Let’s say you’re building a house for someone else, but you don’t know who yet. As soon as the hammers are done swinging and the paint rollers have finished rolling, you put the property on …
September 22, 2021
News & Stories
Triangle-shaped in Solana Beach
Why did Faulconer get so much cash from farmers and oilmen?
Kevin’s big cash crash After a third-place finish as Gavin Newsom’s would-be replacement in last week’s recall contest, uncertain money-raising prospects loom ahead for ex-San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer. Up to now, the Point Loma …
September 22, 2021
San Franciscans and others driving San Diego's real estate
We’ve all heard about how home prices in San Diego have never been higher, and that demand is so great that homes for sale typically get multiple bids and wind up selling for more than …
September 22, 2021
Todd Gloria has forgotten what democracy is
Dog and war story I love the Reader and I am so glad that it has continued to be a force during our unprecedented time. Thank you so much for that. Be sure and thank …
September 22, 2021
Grossmont High students break the code
On Sunday, September 12th, Grossmont High School sent an email to students and parents outlining changes to the school’s dress code. The email began, “In an effort to improve the atmosphere for learning in the …
September 22, 2021
Ralph + Advil = “Radvil”
Dear Hipster: Please pass along these cat name suggestions to Tyler from this last week’s column. Remember, he was torn between human names and nouns. He can have both by using your suggestion of descriptive …
September 22, 2021
Clem’s Station, a place for talkies
Did you know there’s a neighborhood in San Diego specifically named after silent film actresses of the 1920s? I was surprised to learn this week that Talmadge was founded in 1925, named in honor of …
September 22, 2021