Articles by Eric Bartl
Lakeside fire water failure
Lakeside's Lisa Zouhar woke up to a fire at her home on Shamrock Lane by Woodside Avenue on May 26. She, her husband, and two dogs made it outside, but she said she lost her home and everything in it. She said she believes part of her home could have been saved if the firefighters who responded to her 911 call weren’t delayed getting a water supply. According to a Lakeside Fire Protection District incident report, more than half the home was on fire when firefighters arrived.
Santee is not just a dusty farm town any more
What if we renamed ourselves Tierrasol?, outsiders envy what we have, locals don't like Dirty Chris, Carlton Oaks owners want more land, Creation museum defies experts, Pardee Homes sued, sweat pit Candice Reed, Dorian Hargrove, Eric Bartl, Jerry Schad, Joe Deegan, Matthew Alice, Mike Madriaga What if we renamed ourselves Tierrasol?, outsiders envy what we have, locals don't like Dirty Chris, Carlton Oaks owners want more land, Creation museum defies experts, Pardee Homes sued, sweat pit...
Encinitas parents debate drag shows for school children
Terra Lawson-Remer taking three-year-old son to Oct. 29 event On September 12 Encinitas Union School District sent an email to all district parents advertising a “family-friendly” drag show for their kids, setting off a month-long firestorm of complaints that led to a protest at the district board meeting October 11.
Ammar Campa-Najjar hops districts and John McCann hires a private eye
Who’s more desperate to win the Chula Vista mayor’s race? Ammar Campa-Najjar campaigned for votes from Temecula to El Cajon as an East County congressional candidate in 2018 and 2020, and has shifted south to ask Chula Vista voters to elect him mayor this November, but is his heart actually in San Diego’s upscale Bankers Hill?
A cop’s eye view of the January 9 encounter with Antifa
“It’s going to get pretty ugly” On January 2 of 2021, a Patriot March in San Diego was announced on social media, to begin at 2 pm on January 9 at the foot of Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. The flier billed it as a peaceful protest, but in the end, it was not peaceful: members of the activist group Antifa clashed violently with the Patriot March protesters before they even began marching.
Antifa defendants expose selves gloating over Reader cover
“We made the front page, boys.” Reader cover photo, February 25, 2021 An Instagram post and a Reader cover photo helped police identify five Antifa activists who allegedly attacked people in Pacific Beach on January 9, 2021, according to redacted transcripts of the May 2022 grand jury proceedings that resulted in indictments against eleven defendants for conspiracy and assault.
Twisted Tea part of grand jury’s conspiracy indictment against Antifa
Alleged outlaw Jesse Cannon indicted for calling shots in Pacific Beach San Diego’s groundbreaking Antifa criminal conspiracy case was reinforced on May 23 when a grand jury indicted eleven alleged Antifa militants with conspiracy to riot and various assault charges, for the attacks on pedestrians in Pacific Beach last year. According to the indictment, defendants attacked 19 victims, a dog, and uncounted numbers of police officers in eleven separate incidents.
District Attorney, Union-Tribune fail to remove Dennis Hodges from San Diego County commission
The San Diego County Human Relations Commission held a special meeting June 9 to consider expelling Commissioner Dennis Hodges, a Christian pastor, for controversial statements he’s made about transgenderism. Commissioner Cara Dessert, the CEO of The San Diego LGBT Community Center, called the meeting and motioned for Hodges to be removed, an action the San Diego Union Tribune endorsed.
Gonzalez-Fletchers take aim at Sidiqa Hooker
Carl DeMaio answers with meme On May 9 Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher accused Carl DeMaio of plotting to trick black and brown voters into voting for a black candidate for fourth district county supervisor on June 7, instead of her incumbent husband Nathan Fletcher. She tweeted, “Carl DeMaio is sending mail out touting a Black woman in the race for Supervisor against @nathanfletcher. The piece doesn’t tell you she’s a Republican.
Why is the San Diego Union Tribune smearing East County?
“My son is Mexican and his godmother is African American" Union-Tribune photo of follow-up meeting of Lakeside residents, On April 22 San Diego Union Tribune columnist Charles T. Clark wrote East San Diego County has an “appetite for racism.” The U-T published the warnings he said a barber gave him when he arrived in San Diego four years ago about “Klantee,” and that he should “probably try to avoid East County.” The column was written in response to a stabbing incident in Lakeside on April 16.
Dr. Fauci's "Final Solution" and the World's "Mass Formation Psychosis"
Around the time Covid vaccines started rolling out under Emergency Use Authorization I saw an interview of Dr. Anthony Fauci. I think it was on MSNBC. He called Covid vaccines the “final solution.” The first thought that comes to mind when hearing the phrase “final solution” is the Holocaust. Why would Dr. Fauci use that phrase? Was it careless incompetence? Did he not think of the association his words would have with the Nazi conspiracy to exterminate the Jewish race? Or was it malice?
Imperial County Covid story banned by Twitter and YouTube
Drs. George Fareed of Brawley, Brian Tyson of El Centro treated 7,000 patients Dr. Fareed at U.S. Senate: “The goal is to treat early. Covid patients are difficult to treat when they get very sick…" On January 7 Dr. George Fareed of Brawley and Dr. Brian Tyson of El Centro published Overcoming the Covid Darkness, their story of treating 7,000 Covid patients in the Imperial Valley since April 2020.
Summer Stephan first D.A. to take on Antifa
Antifa and SDPD on Mission Blvd. On December 6 San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan announced felony conspiracy charges against eleven alleged Antifa militants. The DA blames Antifa for the January 9 Pacific Beach attacks against pedestrians on the boardwalk and nearby streets, followed by attacks against police officers on Mission Boulevard.
Creep Catcher gets 45-year-old meeting 14-year-old boy at Ramona's Stater Brothers
"When I put this online do you think it's going to go well for you?" On a sunny day in September 2020, a 45-year-old public school teacher drove to the Stater Bros. grocery store on Main Street in Ramona to meet someone he thought was a 14-year-old boy he had been chatting with online. But instead, he met "Ghost," a predator catcher who spent nearly an hour following him and giving him hell for what he tried to do.
San Diego's anti-fascists turn fascist
Photograph by John Cocozza Antifa was in town to thwart the “Patriot March,” a pro-Trump rally and concert on January 9. Saturday, January 9th: a warm and sunny winter afternoon in Pacific Beach. The boardwalk was bustling. A man and his Rottweiler were on a routine walk when, as they passed the Baja Beach Café at Thomas Avenue, the dog let out a bark. On January 9 Antifa militants attacked ordinary Trump supporters, mainstream conservatives, and random people.
San Diego Unified revokes then reinstates benefits for Gompers Prep founders
Cecil Steppe: "Why is our superintendent revoking these rights? Why now?” On Tuesday, January 12, parents and teachers from Gompers Preparatory Academy pleaded with the San Diego Unified school board to restore on-loan agreements the district made with four of their founding staff members 15 years ago.
Some Guy With a Blue Shirt
Friday, September 18, 2020, 7 p.m. Some Guy With a Blue Shirt 12165 Alta Carmel Ct, San Diego Cost: Free Some guy with a blue shirt who refuses to reveal his name will apparently play live reggae, blues, pop, and acoustic soul in the outdoor seating area. Dog and kid friendly. Masks required. Subscribe and stay in touch Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. Don’t miss out. Subscribe and stay in touch Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. Don’t miss out.
Rocking Stories & Ballet Basics Ages 4-6
Friday, September 18, 2020, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free This interactive 55 minute class, combines two of our most popular activities Storytime and Dance! Students will bring a fun story to life through imaginative play. Your kiddo will be eager to share what they see in the story as well as act out different parts of the book. Our diverse and dramatic storybooks allow young imaginations to soar, but the fun doesn't stop there.
10 Years: Violent Allies Livestream
All over the world from, San Diego Cost: $6 - $55 10 Years has announced the band will stage a livestream concert airing on the same day their new studio album Violent Allies is released. This will be a ticketed event, utilizing a “pay what you want” model, with access starting at $6.00. Merchandising add-ons will be available a la carte inside the band’s e-commerce store on the web site. The performance will air, and then be available for all ticket holders on-demand for the two weeks that follow.
Encore Tribute: Abba
Friday, September 18, 2020, 6 p.m. Encore Tribute: Abba 9490 Cuyamaca Street, Santee, 92071 A tribute band will perform on a stage in the outdoor seating area. Additional Date(s) Saturday, September 19, 2020, 6 p.m. Sunday, September 20, 2020, 6 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020, 6 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020, 6 p.m. Subscribe and stay in touch Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. Don’t miss out.
Morsefest 2020: Lockdown
Friday, September 18, 2020, 6 p.m. Morsefest 2020: Lockdown All over the world from, San Diego Neal Morse and Radiant Records have announced Morsefest 2020: Lockdown. The annual weekend-long festival will take place on September 18 and 19 at New Life Fellowship in Cross Plains, TN, and will also be available for online viewing. Subscribe and stay in touch Curated stories, fun places to hang out and top events. Don’t miss out.
Fashion Week San Diego's Virtual Runway Show
Friday, September 18, 2020, 2 p.m. Fashion Week San Diego's Virtual Runway Show All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Join Fashion Week San Diego (FWSD) for their next virtual runway show. With the help of videographer, Broadway Hill, and venue, Luce Loft, FWSD’s fourth virtual runway show features one of this year’s designers, Kelly Leanne Apparel Designs.
The Oceanside Zodiac murder
Little did an Oceanside historian know, when she was researching the history of the longtime exclusive beachfront neighborhood of St. Malo, that she would run across perhaps the first murder of California’s infamous Zodiac killer. Kristi Hawthorne, the events coordinator for the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, is a published historian, investigating Oceanside’s long-told rumors, stories, and myths. A patrolman discovered the body of Davis in a St. Malo alley.
Coastal sage, Fall migrant birds, zodiacal light
Natural San Diego, September 14-20 Crystal Pier, Pacific Beach. From the latitude of San Diego, the sun is now setting about 75 seconds earlier every day. The time of sunset changes most rapidly this time of the year. This is mainly because the sun is swinging rapidly south along the ecliptic (its apparent path through the background stars).
Virtual 20th Anniversary Gala
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Tune in for a virtual celebration of the Museum's past 20 years and look ahead to all the incredible opportunities the future holds with a family-friendly event from the comfort of your home.
Evolution 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020, 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: $55 - $77 Calling all visionaries and solutionaries ready to co-create evolutionary societal systems for planet Earth and our local communities. Evolution 2020 is a co-creative Community Building Celebration; harmoniously weaving together elements of holistic health, resilience, regeneration and conscious commUnity development. We invite you to join us in the rEvolution.
Getting Started with Organic Gardening
Friday, September 18, 2020, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Join Solana Center for a 4-week interactive webinar-series to learn the basics of organic gardening in San Diego County -- from soil health to seed starting.
District 1 Candidate Virtual Forum
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free La Jolla Community Center presents a virtual Candidate Forum allowing its members and the La Jolla community to learn more about candidates Joe LaCava and Will Moore, running for the District 1 Council seat. Questions will be submitted prior to the moderated event and participants can also ask questions during the Zoom session that will reviewed, then presented to each candidate.
Floating Outdoor Cinema Experience on the Bay
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, 92101 Cost: $35 - $134 For a limited time only, movie lovers can set sail on San Diego Bay for a magical big-screen experience under the stars. Serving up an array of blockbusters and cult classics alongside a delicious meal, Hornblower Cruises and Events floating cinema series kicks off – or casts off, rather – on September 17 with a showing of Top Gun.
Are you Tired of Repeating the Same Old Patterns?
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Age Limit: 18+ Cost: Free More now than ever we can see the world is shifting and changing? Are you changing with it? Or are you stuck repeating the same patterns? Are these patterns creating more possibilities or less? What would be possible if you stopped doing the same things over and over? You have more control than you think.
Cinema Under The Stars: North by Northwest
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. 4040 Goldfinch Street, San Diego, 92103 Cost: $17 - $20 NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959. 136 minutes. Not Rated). Alfred Hitchcock leads us on a merry chase in a hypnotic caper of Cold War shadiness. An ad-exec (Cary Grant) is mistaken for an agent by sinister forces. Starring Cary Grant, James Mason and Eva Marie Saint.
Zen Kitchen: Sweet Potato Brownies Ages 9-15
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Cook-a-long with Chef Alicia in the Zen Kitchen. A Culinary Social Club for kids and teens where we'll learn the culinary fundamentals to gain confidence and independence in the kitchen. This immersive, interactive, and empowering cooking club is a supportive space where the next generation of cooks can learn to nourish themselves using all of their senses.
Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways people living with dementia communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.
Le Couleur Album Release Concert
All over the world from, San Diego A Franco-Canadian band with a solid reputation in countries such as the United States, Mexico, France and Brazil, Le Couleur worked hard to allow their fans to discover their new album Concorde on stage as soon as the fall season began. This unique concert, which will only take place once online, will also be the opportunity to discover the band's new formation, which now includes 6 musicians on stage.
Outside the Lens: The Creative Collective
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Every year, the OTL community grows: connecting unique and creative individuals who have a passion for using digital media to strengthen the communities around them. Packed with OTL events, networking and opportunities for services, OTL’s Creative Collective is here to reconnect all of the artists, staff and community leaders who have been a part of our story so far.
Archaeology & History of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free San Diego Archaeological Center Living Room Lecture on the archaeology and history of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve: People have lived on or near Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve for at least 10,000 years. What does the archaeological record tell us about how they survived? When the Spanish first came to San Diego, the people there were known as the Kumeyaay.
Reawakening to the Beauty of the West Coast, Daughtry Live From Home
Events September 20-September 23, 2020 Sunset over Yosemite Valley by Therese Verner Celebrating the natural scenery and picturesque charm of the Pacific Northwest and California, the online exhibition presents original work by both local and international artists. Reawakening To The Beauty Of The West Coast Art Scene West presents an inaugural exhibition celebrating the natural scenery of the Pacific Northwest and California. The online exhibition presents work by more than 20 artists.
Living with Memory Loss
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free This class is designed for people living with early-stage memory loss and their care partners. Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. This webinar will be held using Zoom, and participation is free and easy. If you need help setting up Zoom or any other technology, our Volunteer Tech Team can talk you through it.
Hands Across Borders: Celebrating Changemakers
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Join PCI for their annual Hands Across Borders, Celebrating Changemakers virtual event featuring special guest, Rick Steves, travel guru, writer and philanthropist. The event will celebrate PCI’s work in San Diego and around the world as well as changemakers who make that work possible.
Summer Skin Rescue
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free After a season spent poolside, beachside, and basking in the sun - socially distanced, of course - leading San Diego cosmetic dermatologist Melanie Palm, M.D. announces her 8th annual open house event, Summer Skin Rescue.
To Tame a Wild Tongue Charla (Talk)
Thursday, September 17, 2020, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free From July to November 2020, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will host virtual Charlas, “talks” in Spanish, related to themes of Chicanx, Latinx, and Border Art in conjunction with the online exhibition “To Tame a Wild Tongue: Art after Chicanismo.” The Charlas feature exhibition curator Alana Hernandez in conversation with exhibiting artists on Instagram Live.
Say Hi Livestream
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Say Hi Livestream All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Say Hi will perform a livestream concert.
The Elements of Songwriting
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Age Limit: 18+ Cost: $180 - $216 Take a deeper dive into the fundamentals of songwriting, using guided prompts and fun collaborative exercises to explore new musical aspects of your creativity. We’ll also explore turning your prose and poetry into seeds for songs, and introduce you to some free online tools that can guide the process.
Marco Benevento Livestream
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Ikebana International San Diego Chapter
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 11 a.m. to noon All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Learn more about the San Diego Chapter of Ikebana International (I.I.) and the art of Japanese flower arrangement. This program is virtual and free with registration on Zoom and is made possible by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. --- I.I.is a worldwide organization founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1956 by the late Ellen Gordon Allen.
Plant Sale and CSA Pickup
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4510 North River Road, Oceanside, 92057 Cost: Free Community Roots Farm's weekly plant sale features herbs, vegetables and flowers: lemon balm, milkweed, lavenders, thyme, rue and many more currently available. Non-profit farm with a focus on improving lives through connecting plants and people.
A Conversation with Tara Westover
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free A Geisel Library 50th Anniversary Signature Event: Tara Westover, the New York Times best-selling author of Educated, will discuss her quest for knowledge that began at age 17 when she stepped foot in a classroom for the very first time. This virtual event will be moderated by Helen V. Griffith, Ed.D., executive director of The Preuss School UC San Diego.
Karate's Life Lessons Ages 5-12
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free The Ancient Masters taught that studying Martial Arts was for the body and the mind, so that a person with protective skills would use them only at the right time, in the right, and for a just cause. In this class we have fun learning Karate skills responsibly. We learn the most effective way we can end bullying, and also the single most important self-defense skill.
Kids' Turn San Diego Allstars
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Cost: Free Kids' Turn San Diego presents Kids' Turn San Diego Allstars, a new interview series featuring guest speakers sharing their personal experience with family separation as a child and their journey to come out on top as an adult. Join us as we welcome Justin Dunn, Director of Group Sales with the Los Angeles Clippers and an adult child of divorce.
Caregiver Coalition of San Diego Workshop
Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All over the world from, San Diego Age Limit: 18+ Cost: Free Taste, See, Smell and Feel in the World of COVID-19: This conference provides information, advice and support for those caring for loved ones. Conference attendees will receive hands-on advice for his or her caregiving challenges.
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