In wake of scandal, Mayor Filner to propose new Weak Mayor guidelines
The power of Strong Mayor is simply too much for some men.
Yesterday, Emperor, er, Mayor Filner issued a video apology to the City of San Diego for his "inappropriate and wrong" behavior towards women who work both for him and with him. "I have diminished the office to which you elected …
As office sex charges swirl, mayor reports getting new leather sofa
Furniture retailer owned by DeMaio backer provides Filner's office with stylish new office pieces, including "deep t-cushions on the seat for cool comfort”
The alleged sexual harassment case swirling around San Diego mayor Bob Filner has pretty well eclipsed - at least for the time being - city hall's previous preoccupation with the infamous Sunroad scandal, involving Filner's behesting of $100,000 by the …
Martin & Lewis address their critics
Make that critic. Louella Parsons. Ms. Parsons was America's first movie columnist. Nowadays we shrug off punks like Justin Bieber using a janitor's bucket for a urinal, but back in the day, Parsons had to power to make or break …
Padres lose to Giants and are alone in the cellar
With a loss to the San Francisco Giants the Padres find themselves in last place all alone, naturally
The last few weeks for the Padres have been lacking, to say the least. They are lacking in wins due to a lack of prolific and timely hitting or a lack of effective pitching, or a lack of both as …
Technomania Circus: the Documentary
Grant Hill backyard circus celebrates over 500 shows with a live narration of their history.
For about four years now, San Diego’s longest-running backyard variety show - Technomania Circus - has been performing their one-of-a-kind blacklight/negative space puppetry accompanied by circus acts and performance art. On Saturday, July 13, Technomania will be celebrating over 500 …
Vaginals unveil Valentina with Dawn Syndrome
Oddball art rockers spread the jams.
Some fresh juju from behind the pink curtain. First, this spooky goth exotica number, “Valentina,” sounds like it could be the soundtrack to a Bollywood flick directed by Jodorowsky (which, come to think of it, really should exist already). Vaginals’ …
Asia Wok, where it’s OK to pile your plate as high as you want
At this Market Creek Plaza eatery, if you can fit it in, it’s yours
This gal is an artist. Her medium? The Mongolian Barbecue in Asia Wok here in Market Creek Plaza in Lincoln Park (324 Euclid Avenue, #405, 619-266-8881). http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/49007/ I’m watching Kimberly pile beef, pineapple, broccoli, green and red bell peppers, onions, …
Big people talk about issues; small people talk about people
Filner's issues should remain in forefront, but he has tough battle ahead
People are correctly attacking Mayor Bob Filner for personality problems, but citizens, including those of his own party, should not forget the issues on which he was elected. Wisely, he is eating humble pie on the sexual harassment revelations, apologizing …
The unkindest cut
Emperor Filner's beloved First Lady of San Diego deserts him, citing "devolvement in personal relationship" and "knowing which way the wind is blowing."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48999/
First picture of City Hall debauchery emerges
Warning: not for the squeamish.
The following photo was delivered to the offices of SD on the QT by a man who would identify himself only as a Friend of Carl. Confirmations are still pending, but the scene appears to depict: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48996/ Emperor Filner (1.) …
Poway set to begin large-scale street repairs
Poway is set to begin a major street resurfacing project this Sunday (July 14), as 4.8 million square feet of roadway along both residential streets and major arteries will receive crack sealing, deep patch repairs, asphalt overlay and slurry seals. …
Bob on the Throne, meet Jack in the Box
Local fast-food exec vows to remodel North Park restaurant without "traveling down the Sunroad and dropping off a sack of cash at the foot of Filner's latest pet project."
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48990/ A photo sent from Mr. Box's office to Mr. Filner's office and later obtained by SD on the QT via outright theft. "Bob Filner thinks he can put a stop to a restaurant remodel approved by his own Planning …
Sex scandal and secrecy nothing new at benighted San Diego city hall
San Diego's controversial history of sexual allegations and a secret settlement has taken toll on previously distinguished city officials
Democratic mayor Bob Filner - under the gun today for as yet unspecified transgressions in office regarding alleged sexual harassment - is only the latest in a long line of San Diego city officials to find themselves enmeshed by scandal …
The Way, Way Back to Facebook
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48989/ Don't look now, but there's some chatter about the film over on another website.
Emperor Tibobius accused of sexual debauchery by members of ruling class
Former Member of the High Council Donafria turns on former ally against the Development Hordes that have so long despoiled our peace, calls for his removal.
The scene, as recounted by Donafria in her impassioned speech just before taking her own life on the floor of the Senate: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48988/ UPDATE: Tibobius responds: "Qui licit Jovi non licit bovi!"
Sloppy Moe to testify against Mayor Filner
"I know something I won't tell, I won't tell, I won't tell. I know something I won't tell, it's about Bob Filner!" http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/11/48987/
How corrupt is Congress? Here's an indication
House, backed overwhelmingly by big money, voted down bill to reform accounting
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, a private watchdog group that was actually created by Congress, has been critical of the large accounting firms for accepting information from their corporate clients and blessing it without doing independent inquiries. The accounting …
Padres drop game and series to the Rockies
After finally pulling out of their losing slump the Padres fail to keep any momentum
The Padres broke their ten-game losing streak on Tuesday, behind a strong pitching performance from Eric Stults. On Wednesday, it took a poor pitching performance to return the Padres to losing ways as the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat …
Conclusion of Italian first round
Bel canto composers square off in the final match of round one in Italy.
Now for the square off of the bel canto specialists, Donizetti vs. Bellini. The bel canto style of Italian Opera came after Rossini and before Verdi although the style did stain a lot of Verdi’s work, especially before Verdi succumed …