Two county lawyers disbarred
One writes bad checks to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
According to the August issue of the Calbar Journal, two county lawyers have been disbarred. James Chester Weseman of Del Mar was disbarred because discipline imposed on him by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office amounted to professional misconduct. He …
Amber alert issued for Boulevard man suspected of murder, arson, kidnapping
The San Diego Sheriff’s homicide detail announced this evening (August 5) that a suspect has been identified in what’s being investigated as a possible arson and double homicide in the Laguna Mountains community of Boulevard. Deputies originally responded to reports …
It's Gonna Blow!!!: local filmmaker documents San Diego's music underground circa 1986-1996
Bill Perrine combines archival footage with interview from local legends to provide a glimpse into the "next Seattle" that never was.
Once upon a time, San Diego was poised to conquer its supposed inferiority complex (thanks, L.A.) via an explosive music scene that had onlookers proclaiming America’s Finest City as “the next Seattle.” Nothing ever really came of that, or – …
Amazon's Bezos buys Washington Post for $250 million
But the ailing newspaper will not be part of booming Amazon
The Washington Post Co. has agreed to sell its flagship paper to Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos for $250 million in cash. The paper will not be part of Amazon, which is prospering handsomely. The deal includes a few other smaller …
Former CCDC misused a billion dollars over two decades
Fulton says some of it could have gone for affordable housing outside of downtown
The former Centre City Development Corp. (CCDC) had a sacred belief: money that was made from the former Redevelopment Agency tax increment financing had to go back where it came from. And that was downtown. And that's one of the …
Activists protest against policies on border where 477 immigrants died in 2012
Human rights defenders protest on both sides of border by placing white crosses
Human rights activists participated in a demonstration by placing white crosses near the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, August 4. The demonstration occurred at Playas de Tijuana and at Border Field State Park, on each side of the border fence. In …
Victim of car break-in located the suspect for Oceanside police
Defense attorney said maybe it’s vandalism, but not felony burglary
An Oceanside resident named Brian phoned police to say that he saw a man leaning in through his car window, on a Thursday morning last month. When Brian heard his car alarm go off before 6 a.m., he went to …
Adventures in Edinburgh
There are so many reasons to travel. Of course, the obvious ones are ever present. To experience a new culture, scenery, food, nightlife, and everything else that matters. It’s almost like going to an alternate universe. While some might enjoy …
Padres's Cabrera suspended for 50 games: reports
It's part of the Biogenesis investigation
San Diego Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera is among a dozen suspensions that sports media are talking about today (Aug. 5). The players are all connected with investigation of the Biogenesis wellness clinic in Florida, which first hit the news months …
ICE special agent, sitting judge, U.S. magistrate, newscaster, prostitution client put cash into D.A. race
Law enforcement money looms large as Filner foe Dumanis and challenger Brewer battle it out in fight for special influence funding
What would Eliot Ness make of it all? As G-men, G-women and other gumshoes from an alphabet soup of federal agencies swarm city hall trying to get the goods on embattled San Diego Democratic mayor Bob Filner, his erstwhile Republican …
Fish Public opens strong
Kensington's new restaurant of note serves shellfish with style, flounders on the drinks, but rallies with impeccable service.
Fish Public (4055 Adams Avenue, 619-281-4014) got its fair share of hype following the public closing of the Kensington Grill and the onslaught of hyperbolic PR surrounding the new seafood restaurant’s development. But there’s no denying that the Urban Kitchen …
4th row center: Fruitvale Station
What kind of mother takes a 3-year-old to see Fruitvale Station, the R-rated true story of a 22-year-old Bay Area resident gunned down by police on New Year's Eve? The kind of mother who, when politely asked to put an …
Large drug seizures on both sides of border
Meth, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana seized along the U.S.-Mexico border
A series of large drug seizures, by law enforcement departments on both sides of the border, have occurred over the last week. The largest seizure occurred at the Otay Mesa cargo facility on July 30. According to Customs and Border …
Counterpoint: No BS Brussels Sprouts
Ed's search for the best sprouts in town reaches a high point on Golden Hill
Most popular spot on Golden Hill? Has to be here, just about opposite the fire station. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/aug/05/50645/ Counterpoint (830 25th Street, Golden Hill, 619-564-6722), is, a kinda boxy-modern place between Broadway and the 94 freeway. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/aug/05/50646/ But walking past about …
Hawaiian surfer Malia Manuel wins Oceanside championship
Female surfing pros dominated the waves in San Diego County this weekend
Female athletes slashed the surf over a three-day contest, with Hawaiian invader Malia Manuel taking the title of champion female surfer on Sunday, August 4, 2013. The Ford Supergirl Pro competition is advertised as the largest all-women’s surf contest in …
Packed house for 'Trane tribute
Gilbert Castellanos welcomed Azar Lawrence, Alphonse Mouzon, Hamilton Price and Joshua White into a meditation at 98 Bottles.
The spiritual gravitas of jazz icon John Coltrane hung thick in the air at 98 Bottles on August 4, especially when tenor saxophonist Azar Lawrence steered the ensemble into what would become a blueprint for the evening: a free rubato …
STINKY BLOSSOMS
Yea! It's breakfast time, and I can hardly wait! I love this time of day, when Mommy feeds me my munchies-spinach, hay and carrots. They're so delicious! Here comes Mommy now. I can see that she is digging around in …
Ride the party bus to FYF Fest
Take a joy ride from Tijuana to Los Angeles with All My Friends.
The folks behind Tijuana’s All My Friends Music Festival have teamed up with Goldenvoice to offer a round-trip party bus to the 10th annual, two-day FYF Fest in Los Angeles. The bus will take off from Plaza Rio in Tijuana …