Hundreds of people packed into a line snaking through the Fashion Valley mall outside the Apple Store were greeted by a group of protesters sympathetic to a group of security guards working at the company's …
September 19, 2014
News & Stories
The worm in the Apple
iPhone baloney?
By the time the Apple Store in Carlsbad opened their doors at 8:00 a.m. on September 19, 300 people were in line to get their hands on the new iPhone 6 and 6+. All in …
September 19, 2014
These are the monsters, Mayor Cox
High-density housing developments and master-plan changes often provoke a fuss from residents — but opposition usually evaporates once a city makes a decision. Opponents to the Lake Pointe development in eastern Chula Vista, however, don’t …
September 19, 2014
Pot shops pop up in 2014
A new report from the City of San Diego’s Code Enforcement Division shows that officers are closing down medical marijuana dispensaries by the bushel. From 2013 to 2014, the enforcement unit and city attorney's office …
September 19, 2014
The Zeros score big
“We’re the Zeros from Chula Vista, California,” said punk-rock pioneer Javier Escovedo to a packed and sweaty crowd during a “Music Thing” showcase at Bar Pink. Despite their show of local pride and deep San …
September 19, 2014
County unemployment rate drops to 6.2 percent
The San Diego County unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 percent in August, down from 6.6 percent in July. The county added 3500 nonfarm jobs in the month, with professional and business services leading the way …
September 19, 2014
Basted, Azeri-style
Sunset. Goin' with the flow like a pooh stick in a slow crick, sauntering with the crowd down Fifth Avenue. It's the height of happy hour. Conventioneers have been let out and are looking for …
September 19, 2014
Diversity guru still sought by UCSD
It may have taken a bit longer than expected, but taxpayer-funded UCSD has finally launched a national search for another pricey vice chancellor of "equity, diversity, and inclusion." "The desired outcome of these efforts," according …
September 19, 2014
Vance Joy's Dream Your Life Away
After hearing the catchy, upbeat song “Riptide,” fans of Vance Joy have been awaiting the Aussie’s debut album. Dream Your Life Away will please followers of his four released songs that have been circling the …
September 19, 2014
Coming Soon: Inland Tavern
Though I always passed it up for nearby competitors Churchill’s Pub & Grille or Sublime Ale House, there was something comforting about driving past Penny Lane Pub & Grill. Tucked off the side of San …
September 19, 2014
Grandmother caught between cops and robbers
Tijuana police pursuing robbery suspects in a marked pickup ran over and killed a grandmother on Wednesday, September 17, as she attempted to cross a Zona Norte street to buy some midday birria. María Elena …
September 19, 2014
Back to school
September 19 dock totals Fisherman's Landing 123 Anglers, 5 Boats, 8 Barracuda, 2 Sand Bass, 36 Yellowtail, 146 Bonito, 2 Sheephead, 15 Calico Bass, 1 Halibut, 40 Skipjack Tuna, 396 Yellowfin Tuna H&M Landing 246 …
September 19, 2014