Trailer Park: Man of Steel
Fight heterophobia!
You know, "fear of the different." Because if a super-dude saved my son from a bus that was sinking into the water, I know I'd be pretty angry. Because the dude was super. How dare he? Wait, what? I dunno, …
City accused of not releasing public documents, sued for violating public records act
SCI Consulting filed lawsuit on Superior Court alleging the City witheld public information.
The bad blood between the City of San Diego and a maintenance assessment consulting firm it once hired is flowing heavier and hotter than ever. The consulting firm has filed a new lawsuit against the City accusing officials in the …
Tourism Marketing District announces new board of directors candidates
Of existing members, only C. Terry Brown seeks re-election
The San Diego Tourism Marketing District, catching headlines of late due to its clash with Mayor Bob Filner over his insistence on revising an operating agreement negotiated but not signed by the outgoing Jerry Sanders, is due for a nearly …
Padres whollop Dodgers as bats come to life
The San Diego Padres put together a prolific offense and solid starting pitching to down the Dodgers and take their first series of the season
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43977/ The Padres bats have awakened. On a chilly Los Angeles evening, the San Diego Padres finally put together an outing that included superb starting pitching and a copious amount of hitting and the Padres used that combination to bury …
Public Notice RE: FISH PUBLIC
Restaurateur Tracy Borkum turning Kensington Grill to seafood spot
When speaking with local restaurateur Tracy Borkum over a half-decade ago, she was already regarded by many in her industry as one of San Diego’s most driven and with-it eatery owners. At the time, the venues within her Urban Kitchen …
National Association of Theatre Owners President asks Hollywood to make fewer R-rated films
Guns don't kill people, R-rated movies do
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43972/ In an attempt to put a Band-Aid on the gushing wounds caused by recent gun violence in America, NATO President, John Fithian, has called upon Hollywood to make fewer R-rated movies. Fithian joined MPAA chairman and CEO Christopher Dodd …
Report blasts CPUC's laxity toward safety
Relations with utilities too cozy; legislator calls for Peevey firing
A report, due to be released today (April 17), blasts the California Public Utilities Commission for its "anti-safety" attitude and "resistance to challenging utilities," according to the Sacramento Bee, to which the report was leaked. The report blames a workplace …
Lemon Grove tax preparer arrested in Phoenix
Accused of using 200 stolen identities to collect more than $1 million in bogus tax returns
Tax preparer Cynthia Lozano of Lemon Grove was arrested in Phoenix on Monday, April 15 (Tax Day) and stands accused of stealing the identity of more than 200 people, filing false returns on their behalf and collecting over $1 million …
What local organizers can learn from events similar to the Boston Marathon
In the wake of the tragedy that occurred Monday in Boston, we rightly reflect on those who were innocent victims of selfishness and cowardice. Too, we as a nation, justly stood on the giants before us who have spoken great …
Best events in San Diego through April 23
Friday | 19 CHARLIE MURPHY Charlie Murphy’s rapid evolution from Chappelle’s Show cast member to top-billed international comedian, playing to sold-out audiences around the globe, has been remarkable. He has spent the past eight years performing his critically acclaimed stand-up …
High Explosive Munitions Testing to Occur at Camp Pendleton
This Wednesday and Thursday detonations from aircraft may be heard as far as San Diego.
On April 15th Camp Pendleton announced "live-fire training exercises," via aircraft, will occur between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The press release goes on to state that "other aircraft will be dropping high explosive bombs in …
Teenager explained taking hold of his autistic brother in trial today
A different paid caregiver is facing felony abuse charges in San Diego Superior Court
The teenaged brother of an autistic man was called as a defense witness today, in the trial of a 62-year-old registered nurse accused of abusing his patient. Michael Oakley said he is 19 years old and has been a paid …
Kabob House: Tabouleh or not tabouleh?
That isn't the only luscious question at Golden Hill's newest kabobbery
Dang. Thought I was pioneering this place. It’s a kinda shrinking violet in the wedge of a strip mall you’d whizz past on your way to the cooler bits of Golden Hill. But jes' been to the dentist. Had some …
Tonga Ross-Ma'u Sextet live at Dizzy's
Ross-Ma'u led a tight ensemble of veteran and younger players through an ambitious program of original material and lesser known standards.
One of Chuck Perrin of Dizzy's greatest attributes is his fondness for showcasing emergent or lesser known talent to the wider San Diego jazz fan base. On April 14, I got the opportunity to take in a show that featured …
Makeout Weird puckers up for strange kiss goodbye
Whistle Stop monthly says so-long with Maniqui Lazer, Moonshake, Machino, and more.
Three years ago, a rare and mystical union of Weird was forged between two entities known as Monsterpussy and Freak Sauce. Like a modern day Megazord, they fused together to form a formidable beast that was greater than the sum …
The long, long titles: Part 1
Movies with names so long, one card can't hold 'em
Fox News notwithstanding, America's generally pride themselves on brevity, particularly when it comes to opening credit sequences. Look how much text Hollywood can cram into one title card: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/16/43822/ It's a good thing pretentious Parisian gasbag Johnny Godard's Weekend wasn't …
May Day Workers Film Festival April 26 - 28 & May 1
The May Day Workers Film Festival is a grass roots organization made up of local San Diego workers and students volunteering their time to "celebrate labor and people’s struggles for May Day." This is the organization's first festival and they …
California's ethics watchdog takes another bite at San Diego conflict ruling
Advice letters fly regarding one-time consultant to lobbyist for controversial Jamul Indian casino
As reported here last June, marketing and economic consultant Michael Casinelli, then-chairman of the county's Jamul Dulzura community planning group, had a good customer in the form of MJE Marketing Services, the big downtown lobbying and public affairs outfit. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/16/43809/ …
Padres take down Dodgers in Los Angeles
The Padres needed a win and they got one riding the back of Eric Stults
The San Diego Padres travelled up to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers after a six-game home stand that resulted in only one win. Starting pitching wasn’t lasting past five innings on most nights, and even the relievers weren’t living …