Great story. Just went through that area in July, heading west.
[http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/sep/21/tr…]
I knew some of these towns were just off I-40 but didn't take time to stop. My loss. I too was intrigued by Exit #0. Route 66 Magazine just recently did a piece on Cuervo, the school house was an Indian school. I'd love to read more Route 66/ghost town/Off The Beaten Path stories by this author, since when we do travel, my family doesn't get me wanting to see the old stuff on the back roads.
Did you also notice the fake Stuckeys? Three of them, right in this portion of I-40, west of Amarillo? The advance billboards still read "Stuckey's, the buildings are painted like Stuckey's - yellow and red - but they are nothing more than Shell convenience stores. Stuckey's website states no Stuckeys on I-40 in this part of Texas and NM. One was just west of Exit #0 and was closed and abandoned.
[1]: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/sep/21/tr… — October 2, 2013 5:29 a.m.
American caught illegally crossing border into U.S.
Hey Dave, How do you find these stories? This is a great one. It also shows the compassionate side of the border patrol, willing to help him out. Before they rebuilt it old the fence at the beach, when we'd go down to eat in Playa, I always wondered what would happen if I just walked across back to IB? I was too chicken to try it. You might recall the only reason the new fence got built at the beach was because a congresswoman's husband, while stay at the Del, went for a run and was shocked he ran into MEX without anyone or anything stopping him. The old fence could just be walked around at low tide.— November 8, 2013 10:31 a.m.
Temecula maize maze amazes — er, is freaky
The fact that corn is actually growing in SoCal is the real story. Corn hates our temperate SoCal climate, but it must get hot enough in Temecula - looks very healthy. Too bad we can't buy some. Thanks for the tip.— November 1, 2013 7:11 a.m.
Trucker has heart attack while entering freeway in Encinitas
Looks like story already corrected to read "diesel," which comes from a "gas" station. :) A diesel spill is horrible because of its high oil content. Cars will act like a giant Slip N Slide once tires contact diesel fuel on asphalt. I ran over one once and it took me almost a mile of very slow driving to get the slippery-ness worn off my tires. Gasoline - not as much - just light a match and poof - its evaporated. Don't try this at home kids. Its makes the CARB bureaucrats go nutso.— October 31, 2013 9:14 a.m.
Classes of ’39–’42 reunite at San Dieguito Academy
The original 1936 buildings that face Santa Fe Dr will not be replaced, only updated for technology and A/C. If those old wooden floors could talk??????— October 26, 2013 5:48 a.m.
Cops kick out public from Sweetwater board meeting
Susan, you ought to get some kind of writer award for these pieces. You've been all over this issue since day one. Pulitzer? Do they recognize papers such as ours? At least a San Diego Press Club mention?— October 24, 2013 1:24 p.m.
Classes of ’39–’42 reunite at San Dieguito Academy
I didn't write the headline, but I think that's the general confusion by the public with the name "academy." The lottery hasn't been needed the last 4 out of 5 years, although it is still done. Everyone that wanted to get in did, but it may not have been til a few days before school stated that they knew all were accepted, due to attrition, people moving, decide to go to LCC, etc. I'm an SD alumnus with a current sophomore enrolled, and I see no difference when I visit campus. The track/field is under complete remodel, and new gym will be built with Prop AA $, along with a two story math and science building. And guess what the most popular classes are? Auto, wood, and metal shop. I didn't even know they still existed until my son enrolled there.— October 24, 2013 8:57 a.m.
Classes of ’39–’42 reunite at San Dieguito Academy
Hey Visduh, While your formation of SDA history is correct, it should be noted that for all intent and purposes SDA is normal high school. All sports have returned except football and wrestling. The only difference is that one has to apply to attend for their freshman year, and its an accelerated academic program. But SDA has cheerleaders, band, clubs, ASB, all the makings of a normal high school.— October 23, 2013 6:38 p.m.
Ghost towns of New Mexico
Great story. Just went through that area in July, heading west. [http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/sep/21/tr…] I knew some of these towns were just off I-40 but didn't take time to stop. My loss. I too was intrigued by Exit #0. Route 66 Magazine just recently did a piece on Cuervo, the school house was an Indian school. I'd love to read more Route 66/ghost town/Off The Beaten Path stories by this author, since when we do travel, my family doesn't get me wanting to see the old stuff on the back roads. Did you also notice the fake Stuckeys? Three of them, right in this portion of I-40, west of Amarillo? The advance billboards still read "Stuckey's, the buildings are painted like Stuckey's - yellow and red - but they are nothing more than Shell convenience stores. Stuckey's website states no Stuckeys on I-40 in this part of Texas and NM. One was just west of Exit #0 and was closed and abandoned. [1]: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/sep/21/tr…— October 2, 2013 5:29 a.m.
Chula Vista from boom to bust to boom
CV, like most growing cities, sold there soul by annexing every piece of vacant land between the bay and the AZ border, and then attracting every type of corp. retailer and spending every tax penny brought in from the growth. It will happen again, just like it will with our state and federal government will do - spend every penny and more when times are good and then wonder why they have no funds when times are bad.— October 1, 2013 7:43 p.m.
Dig a hole: A.C. Lyles, the man from Paramount
I met A.C. a few times at the annual Lone Pine Film Festival and the 75th anniv. of the Republic Pictures lot. He was class all the way. Always dressed in great suits to the 9's, even at a cowboy western film fest. Hundreds of us fans will gather again next weekend in Lone Pine. He will be missed and remembered.— October 1, 2013 7:17 p.m.