Opera singer Ryan Speedo Green proved a very important point during his performance at The Rady Shell during the opening night concert on August 7. Mr. Green proved that opera, when done well, appeals to …
August 27, 2021
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To thrive, opera needs more Ryan Speedo Greens
Seaport Fudge Factory has kept dentists in business for 30 years
I’ve photographed burritos, dumplings, and egg rolls, but probably the most challenging photo I’ve ever tried to take centered on a lump of fudge. I’d ordered the rocky road flavor, hoping that the large, white …
August 27, 2021
In wake of scrutiny, San Diego Sheriffs offer alternate explanation for deputy’s collapse.
“We had a great story,” says San Diego Sheriff Bill Bore. “We had body cam video — you know, the stuff that’s supposed to clear up confusion about police business — showing Deputy David Faviiae …
August 27, 2021
Airport ’77 : the spirit is willing, but the script is weak
What’s bigger, more exciting, and two years older than Airport 1975? Airport ‘77! Airport ’77 (1977) In Airport, the Arthur Hailey original, disaster struck in the form of mad bomber Van Heflin, while the 747 …
August 27, 2021
Former member of Padres’ Bod Pad Squad may have deep-sixed Dodgers ace.
“Love is blind,” said baseball great Yoga Berry, “but it still knows which team its rooting for.” Which makes it all the more mysterious how Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, recipient of maybe the …
August 27, 2021
Bathhouse Row back in the spotlight following city call for Hillcrest historical landmarks to honor
“Everybody talks about how gay bars are disappearing all over America,” says Dan Butterman, self-appointed historian of Hillcrest’s history as San Diego’s gay district. “But what’s less discussed is the disappearance of an even more …
August 27, 2021
Bathtubs, Booze, and Ballyhoo
Circa 200 B.C., the Greek physicist Archimedes of Syracuse is said to have jumped out of his bathtub and run through the city streets naked, shouting, “Eureka! Eureka!” —”I have found it!” The ancient scientist …
August 27, 2021