Laura Roberts
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Letters about San Diego, TJ, and the Reader
Hey there, "Name Withheld": I really don't understand why you're snitching to the Reader on a bunch of unemployed Africans in TJ. Like, dudebro, we've got plenty of unemployed people on this side of the border, too. Are you also reporting THEM to the authorities? And if so, why? Live and let live, man. Why are you assuming these people are criminals? They're just chillin' with their homies. Or, if you're really so concerned, why not go talk to them and find out what their deal is, instead of writing to the local paper to complain about how lousy the morals are in this part of the world? Be proactive, not reactive. P.S. Somalis are a people, not a country. Haiti isn't a "Muslim country"; it's actually predominantly Christian (Catholic/Protestant). Try educating yourself before writing a whole arm's length list of ass/u/med alt-facts and outing yourself as a moron. But hey, I guess that's why you wanted your name withheld, eh?— March 30, 2017 7:18 p.m.
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Um, yes. I'm not sure why they wouldn't be getting minimum wage for active sign-spinning duty. It's not like homeless people aren't also PEOPLE. This state does have mandatory minimum wage laws, does it not? $8 per hour, last I checked... and yes, this is a real job, so the shop keepers in question better pay up.— September 16, 2013 4:57 p.m.
neighborhoods/city-heights -- City Heights
City Heights neighbors, has anyone else noticed that all of the area mailboxes have signs posted saying they are slated for removal? What's up with this, and why is our neighborhood being singled out for this bizarre service slashing? Is the post office trying to imply that no one in this neighborhood knows how to read and write? Seriously, who else is offended by this unexplained action?— September 9, 2013 11:21 p.m.
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Howdy Normalites! I'm looking for a few good writers to share your quirky taste in books with my literary magazine, Black Heart (http://blackheartmagazine.com). We're currently accepting Character Crushes and Vivacious Villain pieces about your favorite literary characters. Whether you're crushing on the good guys or admiring the evil genius of the baddies, we want to know what gets your goat about literature's most memorable characters - across all genres. Tell us what makes 'em tick in 300 words or less, and we'll post it on our site. Full guidelines are available http://blackheartmagazine.com/submission-guidelin…— August 24, 2013 5:03 p.m.
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Guys and dolls, if you dig used books, you've got to check out Nina's Books (6165 El Cajon Blvd). Ignore the bad Yelp reviews about a creepy guy at the front desk; I didn't have that experience at all. The proprietor was friendly, and told us that all books are half-off the cover price. I also snagged a couple from the outside rack, where everything is 2 for $1. Sweet deals! I scored Tom Robbins' *Another Roadside Attraction* from the rack (50 cents!), and a Paul Theroux book, *Kowloon Tong*, from inside for only $3 (it was marked £5.99). There are lots of bestsellers and romance novels, but also a good selection of literary fiction and even some travel books and cookbooks in the back. For a small store, it's packed with books, and you never know what you might find. Dig around and then holler back!— July 24, 2013 6:42 p.m.
UrbanBody Gym & Juice Bar
North Park is home to "the last real gym in America," Urban Body (3148 University Ave). My husband is a member at this laid-back, unpretentious gym, so I've been tagging along with him on workout days with one of his friends-and-family 30-day passes. (Seriously, who else gives a free 30 day trial period? That is pretty much unheard of in the fitness world.) We actually have a couple more of these passes (4, to be exact) that we'd like to give out to anybody who's gym shopping in the area. So holler at me if you'd like to give them a try!— July 24, 2013 6:01 p.m.
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Does anyone know why Point Loma Coin Laundry (2926 Adrian St) smells like human feces? Serious question. Is there a solid waste management facility in the area, or an open sewer? Not the ideal smell when you're trying to clean your laundry, so just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this one.— May 16, 2013 8:59 p.m.
Dragon Express / Pho Vietnam Express
If you're looking for a tasty bowl of pho here in Chula Vista, check out **Pho Vietnam Express** at 678 E. Street (619-427-2111). My husband had a pleasantly intense conversation about moving from Austin to San Diego with the owner, who was super friendly and welcoming. We were tired from the road, had caught colds on the long drive, and we were passing by with little hope of finding anything but fast food for dinner when we smelled this. We bought some of Pho Vietnam Express's tasty, reasonably-priced pho instead ($6.50 for an enormous soup with all the fixin's), and our faith in humanity was restored. Though Austinites warned us about SD's "overpriced" food, we offer this as our rebuttal; an inferior bowl of pho this size in Texas would have cost at least $11.50, and wouldn't have had half as tasty a broth. Lots of regulars were coming in and out, and everyone was greeted with a smile and left looking happy, so clearly we're not the only ones who dig this place. The only downside? They're closed on Sundays. Be sure to stock up the night before. Holler!— May 5, 2013 7:46 p.m.