Coral outcrops surrounded by coral reefs, the Cayman Islands are three tiny islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) comprising the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands in the western Caribbean. Just south of …
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Cayman Islands: from stingrays to tax shelters
Not too ill — medical parolee on the loose
Robert Virgil Taylor, 50, who was on medical parole from state prison to an unidentified East County skilled-nursing facility, escaped custody on October 1. Taylor, who has convictions for burglary and assault, according to the …
October 27, 2014
Q pop-culture radio show ousts its host
It’s tough when you’re a public figure and you admit that you enjoy kinky sex. It’s even tougher when you’re, uh, in public radio. That awkwardness became a binational reality Sunday when it was announced …
October 27, 2014
A Mario Kart and IPA brunch
North Park got a new ramen and yakitori gastropub this fall — I mean, another one. The Safe House opened in mid-October, taking over the long-vacant site of what used to be a beauty supply …
October 27, 2014
Double-tracked = doubly jacked in North County
On October 24, the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency (known as LOSSAN) made available to the public new information on the plans affecting its 7.6 million annual passengers and the residents in …
October 27, 2014
Manchester and Jackson: two debtors in Neverland
The late pop superstar Michael Jackson, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz, and U-T San Diego publisher Douglas Manchester don't appear to have that much in common. Now, however, they share a famous source of cash — …
October 27, 2014
Drive-by in Lemon Grove
Sheriff's deputies in Lemon Grove are searching for leads in an attempted drive-by shooting on yesterday afternoon (Oct. 26) that left neighbors terrified and the presumptive victims tight-lipped. Deputies were called to the 3600 block …
October 27, 2014
Piano haute couture with Lola Astanova
As I descended the dimly lit stairwell, I could hear that someone was playing the piano. I walked out onto the stage of The Jacobs Music Center and there was Lola Astanova — practicing. Ms. …
October 27, 2014
General Atomics considers India
Aided by a friendly business climate cultivated by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi, San Diego–based General Atomics is exploring avenues to shift production and development of next-generation military weaponry and infrastructure to his country, according …
October 27, 2014
Beer Touring: O'Sullivan Bros. Brewing Company
Back in July, I visited Ed O’Sullivan, owner of namesake interest, O’Sullivan Bros. Brewing Company (9879 Hibert Street, Scripps Ranch). No beer had been brewed, but there was plenty to be impressed by, namely a …
October 27, 2014
Last Call: Black Sunday
These shows must close this Sunday, November 2 — aka “Black Sunday,” given their high quality. The Royale, Old Globe Theatre One of the year’s best directed shows is so well done you’d think Marco …
October 27, 2014
Sunday fish report
October 26 dock totals Dana Landing 4 Anglers, 1 Boat, 13 Sand Bass, 15 Bonito, 4 Calico Bass, 2 Yellowtail Fisherman's Landing 123 Anglers, 5 Boats, 16 Whitefish, 12 Calico Bass, 3 Sculpin, 1 Rockfish, …
October 27, 2014