Add' adds new wine director
The Grand Del Mar's Addison replaces stand-out sommelier
There’s no use crying over spilled milk, but I’ll shed tears over vino. I nearly did last March, when I found out Jesse Rodriguez, the French Laundry and Per Se vet and walking wine encyclopedia regarded by most everyone in …
Amidst intrigue, San Diego GOP sets early endorsements for 2014 races
Political land rush for wide-open Sixth District and other seats virtually guarantees huge special interest spending binge in 2014
With the direct-mail big money brawl between two Democrats in San Diego's Fourth District still raging, county Republicans are already ramping up to endorse their standard bearers for next year. As previously reported, the battle between union-backed Myrtle Cole and …
Three-year-old case for Phillip Miller delayed again
Man accused of missing shot-to-the-head after smoking sample pot
A Kansas City man accused of missing a point-blank shot-to-the-head during a marijuana robbery three years ago, had his trial delayed again yesterday, in San Diego’s North County Courthouse. It was in April of 2010 when Phillip Esquire Miller IV …
Papa Doug Manchester changes name to Big Poppa D, announces formation of hip-hop record label UTSounDs
Septuagenarian rapper/producer hosts dope jam with fly honeys to kick off new career
Some media outlets reported Big Poppa D's coming-out party as a birthday jam for old Papa Doug, but here's the real story: http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45665/ Don't you dare pick a bone/ The newspaper I own/ Will drop you just like a stone/ …
Report: Michael Bay furious at being passed over for directorial duties on Angry Birds films
Bay: "I AM THE ANGRIEST BIRD OF ALL! THE RAGING COCK!"
"Did they not see the BASE jumping scene in Transformers: Dark of the Moon? Do they not know that I am the king of things flying through the air? Do they not know that I am the master of things …
How to cure sexual obsessives
Ludovico ain't got nothin' on Crystal
Got a press release the other day. Decided to illustrate it. http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45658/ Culver City, CA (May 13, 2013) – Billy Crystal is attached to star in Winter’s Discontent... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45654/ ...as a widower... http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/may/15/45655/ ...who moves into a reputed active adult …
Massage parlors raided in La Mesa
La Mesa Police yesterday (May 14) released details on a coordinate prostitution sweep that took place May 9 involving the FBI, ICE Homeland Security Operations, the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department that resulted …
City Attorney prepares council for a vote on increased water rates
Public Utilities Department may seek approval from City Council for a five-year increase
San Diego's City Attorney is already looking for legal justification for what appears to be an upcoming pitch to increase water rates in order to make up for the rising cost of wholesale water prices. The problem, reads an April …
Spot the Fake Title Quiz: Cartoon Edition
Erik Rosenbluh aced this morning's quiz in record time. The problem is, my former student and eternal friend lives in LA. You may think me dumb, just don't talk me dumb. I'm not driving 123 miles to take you to …
Spot the Fake Titles Quiz: The New Batch
Yesterday's quiz met with such little resistance that I thought it wise not to break what was already fixed and continue on with another round of Spot the Fake Titles Quiz. You'll notice that "titles" is now plural. That means …
Tijuana teachers to block San Ysidro lane in protest of national reforms
Teachers protesting education and labor reform on national level
Teachers from the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores (SNTE or National Union of Workers) plan to block a portion of the San Ysidro international border, on Wednesday, May 15th. The group is protesting a plan by President Enrique Peña Nieto, who …
Padres down Orioles with last-minute heroics
Starter Andrew Cashner will be slighted in his excellent start as the Friars came back in the ninth inning to defeat the Orioles
If there is a doubt left in anyone’s mind concerning whether Andrew Cashner should be a starter or a reliever, a brief examination of Tuesday’s game holds proof that he’s more than ready in the starter’s role. Cash threw into …
Councilmember Lorie Zapf announces run for District 2 seat
Zapf will be running for her second-first term as District 2 representative.
It's official, first term councilmember Lorie Zapf is running for council in 2014. On May 8, Zapf filed papers with the City Clerk's office to set up the Lorie Zapf for City Council 2014 campaign committee. This time, however, Zapf …
Homecare nurse accused of felonies was found guilty of two misdemeanors
Matthew McDuffie denied that he mishandled his autistic patient
The judge ordered a man who had been accused of six felonies to be immediately released from custody, after the jury today announced him guilty of only two misdemeanors. The defendant was acquitted of all felony charges. Matthew Alexander McDuffie, …
Reader Travel: best of the fests
Carnaval, Queen's Day, Jazz Fest, Telluride, Outside Lands...
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Coronado: fungi for lunch
Kathy's Place delivers on portobello burgers
Oh gosh. Carla and me and Diane are in the Republic of Coronado again. Diane’s just done Carla’s hair, and this Kathy’s Place (250 Prospect Place, 619-522-3600), tucked into one corner of the Sharp Coronado hospital, is the nearest place …
Padres flagship station adds the Aztecs to their broadcasting venue
BCA radio announces deal to put their San Diego sports station on top, Aztec Nation to be represented.
The Padres flagship station, sports talk-radio 1090 AM announced on Monday that they have locked up a deal with the San Diego State Aztecs to broadcast football and basketball starting this season. The contract includes using 1700 AM and 105.7 …
Playas de Rosarito celebrating 128 years as a city
City to hold celebrations throughout the week
Playas de Rosarito, which lies approximately 20km southwest of Tijuana, is celebrating its 128th year as a city on May 14, 2013. The city will be holding events for the remainder of the week, highlighted by a festival on Saturday …