McCartney concert screenings in Poway, Temecula, Mission Valley, more
Plus "Beatles Do Diego," chronicling the Fab 4's local adventures, together and separately
Someone stole my Wings Over America (1976) triple-album way back when triple-albums were still a "thing," and it's been a looooong time since I've been able to play my Paul McCartney and Wings laserdisc edition of Rockshow, the rarely seen …
Woman sues Sheriff's Deputy and Department after she was shot in her own backyard
Jennifer Orey was shot outside her house while deputies searched for a suspected prowler.
One day after the August 19, 2012 shooting, San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore told KGTV the bullet fired by one of his deputies only grazed Jennifer Lynn Orey's arm and amounted to nothing more than a "scratched pinky." Orey …
Housing affordability rate falls to 38 percent
Increasing housing prices are again putting a serious squeeze on affordability, the California Association of Realtors reports. Just 44 percent of Californians could afford to purchase a median-priced single family home in the first quarter of 2013, according to the …
Chad White Baja-Med popup dinner at Analog
With guest Chef Diego Hernandez of Corazon de Tierra in Valle de Guadalupe.
Chef Chad White has already gotten a number of shout outs in the Reader for his take on Baja-Med cuisine and pop-up dinner series. A few days ago, SDpopup posted a light-hearted bio of White to promote his popup dinner …
Barrio Logan: Greenest Roaster in San Diego?
Cafe Virtuoso spills the beans on why organic, why Fair Trade
Who is the greenest coffee roaster in San Diego? My money goes to Café Virtuoso (1616 National Avenue, Barrio Logan, 619-550-1830). http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/13/45477/ Why? Because they claim to be the only 100 percent organic coffee roasters company in town. And I …
Chapter 2: The Custom Coupe goes south.
I had found the car that I wanted. The deal was made, a deposit paid. The seller was willing to wait until the end of the month before I collected the car and paid the balance. The car was in …
In just one day, labor-council chief Lorena Gonzalez collects nearly $20,000 in campaign contributions
Unions and other union affiliated committees continue to be the source for Gonzalez's large campaign chest
The week got off to a stellar start for Lorena Gonzalez and her run for State Assembly. On Monday, May 13, Gonzalez once again showed off her fundraising skills, raking in just shy of $20,000 in one day's worth of …
Opium poppy plantation found near Tecate, Baja California
First poppy plantation found this year in Baja California despite rise in national production
According to the Baja California state police, an opium poppy plantation was discovered near Tecate in a rural area. Few details on the find were released, besides that the plantation was located in a mountainous area and was found during …
Review: Peeples
The enormously appealing Craig Robinson makes the leap from second-string relief in raunchy comedies to top billing as the Ben Stiller substitute in this Tyler Perry-approved sitcom riff on Meet the Fockers. Robinson stars as Wade Walker, an affable loser …
Jedd Gyorko a lot like Chase Headley?
Scuttlebutt surrounds signing Gyorko long-term, but maybe there's a good reason the Padres shouldn't pull the trigger quite yet
So, the Cubs have signed ex-Padre and ex-Red Sox prospect Anthony Rizzo to a very long term contract. This will undoubtedly piss off many long-time Padres fans who are begging for the Friars to sign someone long-term. Rizzo’s deal is …
Mexican government working to allow foreign ownership of beach property
Amendment to Mexican Constitution hopes to bring in more international investments
An amendment to the Mexican Constitution, which has already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, is currently in the hands of the Senate which could allow foreign ownership of beachfront property. Legislators are hoping to draw in more international …
World-class cyclists in Escondido
Tour de France talent hits north county for the start of the Amgen Tour of California
Sunday, Escondido played host to world-class athletes for the start of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California. The level of talent lining up for the start of the race was equal to what fans could expect to see in the …
LGBTQIA-Z?
SDSU's Lavender Graduation excludes student involved in long-term relationship with his dog.
"Maybe after the Supreme Court upholds gay marriage, we'll have the courage to stamp out zoophobia." http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/13/45427/ Rex San Diego State University Aboriginal Studies major Brad Wolf is used to being called a freak. He's used to being shunned by …
Billboard pushes for greater San Onofre awareness
Final week of public comment on proposal to change rules for re-start without full license amendment
The nuclear watchdog group San Onofre Safety is trying to expand its public outreach in the days leading up to the May 16 deadline for public comment on Southern California Edison’s plan to redefine the meaning of “full power” in …
The Sound of Music at San Diego Musical Theatre
In a way it's like cheating. Whenever Gabriella Dimmick enters, she hoards your eyes. She plays Gretel, youngest of the Von Trapp Family Singers, and always knows where to go (usually arriving first) and what to do. Thing is: Gabriella …
Die Disney die - UPDATED
No, it's not German for "The Disney the." It's just the Mondays, grumpy about the Disney Machine and what they're doing to my childhood down in the basement, er, marketing department: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/13/45410/ Now don't misunderstand me. I know that George …
Bill Gore files to re-up as sheriff next year
County's lawman-in-chief is veteran fundraiser from tribal casinos, prison vendor, hotel mogul, and very old boys network
San Diego county Sheriff and ex-FBI man Bill Gore has filed a statement of intention to run for re-election next year and has set up a newly formed campaign committee to fund the effort. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/mar/08/41423/ As previously reported, Gore has …
Rays complete sweep of Padres
Again the Padres were up on the Rays but couldn't hold them back, as Tampa Bay takes all three in the series
You can blame a lot of things for this latest sweep of the Padres. You can blame it on the offense of the Rays, or else the failure of the Padres to either pitch out of key spots or hit …
Happy Mother's Day
Gaia and Medea, they're both mothers.
Gaia has a beautiful yoga practice, she harms not the earth with all of her green tech, and she is vegan to the bone. Gaia is “one of those” mothers--at least that's the modern version. There are a few archetypes …