Fugitive apprehended in Encinitas
Suspected motorcycle thief escaped custody last night at hospital
Sheriff’s deputies apprehended 18 year-old escaped fugitive Isaac Nachbar at a residence on the 100 block of Calle Magdalena in Encinitas early this evening (April 11) after a day-long manhunt, authorities have announced. Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, Nachbar …
Mayor Filner calls on City Attorney Goldsmith to drop the lawsuit against City retirement system
Mayor and SDCERS president Herb Morgan will appear tomorrow to issue a public request to Goldsmith
Just when all the tensions between Mayor Bob Filner and City Attorney Jan Goldsmith over the Tourist Marketing District started to ease, it appears as if the two might have another clash is brewing. This fight is over the City's …
Bob's Burgers cast comes to The Irenic for rare live show
Animated Fox comedy cast comes to North Park on May 6
The cast of Fox's Emmy Award-nominated animated comedy Bob’s Burgers is coming to The Irenic on Monday, May 6 as part of a rare, first-time, five-city live tour. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mws3IgkUN8c Voice actors H. Jon Benjamin (Home Movies, Archer), Eugene Mirman (Delocated), …
Former Arellano Félix attorney killed in Tijuana
Attorney who represented drug lord executed in broad daylight
A former attorney of the Tijuana drug boss Benjamín Arellano Félix was killed on Thursday, April 11th. El-Mexicano first reported the murder of Roberto Navarro, which occurred during broad daylight in Tijuana. According to the municipal police, Navarro was attacked …
Computer expert said card containing evidence was intentionally destroyed
Video on the damaged computer card was not recoverable, expert said
A computer expert testified today that he was shown a card which supposedly contained video evidence, and he concluded, “It had been destroyed intentionally.” Darrell Wade told a jury this morning, “I am a data recovery specialist.” He has worked …
Save Our Heritage Organisation defends The Castle, sues City Council to return building's historical designation
Lawsuit filed on April 8th looks to overturn appeal granted by city council.
Fresh off their victory over the Plaza de Panama project, historic preservation group Save Our Heritage Organisation (SOHO) is heading back to court. This time, SOHO has a new mission; to defend the "Castle." Built in 1927, the Luscomb Building, …
Dig a hole: Mickey Rose
Woody Allen's former writing partner was 77
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/11/43568/ The man responsible for many of the howls contained in three of Woody Allen's earliest and funniest movies is dead. Mickey Rose, co-author of What's Up, Tiger Lily?, Take the Money and Run, and Bananas died of cancer Sunday …
With horses dying, Del Mar's political giving very much alive
Del Mar track money to California politicos is healthier than ever, disclosure shows
Whether horse racing is good for horses or not, one thing appears sure, it's great for political fundraisers. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/11/43565/ A report in today's UT San Diego sheds new light on the long-smoldering controversy over horse fatalities at the state's racetracks. …
Goodfellas Scorsese and Liotta go back to school in Campus Life
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/11/43562/ I can understand Ray Liotta needing the work, but what is Marty doing acting in a low budget sci-fi picture with Jesse McCartney? Is his youngest daughter, Francesca Scorsese, that big a fan of Dream Street that she called …
SeaWorld going public. Don't bite.
Deal has fishy smell. Insiders will make out like bandits
SeaWorld Entertainment, including San Diego's facility and Chula Vista's Soak City water park, intends to go public this week at between $24 and $27 a share (likely $25.50). In my judgment, this one shines and stinks like a rotten mackerel …
Heartbreak Ridge Run
Join the Marine corps for a half-marathon on the trails of Camp Pendleton.
Heartbreak Ridge Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids 1K--who would have the balls to name an event after the Battle of Wendengli from the Korean War? The Marine Corps. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/apr/11/43563/ The event is an off road run through the Las …
The Haven open in Kensington
New pizza spot along Adams Ave has architectural superiority and tasty pie to boot.
After achieving success in waffles and happy hours, the Kensington Cafe’s ownership has opened the Haven just down the block. It’s a little confusing, since the Haven looks for all the world like it’s part of the Kensington Grill, being …
Keezer: solo at the Saville
Pianist Geoffrey Keezer pretty much knocked it out of the park with a wide-ranging, very dynamic performance.
Piano virtuoso Geoffrey Keezer dropped in to Jazz Live ( the excellent series produced by Jazz 88.3) on April 9, performing a rare, local solo concert that was also being recorded for an upcoming DVD. Opening with "Bag's Groove," Keezer …
Nuclear Regulatory Commission says no new danger in San Onofre license amendment
Plans for restarting one of the two reactors at San Onofre Nuclear Generating station took a step forward yesterday, as the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled that plant operator Southern California Edison’s license amendment proposal to allow the plant to …
Who's on first? Dodgers edge Padres in game with strange ending
The Padres came close but lost to the Dodgers in a game where players exchanged positions multiple times
The Dodgers didn’t start Chad Billingsley until Wednesday, skipping his turn in the rotation because of a right finger contusion he suffered in spring training. But the Padres have seen Billingsley before, plenty of him. Sometimes they’ve had success and …
Tijuana taco tour with Turista Libre
Alternative tour service offers a taste of Tijuana on April 20
Turista Libre continues to surprise both regulars and first-timers in Tijuana with atypical tours intended to get visitors away from the usual traps and into a genuine, one-of-a-kind experience. On Saturday, April 20, Turista Libre invites you on a taco …
Judge denied access to man who abused mom
Fifty-three-year-old man admitted felony assault on his mother in Oceanside
“He assaulted his 92-year-old mother with his fists,” said Deputy District Attorney Katherine Flaherty. The prosecutor had evidence photos of an elderly woman with two black eyes, in her case file. William Buford Bidwell, 53, made a plea deal yesterday …
Chase Headley may return to Padres soon
After taking limited batting practice on Wednesday, the date of Chase Headley's return may be known soon
Since breaking his thumb in spring training, many Padres fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of third baseman Chase Headley. No date was hard set, only a range of perhaps 4-6 weeks were given to have him back into …
Ethiopian Sweep in Carlsbad
No new records in Carlsbad but there was a rare three-peat.
The results from the Carlsbad 5000 are in. Concerning the elite fields, it was one of the slower runnings of the “world’s fastest 5K”. The women’s winner, Burka, ws the slowest since 2009. Men’s champion Dejen Gebremeskel was the slowest …