Interview: Michael Shannon on The Iceman, the NRA, and what it would take to get him to star in a Smurfs sequel
Overall quality may vary, but Michael Shannon’s name on a poster guarantees satisfaction at least for as long as he’s on screen. The man is quite simply incapable of giving a bad performance. Sadly, I left Chicago right around the …
The Turquoise gets it wrong
Pacific Beach tapas bar nearly strikes out with food and service. Only the drinks are at all on point.
I hadn’t seen a mandatory service charge at a restaurant in quite a while. Then, I went to The Turquoise Cafe-Bar Europa in Pacific Beach, where a gratuity of 17.5% is automatically added to every bill. Unlike some people, I …
Seal rope can stay up at La Jolla year-round
Coastal Commission issues three year permit for permanent barrier at Children's Pool
Yet another blow was struck yesterday (May 15) in the long-running battle between beachgoers and seals over access to the La Jolla Children’s Pool, this one could be the knockout punch in favor of the seals. The city of San …
The Answer to the God Question
Padres sweep Orioles in short series
The San Diego Padres got their offense in gear and completed a two-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles
It all boils down to either hitting or pitching, and the Padres are often lacking either one or the other. Not on Wednesday, when they busted loose with 17 hits and the pitching was adequate and the Padres downed the …
Proposed Expansion Could Bring Trolley to UC San Diego
San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), in partnership with the Federal Transit Administration, has proposed a project to extend the San Diego Trolley Blue Line northward to include up to nine additional stops, with a new terminus at the University Towne Center Transit Center.
Dubbed the "Mid-Coast Transit Corridor Project," the light rail expansion would include two stops at UC San Diego, one at Pepper Canyon and one at the Preuss School/Thornton Hospital/Scripps Hospital, with an option for a third near the Veterans Administration …
Downtown: Red trolley, green eats
Customers at downtown's newest lunchery are seeing red - trolleys
"Are you indecisive?" says Christina. "I'm not sure," I say. "Can't decide." “Touché,” she says. She leaves me to Manny, who's waiting - and waiting - to get my order. Ok, I have been screwing around hemming and hawing between …
Bridgepoint says internal controls weak, could affect stock
But stock has been rising steadily and sharply over last five days
On May 10, controversial for-profit education company Bridgepoint Education reported that it would delay its quarterly (10-Q) to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Today (May 15) the company reported it had found "a material weakness in internal control over financial …
Parker Trio live in the East Village
The creative Chicago/ Southern California guitarist brought his tight trio to town for some jagged explorations on the jazz aesthetic.
Concert promoter Bonnie Wright's importance to the music and arts community received some rare public acknowledgement on May 14, when she was awarded a proclamation signed by Mayor Bob Filner declaring it to be Bonnie Wright Day in San Diego. …
Regulatory double-speak clouds future of San Onofre public hearings
Comments from Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair Alison Macfarlane on the future of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station have generated media confusion and potentially put her at odds with environmental groups, Senator Barbara Boxer, and the NRC’s own Atomic Safety Licensing …
Dancing Strangers "Nightwalker" video takes a noir trip through Tijuana's red light district
Zona Norte, neon lights, ladies of the night, and cold-blooded murder.
Tijuana two-piece Dancing Strangers recently posted a video for "Nightwalker" from their January EP, Lost in Lust. Lost In Lust by dancing strangers "It's a song that was inspired by adolescent memories walking through Zona Norte and seeing these women …
Add' adds new wine director
The Grand Del Mar's Addison replaces stand-out sommelier
There’s no use crying over spilled milk, but I’ll shed tears over vino. I nearly did last March, when I found out Jesse Rodriguez, the French Laundry and Per Se vet and walking wine encyclopedia regarded by most everyone in …
Amidst intrigue, San Diego GOP sets early endorsements for 2014 races
Political land rush for wide-open Sixth District and other seats virtually guarantees huge special interest spending binge in 2014
With the direct-mail big money brawl between two Democrats in San Diego's Fourth District still raging, county Republicans are already ramping up to endorse their standard bearers for next year. As previously reported, the battle between union-backed Myrtle Cole and …
Three-year-old case for Phillip Miller delayed again
Man accused of missing shot-to-the-head after smoking sample pot
A Kansas City man accused of missing a point-blank shot-to-the-head during a marijuana robbery three years ago, had his trial delayed again yesterday, in San Diego’s North County Courthouse. It was in April of 2010 when Phillip Esquire Miller IV …
Papa Doug Manchester changes name to Big Poppa D, announces formation of hip-hop record label UTSounDs
Septuagenarian rapper/producer hosts dope jam with fly honeys to kick off new career
Some media outlets reported Big Poppa D's coming-out party as a birthday jam for old Papa Doug, but here's the real story: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45665/ Don't you dare pick a bone/ The newspaper I own/ Will drop you just like a stone/ …
Report: Michael Bay furious at being passed over for directorial duties on Angry Birds films
Bay: "I AM THE ANGRIEST BIRD OF ALL! THE RAGING COCK!"
"Did they not see the BASE jumping scene in Transformers: Dark of the Moon? Do they not know that I am the king of things flying through the air? Do they not know that I am the master of things …
How to cure sexual obsessives
Ludovico ain't got nothin' on Crystal
Got a press release the other day. Decided to illustrate it. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45658/ Culver City, CA (May 13, 2013) – Billy Crystal is attached to star in Winter’s Discontent... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45654/ ...as a widower... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45655/ ...who moves into a reputed active adult …
Massage parlors raided in La Mesa
La Mesa Police yesterday (May 14) released details on a coordinate prostitution sweep that took place May 9 involving the FBI, ICE Homeland Security Operations, the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department that resulted …
City Attorney prepares council for a vote on increased water rates
Public Utilities Department may seek approval from City Council for a five-year increase
San Diego's City Attorney is already looking for legal justification for what appears to be an upcoming pitch to increase water rates in order to make up for the rising cost of wholesale water prices. The problem, reads an April …