City Council sets medical marijuana hearing for 4:20 p.m.
Marijuana advocates: "This is nothing more than a smokescreen to avoid vigorous debate, and it stinks like schwag."
City Council source: "They were hoping to hold the meeting on 4/20, but it turns out, that's a Saturday this year." http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44038/ "It's typical pothead paranoia," says a City Councilman, speaking on condition of anonymity. "We graciously grant them an …
After sweeping Dodgers, Padres hire local Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master as combat consultant
"Apparently, beating them helps us beat them."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44037/ Quentin kept his center of gravity low, but allowed himself to get off-balance. "Remember how [San Francisco 49ers receiving great] Jerry Rice took ballet?," asks Padres manager Bud Black. "Well, this is kind of like that. Excellence in baseball …
Liquor store owners agree to $6,000 ethics fine in Filner hit piece case
Group run by outspoken Chaldean leader favoring Nathan Fletcher admits failing to fully identify itself and making late filings during last year's race for mayor
As reported here last May 29, the Neighborhood Market Association, a group representing various liquor stores and convenience markets around the county, unleashed a barrage of hit pieces against then-congressman Bob Filner, who was running for mayor. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/18/44031/ One of …
Strange drinking at D'O Thai
Found a new kind of booze in Old Town, and some average curry too.
I was visiting a friend in Old Town the other day and did not want tacos for dinner. I know, right? I couldn’t spring for Harney, so we popped in to D’O Thai Cottage (2414 San Diego Avenue, 619-683-2506) and …
Review: Scary Movie V
After Beetlejuice's cameo in Scary Movie II provided the only legitimate laugh in the film, a pass on all future sequels seemed unavoidable. I was working the day watch out of the Clairemont Town Square. Trance, my 11:05 wake up …
Council sets date to discuss draft medical marijuana ordinance
Draft ordinance improves access from 2011 ordinance.
Proponents and patients of medical marijuana in San Diego will finally get a chance to voice support for a new ordinance that clears the way for medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the City. On Monday, April 22, the City …
Mission Bay High School Music Program Fundraiser April 19 to feature pianist Sue Palmer with The Preservationists
Mission Bay High School will host a pair of concerts, on April 19 (at Tango Del Rey) and May 18 (on campus) to raise funds for thier music programs.
Mission Bay High School will host a pair of fundraisers this spring for their music programs. First up will be a student concert on April 19, at Tango Del Rey, with guest, boogie woogie pianist, Sue Palmer. Then on May …
Tech grads: job search will worsen dramatically if immigration bill passes
As H-1B barriers would loosen, employers would win, U.S. employees lose
Recent college grads, doctoral candidates, and skilled professionals will find the already-rough job market much rougher if the immigration overhaul proposed in the Senate Wednesday (April 17) gets into law, says a new article in Bloomberg BusinessWeek. Consider the H-1B …
Padres complete sweep of Dodgers
The San Diego Padres took the third game of the series at the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete the sweep
Clayton Kershaw is tough, almost unhittable at times, and the Padres have had very limited success against him. Tyson Ross is a rough talented pitcher who is still learning to spot his pitches. Wednesday evening at Chavez Ravine, the Padres …
Cheapest meal in Oceanside – if you like shukkin’ peanuts
Pierview Pub or Pier View Coffee Co.? Choice is peanuts you shuck (free), or BBQ chicken sammies (cheap)
It’s the first thing you notice. When you come up from Oceanside’s pier at Pierview Way, you look to your left, and there’s Pier View Coffee Co (300 Pier View Way, Oceanside, 760-966-1150). http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/44007/ To your right, Pierview Pub (301 …
Garritsons are a family of nurses, the son testified
Adult nurse sons testify in jury trial of their registered nurse father, who is accused of abuse
Jarrod Garritson was subpoenaed to testify in the trial of his father, on April 16, 2013. Jarrod looked at Michael Dale Garritson, 62, sitting at the defense table and said, “He’s my father.” The elder Garritson is accused of abusing …
Chase Headley returns Wednesday while Cameron Maybin goes to the disabled list
Chase Headley has been taken off of the disabled list and replaced there by Cameron Maybin
Chase Headley has returned to the San Diego Padres as of Wednesday, and is in the starting lineup for the 7:10 PM game. Chase will bat third and play third base Wednesday evening, with Jedd Gyorko going back to second …
Danny Janklow Quintet comes to Dizzy's April 20
The young LA alto saxophonist makes his San Diego bandleading debut.
Brace yourself for some "alto-madness," jazz fans. On April 20, young LA saxophone master Danny Janklow comes to Dizzy's, sharing the frontline duties with SD reed virtuoso Christopher Hollyday, fellow Angeleno bassist Hamilton Price with local heavyweights pianist Joshua White …
Point Loma High School film studio shut down during investigation into porn shoot
"When we gave kids access to top-of-the-line film production equipment, Point Loma Lesbian High School wasn't what we had in mind."
Student director: "What did they think we were going to produce? Citizen Kane, Jr.? http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43992/ Just a few short months after the opening of Point Loma High School's film production facility, the program has been suspended pending the results of …
Record Store Day 2013 at M-Theory Music
Mission Hills record store offers discount LPs, CDs, and live music from Teenage Burritos and The Plateaus
M-Theory Music's (915 W Washington St. - Mission Hills) 2013 Record Store Day is set for Saturday, April 20 starting at 10 in the morning with $.50 LPs, $1 CDs, and a huge list of limited, exclusive titles. Live music …
San Diego county supervisor and super lobbyist are partners in Mission Hills restaurant
Dean of downtown San Diego influence peddlers and longtime GOP supervisor Ron Roberts have partnership interests in Brooklyn Girl Eatery, disclosures show
The world of San Diego politics and its well-heeled corporate lobbying corps has long been a clubby sort of place, where tickets, dinners, drinks, and entertainment tabs for elected officials and their staffs are covered by obliging influence peddlers, eager …
Former SDCERA employee blames Aguirre, law firm for his firing
But Aguirre says Jeff Baker gave two different stories in two different courts
According to Courthouse News Service, Jeffrey Baker has sued attorneys Mike Aguirre and one of his partners, Chris Morris, and their firm, Aguirre Morris & Severson, for malpractice, fraud, and other alleged offenses. Baker claims that Aguirre encouraged him to …
Protest opposes Keystone XL pipeline at Coronado petroleum conference
About two dozen protestors organized by climate change activist group SanDiego350.org gathered outside the Loews Coronado Bay Resort today (April 17) as the American Petroleum Institute concluded its 2-day 2013 Pipeline Conference, billed by promoters as “the ‘go-to’ event for …
Mayor Filner comments on public records lawsuit
"What part of 'Donna Frye doesn't work here any more' don't you people understand?"
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/17/43984/ Filner then spat on the ground and bared his teeth before declaring, "I AM THE MAYOR. YOU DO NOT INVESTIGATE ME. I INVESTIGATE YOU. THAT GOES DOUBLE FOR MY ADMINISTRATION."