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July 2010

Theater Review: Les Misérables

We have all heard of musicals whose advertising claims to “make us laugh, cry, and think.” On the contrary, “Les

July gloom devastates local businesses

“What is worse than having a bar and restaurant on the beach when it is cold, overcast, and drizzly every day?” asks Paul Hennessey. “You know what is worse? Having 10 of them.”

Pruning pensions, hurting for schools

The City Council took a step toward shrinking the pensions of future municipal employees, and heard from an ultra-endurance athlete

Comedy Corner-Charlie Viracola

by Andrew Wantuck

This week I spoke with a comedian that has appeared on Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, and Craig Ferguson. We discussed how he created his own world called Planet Charlie, creating props for Carrot Top, and a solution enabling you to never have to mow your lawn ever again.

Barfly-July 29

by Deb L

I checked out the new Ocean Tava India Bistro recently and had a great meal along with some impromptu comedy.

Homestyle gourmet: Four Daughters

When Four Daughters opened it looked like it was going to be a straightforward American restaurant. But as time went

Kinky Rides Again


Texas gubernatorial candidate, author, columnist, cigar-maker, animal rescuer, and the famed leader of the Texas Jewboys, Kinky Friedman returns to California for the first time in two decades.

South Bronx to South Bay: Wikileak another big spill

Just when one leak was plugged, another erupted. Just when the worst of the Gulf oil spill seemed at last to be over, that enormous spill of classified documents on the Afghan war hit the news.

High school confidential


A golden retriever will show up unexpectedly to sniff your car for contraband. You will be asked to take a drug test if your parents sign off on it. If you are discovered with drugs or alcohol, or if you decide to tell on yourself, you will be offered help from well-trained peer counselors, and a well-informed teacher, and can be steered to outside counselors as well.

Welcome to Mira Costa High School.

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