Last week, the County Board of Supervisors voted to have all 33 county libraries carry nationally recognized “challenged and banned” books, and to have them on display at those libraries during Banned Book Week, which …
September 20, 2024
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Lager and empanadas for local Oktoberfest
“We originally brewed our Helles two years ago to have a crisp, refreshing lager that paired well with German fare for our Oktoberfest celebration,” says Pure Project Head Brewer, Demetra Hamill. “Brewed with all German …
September 19, 2024
Suicideboys inspire Marines to storm the dance floor
Make no mistake: San Diego’s Midway District is a war zone. As soon as I stepped out of my car after parking, I heard smashing. When I looked over, I saw what I could only …
September 19, 2024
Sandi King’s Departure makes something new from old songs
San Diego’s Sandi King grew up the daughter of a trumpeter, the late Ron King, but she knew from a very early age what her own instrument would be: herself. “You couldn’t keep me from …
September 19, 2024
Americana Roundup, End Of Summer Rock Fest, Adams Avenue Street Fair, Keni Yarbro, David Shyde
Video:LIVE FIVE: Music of all genres in Kensington, OB, La Jolla, Mission Beach, and Kensington/Normal HeightsSara Petite’s Americana Roundup at Kensington ClubSept 20Singer/songwriter Sara Petite was raised in Sumner, Washington, living a rural youth that …
September 18, 2024
South of Balboa Park, east of Little Italy
Cortez Hill is tucked away east of Little Italy and south of Balboa Park. Interstate 5 is its northern boundary and Front Street to the South. It’s named after the El Cortez building, which is …
September 18, 2024
Why would Viejas finance campaign of Silicon Valley's Evan Low?
Taxing charityThe well-monied effort by city hall Democrats, led by incumbent mayor Todd Gloria, to hike San Diego sales taxes picked up major cash support on September 10 in the form of $40,000 in donations …
September 18, 2024
Behind the school bus scare in Jamul
San Diego County locals are growing increasingly concerned as more migrants come using unconventional transportation. This includes jet skis, UTVs, vans with FedEx stickers, construction vehicles, SUVs with unauthorized Border Patrol decals, and even a …
September 18, 2024
Tender Hooligan sells food as an excuse to be around records
Video:FEAST!: Tender Hooligan sells food as an excuse to be around recordsThat's what I get for putting style over substance. I wanted to check out Tender Hooligan, the listening bar that recently opened on Chula …
September 17, 2024
How El Cajon can stanch the flood of 911 calls
El Cajon officials say the city is being swamped by 911 calls that aren't real emergencies. That is, no one leaves in an ambulance or requires medical aid.The calls are random, some medical, some not, …
September 17, 2024
The seasons are changing, Fall migrant birds arrive, full moon, high tides
We're Witnessing A Drastic Seasonal Change as the county goes from record temps to Fall weather in a matter of weeks. You can feel the slight chill in the air as the days get shorter …
September 16, 2024
Another great piolero tournament in San Quintin
Dock Totals 9/8– 9/14: 3686 anglers aboard 165 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught 2002 bluefin tuna (up to 200 pounds), 2936 bonito, 1 cabezon, 2604 calico …
September 15, 2024
Vista Viking Festival 2024: Year of Thor, Adams Avenue Street Fair
Saturday | 21Vista Viking Festival 2024: Year of Thor<inline type="photothumb" id="158282" href="" align="left" />Celebration of viking culture and history. Live music from Highland Way, Blindfold Monks, Silk Button Butchers, Damekor, and more. Includes vendor village, …
September 15, 2024
Future Islands, Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, Latino Conservation Week: Journey Through the Wetlands
Thursday | 19Future Islands<inline type="photothumb" id="158279" href="" align="left" />Baltimore synth-pop band Future Islands first came to prominence with the release of their fourth album in 2014, after the lead single “Seasons (Waiting On You)” was …
September 14, 2024
If you want to start listening to Bruckner, start with his Symphony No. 6
Anton Bruckner had his 200th birthday on September 4. Though Bruckner wrote fanfares, his birthday came and went without one. Bruckner doesn’t get the love he deserves except from people such as me. I take …
September 13, 2024