San Diego October 2005 Archive

Given the prominence (dominance?) of the automobile in San Diego, I'm surprised by the lack of classic roadside diners. You know the kind: stainless steel prefab structures that resemble railroad ... Read More

Believe it or not, there are still things in life that feed the mind and soul and are free. And no, I'm not talking about the beach. I'm talking about ... Read More

Need some last minute suggestions to get some frights for Halloween? How about hitting downtown's Haunted Hotel or Frightmare on Market Street? How about a creepy walk in the woods? ... Read More

Using her body as the medium to paint the space around her, Malavika Sarukkai, an internationally renowned choreographer and dancer, will premier a newly commissioned work at the San Diego ... Read More

They're in virtually every neighborhood worth its salt in character. And if you ask 10 people what their favorite dive, er neighborhood, bar is, you'll get 10 different answers. Be ... Read More

Well, I didn't feel anything, but it seems a light earthquake occurred just off the coast near San Clemente. The 4.9 magnitude temblor hit a just after 1 p.m., according ... Read More

No longer is Thanksgiving the milepost that marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. Nope, now it begins much earlier at Halloween. In fact, Halloween is one of the most ... Read More

You can definitely feel it in the air - it's beginning to feel like fall, with the temperatures a little more crisp and cool. Sure, we don't experience a complete ... Read More

It's the weekend, and all the pro and college football games are on and you have but one TV. Plus, the Major League Baseball league championships are going on as ... Read More

No longer is Thanksgiving the milepost that marks the beginning of the Holiday Season. Nope, now it begins much earlier at Halloween. In fact, Halloween is one of the most ... Read More

October is a great time if you're a sports fan: football season, the baseball playoffs and World Series. And this year, the planets must have aligned, with the Padres in ... Read More

Little Italy, one of San Diego's most distinct and oldest neighborhoods, has gone through a resurgence in recent years. And if you haven't visited one of San Diego's genuine ethnic ... Read More

In their first post-season since the 1998 World Series season, the Padres begin post-season play today against the St. Louis Cardinals in the Gateway City. Never mind that the Pads ... Read More

If March means we all claim a bit of Irish heritage in spirit, then October means we claim a bit of Germany as well. And our love of bratwurst, beer ... Read More

If auto racing is your thing, then you might have to make your way across the bridge to Coronado on Oct. 8 & 9 for the Coronado Classic Speed Festival. ... Read More

October is the time when San Diego's top chefs whip up a series of fund-raising dinners to fund scholarships for the next generation of culinary stars. In its 10th year, ... Read More