Dock Totals 12/23 – 12/29: 960 anglers aboard 44 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 92 bonito, 104 calico bass, 5 halibut, 2 lingcod, 63 lobster (89 …

2023 was an interesting year in classical music for San Diego. We saw a resurgence of the San Diego Opera. We saw delays in the renovations of The Jacobs Music Center at Copley Symphony Hall. …

Hanna Daly is putting finishing touches on the larger-than-life dancing lady she has painted, freehand, on the alley-side wall of a dance studio in Coronado. It’s the kind of mural Daly can knock off on …

Founded in 2009, <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/schizophonics/">the Schizophonics</a> plays fuzzy, psychedelic rock. Singer-guitarist Pat Beers fronts the band with his wife Lety Mora (the Rosalyns), who attended high school with him in Arizona. The little Italy bill …

In the mid-’90s, the band Arapaho were the rock darlings of Durban, South Africa. With multiple chart-topping hits — including “Dump Truck,” which stayed at number one for multiple months, and “Butterfly Angel,” written by …

[Note: None of this actually happened. Well, some of it did.]Scene: The dated and faded but still warm and inviting interior of the office of Dr. Walter Mencken, Doctor of Psychiatric and Career Restoration. There is …

Fin de U-T San DiegoIt’s the end of the line for the all-Spanish weekly tabloid published by the Union-Tribune, a newspaper that’s been shrinking all over under current owner Alden Global Capital. “The last issue …

Tuna found in the desert? OK, fair enough: that’s tuna, as in the Spanish for prickly pear, the fruit of the nopal. Ken Factor and I have spotted an ancient cactus tree growing close to …

Sweetwater Authority officials and Loveland lake users are discussing what to do with a $750,000 state grant the agency has received for trail improvements. In the first workshop this month, which a late change of …

In recent years, pursuing a restful night's sleep has led many to explore alternative solutions beyond conventional sleep aids. CBN gummies have emerged as a natural and delicious option to improve sleep quality. CBN, or …

When my ribs plate arrives, it doesn’t look all that different from the average BBQ order. There’s a metal serving tray, lined with butcher paper, and there are smoked ribs in a glistening coat of …

San Diego was proclaimed the worst city in the U.S. for parking in November by a Finn.com study..How does that play out for ordinary people?"My wife has a condition that makes it difficult to walk …

Gray Whale Migration Off San Diego County’s Coast peaks from now until February. The best view spots from land are high points close to the surf. Aside from the whale watching overlook at Cabrillo National …

Dock Totals 12/17 – 12/22: 257 anglers aboard 14 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 6 bluefin tuna, 1 bonito, 52 calico bass, 1 halibut, 6 lobster …

“Noel Noel”, the San Diego Symphonies Christmas concert, was fun, festive, and full of holiday spirit. It was everything that December Nights in Balboa Park is not. “Noel Noel” had traditional Christmas songs instead of …

little tree little silent Christmas treeyou are so littleyou are more like a flowerwho found you in the green forestand were you very sorry to come away?see          i will comfort youbecause you smell so sweetlyi will …

San Diego attorney Dan Guiltyon is no stranger to salacious cases. He represented Cheetah’s strippers in their harassment lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department. And he represented the women assaulted by San Diego Police …

Statement from U.S. Attorney Lloyd Christmas on the government’s recent missteps in the Fat Leonard corruption trial: “It’s true that we asked one of our witnesses to commit perjury, that is, to cut certain parts …

“From the freeway to the sea, all La Jolla must be free!”“For much of its history, there were no Jews in La Jolla,” notes Amir Asham, spokesman for UCSD’s Students for Palestinian Promotion. “This is …

Libido gummies are carving out a niche as a delightful and natural way to boost sexual desire, especially among women. These tasty treats combine the power of natural aphrodisiacs with the ease of a snack, …

CBD gummies for male enhancement are not just about potential health benefits; they're also a practical and tasty option for those looking to add a bit of wellness to their daily routine. These gummies offer …

Do you find yourself tossing and turning, struggling to get a good night's sleep? If so, you're not alone. To combat these problems, many individuals are turning to melatonin gummies as a natural remedy for …

“Seasonal beers are a staple for craft breweries to allow consistent creativity and the ability to change what you brew for shifting weather,” explains Erik Fowler, the new Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers …

Psychedelic-folk-synthpop band <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/well-well-well/">Well Well Well</a> was founded by guitarist Seton Edgerton and drummer Dan Nichols, both from the group Barbarian, which had opened for Arctic Monkeys and toured with Bat for Lashes. With a …

I booked 6:30 reservations for two at Madison on Park Boulevard. I had decided to ask a date out for the evening, and to my amazement, she had accepted. Our Lyft dropped us off under …

“I hit the pavement, wrists and knees first,” says <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/musicians/eric-nielsen/">Eric Nielsen</a>, recalling the wreck of his Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide in Pacific Beach. “And as I slid across the road, I twisted and skidded …

I’m not a butter in your coffee kind of guy, but if I were, I’d probably wind up grabbing mine from Local Krave. Instead, what drew me to the Point Loma coffee shop was its …

San Diego County Teslas are still at risk of being stolen, despite Teslas reportedly being the least stolen vehicle in the U.S. "Has anyone seen this suspect who broke into my white Tesla and stole it with all …

There’s a hilltop house in Cardiff, at 959 Cornish Drive, that is not like the others in the tony seaside neighborhood. The house itself resembles a giant box, light yellow in color, with the front …

Back to the border?More than 13 months after Union-Tribune border reporter Wendy Fry departed for a new gig at non-profit CalMatters, the paper, these days operated by MediaNews Group — a chain owned by vulture …

Dan: a man with a planDan has a vision predicated on many trips around the world. He knows firsthand what world-class cities have for infrastructure and transportation.Dan is going to reform the political corruption that …

Can you believe it’s been almost four months since we’ve taken Unreal Estate for a tour in La Jolla? That’s a long time to stay away from one of the most established enclaves dedicated to …

The city of Del Mar is still trying to figure out where to build the 113 affordable units it needs to meet state housing requirements, and it's gotten more complicated.Many locals say a large complex …

Poinsettias, a favorite of backyard gardeners, are now exhibiting their scarlet, petal-like bracts, just in time for the holidays. The onset of 14-hour-long nights triggers their scarlet behavior: In San Diego this condition is met …

Dock Totals 12/3 – 12/9: 364 anglers aboard 21 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 8 barracuda (released), 4 black seabass (released), 158 bluefin tuna, 1 cabezon …

How Do You Keep Warm at Night? If you think of the homeless at all — aside from how to avoid them or that daily mini-moral crisis as to whether to give them spare change …

Christmas is about so many, many things. There’s Santa Claus, Sol Invictus, the winter solstice, Frosty the Snowman, Buddy the Elf, Kevin—the Home Alone kid, Ralphie—the A Christmas Story kid, Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, and …

Clairemont Lutheran ChurchContact: 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd,San Diego, 858-273-7423 www.clairemontlc.orgMembership: 130 in person/40 onlinePastor: Cyndi JonesAge: 72Born: Terra Haute, INFormation: University of California-San Diego; Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA; Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MNYears Ordained: 4.5San …

I'm looking at this dinner table, all laid out and ready for ten guests: there’s even food in the dishes. Tamales, bread, pozole, buñuelos, other things wrapped in corn husks, olives, nopales, frijoles, sweet corn, …

Michael May -- aka <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/meidai/">Meidai</a> -- is a hip-hop MC who launched his label Off Da Wall MusiQ in 2006. “My hip-hop alias Meidai, pronounced Mayday, means ‘a very strong individual’ in Greek,” he says. …

“He died in Sweden; I’m so sorry,” says a man named Daniel who’s checking out my Cliff Burton tattoo. Though Daniel hails from Sweden himself, I doubt he had anything to do with Metallica’s tour …

“I said to myself, ‘Frankie, you’re not going to be one of those people that just drives a normal car and gets in it every day,’” recalls singer/dancer/producer <a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/musicians/frankie-silver/">Frankie Silver</a>. “I figured, when I …

Twenty-five-year-old Morgan Kean wanted to live downtown because “it’s where all the action is. I’m a young San Diegan, and there’s so much to do in the area.” When she made the decision to move …

Behesting blastsChula Vista mayor John McCann continues to collect so-called behests from the city’s developer and a related crowd, according to a series of disclosure filings with the city clerk’s office. On October 12, Vulcan …

Located in Manitou Springs, CO, this trail is a strenuous hike that takes trekkers up more than 2,700 steps. With a length of .8 miles and an elevation gain of just over 2,000 feet, the …

It’s 10 o’clock on a Thursday morning, and the members of the San Diego Prowlers Hot Rod Club — along with some fellow travelers — have taken over Steele 94. The place is a roadhouse …

Chargrilled chicken with warm flour tortillas, rice, and pinto beans. A simple, sustaining meal that efficiently feeds a family, best made after an old family recipe. And for those who haven’t got such a recipe, …

The city council on Monday voted unanimously to pass the Complete Streets policy, a plan for revamping streets to make them safer for all modes of travel. The plan emphasizes features such as the buffered bike …

On November 29, a person driving a white Toyota Prius crashed into the Tower Bar in City Heights. The 90-plus-year-old punk rock concert venue was struck so hard that the bar inside moved a couple …

Tree Aloes, the familiar succulent plants with red-hot-pokerlike flower clusters, are at their blooming best in January, but are showing off already around town. Large clumps of aloes can be seen at La Jolla Cove, …

Dock Totals 12/3 – 12/9: 486 anglers aboard 26 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 60 bluefin tuna, 14 calico bass, 14 lobster (33 released), 2691 rockfish, …

San Diego's Koreatown on Convoy StreetIf you walk into a restaurant with Lee Ann Kim, it is a bit like that fabulous and continuous shot by Martin Scorsese in Goodfellas. In the movie, Henry Hill …

Editor's note: An earlier edition of this article listed the incorrect address for the home in the info box at the end of the story. It should read 2286 Oxford, not 2886. The Reader regrets …

The San Diego Opera is on a roll that started with last season’s production of *Tosca*. October saw continuing an exquisite concert featuring Latonia Moore and J’Nai Bridges, and now SDO has triumphed with El …

Video:DRINK RECIPES: California English’s London Fog cocktailSUBSCRIBE to the READER YOUTUBE CHANNEL for the latest.Lee CarreOn a cool, overcast day, I pop into California English. Instantly, I spot a yowza of a drink being served …

Racial justice has always been a charged subject in U.S. politics, and it's always had its champions. The recent SCOTUS ruling rejecting race-conscious admissions in higher education is one more chapter in this long history, …

<a href="http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/pierce-veil/">Pierce the Veil</a> was founded by singer-guitarist Vic Fuentes and his drummer brother Mike, both former Mission Bay High School students. They released a new album earlier this year, The Jaws of Life, along …

“Does anyone complain about the dicks on your shirt?” I ask Keshaun, one of the bar staff at Little Italy’s Music Box. He’s sporting swaag from Dwarves, a punk band as notorious for their shock …

Slack, not slacking: He’s run a record label, a record store chain, a recording studio, a legal service for musicians, and one of San Diego’s most prominent Hawaiian music bands. But, admits native San Diego …

When I told people I was doing a story on San Diego’s alcohol industry, almost everyone asked what angle I would take on our vibrant craft beer community. “I’m actually writing about our local distillers,” …

Abe’s money clubThe Republican-leaning San Diego Lincoln Club, noted for fierce hit pieces dispatched against opponents in local elections, has a new role: drumming up developer cash for GOP ex-mayor Kevin Faulconer’s bid to knock …

Spelunkers are nutsYeah, just a brief comment on your story, (“Why do I do this? A conversation with the rational voice in Thunder Canyon Cave”, Cover Story, Nov. 23). About 72 years ago on the …

I went back to hell, but not for the bewitching Little Satan. The Chicali Brewers Association read my Reader cover story on Mexicali beer and invited me to the city’s Beer Week as a “beerfluencer.” …

The battle continues over a plan to build 19,000 new homes in Hillcrest, which hasn't seen any boost in residential densities in more than three decades.It has, however, seen such an increase in homelessness, a …

Video:Chanis Donuts machineCan you call something a donut if it doesn’t contain nuts? Obviously, the answer is yes. What if you take away milk and eggs? As a proliferation of vegan donuts around San Diego …

Yearly, in California, over 400 people die from drowning, and more than 1,200 are involved in non-fatal drowning incidents that need first responders' assessments or hospitalization — according to a July report on the San …

Trial lawyer Kelly Hyman is fighting against industry titans in and out of the courtroom, but despite the cases being never-ending and seldom simple, she has no intentions of stopping.Hyman graduated from the University of …

Shorebird-Watching enters its most agreeable season this month, with migrant and resident birds sharing common winter grounds. Egrets, herons, terns, and a variety of other species provide endless entertainment as they go about the business …

Nowhere Zone“I’d been renting an apartment over on Georgia Street, the sort of border area between North Park and Hillcrest. From one month to the next, they raised my rent by $200. I’m a teacher …

Dock Totals 11/26 – 12/2: 395 anglers aboard 21 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 97 bluefin tuna (up to 60 pounds), 14 calico bass, 1 lingcod, …

More or Less Sudden MountainsLooking at the first of many instances of San Diego hydroseeding, across from Costco and Ikea along Friars Road, Deméré declared, "I don't mean to dis botany completely. I can appreciate …

Condos Invade Little ItalyTen years ago, construction was completed on the Rob Quigley-designed La Pensione Hotel, which sits at the intersection of India and Date Streets in Little Italy. The four-story hotel, recalls Quigley, was …

In the course of a recent conversation, I realized I had something of a blindspot in my operatic acumen when it came to baritones and basses of the golden era. The golden era of opera …

Choosing the right painter can make all the difference when it comes to the quality and beauty of a painting project. A skilled painter can bring a space to life, elevating it with their expert …

Talking of boy wonders: Shay Horay is known as Rubber Band Boy, or the Master of Rubberbandology, or The One-Man Rubber Band. He was my last interview before returning from Aotearoa-New Zealand (as it is …

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Robert Schumann, Edric Saphire? The kid is 17, a high school senior, and the Mainly Mozart organization commissioned him to write a work honoring Mozart. Tonight, he’s here at the Conrad Prebys …

St. Mark’s United Methodist ChurchContact: 3502 Clairemont Dr., San Diego www.stmarksumcsd.org 626-714-8097Membership: 350Pastor: Darin ArntsonAge: 40Born: San DiegoFormation: University of California-Irvine; Candler School of Theology, Altanta, GAYears Ordained: 7San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …