City Times

Behind the political curtain

Sandra Galindo • November 13, 2013

Many people are angry about San Diego's special election on Nov. 19, not only because it’s expected to cost taxpayers nearly $5 million but because it’s a bitter reminder of Mayor Bob Filner’s...

Julieta Venegas transcends Mexican pop music with new album ‘Los Momentos’

Issa Lozano • September 29, 2013

Tijuana native Julieta Venegas kicked off the second date of her "Los Momentos" North American tour here at San Diego's very own House of Blues as part of their 20th Anniversary on Sept. 19.It marked the...

Long-awaited opening of New Central Library finally arrives

Torrey Spoerer • September 29, 2013

In a historic decision, on June 28, 2010, the City Council approved construction of the new San Diego Central Library to improve the 35-branch library system and benefit future generations.The new Central...

Breakfast in the Gaslamp

Michelle Moran • September 29, 2013

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day so I am very picky about its elements. There's only so much to choose from, and I do get tired of the predictable meal of pancakes and eggs. Luckily, the Broken...

Man armed with scissors shot by police

Christopher Handloser • September 22, 2013

A man brandishing a pair of scissors was shot by a San Diego Police officer at the corner of Garnet and Dawes in Pacific Beach on Saturday evening. In an official release, Capt. Terry McManus said that...

Local artist takes hip-hop to next level

Angelica Wallingford • September 21, 2013

Hip-hop and nerd culture are two things that don’t necessarily go hand in hand but in the case of San Diego’s own Dr. Awkward, they blend together perfectly. Dr. Awkward ---- real name Joshua...

Mad Decent Block Party’s last stop in San Diego

Michelle Moran • September 21, 2013

Thousands of young music fans dressed in everything from tank tops to booty shorts convened inside the Petco Park parking lot in the Gasplamp to witness some of the best DJs in the music game. The last...

Protesters rally against possible U.S. involvement in war with Syria

September 4, 2013

Jessica RamirezA variety of signs could be seen during a rally protesting possible U.S. military involvement in a war against Syria. Protesters held up signs during the event which was held in conjunction...

Don’t settle for McDonald’s

Michelle Moran • August 25, 2013

The fall semester has just begun, so school is going to feel like a second home again for me and I’m sure many of you. And if you’re like me, you don’t like eating super unhealthy very...

SD’s eclectic fall concerts

Christopher Handloser • August 19, 2013

Even though it likely reads “CLOSED” next to that last class you needed, the fall music scene in San Diego is wide open. From rap royalty in Chula Vista to baroque pop in North Park, the city is primed...

New digital journalism classes launched

Allison Browne • August 16, 2013

Throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s, City College’s journalism program produced a yearbook by the name of “Legend.” Now, nearly 60 years later, the name is being revived as the title...

Lessons of diversity at a transgender art exhibit.

Elizabeth Carson • May 1, 2013

There is a transgender community in San Diego, and they have more to say for themselves than what has been said about them. “Visible Bodies,” an art project that features more than 30 portraits...