The word that California governor Gavin Newsom has endorsed Assemblyman Todd Gloria for San Diego mayor has cemented the reputation of Irwin Jacobs as the city's top political moneyman and would-be city hall kingmaker. Backstage …
August 9, 2019
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Gavin Newsom carries water for billionaire benefactor
Horseback riding lessons in Western, English, and bareback
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August 9, 2019
Food lives up to the scenery at Feast & Fareway
The Coronado Bridge turned 50 last week, and gazing up at its swerving blue span, I experienced a small jolt of pride that the iconic bridge representing our city is not just another suspension bridge. …
August 9, 2019
Shelley Winters holds her breath
Who said you can’t keep a good gal down? Not Shelley Winters. As sure as bummer follows Winters, we dug up a trio of watery grave ballets: two worth owning, one worth stoning. A Place …
August 9, 2019
San Diego delegation congressman joins Juan Vargas and Scott Peters in calling for Trump’s impeachment
Representative also contests recent report that county is “rat-infested” — but President disagrees
August 9, 2019
Scouts BSA welcomes first troop of non-scouts
It wasn’t long ago that the organization Scouts BSA was known as the Boy Scouts of America. The name still appears at the top of the scouting.org website, and the “BSA” part of Scouts BSA …
August 9, 2019
El Jardin owner shuts down high-end Mexican restaurant in Liberty Station, promises massive redesign
“Apparently, a rave from the New York Times, a James Beard semifinalist chef, and a Michelin Guide award aren’t enough to convince you pig-ignorant philistines that Mexican alta cocina is actually a thing,” said owner …
August 9, 2019
Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism derived from the Upanishads
Isha Upanishad By the Master all this is to be clothed and pervaded, whatever moves in this moving world. Through this renounced, thou shalt enjoy; covet not the wealth of any! Toiling, therefore, here at …
August 9, 2019
The Original 40 raises the brewpub game
Sales, production, and the proliferation of satellite tasting rooms may be on the rise in San Diego, but at least one aspect of the local brewery industry has slowed down considerably: new brewery openings. We’re …
August 9, 2019
Miró Quartet lets its hair down
According to their website, “The Miró [String] Quartet took its name and its inspiration from the Spanish artist Joan Miró, whose Surrealist works — with subject matter drawn from the realm of memory, dreams, and …
August 9, 2019