My life has been tossed like a salad, mixed like a drink, and pushed off the cliffs into the ocean so many times I don't even remember.
February 6, 2013
Blog Entries
- Larry Ochs, Donald Robinson @ Space 4 Art, Feb. 13
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- Baja & Border News Translations: BC State debt doubles in 5 years; Broken dreams of Salvadorans deported from U.S.; Range of alternative medical options offered
- Tijuana gallery Otras Obras opens installation of short video works
- Man walks into the Imperial Beach Sheriff Station and says he just killed his wife
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- Padres do little in off-season
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- Lemon Grove: Best California steak?
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- Boxer, Markey demand San Onofre investigation
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- Where's that Hoo coming from?
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- Irwin Jacobs seeks consolation after Balboa Park debacle
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- Talking with an overnight success: Peter Marin
- Pop-ups taking over Market
- Kilroy Realty throws one-million dollars at city lobbyists to help with permits for One Paseo
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- I got yer tortured-artist prestige role right here
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- Sony to market tablet computers to schools
- Trailer Park: Top Gun 3D
- Casting The Yoda Movie
- One SDGE expense account: $71,158 in 2011
- Crybaby DeNiro gives best performance in years
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- Pac-Arts Drive-By Cinema launch party this Friday
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- Louisian style at Red's Espresso Eatery
- Weekend Snow Alert!!
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- Rosarito Blues: Cantamar
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- Did you charge more than $100,000 on your expense account?
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- El Cajon Police dog attacks La Mesa officer
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- Border Patrol agents may testify
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News & Stories
A San Diego life of car accidents
San Diego Public Library boosts local authors
For 47 years the downtown San Diego Public Library has invited local authors (both traditional and self-published) to submit their work and be recognized in a monthlong exhibit that kicks off with an authors’ reception. …
February 6, 2013
Whiskey Girl's Warm Whiskey Cider
It was an atypical day, bar manager Jake Southworth recalls, that led to an atypical cocktail for San Diego — the hot whiskey drink. “Someone came in looking for something warm on a cold day,” …
February 6, 2013
No changes afoot after arrest of Humphreys’ talent buyer
Talent buyer/manager of Humphreys Backstage Lounge, Jeremiah Smith, was arrested for felony drunk driving. Will that change the Shelter Island venue’s ability to book shows?
February 6, 2013
As “Esse Jeisner,” Eisner retakes his states
“I went crazy writing this and it all came out,” says Jesse Eisner. “‘Esse Jeisner’ says all the stuff that is hard to think about and all the shit we don’t like to acknowledge.” Shit …
February 6, 2013
On the Rocks
On the Rocks in Chula Vista -- a good place to find out if your date is a bedwetter or cheapskate.
February 6, 2013
Painting and wine classes in San Diego County
‘Didn’t you used to want to be an artist?” I asked Patrick as I dragged him out the door. “At least I’ll get a drink,” he grumbled. We were on our way to a Painting …
February 6, 2013
Swarmius-Haussmann septet: classic not classical
Interview with Joe Waters of the Swarmius Trio and the Hausmann String Quartet, which merges classical music with rock, hip-hop, jazz, and world-music genres.
February 6, 2013
As I chew at Sora
As the cocktail world turns, Ed Bedford chews at downtown’s Sora Restaurant.
February 6, 2013
Jim Ryan's project full of projects
Jim Ryan has to give up Cardiac Kidz but starts his own Jim Ryan Project.
February 6, 2013
The Old Globe stages The Brothers Size
They are three African-American males at San Pere, Louisiana, near the Bayou. Ogun Henri Size, a mechanic, prides himself for being a responsible adult. Free-spirited younger brother Oshoosi’s back from two years in prison. Now …
February 6, 2013
Jorge’s Xolos
Interview with journalist Jorge Aranguré, raised binationally, in Tijuana and southern San Diego County.
February 6, 2013
Jam for Jesus
Eastlake Church currently occupies Junior Seau’s former restaurant in Mission Valley.
February 6, 2013
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Once a mecca for the Hollywood set; includes trails connected to the City of Carlsbad
February 6, 2013
Only one way in and one way out of the post office
Hey Matt: A colleague and I were at the Tierrasanta post office. It’s located in a typical shopping center with enough room for traffic lanes in each direction, yet they have signs showing only one …
February 6, 2013
What's in them sambusas?
Hasno Ali, 46-year-old owner of East African Cuisine, has to struggle to make money at San Diego’s farmers’ markets.
February 6, 2013
Bedtime Proposals
"Whoa, what is that on your finger?” Shawn reached out to grab Jordan’s hand. “Did you guys get married? What is that, titanium?” Jordan smiled sheepishly and then removed his ring and handed it over …
February 6, 2013
The Highwayman, a quartet of one, at Belly Up
“About six years ago, I had an epiphany of sorts.” Tony Suraci, aka the Highwayman, explains how he came to front such a complicated show. “For a long time I performed Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, …
February 6, 2013
Selections by the 347 Steps crew
Hot Rod: Despite the luke-warm reviews, I found Hot Rod to be incredibly funny and full of quotable lines. I’ve watched it with my kids numerous times. It’s just a fun movie for kids of …
February 6, 2013
Con-man math
Heymatt: My brother-in-law used to tell me this riddle all the time, but he passed away a few years ago and now none of my family can remember the answer, if ever there was one: …
February 6, 2013
Airport lobbying: not priceless
Some longtime San Diego lobbyists and Republican political players are picking up major change from the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority in the form of a lucrative “public outreach” contract — which during a …
February 6, 2013
Should you pay that ticket issued by Ace Parking?
The City of Chula Vista has an arrangement with Ace Parking that enables the company to issue parking tickets…is that legal?
February 6, 2013
San Diego, haven for pyramids
San Diego is a haven for multilevel marketing scams, which are often pyramid schemes.
February 6, 2013
Sodium-free milk of politics
Sodium-free milk of politics Poseidon Resources, the desalination outfit that finally got a contract from the San Diego County Water Authority last year, spent heavily on local political campaigns, according to its recent disclosure filing. …
February 6, 2013
Stepping into Mission Valley from Hillcrest
Heymatt: About 30 years ago I heard about some concrete stairs leading from the area around UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest down to Mission Valley. I went exploring and found them, but I only went …
February 6, 2013
10 Ways Your Camera Can Change Your Life in 2013 (Part Two)
Frank the photographer finds out that the better camera doesn’t necessarily lead to the best photos.
February 6, 2013
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight
It is portentous, and a thing of state That here at midnight, in our little town A mourning figure walks, and will not rest, Near the old court-house pacing up and down, Or by his …
February 6, 2013