Joshua White: solo, June 23
One man, one piano and a world of ideas.
San Diegan's will have the rare opportunity to experience the piano mastery of Joshua White in a solo context on Sunday, June 23, at Dizzy's (4275 Misson Bay Dr.), at 7:00 pm. I've been listening to jazz for 35 years, …
Allen Jones reportedly out as Mayor Filner's Deputy Chief of Staff.
Jones reportedly let go one week after mystery donation from developer Sunroad is exposed.
Was there a shakeup in the Mayor's Office after an alleged shakedown? That could be the case. There have been rumors circulating that Allen Jones, former developer turned Filner Deputy's Chief of Staff, will be stepping down and out of …
Repeat felon denies new charges in San Diego County courtroom
Did not beat girlfriend, nor try to run her over, nor flee officers with wanton disregard
Kenneth Wayne Welch, 42, got into an argument with his girlfriend while they were in a car and he grabbed her by the hair and pushed her head into the center console, a prosecutor told a judge today, June 20, …
Ocean Beats: Ana Sia, Eprom, Grenier, Epcot, Mastah Syphe
Ocean Beats lines up another night of big bass at the Belly Up in Solana Beach
Nearly four years into their endeavor, Ocean Beats continues to highlight some of the best in local and touring bass music acts. For this installment, The Madero Group — the managing agency behind notables such as Ana Sia, David Starfire, …
Mass Creativity Day at The New Children's Museum
Community-based art- event promises hands-on activities, food trucks, music, and more.
When The New Children’s Museum (200 West Island Avenue) is involved in something, it's generally worth taking a gander. Their event on Saturday, June 22, where more than 2,500 people are expected to attend, is no exception. From 10 a.m. …
Sacramento resident pleads guilty to smuggling endangered fish here
He brought in Totoaba swim bladders from Mexico
Jason Xie, Sacramento resident, pleaded guilty yesterday (June 19) to bringing endangered Totoaba fish swim bladders into the United States. The fish are endemic only to the Gulf of California. The swim bladders are highly prized in Asian markets for …
7th annual Caesar Salad Festival in Tijuana
As a follow-up to setting the Guinness record for the world's largest Caesar salad, about 20 restaurants will prepare the traditional dish at a free street festival.
Yesterday, the Reader's in-house appetite Ed Bedford posted a thorough history of the Caesar salad, which – to make it brief – was popularized in Tijuana by an Italian cook (he picked it up from his mother) at Caesar’s Restaurant …
Free Vargas road trip rolls into Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay
Freshman Democrat's first free trip of congressional career takes him to familiar lobbyist golfing territory
When he was a member of the state legislature and a big favorite of insurance companies, Democratic Congressman Juan Vargas regularly showed up at free golf outings around the country including, according to a March 2006 report in what was …
On the street (named after me) where you live
Here we have the quiet little intersection of Scott & Jarvis. Located in Des Plaines, Illinois, the crossroads are tucked away off the main highway. As you see, it's perfectly harmless looking, when in fact, it is has come to …
Area hacker releases statement on "Operation Peekaloo"
"It's simple common sense: we have to balance issues of Presidential privacy with issues of Americans' security."
Brandon Marsh (pictured), a hacker who works out of his mom's Rancho Bernardo condominium, has come forward to SD on the QT to issue some clarifying remarks on Operation Peekaloo, the program by which he listens in on the FBI, …
Appeal over Romney's proposed remodel dropped. Project set to move forward.
Appeal due to lack of public notice was dropped two days after Ann Romney appeared at City Council hearing.
Who says non-agenda public comment at city council meetings doesn't have any impact? Of course, it helps when your last name is Romney. On Thursday, two days after Ann Romney, wife of former presidential candidate Mitt Romney, showed up unannounced …
SDPD: "Membership should have its privileges."
City Council Members move to make San Diego police work more appealing.
"Last week," said City Councilwoman Laurie Zapff, "we had a twenty-year veteran of the police force who left to take a job in Stockton. Stockton! You know what they have in Stockton? Nothing! Nothing, that is, but twenty percent more …
Giants come back to beat Padres again
For the second night, the Padres bull pen fails to hold a lead and the Giants prevail
Padres starter Eric Stults certainly pitched well enough to win, but the bull pen failed his outstanding effort, something that has been happening far too often this season. Wednesday, the Giants came back to win 4-2, and take the rubber …
Family sues Monsanto Company for role in death of former airport employee
Lawsuit alleges Carl Wayne Hopkins died from long-term exposure to fuels and lubricants, some of which produced by Monsanto.
A lawsuit was filed in San Diego's Southern District U.S Court on Wednesday against the powerful seed company and king of genetically modified organisms (GMO), Monsanto, for their role in the death of former San Diego Airport Authority employee Carl …
Charlie Carwell, student expelled because of abusive ex-pastor, tells his story
Former Holy Crow student to appear on Good Afternoon America
GOLDEN HILL. - A local student expelled from a Catholic school because of the danger his abusive ex-pastor posed to the campus is taking his story to the national stage Friday on Good Afternoon America. Charlie Carwell, who attended Holy …
Broke Girls Coffee Bar open in Normal Heights
Adams Avenue coffee shop has punk rock sensibilities and a love of tasty miniaturized pies.
A word to the wise: the name of Normal Height’s new “Broke Girls Coffee Bar” (3562 Adams Avenue, 619-546-8302) abbreviates to BGCB as a play on the former New York City nightclub (CBGB), not the fashion design group (BCBG)! I …
Interview with Much Ado About Nothing director Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon shot his modern-day Much Ado About Nothing in his own home over 12 days with a cast composed largely of friends (who also happened to be actors). The project was a welcome change of pace after the super-sized …
Home values in West, including SD, continue soaring
But this won't last, warns Zillow.com economist
Home values in the U.S. continued surging in May, but the West ran away with the prizes -- for the sellers, that is, according to Zillow.com. Sacramento prices rose 1.7% in May from April, topping the 30 major markets. San …