Riverside: Teen Gunned down while handcuffed my Opinion?
Riverside County California: Has the County Sheriffs Department Changed since 2007? The recent shooting of a cuffed teen has shocked many County Residents not only by the way it happened but the amount of similar existing instances that have occurred …
God is a cashier
"on seventh and maple" says Isaiah into the receiver, while I scan over and back for police, "yeah man, God. No, Ash. Yeah, right on Seventh, alright man, later." "You gonna have children one day?" I ask God, as he …
The Starting Line(ish): New Year’s Eve Fiscal Cliff Edition
Fiscal cliff talks go to the brink, as lawmakers are optimistic for a deal; yet Republicans lack any incentive to deal; Huntsman: ”GOP devoid of a soul.”; Hillary Clinton hospitalized; Turner, Smith, dismissed from Chargers Congress remained in session over …
Better Than Red-Light Cameras?
I'm a fan of red-light cameras, despite cursing them for the $600 they cost me for a San Diego intersection photo op and online traffic school instruction. My wife and I were on our way back from the airport when …
Baja & Border News Translations: BC Inmujer Provided Services to More than 4,000 Women in 2012; First Baby of 2013 in Playas de Rosarito is Born
BC Inmujer Provided Services to More than 4,000 Women in 2012 (El Sol de Tijuana, 1/3/13) Tijuana, BC - More than 4,500 social work, psychological and legal counseling services, as well as attention to 1,506 women who suffered violence for …
Baja & Border News Translations: 34 Minibuses Removed from UMT Service
34 Minibuses Removed from UMT Service (EL MEXICANO, 1/3/12 by MARCO A. FLORES MANCILLA) Ensenada, BC - Pursuant to the direction of Ensenada Municipal President Enrique Pelayo Torres, transport companies that do not comply with legal requirements for their vehicles, …
Baja & Border News Translations: First TJ Homicide of 2013; TJ Murders Down in 2012
First TJ Homicide of 2013 (SOURCE: Tijuana Press, 1/1/13 by Vicente Calderón) Tijuana, BC - Police authorities found the body of what is recorded as the official first homicide of the new year. Municipal Police established an investigative cordon in …
Thank Goodness No Resolutions
So what. I already missed a day without a post. It's a process. I have a closet, or rather a garage full of excuses. The most impressive of which is It is cold. I know, not much of an excuse, …
From the Stoops of P.Hills
I live in a place considered crummy by most. Described as laden with crime and absent of hope, this place I call home isn’t as tragic as the stories tell. I grew up here, without any drama, and moved out …
Baja & Border News Translations: Mexicali Pollution is 10x Above Normal; Congress Approves Reforms to Benefit Pregnant Women
Mexicali Pollution is 10x Above Normal (Uniradio Informa, 1/3/13) MEXICALI, BC - Mexicali pollution exceeded by 10 times the quantities permitted due to the burning of rockets and fires during the first hours of the year. Stated it so the …
Baja & Border News Translations: State 2012 Weapon Donation Campaign Concludes; Wind Power Generators will be Built in La Rumorosa
State 2012 Weapon Donation Campaign Concludes (Uniradio Informa, 1/3/13) Tijuana, BC - With 433 weapons donated, the so-called "State 2012 Weapon Donation Campaign" closed Thursday morning, said the leader of the Municipal Secretariat of Public Security (SSPM), Alberto Capella. He …
Beyond
"Because the Beyond factor." That's what I told Oscar, manager of the Bed Bath and Beyond here in grand plaza. I've tried three seasons in a row, finally he gave me a chance, got the interview. "I've seen that movie …
Baja & Border News Translations: General Duarte to End Command of 2nd Military Region
General Duarte to End Command of 2nd Military Region (AFN, 1/2/13) TIJUANA, BC - On this date, the General Alfonso Duarte Mugica ceases to be the Commander of the 2nd Military Region, which includes Baja California following his satisfactory work …
Baja & Border News Translations: Finding of Burned Body Confirmed; International Day of the Police Celebrated
Finding of Burned Body Confirmed (Tijuana Press, 1/3/13 by Vicente Calderón) Tijuana, BC - State authorities officially confirmed the discovery a burned body in colonia Obrera Tercera Sección on January 1st. It was the first homocide of 2013 in Tijuana. …
The Era for Chromebooks
New forms of technology are evolving. Just a couple of years ago, Steve Jobs gave us the iPad. Before that though, tablet PC’s weren’t even popular, but now they’re everywhere. Everyone suddenly has a tablet by their side. However, tablets …
Baja & Border News Translations: 3% Water Rate Increase Approved; New Year Celebration Cost Varied
3% Water Rate Increase Approved (El Sol de Tijuana, 1/2/13) Tijuana, BC - The Congress of the State approved budget expenditures for Baja California in 2013 as 37.1 million pesos ($2.86 million US) although it reduced an increase in vehicular …
Baja & Border News Translations: Tragic Beginnings of 2013 in Tijuana; License Plates will Cost Only 9 Pesos More
Tragic Beginnings of 2013 in Tijuana (El MEXICANO, 1/2/13 by SAID BETANZOS) TIJUANA, BC - A 16 year-old boy died yesterday when hit and 10 other people, mostly children and women received injuries resulting from two rollovers. The young boy …
last years mirror
last years mirror rear view scattered pieces careful to pick those worth remembering my new year vision all clean and shiny the passing of 2012 days hours minutes fast-n-slow high and lows let's do it all over , again... listen …
resolutions 2013
never been good at resolutions but , its never too late write some down before i forget don't make it complicated simple reminders , to let my eyes smile laugh at up and down and hope for those all around …
halloween
"It's true, it did happen. look at the streets, along the curb, throughout the lawn. Everywhere, candy wrappers, sticking about, whole suckers crushed in a cloud of sugar crystals, halloween did happen." Little children, don't realize it until after the …