an election, even when the candidate is one who works on their behalf. I'm just glad The Reader and writers like yourself are around to add some balance to what the big dogs would like us all to believe. You may be right in saying Aguirre should have kept quiet when he spoke out, but I'm happy neither he nor you live by that philosophy. The one thing you and I differ on has to do with the City employee pensions. I'm glad the union got their members that pension package, and I do feel bad it is a burden on the city to maintain, but I don't think we should be criticizing those who are fortunate enough to have a pension that will allow them to live here. Some may say the City Council or the then Mayor screwed up in agreeing to the deal, but I say too bad. What should we be wishing for? Payscales and benefits like Walmart provides, or some other service sector employer? Let's face it, many of the recently retired are trying to get into discounted Senior housing and buying their groceries on mark-down. I say good for those who managed to get a good retirement, and the City is just going to have to find a way to pay for it. I know Aguirre is for bankruptcy and maybe that is the solution considering the City appears bankrupt when it comes to finding creative and effective solutions to its financial problems. I just don't think we ought to get into a race to the bottom and try to drag down those who have made out well simply because most of us have not. In any case, thanks again for the great reporting. As always, I look forward to your next column.
— February 9, 2011 2:16 p.m.

Stupid Chick's Lucky

Whoa, Guys! Don't confuse healthy skepticism and an appetite for the truth as an obsession. Chill. We're just talking here. Barb, just because the cops say it's so, does not necessarily make it so. That's why we have courts, lawyers and processes designed to prove as best as we can, what actually happened. As long as you've brought it up, would you care to share exactly what it was that the cop said put the women in the wrong? Because to be frank, I haven't read a word yet that states specifically what it was that the women did wrong. Granted, smashing into your car is wrong, but the question is not what happened, but why? David, you say the woman said she saw your car stopped and chose to drive in front of it. Well, isn't that why cars are required to stop at crosswalks; To allow for pedestrians and others to cross the street? And how is it possible that she saw your car stopped at the crosswalk, but while sitting there, you did not see her? Because I now really do wonder, if she saw your car stopped at the crosswalk and decided to ride in front of your car, then your had to move your car forward to be in her path. You know, these crosswalks only work if everyone does what they are supposed to do. I mean, I admit, if it were me, I too would be more concerned about that other car in the intersection and what it is going to do, considering a car crash is a very serious event. But I still would carefully look for any other traffic, cars or people, coming from either side of me before I proceed. Four-way stops are challenging. There are laws that prevail, but sometimes another driver, with the best of intentions, screws things up with this, "No, you go!" routine. And then even if you decipher that jazz, you still have to be careful of walkers and bikers and who the hell knows what that have shown up while the brief exchange between you and the other driver was going on. As for Columbo, I do remember that ratty rain coat he always wore. But truth be told, I liked Robert Blake in "Baretta." He had that crazy parrot or cockateil or whatever it was, that always flew off when it wasn't supposed to. And he a.lways had that cigarette that he never lit. Baretta had style. Too bad Blake turned out to be a whacked out killer No, your situation is interesting and I just see enough wiggle room in it to have some fun, but we don't really have the cast of characters we would need to go Hollywood with it. As for dealing with insurance, car rentals, etc., been there, done that. I had a lunatic bash my car windows because I was sleeping with his ex. Some guys have no appreciation for true (if not temporary) love. Hope I didn't raise your blood pressure or anything, and as I said earlier, I hope this goes well for you. I actually like you guys, even if Barbarella is an uptight, slightly fascist, Gen-X retro Yuppie. I enjoy reading about your efforts to live normal lives. And David, you definitely are the Yang to her Yin. Be happy.
— February 3, 2011 8:14 p.m.

Stupid Chick's Lucky

I did look at your video again and I noticed you're driving a Mini Cooper, yes? Nice little car, but they do ride low. I would think with a car riding that low, a cyclist coming fast enough to hit hard enough to fly over your hood, and yet, your car shows nothing on the right side, the point of maximum impact--the spot that would have taken the hardest hit. Aaagh! Who cares? The main thing is you've got the police report and what was it? Three violations? If she broke them, she broke them and that is all it takes. I wouldn't be surprised if they checked her blood for alcohol or drugs. I assume they did the same with you just to eliminate any questions about that? But hey, you've got your witness, your husband David, and who does this lady have? Besides, your insurance company is working on your behalf and will determine who was at fault. She was on a bike--with no insurance I'm sure. So there's no worry about anyone trying to make a case on her behalf. Nah, she's toast. I wouldn't give it a thought. Just out of curiosity, do any of the citations speak specifically to her entering the crosswalk in violation of the law? Because either she entered that crosswalk while your car was in it, or you entered the crosswalk when she was about to enter it. As they say in Texas: "Somebody done somebody wrong." I drove that intersection today on my way to Henry's, and to be honest, I don't see how you could not have seen her coming up that sidewalk way before she reached it. She would have had to be moving at Lance Armstrong speed to not be in your view when you looked down that way, and yet hit your car when you proceeded through the crosswalk. I mean, she was either close enough for you to see her, or she was so far away that you didn't see her when you looked. What I think may have happened, Barb, is that you did look down in her direction, but you didn't see her, or you did see her but she was too far down the sidewalk to represent any problem. Then you turned your attention to that other driver, the "you go" guy. But maybe it was more of "You go; no, you go; no really, it's okay, please go," which is a very polite and considerate exchange between two drivers, but one that takes a little bit of time. Maybe even enough time for that biker to have reached the corner and go full out to cross the street and in that split second of "Okay, I'll go," and that lady pumping her pedals to take advantage of the stopped car (yours) at the intersection, she just kept moving thinking she had the right of way. I mean, she didn't go through a red light; and there was no stop sign facing her. You can see how something like this could happen. So, who is at fault? The answer to that question is as elusive as finding the legal interpretation of the word, "reasonable." A word that provides more work for lawyers than any other in the English language. Of course, that's not counting the most elusive of all: the truth.
— February 3, 2011 6:47 p.m.

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