At a September 18 candidates’ forum sponsored by the La Mesa Chamber of Commerce, two mayoral hopefuls and five candidates for two city-council seats spoke to an audience of about 100 people. Topics included their …
September 22, 2014
News & Stories
Talking the talk in La Mesa
Big Jay McNeely gets honkin' on Adams Avenue
Wednesday 24 Miss Erika Davies & The Men featuring Aaron Mann, Jeremy Eikam, and Chris Carol light up at Ritual Beer Garden (4095 30th Street) from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. free! … the Jazz 88 …
September 22, 2014
Who will rule Mayor Faulconer?
Word that San Diego financier and philanthropist Malin Burnham is organizing a bid to take over U-T San Diego through a nonprofit corporation, as reported here Saturday, has local politicos and participants in the city's …
September 22, 2014
What the F?
F Street Adult Video & Gifts at 2002/2004 University Avenue in North Park has been closed since last year, when it went on sale. The building is now undergoing major interior renovation, with trucks and …
September 22, 2014
Familiar story, homegrown feel
During his pre-show remarks, artistic director William Virchis joked with the audience, “If you don’t enjoy it, I’ll call Neil Simon to re-write it.” Actually, Teatro Mascara Magica has taken a major, often-hilarious, liberty with …
September 22, 2014
Border-closure protest goes nowhere
Shut Down All Ports of Entry, a group that bills itself as a “representation of Americans who are unsettled and deeply concerned with the current administration, in all branches of Federal and State governments,” had …
September 22, 2014
I never wear the same thing twice
In Little Italy, Lien Nguyen held her fluffy Maltipoo, Kali, close as she made her way through the crowded Saturday morning Mercato on Cedar Street. Nguyen was on her way to brunch with her husband. …
September 22, 2014
Sharable treats at the Rose Wine Pub
Both casual and elegant, the Rose Wine Pub is ideal for catching up with a friend over a glass (or three) of wine and toothsome, sharable fare. David and I often order our wine by …
September 22, 2014
Gold-standard environmentalism sought
Approximately 1000 environmental activists took to the streets of downtown San Diego on Sunday afternoon, September 21. They — among people at over 2700 sites in 140 countries — demanded a heightened effort from government …
September 22, 2014
Ass or eyes?
Less ass, more eyes. Well, let's be realistic. Same amount of ass, and add the eyes. What am I getting at? Recently the Aviara Trio gave a performance of Rachmaninoff's Arabesque no. 1 and I …
September 22, 2014
Marlin caught! (And released.)
September 21 dock totals Chubasco 2 Sportfishing 4 Anglers, 1 Boat, 1 California Sheephead, 1 California Scorpionfish, 1 Barred Sand Bass, 1 California Halibut, 4 Kelp Bass, 9 Pacific Bonito, 15 Kelp Bass Released Dana …
September 22, 2014
Justice for mom found dead in bed
After a court hearing on September 19, it was concluded that 29-year-old David Leroy Lucero, arrested on suspicion of killing his mother more than four years ago, should be confined to a psychiatric hospital. “The …
September 22, 2014