Conflicting predictions on summer sans San Onofre
Differing analyses of a new report from the California Independent Systems Operator (ISO), which controls the state’s energy grid, paint a conflicting picture of the challenges the hot summer months will bring Southern California electricity customers facing a second straight …
Accused nurse expected to testify in his own defense
Felony charges of mishandling 23-year-old autistic patient
A nurse accused of abusing an autistic patient in his care is expected to testify in his own defense today, in San Diego’s North County Courthouse. Matthew Alexander McDuffie, 28, is the second caregiver to go on trial, facing felony …
After beating the Marlins, Padres find themselves out of last place
In the National League West, the Padres have climbed out of a hole and the Dodgers take the dubious distinction of being the last place team in the division with the highest payroll in the league
As incredible as it might seem, after a terrible start to the season, the Padres have pulled themselves out of last place. The Padres shut out the Marlins on Monday evening, 5-0, while the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the …
Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride
Cycling the Baja countryside on the 34th annual fun ride
The Rosarito-Ensenada 50-mile fun ride started in 1979 and has been gaining momentum ever since. This weekend's ride drew over 10,000 (edit: around 6,500 - see comments below) riders and a few bold rollerbladers to conquer the mountainous coastal free-road …
NorCal homicide suspect apprehended in Ensenada after 13 years on the run
Man believed to have committed 2000 homicide in Ukiah
A Northern California man who had been on the run for almost 13 years from authorities was apprehended in Ensenada, Baja California, on Sunday, May 5th. Jerred Raymond Hernandez is alleged to have committed a homicide in August of 2000, …
Valyrian Steel leads San Diego Symphony
The San Diego Symphony turned in a performance so epic that Game of Thrones should be ashamed of itself for being too trite.
I’ve been trying to come up with a way to express the grandeur of the San Diego Symphony’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. Let me first say that I thought the orchestra sounded better than they ever have during …
Go tell it on the mountain: a pictorial history of the Paramount logo
What's come to be known as 'the mountain of dreams' began in 1914 as a boardroom doodle from the pen of W. W. Hodkinson, founder and president of Paramount Pictures Corporation, America's first nation-wide film distributor. Paramount Pictures was founded …
PG&E could get stiffest fine ever for San Bruno blast negligence
Safety division recommends shareholders pick up tab, not ratepayers
The state agency investigating the 2010 horrific San Bruno blast recommended today (May 6) that Pacific Gas & Electric pay $2.25 billion for its negligence and spend $2.25 billion to make its gas transmission system safe. "This penalty will be …
Fletcher may be a Democrat, but Qualcomm PAC still gives big to GOP
Mitch McConnell, Kelly Ayotte among other politicians of Grand Old Party denounced by ex-Republican assemblyman getting Qualcomm cash
Ex-Republican state assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, who proclaimed himself an independent during his ill-fated mayoral race last year only to turn Democrat over this past weekend, used the occasion of his conversion to take some shots on his Facebook page at …
Question and answer at San Diego Symphony
Charles Ives has an answer for every question except the last one while the Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto is technically brilliant.
On Saturday night, the fourth of May, 2013, the San Diego Symphony stood victorious upon Tchaikovsky’s mountain of pathos. The concert began with Ives’ The Unanswered Question which was structurally unique with a choir of woodwinds being conducted upstage by …
State Supreme Court grants cities the authority to ban Medical Marijuana dispensaries
Today's decision states that citywide zoning restrictions are not in violation of Compassionate Use Act
Call it a blow, a hit, a pot shot, regardless of which clever play on words you choose, all describe today's ruling from the California State Supreme Court that allows city officials to ban Medical Marijuana dispensaries from their city. …
Padres take series over Diamondbacks
Edinson Volquez pitched quality inning and Jedd Gyorko blasted a two-run insurance bomb as the Padres took care of the Diamondbacks to take the three-game series
Less than a month ago, Edinson Volquez was booed at Petco Park, coming off of an awful start. What a difference a few starts make as Volquez was applauded after pitching 6 2/3 innings of quality baseball as the Padres …
Dresser unveils new quintet May 10 at Dizzy's
Introducing new members Ben Schachter on saxophone and Kjell Nordeson on drums, Dresser, Joshua White and Michael Dessen pack a big punch.
Friday, May 10, contrabass master Mark Dresser will debut the latest version of his West Coast Quintet, which features new members tenor saxophonist Ben Schachter and drummer Kjell Nordeson alongside veterans pianist Joshua White and trombonist Michael Dessen. I had …
Padres place Clayton Richard on disabled list
On Sunday, the San Diego Padres placed pitcher Clayton Richard on the disabled list with intestinal issues, reinstate Tyson Ross from DL
Apparently, there was a reason for Clayton Richard’s poor performances in his last two outings that weren’t explained until Sunday morning. Richard has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with persistent symptoms from a flu bug he came down …
Marine accused of killing gay Army reservist due in court
Attorney: “No time waiver,” case set for trial later this month
Kevin Albert Richard Coset, 23, is due in San Diego Superior Court next Tuesday, to confirm his trial date for later this month. Coset pleads not guilty to murder and denies the special circumstance of “lying in wait,” which could …
Padres blasted by Diamondbacks after regrettable second inning
Padres starter Clayton Richard would love to have an inning erased as the Arizona Diamondbacks score six runs to crush San Diego
If it were possible to throw out the top of the second inning in Saturday’s game between the Padres and the Diamondbacks, it might have been an entertaining game. Padres starter Clayton Richard had a meltdown and allowed six runs …