California woman busted with 23 pounds of narcotics at Calexico port of entry
Calexico, CA citizen arrested in possession of heroin and methamphetamine hidden in vehicles muffler
United States Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a California woman, at the Calexico downtown port of entry, in possession of a substantial amount of hard drugs. According to CBP officials, the arrest and seizure occurred on June 12, around …
In search of the high notes
Gigging: a lesson with Saximus, master of all things altissimo
Todd Rewoldt goes by the name of Saximus, on stage. He performs in a cutting edge avant chamber group headquartered in La Mesa called Swarmius. Saximus should give away the instrument Rewoldt plays, one that he and I have in …
NAB Coronado Training Chief: "Female SEALs are the military's solution to sexual assault crisis."
"I mean, you're not likely to screw with a lady soldier if you think she might have SEAL training."
SHOULDER YOUR RIFLE; HOLSTER YOUR GUN According to a damning report from the Department of Defense, the greatest danger facing women in the US military today isn't enemy fire, or land mines, or disease, or even PTSD. It's sexual assault. …
**L@@K** RARE VINTAGE RETRO CLASSIC OZU WIFE-BEATER T-SHIRT - CHEAP **L@@K**
I can hear the t-shirt printer now: "Ozu wife-beaters? I thought you said O.J." It must have been all of the karate and flying people in Yasujiro Ozu's Tokyo Story that brought this about. What next, the Mahatma Gandhi AK-47? …
Chilling, exclusive images from World War Z!
Dept. of No, Not Really
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47725/ Zombie hordes fill the streets of New York City. Mindless, soulless, bent only on consumption, they prepare their assault on the lucky few with access to safety via the red carpet. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47727/ Star Brad Pitt flashes a brief smile, …
Happy hour at Cafe 21
North Park restaurant excels with happy hour tapas deals.
It’s really a shame that I didn’t get to include Cafe 21’s “happiest hour” in the Reader happy hour issue. Either I didn’t know about it or the menu hadn’t been launched in time for the story--maybe a combination of …
Bids solicited for Santee Lakes restroom replacement
Initial cost estimate at $499,000
The Padre Dam Water District is seeking sealed bids for the replacement of a restroom facility at the Sycamore campground within Santee Lakes, with an engineer’s estimated cost in excess of $499,000. While specifications for the project are unavailable without …
Fishing for campaign funds a finished business on Hunter's political party boat
Gary Hart's "Monkey Business" has nothing on Duncan Hunter's "Finished Business" upcoming fundraising cruise backed by boat makers lobby
Democratic Senator Gary Hart had his fling with Donna Rice in Bimini on a yacht called Monkey Business back in 1987. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47713/ Next month congressman Duncan Hunter is planning on doing another kind of politicking on a yacht called Finished …
Padres nail Giants in thirteen innings and are within a game of first place
It took a bunt in the thirteenth inning for the Padres to get by the Giants in extra innings
And then there was one. The Padres outlasted the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Monday night in 13 innings, and coupled with a loss by the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks, the Friars are only one game behind the Snakes. The Padres …
California Public Record Act decimated by recent vote
Will Governor Brown use his veto power? What do local politicians have to say about their vote?
Peter Scheer of the California First Amendment Coalition is calling on people who are concerned about open government to contact Governor Jerry Brown's office about a "trailer bill" that was attached to the senate budget bill (SB 71) and passed …
Why pro sports subsidies are c**p
But Oakland A's owner denies he sabotaged the plumbing
On Sunday, the Oakland A's sewage system backed up. Neil deMause of fieldofschemes.com said one thing was certain: there would be renewed calls for a new, subsidized stadium. True. Major League Baseball quickly jumped in and declared, "As we have …
San Diego Housing Federation announces Ruby Awards for affordable housing
The affordable housing advocacy group San Diego Housing Federation is out with its annual Ruby Awards, which honor new housing projects and notable individual achievements throughout the county. This year’s Rubies, given for projects completed in 2012, include the 77-unit …
County Supervisors sued for wind turbine-friendly approach
Lawsuit filed by "backcountry groups" over changes to General Plan.
All it is is a fuss over wind...energy. That's the crux of a lawsuit from so-called "backcountry warrior," Donna Tisdale and far east county preservation groups, Protect Our Communities Foundation, and Backcountry Against Dumps. The latest legal complaint, filed on …
Stanley Cup fever: cheers, chews, boos, booze
At downtown's Stout, $2 sliders and hockey finals have fans coming in droves
“YESS!” Andrea and Alli scream it out with the rest of the pub. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jun/18/47673/ They're backing Boston and the Bruins have just scored their first snazzy goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in game 3 of the playoffs for the Stanley …
Southbound lanes at Otay Mesa border crossing to partially close during overnight hours
Construction to last a week in order to build canopy for Border Patrol agents
Two to three lanes will temporarily close down each night, at the Otay Mesa southbound border crossing, in order to build a canopy for Border Patrol agents. The construction begins on June 17 and plans to end on June 21. …
Oceanside man denies stuffing girlfriend's body under bed
Pleads not guilty to murder and use of knife
Oceanside police said 24-year-old Arturo Salazar killed the mother of his two children and stuffed her body under the bed they shared, last week. On Thursday, June 13 2013, officers contacted Salazar in his rented home on Leeward Court, after …
Clean slate: A brief pictorial tribute to the clapboard
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April Fools Day shooter found guilty
Could get life in prison for killing Carlsbad man
Joseph Robertson Verkade has been declared guilty of murder, in the shooting death of a man in his Carlsbad garage more than two years ago. Homeowner Michael Sahagun, 63, was declared dead of a shotgun wound to the chest in …
George Colligan Trio live in La Jolla
Solid mainstream piano trio featuring Hamilton Price and Steve Hass.
Well traveled sideman pianist George Colligan made a trio hit at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library on June 16, with an LA rhythm section comprised of Hamilton Price on bass and Steve Hass on drums. Opening with "Waiting For …
2013 San Diego County Fair Singer-Songwriter Contest Winners
The 2013 San Diego County Fair Singer-Songwriter Contest was held on June 14, with winners taking home Taylor guitars, cash and other prizes.
The San Diego County Fair held its annual singer-songwriter contest on June 14, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event was preceded by a set from the previous year’s winner, Josh Damigo. Held on the Paddock Stage, there was …