Oceanside party ends up at hospital
Door pounding interrupted beach party plans and then there was a stabbing
Lorenzo banged on the front door of an Oceanside home at midnight and got a knife in his side, and then made the ride to hospital in a well-stocked limousine with a former porn actress, according to testimony in a …
Matt Slocum Trio at Jazz Live
Slocum's compositions came to life with the able assistance of Josh Nelson and Dave Robaire.
Matt Slocum the New Jersey- based drummer and composer returned to KSDS' Jazz Live on August 6, fronting a potent trio featuring LA heavyweights Josh Nelson on piano and Dave Robaire on bass for an evening of music mostly culled …
SDG&E challenges UCAN's fee request
Utility has problem with amount asked for Shames's services
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has challenged the request of troubled Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) for intervenor fees related to its role in the general rate case of the utility. UCAN has asked the California Public Utilities Commission …
Feds deny import permits for beluga whales for SeaWorld
San Diego marine park one of five U.S. facilities that sought to obtain rare beluga whales from Russia
The U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service has turned down an application by the Georgia Aquarium and four associated marine exhibit facilities, including SeaWorld of Florida, SeaWorld of Texas, SeaWorld of California and Shedd Aquarium in …
Panga boat carrying $4 million in marijuana nabbed on California coast, first spotted near La Jolla
Small boat finally stopped southwest of Laguna Beach, two suspects arrested
A panga boat, which originated in Mexico, was stopped 12 miles southwest of Laguna Beach with over $4 million worth of marijuana on board on Tuesday, August 6. According to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials, the small sea vessel …
It's beginning to look a lot like Oscar
Coming soon to an awards banquet near you
Smell that? Summer isn't over and already Hollywood is casting bait for next year's Academy Awards gala. Last week's pre-game festivities at Reading Cinema's Town Square showcased six trailers -- all surefire Oscar hopefuls -- that contained over twice as …
Suspect in murder of Ensenada priest apprehended in Tijuana
Man claims to have know priest for over 15 years before killing him
A suspect has been arrested in Tijuana for the murder of an Ensenada Catholic priest on July 21. Local authorities stated that the suspect, 55 year old Marcos Cisneros Melo, was arrested while in possession of the priests van on …
Hotel magnates, developers, ex-Union-Tribune editor put cash into D.A.'s pocket
Republican Bonnie Dumanis personally gets $25,755 in partial payback for $50,000 invested in failed mayoral campaign
In hindsight, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis didn't have much of a chance in last year's mayoral derby against congressman Bob Filner, city councilman Carl DeMaio, and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher. But Dumanis jumped into the race anyway, bagging the support of …
Cabrera of Padres may lead MLB to sports agency
Shortstop's interview may intensify drug probe
USA Today, SBnation.com, and other media outlets today (Aug. 6) are pointing to an interview that Padres shortstop Everth Cabrera, banned for 50 games for using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), had with a Nicaraguan journalist, as a reason for Major League …
Mayor Filner's lawyer wants sexual harassment case moved to Imperial County
Filner wants case moved due to media frenzy surrounding the case.
Mayor Bob Filner is asking that the sexual harassment case filed by former Communications Director Irene McCormack Jackson be heard in Imperial County. Harvey Berger filed a motion on August 6 to move the case from San Diego County due …
Lotus Cafe joins series of closed Hillcrest restaurants
What's next for the perpetually troubled location adjacent to the Hillcrest 24Hr Fitness?
Lotus Cafe gave it a go, but the Hillcrest location is done. Stick a fork in it. The original location in Encinitas remains, hopefully unharmed by the failed venture in Hillcrest. “We will be waiting for you [at our Encinitas …
Orioles best Padres
The Padres inefficiency at the plate cost them all evening against the Baltimore Orioles
The Padres had won four straight series, but on Tuesday that came to an end when Baltimore came to town. The Friars offense couldn’t get hits when they needed them and the Orioles shut down the Padres 4-1, meaning that …
Photos, information released on arson/murder/kidnapping suspect and victims
Authorities now believe he may be headed for Canada or Texas
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has released the attached flyer with photographs of James DiMaggio, suspected of killing Lakeside resident Christina Anderson, leaving her body in his Boulevard home after setting it on fire, and abducting her …
Head of Indian center admits embezzling
Spent the money gambling at Indian casino
David Hedley, former executive director of the Indian Human Resource Center, admitted embezzling $141,260 of federal money from the center. He was only the head for three months last year, but obtained a debit card that he used to embezzle …
SRO for Allison Adams Tucker
A large crowd gathered at Dizzy's to take in the singer's tribute to Django Reinhardt.
Vocalist Allison Adams Tucker has a lot of fans, as the standing room only situation on August 4 at Dizzy's soundly reinforced. And, why not? Tucker has a strong and pure voice with implacable intonation and superb enunciation, and she …
The Bancroft: Secret Fun Club, Innerds, and Hot Nerds
New Spring Valley music venue and cocktail lounge hosts Three One G weirds.
This Friday, August 9 is an ideal time to check out The Bancroft, a live music bar that recently opened in the former location of Fannie’s Cocktails (9143 Campo Road), with a free show from Three One G duo Secret …
Late brunch, Old Town
Ed finds American comfort food in the heart of Old Town
Nothing more delicious than a guilty late brekky. Sitting on the red bench seats in the sun outside the Living Room (2541 San Diego Avenue, Old Town, 619-325-4445). Okay, table wobbles, hot noonday sun, no umbrellas, and a skillet handle …
Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
Now Allred wants attorney general, city attorney to pile on
The Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee is investigating San Diego Mayor Robert Filner. Well, not really, but it might as well be. In today's (Aug. 6) U-T, Los Angeles sexual harassment attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing a former Filner staffer, …