San Diego Classical Concerts
What's classical in San Diego this weekend?
There are multiple concerts this weekend in classical music. Samson et Dalila continues at the Civic Theater on Friday the 22nd at 7:00 pm and Sunday the 24th at 2:00 pm. The San Diego Youth Symphony has a concert at …
Alleged Mexican Mafia enforcer sent to prison
Gangster admitted assaulting blacks in Escondido
An admitted Escondido gangster was sentenced to 17 years State prison last month, on January 16, 2013. Ulysses Ocampo, now 23, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other crimes, ten days before his trial was set to start in San …
Hollywood is an engine that runs on mutual loathing and bottomless need
Teamwork!
Remember this lovely bit from the 2010 Oscars? Tina Fey and Robert Downey Jr. doing a back-and-forth about writers and actors? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw1BHrQ_7T4 Robert Downey Jr.: "It's a collaboration. A collaboration between handsome, gifted people and sickly little mole people." Tina …
It's 'Take Aim at Marks Day' at The Reader
A pair of socks from Holman and Grimm
Lickona told me to expect a gift from Reader publisher, Jim Holman, and features editor, Ernie Grimm. While putting in a rare personal appearance at the office, Matthew overheard Jim tell Ernie, "Well, that wraps it up for Marks." Paranoia …
New lawsuit challenges extension of rope at La Jolla Children's Pool
Lawsuit claims 22-foot extension of rope barrier in violation of the Coastal Development Permit
The La Jolla Children's Pool may be in need of a name change. A better name for the "public park, bathing pool for children," dedicated by Ellen Browning Scripps in 1930 could be La Jolla Lawsuit Lagoon. In the past …
Escondido "skin-head" gets prison term
Now 25, he began his felony career when 18-years-old
A man described as a “documented skin head” was sentenced to more than 2 years State prison, on burglary and stolen vehicle charges, in San Diego's North County Superior Courthouse. Chase Evans Jenkins, 25, admitted the two felony charges in …
Does San Diego's City Attorney have conflict of interest in hoteliers' legal attack on mayor?
GOP's Goldsmith heavily backed by big hotel interests and lobbyists threatening to sue Democrat Filner in cash dispute
With the looming threat of a lawsuit against the city of San Diego and mayor Bob Filner by the so-called San Diego Tourism Marketing District, insider eyes are turning to city attorney Jan Goldsmith and his long and cozy political …
Trailer Park: Hansel and Gretel Get Baked
The 02/22/13-02/28/13 edition of Gaslamp Programming Chart, my favorite weekly email, just arrived and with it news of 10pm only screenings this Friday and Saturday night of a new cinematic sensation. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/feb/20/40468/ Hansel and Gretel Get Baked? Did Harvey Weinstein …
Martinis Above Fourth
Stick with the silly drinks and you'll be OK.
Martini’s Above Fourth (3940 Fourth Avenue) and I disagree on what, exactly, constitutes a “Martini.” I’ll argue in favor of gin, a splash of vermouth, and an olive or two. They seem to think that anything served up in a …
Aphrodisiac? Sexy pupusas at I.B. Farmers’ market
El Salvador's Gastro-Embassy's right by the pier...
Aphrodisiacs at a farmers’ market? That’s what they say about pupusas with the loroco flower buds in them. Seems loroco only grow in Central America. So I keep looking wherever I see the word “Salvadorean” pop up. And here, paydirt! …
Emerald Rats: Everyday Obstacle EP
Mike Turi of Wild Wild Wets delves into dark, synth-based solo project.
Psychedelic party rockers Wild Wild Wets recently returned from a West Coast tour with local garage coldwavers Barbarian, during which they released their debut Criminal Blue EP via Grizzly Records, who will have a limited run of 300 blue 7" …
Former Marines charged for false travel, lodging claims
This one even tops phony corporate expense accounts
Two former Reserve Marine Sergeants, Luis Gilbert Menchaca and Manuel Ramos Padilla, have pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and fraud charges for alleged offenses occurring at Marine Corp Air Station Miramar. According to the U.S. Attorney's office, the indictment …
The fix may be in on Pio Pico power plant
Clearly conflicted CPUC commissioner changes her mind, decides to vote
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) is pushing for three gas-fired power plants: Quail Brush, near Mission Trails Regional Park; Pio Pico in the Otay area, and the Wellhead Escondido Energy Center. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) delayed two …
Surf art & music event paddles into Lafayette Hotel
Musicians North Beach & Andy Mauser join Artists of the Month Rick Avena and Michael Thomas Garger at new monthly event
“We have just had an $8 million dollar renovation… and are excited to show off the historic, but new vibe,” writes Lafayette Hotel Marketing Coordinator, Gabby LaRussa via email. One of LaRussa's first tasks is to increase the visibility of …
San Diego paramedic says Fire Department officials targeted him for his military service
Navy reservist claims Fire Department officials disciplined him for reporting for military duty
San Diego paramedic, Michael Meoli, no longer wants to be punished for being a Navy Reservist. On February 6, the 16-year veteran paramedic and reserve Seal Operator Chief and Special Operations Combat Medic for the Navy accuses San Diego Fire …
Business owners invited to claim their share of $7B settlement
All businesses that accepted Visa/MasterCard between 2004-2012 eligible for partial "swipe fee" refund
Thousands of local businesses could be eligible to claim a portion of a $7 billion settlement offered by Visa and MasterCard, though they may not be aware of it. K.B. Forbes, from Consejo de Latinos Unidos (the Council of United …
Best events in San Diego: through February 27
Saturday | 23 K9 CANCER WALK Dog lovers are invited to join the 1.5-mile walk with their dogs or in memory of dogs that have lost their battle with canine cancer. Vendor expo and a celebration after the walk. $20–$35. …
Martin Scorsese first director named Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities
He's movin' on up!
Shpilberg may take home another Oscar for Lincoln, but Marty is the first director to take home a Jefferson. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has asked Him to deliver the 2013 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities. Here's hoping …