Sandra Millers Younger’s new book, The Fire Outside My Window, is slated for release in conjunction with the tenth anniversary of the Cedar Fire. That devastating natural disaster burned 280,000 acres, destroyed 2,800 homes, and …
August 6, 2013
Blog Entries
- Photos, information released on arson/murder/kidnapping suspect and victims
- Head of Indian center admits embezzling
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- SRO for Allison Adams Tucker
- The Bancroft: Secret Fun Club, Innerds, and Hot Nerds
- Late brunch, Old Town
- Who's investigating Filner? It's who's NOT investigating him
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- In a world without Ebert, Marks is named one of three to watch
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- Everth Cabrera apologizes for 50-game suspension
- City Attorney Jan Goldsmith slapped with lawsuit for refusing to disclose public records
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- Mexican authorities on alert for James DiMaggio, homicide and kidnapping suspect
- Is Papa Doug headed to the altar again?
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- Sheriff reportedly plotting mayor's ouster got funds from Lynch, Blue, hotel interests, report says
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- Aqui es Texcoco serves pulque!
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- Cross border terminal from Tijuana airport to Otay Mesa could begin construction soon
- Downtown San Diego Partnership seeks contractors to light up trees
- Shuttered firm, broker charged with aiding and abetting fraud
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- Tim Lambesis gets exception from house arrest for “therapy”
News & Stories
A conversation with Sandra Millers Younger
Sweetwater superintendent Ed Brand’s Alliant project hits snag
One of Sweetwater Union High School District superintendent Ed Brand’s pet projects suffered a setback at the hands of National City planning commissioners on the night of August 5. Brand’s idea to establish Alliant International …
August 6, 2013
Beer of the Week: Ballast Point Ghost Pepper Dorado Double IPA
There’s plenty on the beer board for hop heads and hot heads at Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. Specialty brewer Colby Chandler is perhaps the world’s foremost expert on crafting chili-infused beers. Allow me to …
August 6, 2013
In the Heights by the San Diego Repertory Theatre
The Rep has opened its 38th season with a spectacular production of the Tony Award-winning musical. The evening seems to grow with every song. In fact, after a while when one tough act to follow …
August 6, 2013
Tijuana police prepare to move homeless from riverbed
Anyone who has crossed the pedestrian bridge over the Tijuana River next to the newly constructed El Chaparral border station in the past several months has noticed that hundreds of people are living in the …
August 6, 2013
Stringy Things: Wannabe Rock Stars
On any given night in numerous San Diego neighborhoods, you can find an open mic night hosted by a local coffee house. I am a tad obsessed thanks to an experience years ago at a …
August 6, 2013
Small-town Italy: Urbino
Urbino, a former center of culture during the Renaissance, has largely been forgotten by tourists due to its location in the Marche region of Italy. But, despite having far fewer visitors than its more glamorous …
August 6, 2013
Upon further review Germont is dickish
What is Violetta fighting for when Alfredo’s father, Germont, confronts her in Act II of La Traviata? Remember, we’re talking about adding depth to a character in opera by using the guideposts from the book …
August 6, 2013
White pepper, winter & gourds
Recently, I interviewed Tomme Arthur, the famous beer mind and director of brewery operations at The Lost Abbey (155 Mata Way, #104, San Marcos) and its West Coast-style counterpart Port Brewing. I was there to …
August 6, 2013