Saldana says Filner's actions not illegal
Says she saw far worse conduct when on Assembly's ethics committee
Channel 10 is reporting this evening (July 17) that former Democratic assemblywoman Lori Saldana says that while Mayor Bob Filner's actions with women are questionable, they are not illegal, and he should not resign. "So far, the attorneys have not …
Restaurateur commissions city employee to help fundraise for Councilmember Lorie Zapf
Mission Bay Park District Manager seeks potential donors for Lorie Zapf campaign event
Councilmember Lorie Zapf's push to ease the permitting requirements on sidewalk cafes seems to be paying off. If nothing else, her efforts have won her support from some of San Diego's most influential restauranteurs who are willing to ask City …
Two ultra-light drug smuggling aircrafts seized in Baja
One aircraft crashed near Los Algodones, the other near Mexicali
Two ultra-light aircrafts, which were allegedly used to smuggle narcotics into the United States, have been seized in Baja California. According to authorities, the first discovery was on Tuesday, July 16, after a loud noise alerted police of a crashed …
This week all roads lead to the Ken Cinema
Can't get tickets for Comic-Con? Lucky you! Instead of being taken at the Con, drop in on the double feature of double-crosses opening Friday at Landmark's Ken Cinema. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/17/49294/ Godard in 35mm? You should have already purchased tickets. A double …
Reader Travel: America's parks
A National Parks guide from the Reader's traveler-submitted travel section.
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San Diego State University lobbyists contributed to Peters
SDSU's broadcasting arm investigated campaign of Democratic congressman's Republican foe while taxpayer-funded state school was lobbying for money measures
It's been a busy year for fundraising and lobbying on Capitol Hill, especially for San Diego State University. As previously reported, the taxpayer-funded university, through its controlled research foundation, has had an ambitious lobbying agenda in Washington this year, run …
First look at Rred Wine Bar
New to Hillcrest, RRed could be a good spot for wine and light noshing if diners can keep the check totals low.
Cafe Delano lasted for almost no time at all before the promising tapas bar shuttered and slipped into limbo. The place looked inactive for a long time until, with little warning, Rred Wine Bar took over at 540 University Avenue …
Lickona's Lexicon: Geriaction
Action movie starring old people, usually old people who starred in action movies before they were old people. Cf. The Expendables, Bullet to the Head, Red, Red 2, The Last Stand, etc.
Company at Cygnet Theatre
It's hard to believe that what we take for granted these days was so revolutionary when Company premiered in 1970. The Stephen Sondheim/George Furth musical has no plot, songs don't develop character or further the action, and the piece may …
In wake of allegations, local strip club begins offering "Filner dance"
"Of course, here at Cheetah's Totally Nude, we do better because we work without panties on, just like the Mayor said."
As details from the sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Bob Filner continue to spill out, at least one local business is making sure that the whole sticky mess doesn't distract from the business at hand. "In fact," says Cheetah's owner …
Spielberg enters his Ford period
First came Old Mr. Lincoln followed by news that Stevie and Tom Hanks will co-produce a third World War II miniseries for HBO. Now there's talk of Spiel expressing interest in a remake of The Grapes of Wrath. Isn't it …
Port approves $180 million budget
Revenues up, but agency still seeks cost cuts through staff reductions
The Port of San Diego approved its final 2013-2014 fiscal year budget yesterday (July 16), contrasting the good news of revenues returning to pre-recession levels with a continuing increase in operations costs. In response, the Port plans to cut the …
Russians First Match: World Cup of Composers
The educator Kabalevsky versus the choral master Chesnokov.
The Russians didn’t really participate in the Renaissance or the Baroque periods of music in the same way the rest of Europe did. During the Renaissance, Russia was dealing with the Golden Horde of the Mongols. During the Baroque they …
Jazz meets Star Wars this weekend!
Gilbert Castellanos applies his jazz magic to the John Williams soundtrack themes in honor of Comic-Con.
"I'm a total Star Wars nerd," admits local trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos, who is planning an extravagant "Jazz meets Star Wars," concert series this weekend in celebration of Comic-Con coming to town. On Friday, July 19, Castellanos, with tenor saxophonist Brian …
Ignoring friends' advice got Filner into trouble
But he is capable of wising up and must be given chance
I have spoken with a lot of people with inside knowledge of what has happened to Mayor Bob Filner. Here are some facts: 1. He is rough on people who work for him, but rougher on women than men. He …
Nuclear waste storage remains a concern at San Onofre
Still a risk.
Although power is no longer being generated at San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, the plant still remains a potential trillion-dollar problem, warns anti-nuclear activist Ace Hoffman. At issue is roughly 1,400 tons of highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel accumulated from …
National Obama bundler hatching Fletcher for mayor draft
Democratic presidential rainmaker Christine Forester of La Jolla calls mounting allegations against Filner a "debacle," seeks to discourage others from running to replace him
Christine Forester, listed by Newsweek magazine as the nation's second biggest "bundler” of contributions to the 2008 campaign of President Barack Obama, having collected more than $500,000 from a variety of friends and associates in that year alone, is spearheading …
Former federal police commander killed in Rosarito
Bernardo Oliver Camarena gunned down while at restaurant, assailants captured
A former federal police commander was gunned down while dining at a Playas de Rosarito restaurant, on Monday, June 15. Bernardo Oliver Camarena, a former commander in Baja California Sur, was shot multiple times. The attack occurred shortly after 10am …