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San Diego Zombie Walk turns ugly
I watched the video that was supposed to support the parade organizers. Sorry, doesn't help your case. Looks to me like a road closure was in order. Seriously, that many people in one intersection, without crowd and/or traffic control? The driver had every right to flee for his safety, however "situational awareness" was probably the key to this not happening, as in - if you're driving near the convention center during Comic Con, one might see zombies and other adults playing dress up.
— July 28, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Water hogs' lament
I think I'm going to go flush my toilet for no reason. I paid for every drop in the tank. The last time I conserved and cut back 20%, my water rates went up. Not going to be fooled this time.
— July 22, 2014 11:34 p.m.
Anything but a fluff-ball interview
Great interview Scott. Not much is on YouTube about Gab other than his concerts. Good to know more about this amazing talent. Question: What's going on with the circle in the sun behind you? I couldn't figure it out, it looks like some kind of annoying green screen, or was it really just a window covering a big hole in it?
— July 22, 2014 11:17 a.m.
Steve West and 91X part company
Thanks Ken L. for taking us back, those like you and I that lived this. Steve West was the best. He'd show up to the Old #7 Distillery when I worked there, just for fun, to hang out with 91X listeners, probably to your Incognito shows as well. Steve West was "in the scene" and "of the scene" of New Wave music in San Diego. I remember our good friend who was producing the morning show at KGB, trying to justify their dropped ratings, claiming that KGB also played New Wave, pointing out that Wang Chung was on KGB's playlist. What an era!!!! LIttle did the first 91X listeners know that Steve and the other 91X DJ's had to drive to the Mexican studio everyday, I think in Rosarito, to do their shows, until Pres. Reagan de-regulated the broadcast industry, and allowed Mexican-owned frequencies to have studios in the U.S. Hopefully there are still more stories to come of the New Wave era in San Diego. Don't even get me started on X-Fest in Mex., the battles for club stages between the long-haired rockers and us new wavers. And we can't forget The Tweed Sneakers!
— July 19, 2014 6:05 p.m.
Sex-lube maker sues La Jolla Playhouse
In the words of Joey Gladestone, Dave Coulier's character in TV's Full House, "Cut . . . It . . . Out."
— July 18, 2014 5:44 a.m.
It’s not a bicycle — it’s an ad!
No I didn't, will check Ch 8's website. THX
— July 17, 2014 8:28 a.m.
Political mansion’s historic tale of woe
Wow Matt, you are a master at researching family trees. Woodward and Bernstein have nothing on you. You've uncovered more dirt in your time at The Reader than any cemetery worker. I just discovered this house driving around Pt Loma last month. It would be too bad if it were torn down. Pt. Loma residents that are usually very vocal on things like America's Cup crowds, airport noise, and closing of schools, - where are your voices of concern on this matter? Does the house have a name? Buildings with names are much easier to save from demolition. I also didn't know that Kim Fletcher was still around. Good for him! The banking crisis of the 1980s also took down San Diego Fed/Great American Fed, another great San Diego institution. (They signed my paycheck at the time)
— July 10, 2014 8:13 a.m.
Old McDonald’s had some history
The Escondido McDonalds is still open, but new. The new building was built on the parking lot of the original site. The now parking lot is where the old McDonalds burned down.
— July 10, 2014 7:53 a.m.
Mystery assault in front of Fry's Electronics
Saikaki - While I wanted to believe your story, your now (in comments) rants against "The System" (Lansdowne, Zimmerman, Dumanis, et al) doesn't bode well in the court of public opinion. You have elevated your plight from what was originally in the article - seeking justice for yourself, righting a wrong - to now in your comments blaming everyone from the mayor to the clerk at Fryes. Your original story now has zero credibility as it appears you used the reporter to go after a higher cause. If you truly want individual justice and compensation for yourself, it can be done lawyer-less in Small Claims Court, where, for less than $100, sue Frys, subpoena them for records relating to the case prior to the trial, and subpoena the clerk to appear. His testimony of the first minute of your altercation is what will decide the case. (One can sue in SC for up to $7,500 for medical bills/lost wages, can't sue for pain and suffering.) The subpoena records will also contain info on John Doe and "Christine" Doe, which might help you follow up with the agencies you claim have rallied against you. I do commend you however, for not making race part of the on-going story. It doesn't matter in this case, and you're obviously intelligent enough to know that. Hope you find the true justice you seek, reminder that "justice" also aligns itself with "understanding" and "harmony" as its companions.
— July 10, 2014 7:49 a.m.
Caesar Salad turns 90?
Anywhere I can find a recipe for the "original" Caesar salad? If you tell a story long enough it become true history. But I believe this is where the salad started and the story is a true as we will ever find out. At least the salad's beginnings weren't seised by corporate interests like the fake Betty Crocker and Aunt Jemima, like Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing or McDonalds were. Ranch dressing started right here in Escondido at Hidden Valley retreat near Lake Wolford. No credit is given its beginnings. And McDonalds wasn't started by Ray Kroc, as one could read about . . . [
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— July 10, 2014 7:11 a.m.
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San Diego Zombie Walk turns ugly
I watched the video that was supposed to support the parade organizers. Sorry, doesn't help your case. Looks to me like a road closure was in order. Seriously, that many people in one intersection, without crowd and/or traffic control? The driver had every right to flee for his safety, however "situational awareness" was probably the key to this not happening, as in - if you're driving near the convention center during Comic Con, one might see zombies and other adults playing dress up.— July 28, 2014 10:30 a.m.
Water hogs' lament
I think I'm going to go flush my toilet for no reason. I paid for every drop in the tank. The last time I conserved and cut back 20%, my water rates went up. Not going to be fooled this time.— July 22, 2014 11:34 p.m.
Anything but a fluff-ball interview
Great interview Scott. Not much is on YouTube about Gab other than his concerts. Good to know more about this amazing talent. Question: What's going on with the circle in the sun behind you? I couldn't figure it out, it looks like some kind of annoying green screen, or was it really just a window covering a big hole in it?— July 22, 2014 11:17 a.m.
Steve West and 91X part company
Thanks Ken L. for taking us back, those like you and I that lived this. Steve West was the best. He'd show up to the Old #7 Distillery when I worked there, just for fun, to hang out with 91X listeners, probably to your Incognito shows as well. Steve West was "in the scene" and "of the scene" of New Wave music in San Diego. I remember our good friend who was producing the morning show at KGB, trying to justify their dropped ratings, claiming that KGB also played New Wave, pointing out that Wang Chung was on KGB's playlist. What an era!!!! LIttle did the first 91X listeners know that Steve and the other 91X DJ's had to drive to the Mexican studio everyday, I think in Rosarito, to do their shows, until Pres. Reagan de-regulated the broadcast industry, and allowed Mexican-owned frequencies to have studios in the U.S. Hopefully there are still more stories to come of the New Wave era in San Diego. Don't even get me started on X-Fest in Mex., the battles for club stages between the long-haired rockers and us new wavers. And we can't forget The Tweed Sneakers!— July 19, 2014 6:05 p.m.
Sex-lube maker sues La Jolla Playhouse
In the words of Joey Gladestone, Dave Coulier's character in TV's Full House, "Cut . . . It . . . Out."— July 18, 2014 5:44 a.m.
It’s not a bicycle — it’s an ad!
No I didn't, will check Ch 8's website. THX— July 17, 2014 8:28 a.m.
Political mansion’s historic tale of woe
Wow Matt, you are a master at researching family trees. Woodward and Bernstein have nothing on you. You've uncovered more dirt in your time at The Reader than any cemetery worker. I just discovered this house driving around Pt Loma last month. It would be too bad if it were torn down. Pt. Loma residents that are usually very vocal on things like America's Cup crowds, airport noise, and closing of schools, - where are your voices of concern on this matter? Does the house have a name? Buildings with names are much easier to save from demolition. I also didn't know that Kim Fletcher was still around. Good for him! The banking crisis of the 1980s also took down San Diego Fed/Great American Fed, another great San Diego institution. (They signed my paycheck at the time)— July 10, 2014 8:13 a.m.
Old McDonald’s had some history
The Escondido McDonalds is still open, but new. The new building was built on the parking lot of the original site. The now parking lot is where the old McDonalds burned down.— July 10, 2014 7:53 a.m.
Mystery assault in front of Fry's Electronics
Saikaki - While I wanted to believe your story, your now (in comments) rants against "The System" (Lansdowne, Zimmerman, Dumanis, et al) doesn't bode well in the court of public opinion. You have elevated your plight from what was originally in the article - seeking justice for yourself, righting a wrong - to now in your comments blaming everyone from the mayor to the clerk at Fryes. Your original story now has zero credibility as it appears you used the reporter to go after a higher cause. If you truly want individual justice and compensation for yourself, it can be done lawyer-less in Small Claims Court, where, for less than $100, sue Frys, subpoena them for records relating to the case prior to the trial, and subpoena the clerk to appear. His testimony of the first minute of your altercation is what will decide the case. (One can sue in SC for up to $7,500 for medical bills/lost wages, can't sue for pain and suffering.) The subpoena records will also contain info on John Doe and "Christine" Doe, which might help you follow up with the agencies you claim have rallied against you. I do commend you however, for not making race part of the on-going story. It doesn't matter in this case, and you're obviously intelligent enough to know that. Hope you find the true justice you seek, reminder that "justice" also aligns itself with "understanding" and "harmony" as its companions.— July 10, 2014 7:49 a.m.
Caesar Salad turns 90?
Anywhere I can find a recipe for the "original" Caesar salad? If you tell a story long enough it become true history. But I believe this is where the salad started and the story is a true as we will ever find out. At least the salad's beginnings weren't seised by corporate interests like the fake Betty Crocker and Aunt Jemima, like Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing or McDonalds were. Ranch dressing started right here in Escondido at Hidden Valley retreat near Lake Wolford. No credit is given its beginnings. And McDonalds wasn't started by Ray Kroc, as one could read about . . . [http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jun/05/st…] [1]: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/jun/05/st…— July 10, 2014 7:11 a.m.