Mussels Wednesday at Saltbox
The mussels stand up to the rest of the menu at this downtown restaurant.
Much has been written about Saltbox (1047 Fifth Avenue, Downtown San Diego, 619-515-3003) since it opened up late-2011 on the second story of the Klimpton-run Hotel Palomar, including a recent review by San Diego Reader’s Ian Pike. However, not much …
Man denies abusing girlfriend's daughter
Daniel Roger Hood pleads not guilty to eleven felony charges
A pretty 11-year-old girl gave testimony today accompanied by Barry, her fluffy teddy bear, which she has had “ever since I was two-and-a-half,” the jury learned today. The bear was a gift from her dad when he came back from …
Disney Lone Ranger give wampum to American Indian College Fund
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/29/46514/ Walt Disney Studios Chairman, Alan Horn, announced today that proceeds from the World Premiere screening The Lone Ranger will benefit the American Indian College Fund. “We’ve had a terrific collaboration with the Native American community throughout the production of …
DEA official claims Arellano Félix Organization dead, despite current activity in Tijuana
U.S. authorities give contradicting statements, claiming AFO has been dismantled after conviction of Eduardo Arellano Félix
Eduardo Arellano Félix, the fourth Arellano Félix brother to be targeted by the DEA, has entered a guilty plea to one count of conspiring to launder hundreds of millions of dollars in drug proceeds. The plea, which was approved at …
Vedder Cup closer to remaining in San Diego as Padres down Mariners
The 2013 Vedder Cup can be decided on Wednesday evening, as the Padres even the four-game series with Seattle
Padres starting pitcher Edinson Volquez can be frustrating to watch, like in the second inning on Tuesday when he gave up a hit and then walked the bases full. And Volquez can be a joy to watch, like after giving …
Autobots, roll out! New high-octane photos from Michael Bay's Transformers 4
Isn't this the franchise responsible for introducing the world to Megan Fox and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley? Shouldn't there be sexy promotional snaps of Nicola Peltz, Michael Bay's latest fantasy object and star of the upcoming Transformers 4, rather than images reminiscent …
Sempra spends big, lobbies Rand Paul's anti-regulation bill
San Diego-based utility giant lists Kentucky GOP senator's "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" as a top lobbying topic, employs ex-Feinstein aide as lobbyist for Mexico wind farm
Federal lobbying disclosure reports for the first quarter of this year posted online by the U.S. Congress reveal that lobbyists for San Diego's Sempra Energy have been busy as usual in Washington, D.C., tackling a host of controversial issues, many …
Passengers perform Parameters at Space 4 Art
Vibraphonist Nathan Hubbard enlists an ensemble from San Diego and Tijuana to perform conceptual series
For the last several years, vibraphonist Nathan Hubbard has been presenting concerts under the moniker Passengers, usually as a five piece group playing “post-post-post-minimalist/rock/etc.” For Hubbard, this was a move away from the multi-section compositions of his groups Return To …
Council to consider placing a cap on party campaign contributions
Council to hear ordinance on June 4, one day after election-cycle begins.
Political parties in San Diego might have to look for other ways to funnel cash to candidates. On June 4 city councilmembers will discuss whether to adopt an ordinance that would cap the amount that political parties can donate at …
San Diego High School holds annual Film Festival at Landmark's Ken Cinema
I remember my first high school film festival. Our teacher, Miss Peiffer, plunked a creaky 16mm Bell & Howell Autoload on a card table in the back of the school gymnasium, pointed the projection beam in the general direction of …
Prepping for a Pig Out
Eight local chefs plan ultimate pairing dinner around pork
It’s always fun hanging with chefs. I’ve had the honor and pleasure of interviewing many in my day, but the most enjoyable gastronome intermingling I’ve experienced have been during after-work chef meet-ups. One-on-one interviews are friendly enough, but mostly business-like. …
Man's cell phone video is used against him
Daniel Hood is accused of videoing himself abusing a 9-year-old girl
A 13-year-old boy who saw disturbing pictures on a man’s cell phone secretly took the phone and brought it to his father. The father said his son told him, “You got to see what’s on this guy’s phone.” The father …
Downtown San Diego Partnership to spend $110,000 of PBID funds on Director of Homeless Outreach
Position will be the eighth salaried position for the PBID.
The Downtown San Diego Partnership is willing to spend any amount of money, taxpayer money that is, to cut down on panhandlers in downtown and to end homelessness. The agency is looking for a person to fill a newly created …
French, Italian and Carla
Hotel Del delivers cocktails, apps for price of a Bud and a couple of burgers
Seeing we’re in Coronado (see Sticker Shock), and seeing we’ve spent, like $35 for burgers…it’s now around seven and Carla suddenly says “Let’s go get you a French and Italian at the Del. Just in time for sunset.” “The…the Del?” …
DVD Rentals: Liberace in Sincerely Yours
Any film that posits two women vying for Liberace’s romantic affection is not fit to include the word “sincerely” in its title. It was the ‘50’s, people were stupid, and every matronly naif who owned a TV set wanted their …
Best events in San Diego: May 30-June 5
Thursday | 30 CULTURE AND COCKTAILS: PIRANESI Take a 3-D or holographic photo, have your portrait etched by the etch-a-sketch man, and watch an acrobatic performance by Cristin Sandu. This night features interactive visual elements, Italian soda cocktails, and classic …
Lightning strikes twice: SD Music TV robbed again
"We are really beyond words at this point."
"Why is San Diego Music TV being targeted again?" Megan Erickson reports that the offices of San Diego Music TV were robbed again, this time during the Memorial Day weekend. "Yes, we have security and cameras," she emails, "but these …
More layoffs at Union-Tribune
News people get the axe in North County restructuring
The Union-Tribune laid off 4 or 5 news people in a restructuring in North County today (May 28), according to good sources. I don't have more details at this time but will add them as I get more. As previously …
Shakespeare's R&J at Cygnet Theatre
One of those "give it a week" opening nights. Joe Calarco's reimagined take on Shakespeare's tragedy pushes actors to extremes: it requires a steeplechase of split-second physicality and verbal chops worthy of the Bard. Calarco tells the story of "star-crossed" …