Fat Sandwiches at Fat Sal's Deli
Pacific Beach sub shop puts a little bit of everything between bread.
Rumors of Fat Sal’s Deli (956 Garnet Avenue, 855-682-4373) percolated up to me some time ago, but my perambulations kept me away for far too long. Looking at the menu, I constructed an ideal of the “fat sandwiches.” In my …
Padres help Red Sox to early fireworks
The Red Sox walked off in the bottom of the ninth as the Padres help Boston celebrate an early Independence Day
There are as many ways for a baseball team to fail as there is for a baseball team to win. Obviously. With the Padres, at least they are consistent when they fail, like on Wednesday when the Boston Red Sox …
John Moores getting heavily into horse racing
His buddy Charles Noell, an ally at Peregrine Systems, is partner
Former Padres owner John Moores and former Peregrine Systems audit committee chairman Charles Noell are expanding their thrust into horse racing. According to the Daily Racing Form, Moores and Noell have purchased 30 thoroughbred horses from Ireland's Kilfrush Stud. According …
On-demand ride-sharing firm opens in San Diego
But Lyft has been served with cease-and-desist in Los Angeles
An on-demad ride-sharing company named Lyft has begun business in San Diego, according to publications bizjournals.com and techcrunch.com. The San Francisco-based company "lets customers find rides by using a smartphone app that also processes payments," says bizjournals.com. The company is …
"The Wrecking Crew" documentary: one day only
Two screenings of this film about legendary LA studio musicians happen on July 20, at the Saville Theatre at City College, courtesy KSDS Jazz 88.
Music fans of all stripes (especially those who can remember the 1960s), have an incredible opportunity coming their way: on July 20, KSDS Jazz 88 presents 2 showings of The Wrecking Crew, a new documentary film by Danny Tedesco about …
Council President Todd Gloria's Office says no vote was taken to release closed-session transcripts
Statement from Gloria's Office comes on the same day that attorney files lawsuit for release of meeting record
The Fourth of July holiday couldn't have come at a better time for City Attorney Jan Goldsmith. The Independence Day break may provide Goldsmith some time to reflect on, and deflect, the criticism directed at his office for prosecuting a …
U.S. investigating $100,000 donation, Channel 10 says
Will it also investigate Sunroad?
Channel 10 has just reported that the U.S. Attorney's office will look into the $100,000 donation made to the City of San Diego in exchange for public land. The TV channel quoted unnamed sources within the Department of Justice. The …
Padres punked by Red Sox and continue to tread water
The Padres aren't losing ground but the rest of the teams in the division suck so losses haven't mattered much
So the Padres drop three of four games in Miami to the Marlins, where one might have figured that the Friars had a reasonable expectation to take three of four. Then on to Boston to face the Red Sox on …
Historic Fourth of July cannon recovered by Save Our Heritage Organisation
Historical preservationist group Save Our Heritage Organisation announced today (July 3) that they’ve recovered a 137 year-old cannon specially made in San Diego to celebrate the nation’s first centennial on July 4, 1876. The cannon, designed by tinsmith William Agustus …
In other San Diego graffiti news….
Oceanside police can smell the paint
When police asked the young man why he was walking down the street after midnight carrying those cans of spray paint, he reportedly said, “I’m an artist.” One officer wondered where he did his art, and the man allegedly replied, …
Bermuda Triangle claims another victim…in Old Town
Jason West’s Old Town Market Café rolls down its canvas for the last time
“I’ll miss the apple fritters,” sighs Suzie. She’s a guide with Old Town Trolley Tours, the green and orange antique buses that you see hauling around with tourists hanging out of their open sides. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/03/48561/ We’re standing outside the Old …
Organics Fair promotes sustainable culture in Tijuana
Polen presents the Organics Fair at the Tijuana Urban Compost Center.
The folks behind Arts & Trees seasonal artisan market and the bi-annual Vegetarian Cuisine & Arts Festival continue to support sustainable culture in Tijuana with an Organics Fair. On Saturday, July 6 from 9 to 3 p.m., Polen will be …
Bruck you, Masked Man! 4 cures for the common Lone Ranger
Were Matthew not brave enough to take two-and-a-half hours away from his lovely, remarkable family (and Wonder Dog, Oreo), The Lone Ranger would never have been reviewed in these pages. Two thoughts crossed my mind during the screening of the …
Dumanis records anti-DUI radio spots
More checkpoints planned around the holiday weekend
The “AVOID the 15 DUI Task Force,” administered by the San Diego Sheriff’s Department and comprised of 15 local law enforcement agencies overall, are stepping up DUI enforcement activities again over the Fourth of July holiday, scheduling both a host …
BOYCOTT STREAMING SCREENERS!
When did it become a critic's responsibility to provide the screening venue? It's bad enough that 30% of the films I cover are shipped to me on a shiny disc to be viewed in my living room. I refuse to …
The Anxiety of Gaming Influence: are bloated blockbuster endings just a version of the Final Boss?
Punching, punching, punching...still punching.
My dad loves Superman. He did not love Man of Steel. And boy howdy, was he bored during the final battle. Perhaps because he is a psychologist, he told me, "I would like to do a study on moviegoer's brains …
Douglas Manchester loses Texas bank battle
Allegedly stiffed by U-T San Diego publisher's bank in organization, vendor takes case against suddenly elusive mega-millionaire to federal court and wins $477,000
San Diego real estate developer, hotel magnate, and newspaper publisher Douglas Manchester also wanted to become a banker. Back in January 2008, the region's GOP kingpin got together with some friends and associates and sought to establish the Manchester Financial …
Bond bonding
or, Will Military Folks Enjoy a Ludicrous Military Film, Even if it's Free?
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/03/48550/ So White House Down is performing below expectations. And now comes this: CULVER CITY, Calif., July 2, 2013 – On Independence Day, to thank America’s troops for their sacrifice and service, active military personnel and veterans will be admitted …
Escondido man suspected of killing wife is in medical “isolation”
Abdul Ibrahim has not been formally charged yet
A man arrested on suspicion of murder, eleven days ago, has not been brought to court yet. Abdul Rehman Ibrahim, 67, is described as “patient isolated” in a “Medical Court Report” prepared by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The …
Local lawyers disciplined
Some disbarred, others get probation, suspension
According to the California Bar Journal, several San Diego attorneys have been disbarred or been disciplined by the State Bar of California in the April/May period. Timothy Clarence Bryson was disbarred for, among many things, improperly withdrawing funds from a …