Spokesman Bob Doubledouble: “We thought about just dropping the fronds as a nod to the devastation being wrought by the South American palm weevil, which is munching its way through the state’s Canary Island date …
November 15, 2024
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In-n-Out alters iconic symbol to reflect “modern-day California”
Trump names local supporter new Border Czar
<inline type="photothumb" id="158668" href="" align="right" />Every day for eight years, San Diegan Blake Marnell has been wearing a suit made from brick-patterned fabric in order to signal his support for President Trump and what was …
November 15, 2024
Undocumented workers break for Trump in 2024
Voter analysis in the wake of Donald Trump’s election as President last week has shown that he made gains this time around with numerous minority groups, including LGBTQIA+, Latinos, and Blacks. But yesterday, Chula Vista …
November 15, 2024
Conservatives cry, “Turnabout is fair gay!”
In 2008, Californians voted to approve Proposition 8, which amended the state constitution to read, “Only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” This year, Californians will be …
November 1, 2024
Pranksters vandalize Padres billboard in wake of playoff loss
Last week, the Swinging Friar adorning the pro-Padres billboard mounted along the 94 in La Mesa was stripped of his bat. In its place, vandals mounted a Los Angeles Dodgers pennant. “Honestly, we meant no …
November 1, 2024
Domestic disturbance at the home of Mayor Gloria and partner
A recent television ad supporting Todd Gloria’s effort to remain as San Diego’s mayor boasted that “Gloria cracked down on homeless encampments and reduced the number of tents downtown by 82 percent.” But while critics …
November 1, 2024
U.S. withdraws from U.N. Climate Accords following discovery of toxic gases in South Bay
The recent discovery of toxic, potentially lethal gases in San Diego’s South Bay has prompted remarkable, unprecedented action from the Department of the Environment. Secretary Ron Greenleaf announced today that “until we’ve cleaned up our …
September 20, 2024
Board of Supervisors votes for unsupervised reading
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
San Diego Symphony unveils new home at Jacobs Music Center
“At last,” says Sandy Flopsweat, director of community engagement for the Jacobs Music Center, which has just re-opened following a four-year, $125 million remodel. “At last, we have what it takes to make classical music …
September 6, 2024
Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance forced to use servant’s entrance at Rancho Santa Fe fundraiser
Yesterday, Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance spoke at a $50,000-a-plate fundraiser luncheon in Rancho Santa Fe, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Randall Goldwell-Cashgrab at their 40,000-square-foot villa. But while many in the ultra-wealthy community …
September 6, 2024
Nathan Fletcher returns to the GOP as he eyes political comeback
Last week, it was revealed that Grecia Figueroa, the San Diego woman who accused Nathan Fletcher of sexual misconduct, sent texts to her friend that cast a different, more positive light on their encounters. It …
September 6, 2024