Two persons ran from stolen vehicle in Valley Center, deputies say
One suspect allegedly wearing clothing taken from the car
Deputy John Johnson said he tried to pull over a car that was leaving Rancho Corrido Campgrounds in Valley Center, a place he said had “quite a history of criminal activity,” about 4 a.m. on a Thursday morning, January 17, …
Jury: female Border Patrol agent guilty of battery
Off-duty Border Patrol agent attacked another woman in Del Mar
Late today, a jury declared a female Border Patrol agent guilty of battery on another woman, after a public event on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, May 27, 2012. The jury of nine women and three men heard Kallie Helwig testify …
CPUC to hold public hearings on San Onofre in Costa Mesa
Later, there will be a second set of hearings in San Diego County
On February 21, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will hold public hearings on the mess at the San Onofre nuclear plant. They will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Costa …
Todd Gloria still ready to move forward on Plaza de Panama Project
Council President asks City Attorney for guidance on how to get the ball rolling on the project.
Opponents of the Plaza de Panama Project should have known it would take more than a decision from a Superior Court Judge to keep it from coming back. Today, council president Todd Gloria sent a memo to City Attorney Jan …
Which 007 will be a no show at this year's Oscar Bond rally?
The six actors who have portrayed James Bond over the years were invited by the Academy to stand together on one stage for the first time in history. One has vowed not to appear. Here is the Bond Honor Roll …
Free tea! And $4 hummus: Darband in Center City
Persian food and games at Cedar and Fifth
Ah. So this is the place where the tea’s free. I’ve been climbing up Fifth heading for this place, at Cedar, near where Balboa Park starts. And here it is, double the size from what I remember, Darband Fifth Avenue …
Violent week in Tijuana with 12 homicides recorded
Despite increase in homicides, violence mainly isolated to certain neighborhoods
According to figures released by the Secretaría de Seguridad Pública Municipal (SSPM or Secretary of Municipal Public Security), Tijuana recorded twelve homicides from Monday, February 4th, to Sunday, February 10th. The most publicized of the twelve was the murder of …
Filner "Special Events" committee reports big special interest cash
SDG&E, Chargers, downtown lobbyists listed on disclosure of mayor's inaugural and state of the city events
San Diego's new Democratic mayor Bob Filner has become locally famous for frequently showing up around town for various community events, festivals, and parties. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/feb/11/39905/ Now a disclosure report posted online Friday by the city clerk's office and filed February …
San Diego a hot singles market
According to Zillow, SD ranks high for those seeking love
In honor of Valentine's Day, Zillow.com programmed its computers to search for the best markets for people under 35 seeking love. Among the variables taken into account were disposable income, size of the dating pool, ratio of single men to …
How to get a drivers license: pay a bribe
DMV office supervisor one of those charged in bribery conspiracy
Jesse Mario Bryan, who supervised licensing examiners at the Department of Motor Vehicles in El Cajon, was criminally charged today (Feb. 11) for his involvement in a bribery scheme in which drivers who had failed tests, or not taken them, …
Nuclear Regulatory Commission will launch Boxer's requested investigation
Days after Senator Barbara Boxer called for a full federal investigation of the troubled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station on San Diego’s northern coastline, it appears that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is set to act, pushing back an already-delayed decision …
Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Steven Seagal impose martial (arts) law
Following the elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn. that left 20 first-graders and six teachers dead, tough talking Sheriff Joe Arpaio has had it up to here with gun violence. Arizona's self-styled "America's Toughest Sheriff" is sending a strong message …
When newspaper racks attack: UT San Diego named in two lawsuits for poorly maintained newspaper racks
Paper sued for failing to maintain newspaper vending machines
As if San Diego's cracked sidewalks and bumpy streets weren't bad enough. Now another hazard appears to be putting pedestrians at risk: UT San Diego newspaper vending machines. Two people have filed lawsuits against the daily newspaper in San Diego …
Doug Manchester's Texas lobbying team bankrolls Rick Perry
Lobbying and campaign disclosure records show wealthy La Jolla Republican retains Austin influence peddling firm closely linked to GOP governor
U-T San Diego says it is worried about California’s economic future in the wake of Texas governor Rick Perry's Pacific Coast job poaching swing. The GOP pol and one-time presidential candidate is touring the Golden State this week, traveling to …
SDSU subdued Fresno St at Viejas Arena
The Aztecs used strong defense to dominate Fresno St at home on Saturday
SDSU faced off against Fresno St at Viejas Arena on Saturday and walked away with a 75-53 victory. The Aztecs used focused defense to give the Bulldogs problems all afternoon, holding them to 24% shooting in the first half and …
Beer Touring: Offbeat Brewing
A progress report on Escondido’s other craft brewery
My December excursion to Europe to visit craft breweries left me thirsty for tasty San Diego beer, which I indulged in as soon as I got off the plane. Still, due to the all-consuming holidays and some post-New Year’s catch-up, …
Lofty Aspirations at Chaplos Restaurant and Bar
Downtown restaurant was nicer than I'd expected...and a little snooty.
Chaplos is far enough removed from downtown’s hubbub that parking isn’t impossible, although the nearby pay lot ends up looking pretty good after a few trips around the block. The glass walled building’s colored lighting shifts along the color spectrum …
Brazilian Jazz Festival at the new Dizzy's, Feb. 17
Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker is organizing a huge concert of four shows by nine musicians.
The infectious sounds of Brazilian music come to the new Dizzy's on Feb. 17, when the fifth annual Brasil Jazz Festa returns to San Diego, featuring nine musicians, four bands playing four shows, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending... Vocalist …
Watchdog report shows how Wall Street law firms manipulate SEC
Villain is "revolving door" -- securities agency lawyers getting hired by white shoe firms
The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) released this morning (Feb. 11) another report on how Wall Street law firms influence the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by hiring its lawyers for fat compensation. The quid pro quo is Wall Street …