A taste of a quick getaway

by John Pixley   It was Pie Day. It was time to go home. My friend and I had spent the weekend at a camp outside of Julian, in the mountains north of San Diego, and it was Monday morning—time to leave. Another pre-Thanksgiving stay at the camp was over. But...

Police blotter 12-2-16

Wednesday, November 23 Police are looking for a woman who stole $1,800 in cash and a check for an undetermined amount of money from someone at the Knights Inn. Between 4:30 and 8 a.m., the woman reportedly swiped the money from the victim’s pants pocket while he...

21 Choices burglarized, cash register stolen

Police are looking for whoever broke into 21 Choices early Thursday morning and stole a cash register. The burglary happened between midnight and 8 a.m., police said. The burglars reportedly broke the lock on the front door of the business, located on the 800 block of...

Obituary: Arlene Mae Derleth

Strong and beloved wife, mother and grandmother   Arlene Mae Derleth, aka “MOM-O-5 Ds” or “Granny D,” died peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, having just turned 86 years old. She was surrounded by many loving family members...

Readers comments 12-2-16

  Threats against our neighbors Dear Editor: We were stricken to learn of the vicious letter attacking congregants of our local mosque, but not surprised. Given the level of vitriol aimed at our Muslim brethren since the election of Donald Trump, this is the...