Art on the hoof, in the river, but not quite across the border.
September 24, 2014
News & Stories
How to get into U.S. via the Arroyo Alamar
This Close
In the room where we lie, light stains the drawn shades yellow. We sweat and pull at each other, climb with our fingers the slippery ladders of rib. Wherever our bodies touch, the flesh comes …
September 24, 2014
Record-release roundup
New local releases this week include an EP from retro-rockers Bangladesh, an EP by folksy singer-songwriter Jay Chu called Change, and Sight Unscene’s punk-heavy Noise We Don’t Hear CD. Scott Samuels’s Live at Uncommon Ground …
September 24, 2014
Thanks to Rick Perry?
WalletHub, which aggregates statistics for states and metro areas, is out with new rankings: growth of metro areas between 2008 (the bottom of the Great Recession) and last year. Among large metro areas, San Diego …
September 24, 2014
Modern Times flows into coffee
An artisanal approach to coffee isn’t limited to roasting or dripping method. The same creative impulse that dry hops or grapefruit put into beer can drive third-wave coffee purveyors to seek out ways to embellish …
September 24, 2014
For Temples it’s venues
“Our hometown feels like it’s as far away from a city, or any place of culture, really, as far as you can go. It gives you that space away from everything. If we were based …
September 24, 2014
LaRue’s big day
It’s nothing compared to the thousands of dollars of special-interest money spent by San Diego congresswoman Susan Davis on junketeering over the years, but the office of fellow Democratic House member Juan Vargas has also …
September 24, 2014
Hipster Halloween costumes
Dear Hipster: Got any suggestions for good Halloween costumes? I like to start early with the planning, decoration, and execution of epic Halloween shenanigans. — Matty There are a few costumes I’d like to see …
September 24, 2014
Rooster House?
It’s now up to Kodiak, a five-man punk-metal band from North Park, to keep a local tradition alive. For more than ten years the loft above the bar formerly known as Scolari’s Office has been …
September 24, 2014
Gov’t Mule thrives on spontaneity
Gov’t Mule, basically a canvas for the guitar of Warren Haynes, is celebrating 20 years as a band. Warren Haynes calls the Reader from a spot on the road an hour north of New York …
September 24, 2014
Lake Cuyamaca loop
An easy stroll around the shores and meadows of this picturesque mountain lake that abounds with alpine plants and wildlife.
September 24, 2014
Ballyhoo
Five days and 100 films. That’s the promise made by this year’s San Diego Film Festival. The festival runs September 24–28, with the lion’s share of the screenings to be held at Reading Cinemas Gaslamp …
September 24, 2014
P.B. in Baja
Las Gaviotas is an oceanfront gated community located about 30 miles south of the San Ysidro border crossing. It is ten minutes south of Rosarito. There are close to 300 homes, and many are available …
September 24, 2014
The bounty of Arizona
Until this year, the only part of Arizona I had ever seen was my grandparents’ retirement abode near Camelback Mountain. I remembered that people would emerge in the cool of the night with headlamps to …
September 24, 2014
Gluten-free in Texas
“I wouldn’t usually mind if we were going to a vegetarian restaurant,” I said as David pulled into the lot. “But for the few days we’re here, I’m reluctant to order anything but beef.”
September 24, 2014
Politically hacked
Some subscribers to U-T San Diego, the daily newspaper and website operation run by Republican kingpin and hotel developer Doug Manchester, recently received an unsettling reassurance. Customers using the so-called EasyPay service of automatic credit-card …
September 24, 2014
The sand is full of wasps
Dear Hipster: Check out the pic of this bee I found hanging out in Mission Beach. He was digging in the sand. Cool, right? It’s definitely freaky that the sand might be full of bees, …
September 24, 2014
You do realize that you’re Alan Arkin?
Butterfly wings had been whacking away at my stomach wall for days before the scheduled interview.
September 24, 2014
Five Reasons to Love Bonsall
You won't see big box retailers here. As you gaze the horizon, you see mountains and trees.
September 24, 2014
Inhuman Headbanger
When asked what inspired the title of his new album, Black Moon Spell, Kyle Thomas, aka King Tuff, tells the Reader he doesn’t know. “It just appeared there one day and forced me to use …
September 24, 2014
Which knowledge is the highest of all?
Question: Which knowledge is the highest of all? Answer: There is no knowledge but devotion to Krishna. Q: What is the highest glory in all types of glory? A: Being reputed to be Krishna’s devotee. …
September 24, 2014
San Diego stadium, convention center lies you will hear
Suppose San Diego spends $2 billion on a stadium and convention center expansion — then goes without adequate water
September 24, 2014
Lincoln Club heaven
The San Diego Lincoln Club, locally famous for its takedown of Republican-turned-Democrat Nathan Fletcher during last November’s mayoral primary, has gotten involved in a campaign with lesser stakes but greater apparent spirituality. On September 8, …
September 24, 2014
Yesterday's catch
September 23 dock totals Chubasco 2 Sportfishing 15 Anglers, 1 Boat, 8 Kelp Bass, 2 California Yellowtail, 1 California Sheephead, 41 Pacific Bonito, 7 Rockfish Fisherman's Landing 65 Anglers, 3 Boats, 8 Calico Bass, 2 …
September 24, 2014
A nation of bosses
It was refreshing to read the story about High Tech High preparing its students for life, but not for college. It seems most of our traditional high schools are extremely focused on sending students to …
September 24, 2014