Nate is unassuming. He has brown hair and an average build. He wears khakis and collared three-button shirts. He isn’t flashy. He makes Christian jokes. For instance: “We should just have barcodes tattooed on our …
April 11, 2012
Blog Entries
- Bridgepoint Exploiting Military, Says Senator
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- Denorfia's Homerun Lifts Padres
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- Padres Blow Chances, Game, in 11 Innings
- Delux Dogs: Open!
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- SDSU Jazz Ensemble at City College for Jazz Live
- Is Sweetwater Climbing Out of the Muck and Mire?
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- Untruth in Labeling: The Problem of "Uncured" Meats
- Weekday Brunch at La Mesa Bistro
- Padres Farm Report: 4-11-12
- Tijuana Art Alley Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
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- Review: The Three Stooges
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- Advice from a Rattle Snake expert
- Jury: Vista Man Guilty of Rape
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- Survivor
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- Community Groups, Unions Send Wal-Mart Letter Outlining Requests
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- Sacramento Bee Blasts Vargas for Narcotics Agents' Bill
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- City Ethics Commission to Consider Political Party Spending Limits in Local Elections
- Los Lobos April 19 @Anthology for ¡Héroes de la Salud! Benefit
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News & Stories
San Diego casinos don't like Christian card counters
Swing Out The Fill
Last November, I wandered into the Ruby Room in Hillcrest on a Tuesday evening and had an instant oh-shit moment. Oh shit, I remember thinking when I heard the free-jazz trio onstage shift seamlessly between …
April 11, 2012
City of San Diego blamed for City Heights canyon erosion
In March 2005, Darnell Johnson bought a one-bedroom condominium on a quiet, dead-end street in City Heights. He never imagined he’d be forced to fork out $50,000 to keep his home from falling into the …
April 11, 2012
Ziggy's Love Chicken
When Ezequiel “Ziggy” Pelayo says, “We started Yeah Buddy Fest because we really just wanted to barbecue and party and hang out all day,” you believe him. When the 30-year-old musical renaissance buddy isn’t pouring …
April 11, 2012
Adventures in Love
Address: janicebowles.wordpress.com Author: Janice Bowles From: Carmel Valley Blogging since: February 2010 Post Title: Sandra Bullock and Jesse…Now What? Post Date: April 6, 2010 Every relationship is a dance with both people whirling around the …
April 11, 2012
Mario Quintero and Black Box Studio
Even if you haven’t heard of Mario Quintero’s bands Sleep Lady (whose bassist is his wife, Sarah Quintero) and Hialeah, if you’re a San Diego music fan, you probably own something produced at his Black …
April 11, 2012
Pasta with Trapanese Pesto
What I like to cook are the questions people can’t answer for me. For example, if I asked how to make mashed potatoes, there would be several answers. But when I asked how to make …
April 11, 2012
Tater Tot Perfection
Whenever I hear the word ‘tots,’ I think of Napoleon — Dynamite, that is, not Bonaparte. Bully kid: “Napoleon, give me some of your tots.” Napoleon Dynamite: “No! Go find your own!” Napoleon understood that …
April 11, 2012
Palo Verde Canyon and the Moly Mine
Palo Verde Canyon is aptly named for the many green-stemmed palo verde trees found in this desert canyon that leads down from the Santa Rosa Mountains. A hike up this canyon leads to an old …
April 11, 2012
San Diego's Long Tradition of Comedic Music
“The cool thing about performing funny songs is that you know immediately if the audience is enjoying the tune based on their laughter,” says rapper/rocker Rob Deez. “They’ll be laughing so hard at one line …
April 11, 2012
The Hives: Best in Sweden
When asked, the Hives will say that they are the best rock band in all of Sweden, maybe even the planet. For sure, they are the biggest smartasses. “First, you will clap,” singer Howlin’ Pelle …
April 11, 2012
The Mutual Admiration Society of Tilbrook and Poltz
While some artists choosing to open a tour in San Diego might do so for the scenery or weather, Squeeze cofounder Glenn Tilbrook’s reasoning for his band coming to town on April 10 at the …
April 11, 2012
Under Ghostly Bells in Old Town
"Come sit here!" Southern hospitality hits San Diego. Darlene and Steven have just about finished their food, but as soon as they see me come into the courtyard, they toss out the invite. “We always …
Sports Inflation Comes Home
"That’s nuts." I’m on the phone with an old friend in Phoenix. We’ve been talking about her son who’s playing junior varsity baseball at a suburban high school. He wants to get (have Mom buy), …
April 11, 2012
Life and Death
For most of us, death is not a daily affair. Our brains have difficulty processing the idea of our own nonexistence, and our hearts can’t stand considering the possibility of losing a loved one. Unless …
April 11, 2012
San Diego's Tsunami Escape Routes
Hey Matt: I had a dream that we had a giant earthquake and the entire coast was under tsunami warning. I had to drive to Point Loma and rescue my dog. We lived on Sunset …
April 11, 2012
Peter Wolf Crier, Garden of Arms
Peter Wolf Crier is a duo consisting of singer-guitarist Peter Pisano and drummer Brian Moen, and you might guess they sound like the Black Keys, the White Stripes, or other retro-minded guitar-drums duos. But Peter …
April 11, 2012
Seen on Screen: Titanic, The Kid with a Bike, Bully, American Reunion
My most surreal preview was in December, 1997. I sat alone in San Diego’s single-screen Cinema 21 in Mission Valley, surrounded by what seemed like 10,000 empty seats. The vast Titanic rolled over me, on …
April 11, 2012
DVDs from the Whistle Stop
Sam Chammas, owner, The Whistle Stop, whistlestopbar.com The U.S. vs. John Lennon: Some may say they know enough about John Lennon already through his songs, but this documentary will blow you away with how much …
April 11, 2012
San Diego City Council Grants $51,000 for Needle Exchange Program
The San Diego City Council on April 10 approved (on their consent agenda) $51,000 for Family Health Centers of San Diego, to be used for their Safe Point San Diego program. Funds will be allocated …
April 11, 2012
Advice to City Council: Don’t Ask for It
Tomorrow is Friday the 13th, and the date marks an anniversary that some political insiders say may signify bad news for transparency at San Diego’s city hall. It was one year ago tomorrow that the …
April 11, 2012
UCAN's Best Con
The truism goes back centuries: “Hee that lies with the dogs, riseth with fleas.” But ten years ago, Utility Consumers’ Action Network (UCAN), the watchdog nonprofit attempting to dissolve while it is being investigated by …
April 11, 2012
"Let Me See Your Hands!" Rubblebucket Testifies at Casbah
Less than six months since their inaugural visit to San Diego, Rubblebucket returned as seasoned road warriors with a new album, Live in Chicago, and accompanying DVD. Appearing relaxed and joyous, the septet shredded the …
April 11, 2012
POP ETC's Mixtape
The Morning Benders recently decided to change their name to POP ETC; yes, caps lock on. As detailed in a lengthy post on the band’s old website, the cause of the change centered on their …
April 11, 2012
Jerry Brown’s Gift Horses
The true source of the bulk of a $15,000 contribution given to the 2014 reelection bid of Democratic governor Jerry Brown by the Thoroughbred Owners of California PAC has finally been revealed. As we reported …
April 11, 2012
Taboo Territory
During intermission at New Village Arts’ opening night of Buried Child, a patron said, “I’m confused.” Another replied, “Don’t worry. You’ve been paying attention.” Asked to describe what some have called a masterpiece, Sam Shepard …
April 11, 2012
Hard Rock Gives It Away Now
Since October of last year, the Hard Rock Hotel has hosted a once-a-month concert featuring headliners that would normally play Casbah or Belly Up. And the shows are free. The Soundcheck concert series is held …
April 11, 2012
The Philosopher's Club
After class Thursday nights the students meet at the Philosopher’s Club. It’s right around the corner from the streetcar tracks at the West Portal tunnel. No one bothers to check I.D.s. Five or six of …
April 11, 2012