If you tire of lounging about on Cancun's white, sandy beaches and yearn for a bit of Maya culture with your tropical escape, consider exploring the nearby sites of Tulum and Coba. They can both …
March 13, 2015
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Spring break detour: Tulum & Coba
Cross-border railroad's terror threat
While federal investigators continue to probe the troubled operations of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System's so-called Desert Line railroad through Mexico to the Imperial Valley, a more immediate concern involving the safety of cross-border …
March 13, 2015
You don't get the tacos, you get the meal
I have resisted the smell of Pollos Don Pepe for about 6 months. I work in the small soccer store next door from the taco shop in the strip mall next to Northgate Market in …
March 13, 2015
Stone Brewing introduces Old Sludgebucket Ale
LISTENING FOR THE ANGELS, ESCONDIDO: Today, Stone Brewing unveiled the latest saint in the hop heaven that is San Diego brewing: Old Sludgebucket Ale, so named for its thick, stewy texture and unique container. Yes, …
March 13, 2015
High-need students, get in line
Significant numbers of “high need" students (who mostly come from low-income backgrounds) are learning English as a second language, are placed in the foster-care system, or are attending schools that may not be receiving the …
March 13, 2015
The last bookstore opening ever?
Bucking the trend of old-school small businesses being killed off by technology and the internet, Sean Christopher recently expanded his love of books into a freestanding garage bookstore, named Lhooq Books. The small space offers …
March 13, 2015
BagbyFest is nigh
Bagby Beer Company was one of the most anticipated brewpub projects in San Diego. That’s a big deal considering this county is home to the mighty Pizza Port empire, from which Bagby transitioned in opening …
March 13, 2015
In the morning ... in the evening ... ain't we got fish!
March 12 dock totals The Chubasco II 1/2 day am run with 10 anglers aboard reported 1 sheephead, 70 rockfish and 30 bocaccio caught. 12 anglers aboard the Dolphin 1/2 day am run boated 8 …
March 13, 2015