Chain-linked in suburbia.
November 26, 2014
News & Stories
Phoenix, September 1977
Standing naked in the front yard of my girlfriend’s house, 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning, a small, delicious defiance, air smelling clean, temperature in the 70s, breeze like cashmere across my skin, each pore open to …
November 26, 2014
One fan–funded
“We took this album to Nashville to record at the famous Blackbird Studio, owned by Martina McBride,” says singer-songwriter Rob Bondurant of his new album, Hurricane. “I wanted a sound, a vibe, a story, and …
November 26, 2014
Our vision is to glorify God
Far Easterners with folky beliefs, or brain-washed by Communists, find counsel at Chinese Bible Church.
November 26, 2014
Horrible Bosses 2: Cheerfully dirty
Often, the minds behind superhero movie franchises decide to start things off with an origin story. And often, that origin story, however mythologically compelling, is not as dramatic or interesting as what follows. Think: Batman …
November 26, 2014
Citrus savory showcase of balance
Yes, summer is over, but in San Diego, the season makes subtle adjustments to her wardrobe, calls herself “Indian,” and parties on…. To that end, Mister A’s Southern Dove could serve as official drink of …
November 26, 2014
Cookie Monster rock
Call it “screamo” or call it “post hardcore,” locals Focus in Frame say they have no intention of backing away from the guttural groans that identify many modern metal bands. Detractors slag the incomprehensible singing …
November 26, 2014
Poop deck
For virus expert Don Mosier, who also serves as a city father of beachy Del Mar, it was a smelly, if not costly circumstance. “A sewer back-up on May 25, 2014 in the City of …
November 26, 2014
Hardcore roots
“John Waters asked for my number so we could talk about our mutual love of pre–World War II documentaries. He never called.”
November 26, 2014
Charlie Arbelaez, explosive bebop alto saxist
The liveliest of jazz jams happens on Friday nights in La Mesa. A chance move brought it here: “I lived just up the hill, off University Avenue,” says Charlie Arbelaez, 27. Recently out of the …
Way, way before they were cool
Dear Hipster: Is this man on his way to Polite Provisions (see attached picture)? — Dryw Keltz I recognize that guy! That only looks like an old-timey illustration. In fact, it’s a heavily filtered Instagram …
November 26, 2014
Rocking the half-pipe
Cass McCombs is a road dog. On tour, he has witnessed a mix of cultures across the U.S. and often travels solely for the sake of learning about a new regional music scene. Though he …
November 26, 2014
Manic about organic
"Become totally manic about organic. Get your healthy on. Super foods for super humans!” Uh-oh. Back in the land of the super-healthy again. It’s incredible. Healthy is busting out all over. This cute place with …
November 26, 2014
Young Keno: The marshal gets his man
Sylvestro Morales swore to get even with Wilson and Castillo. “I will never rest,” he shouted, “until I have squared accounts!”
November 26, 2014
Pulso del Barrio
B-Side Players founder Karlos Paez makes it clear that he’s a benevolent bandleader. He’s still friends with his former B-Side bandmates. All 52 of them. “We just had our 20th reunion at the Belly Up,” …
November 26, 2014
Hollywood pursues Brian Regan
San Diegans love Brian Regan. It’s not often that a major comic works the same town twice in one year, but just a few months ago — Valentine’s Day, to be exact — Regan packed …
November 26, 2014
Thanksgiving as we know it
True greed has no end. Greed grows until something makes it stop. There will be three NFL games televised on Thanksgiving. Games run from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. According to a 2010 Wall Street …
November 26, 2014
Aw...Bill Cosby, too? Right in the childhood
Dear Hipster: You used the phrase, “right in the childhood” a little while back. What does that mean? I could probably Google it, but I want to hear your explanation. — Dave, Bonita The scandalous …
November 26, 2014
Demos’ dough
Besides Scott Peters, just who has been getting major cash from Democratic fat cats in La Jolla’s 92037 zip code during the election cycle recently concluded? According to Political Money Line’s database, once-imprisoned former super …
November 26, 2014
La Jolla's Pottery Canyon: Steep climb or slow stroll?
Pottery Canyon is a historical site that was named after the La Jolla Clay Products Company. This small company developed because a potter from Mexico found raw clay in the area and took up residence …
November 26, 2014
Squeezed by tradition
Dear Hipster: Can I be hip if I can’t get “into” skinny jeans? They lack the drape of classic denim, and are so tight fitting, one might as well be wearing Spandex. — James Let’s …
November 26, 2014
What's that you're reading?
Name: Adriana Millar Age: 19 Occupation: Student Neighborhood: College Area Interviewed at: College/Rolando Library What are you reading right now? “Mostly textbooks. So, the other stuff is not really high quality; it’s just something fun …
November 26, 2014
Why are you crossing?
Post Title: My new project: Faces of the Line. The birth of an idea. Post Date: August 30, 2014 I’ve started a new page on Facebook. It’s called Caras de la Linea, or Faces of …
November 26, 2014
A 41st-floor condo is running $6.75 million this week
One of the city’s toniest (and priciest) high-rise condos.
November 26, 2014
Barking SEALs on Osama bin Laden killer
One thing you know: in Coronado, at SEAL hangouts such as Danny’s Palm Bar and McP’s Irish Pub, the talk has been all Robert O’Neill. Matt Bissonnette. Team Six. The Shooter. The Point Man. Zero …
November 26, 2014
Your two cents
Walked the Walk Thank you for writing the article concerning the City of San Diego’s attempt to have the height limits increased to 60 feet, increasing the density and decreasing the lanes of traffic on …
November 26, 2014
The unused wetsuit
This was the best summer for surfing in San Diego… ever. There was no May Gray, June Gloom, or July Cry. It was perfect weather at the beach almost every day, and that clear weather …
November 26, 2014
Forecast: politics, as usual
Is San Diego’s new “climate action plan” about to be transformed into an expensive political football, costing taxpayers a bundle for high-salaried patronage positions to tout the wonders of mayor Kevin Faulconer and the city …
November 26, 2014
Orca pod sightings
November 25 dock totals Chubasco 2 Sportfishing 20 Anglers, 1 Boat, 3 Ocean Whitefish, 12 Vermilion Rockfish, 8 California Sheephead, 36 Rockfish, 1 Cabezon, 6 Bocaccio H&M Landing 45 Anglers, 3 Boats, 1 Red Rock …
November 26, 2014