Filmmaker James Cameron Admits to Practicing Engineering Without a Degree
James Cameron took to the stage in the company of local scientists at U.C. San Diego's Mandeville Auditorium Friday to accept the 2013 Neirenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest awarded annually by Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Though Cameron is an "Explorer-in-Residence" with the National Geographic Society, and he has worked on several deep-sea exploration projects, including diving the wreck of the Titanic and setting a record for the deepest solo dive in a submersible, he holds …
Stay Strange kicks off June residency at The Void
Exploring that hard-hitting place where hip hop and noise music meet, Stay Strange hosts 10shun, Bruisecaster, and Randy Chiurazzi in City Heights.
Outsider art and music night Stay Strange is kicking off a special bi-weekly June residency at The Void (3519 El Cajon Blvd. – City Heights) on Sunday, June 2 with a new matinee series that aims to bridge the gap …
Religious war sparked outside home of Padres' Minor League affiliate
Lake Elsinore officials told single cross on veterans memorial is inappropriate, change design to multiple crosses
As expected by many in the Lake Elsinore community in southern Riverside, a lawsuit has been filed to block the funding of a veterans memorial outside the city-owned stadium that serves as the home of the Storm, a San Diego …
Takes a month for the Padres to beat the Blue Jays
In a game that started on May 31st and ended on June 1st, the Padres outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in many several extra innings
The only planned marathon close to happening in San Diego is to take place on Monday, finishing near Petco Park, but on Friday night and into Saturday morning, an unplanned marathon took place between the Padres and the Toronto Blue …
A rough guide to music at Art Around Adams
The Normal Heights street fair celebrates ten years with artists, musicians, street performers, comedians, politicians, interactive installations, and more.
If an afternoon spin on the free “comedy trolley” - hosted by a handful of local wise-guys - isn’t more than enough reason to stop by Art Around Adams (it is), check out these musical highlights, who will be celebrating …
OPENING TONIGHT UPDATE: American Mary
Um, my sincerest apologies for not mentioning this sooner, but American Mary is also opening Friday the 31st at the Digital Gym. Must have been some kind of block. But Scott thought it was pretty good!
Encinitas bans plastic bags, sets sights on banning plastic people
"Local communities have to take steps to prevent this kind of blight and pollution from ruining them completely."
"Someone has to take a stand," said longtime Encinitas resident Sunshine Lollipop Rainbow. "Encinitas used to be a beautiful beach town. Then came the plastics. Everywhere you looked - unsightly, tacky, trashy, artificial plastics. Sure, they're good for business, but …
Black Spider-Man: threat or menace?
Web-slinger robs two East County gas stations, flees on bicycle to confuse police.
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/31/46616/ TRYING TO BREATHE AMID THE NOXIOUS FUMES OF JJJ's CIGAR AND SMUGNESS - "At last," crowed Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson. "At last that wicked wall-crawler has shown his true colors! Er, pardon the expression." Jameson, whose newspaper …
Love, Darlene
"Twenty Feet From Stardom" brings you up close to a legend
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/31/46617/ Is there a better way to end the week than with Twenty Feet From Stardom? Well, a private screening of The Day the Clown Cried, comes to mind, but until Jerry decides the time is right, we'll just have …
Thwarted advice to a beginning golfer
My good friend J-B wants to take up golf. Even Surgeon General's warnings - golf promotes bruxism; shanking is karmic payback - couldn't sway him. I recommended two books: Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf and Paul …
New releases opening this week: Before Midnight, The Matchmaker, and more
Let's get the drunken stumbles out of the way: we have not yet seen the magician caper flick Now You See Me. To make up for this gross oversight, here are the first four minutes, free of charge: Wasn't that …
Ethiopia, San Diego, Part Three: Harar
A strong showing heats up the competition in the contest to be the best Ethiopian restaurant in San Diego.
Stop three on my comprehensive survey of San Diego’s Ethiopian dining scene was Harar Ethiopian Restaurant (2432 El Cajon Boulevard, 619-295-3735). It wasn’t too hard to find, since it’s just down the street from Awash Market. On the outside, Harar …
Forensic expert interviewed 9-yr-old girl
Child: “I saw that he closed the door and locked it.”
Catherine McLennan interviews children who might be the victims of abuse. She said all her interviews are recorded, on audio and video, from behind a two-way mirror. In March and September of 2012, the forensic expert interviewed a 9-year-old girl …
Fundraiser for Brokers bassist, Emo, set for June 1 at Larry's Beach Club
A fundraiser will be held at Larry's Beach House for Brokers bassist Emory "Emo" Moe. The event will feature Joey Harris & The Mentals, Roni Lee, Sam Jamz, The Decades and more.
On June 1, members of the area’s music community will come together at Larry’s Beach Club, in Oceanside, for “Have A Heart,” a fundraising concert to help bassist Emory “Emo” Moe of classic rock cover band, The Brokers. Money raised …
A little night muesli: Swami’s La Mesa
No such thing as too late for breakfast here
Ah! Can’t believe my luck. I’ve been wandering in downtown La Mesa looking for lunch in all the wrong places, heh heh. Actually, it’s eight at night and I'm looking for dinner, and truth is this place is pretty alive …
Mariners get split with Padres in final Vedder Cup game of series
The balls launched out of Petco Park were hit by the Mariners as they end up even with the Padres in the four-game match
The Vedder Cup was decided on Wednesday but the day game on Thursday wrapped up the fourth and final leg of the Cup between the Padres and the Seattle Mariners. It was a one-sided affair with the Mariners stifling the …