Mr. TJ does a reading, part two
When Antonio TJ Johnson reads the part of Paul Robeson next Monday night, it will be his last performance before moving to New York on June 5. A great African-American actor/singer (and All-American football player at Rutgers), Robeson's a character …
Cashner erratic as Cubs beat Padres
Andrew Cashner couldn't command his fastball and the Padres couldn't hit as they fell to the Cubs
The good news is that the Padres have had 20 hits in the last two games. The bad news is that the Padres have inconsistently had 20 hits in the last two games, what with 17 on Tuesday and only …
Making Cinco de Mayo a Cinch
La Dia de la Battalia de Puebla This weekend is bound to get crazy. Everybody loves a good reason to celebrate and nobody does it like a San Diegan. Old Town will be packed with young and old alike, prowling …
Potential conflict of interest for planning commissioner whose spouse works at land-use consultant firm?
Ted Shaw works for land-use consultant Atlantis Group which represents major developers trying to push projects through city hall.
San Diego City Planning Commissioners have almost always had some ties to developers or some level of interest in new development projects. For instance, commissioner Mary Lydon once served as vice president on downtown corporate non-profit the Downtown San Diego …
President Obama’s Mexico visit to focus on trade
Trip hopes to strengthen trade ties, reaffirm security
United States President Barack Obama traveled to Mexico Thursday, May 2nd, on the first leg of a three day trip. Obama will be meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Mexico City on Thursday afternoon. Peña Nieto has expressed …
Saffron stalwart making TV debut
Savor San Diego with Su-Mei Yu airing first episode tonight
I’d known of Su-Mei Yu, the talented chef and owner of popular Thai eatery Saffron (3731 India Street, Mission Hills) for years, but the first time I actually met her was at a pop-up culinary education event in a seafood …
THE ELUSIVE BUTTERFLY
"Mommy, Mommy, Mommy!" I squealed, while hopping up and down on my perch. I then realized that Mommy would only be able to hear my loud thumps and not understand my bunny-speak. No problem-I still wanted to get her attention, …
Bino's Bistro open in Hillcrest
Savory crepes and a good patio make for a winning combo in the Uptown District center.
Bino’s Bistro & Creperie (1260 University Avenue, 619-688-1674) has opened in the Uptown District shopping center. The Eurofying remodel shed light on the formerly cavelike buidling, once home to a Thai restaurant, and the sun now reaches to the buildings …
Snakes Alive!
Don't Look Now The rattling from behind the cactus could be either a venomous or non-venomous snake. Best not to find out. Going with the dogs to the mountains for a hike, or even just to the local canyon (Switzer …
My Dog: Champion Couch Surfer
The Dude Meet Callu. He's a dog of approximately ten years; a mutt of indeterminate breed. He weighs about 90 pounds, has black and tan markings and a perpetually wagging tail. He lives on my futon. Callu has come a …
Bombs away! Padres beat Cubs when wind blows out
The wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field and the Padres caught it and beat the Chicago Cubs
When the wind blows out at Wrigley Field in Chicago, it can make any baseball team look good. And it was blowing out good on Tuesday evening as the Padres beat the Cubs, 13-7. Neither team can be considered as …
Dig a hole: Deanna Durbin
Allow me not to be the first to say, "Was Deanna Durbin still alive?" She was a huge star in her day, Universal's answer to Shirley Temple. In 1946 Deanna Durbin was the second highest paid woman in America. Bette …
For what it's worth: New York magazine noticed Bronx Pizza a while back
Did anyone else see this?
I'm sorry if someone else already posted about this... New York magazine's Grub Street blog did a feature on the best pizza in America, and what do you know, amid the frozen delights and pizza meccas, they managed to include …
Mitt Romney signs on as San Diego-Tijuana Olympics consultant
Former Presidential Candidate and savior of the '02 Winter Olympics agrees to help - but several hurdles remain
When people think of Mitt Romney, they think of his failed attempt to unseat President Barack Obama in the 2012 Presidential election. Or they think of his La Jolla mansion, which can be seen from space and currently blocks the …
Arts & Trees: summer DIY flea market in downtown Tijuana
Seasonal flea market showcases local musicians and artisans on Avenida Revolucion in Zona Centro
Four times a year, seasonal flea market Arts & Trees showcases Tijuana’s homegrown artisans with an all-day, all-ages bazaar featuring art, photography, clothing, live music, food, wine, and beer. This summer's installment will be an open-air market held on Saturday, …
Southwestern College appoints new board member
Trust continues to be a major issue on campus
April 29 the Southwestern Board of Trustees selected Nora Vargas to fill the position vacated by former trustee William Stewart. In March, only a few months into his term, Stewart resigned from the board. His resignation alluded to the "alleged …
Trailer Park: Pacific Rim
Okay, so everyone's excited for this, because deep down inside, everyone is still an eight-year-old boy. Except, maybe, you know, the girls. But they'll go with their boyfriends, just like they used to go to the arcade with their boyfriends …
Mr. TJ does a reading, part one
The timing's both perfect and sad. On Monday, May 6, Vagabond Theatre Project will do a staged reading of Ed Schmidt's drama, Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting. The story, like a footnote to the movie 42, tells about an imaginary …