The 2013 Absolut Hillcrest Mardi Gras will be held Feb. 12 in its traditional location; between First and Fourth on University Avenue. The event will be produced by renowned party promoter and producer Bill Hardt. “We approached Bill Hardt to produce the event because of his vast experience,” said Stampp Corbin, president of the GSDBA…
A judge Jan. 25 handed down a staggering prison sentence of 144 years to life for the “Incense Bandit” who was convicted of robbing businesses in Hillcrest, with the judge noting his “extensive criminal history” as the reason for the long term. Because Charles Edward Shipman, 49, had previously been convicted of six felonies, he…
A line from “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” (first sung by the iconic Judy Garland) says, “Make the yuletide gay.” That was long before “gay” took on a different meaning. Yet, with its lights, designer ornaments, displays, fresh-baked smells, festive songs and images of elves, reindeer and penguins, what other occasion lends itself more…
The City Council vote to confirm Todd Gloria as its new president was so certain Monday that his new nameplate was installed within two minutes of the 9-0 vote. Councilmember Kevin Faulconer – once thought to want the job himself – nominated Gloria to succeed Tony Young, who is stepping down from the Council to…
It had been a later night than usual for Sparkey at The Midnight Sun with two birthday parties and the disco ball falling during the “Feliz Navidad” sing-a-long. It hit the unfortunate target of notorious Aaron. Aaron was thrusting his five-foot candy cane above his head like a drum major. “Feliz Navidad,” (thrust) “Prospero Año…
The convicted killer of Jason “Cowboy” Huggins was sentenced Nov. 14 to 19 years to life in prison by a judge who said the North Park man had no remorse for brutally assaulting Huggins in the head with heavy rocks that caused irreversible brain damage. Joshua James Larson, 38, said nothing before San Diego Superior…
After more than six hours of deliberations, a jury convicted the “Incense Bandit” of three robberies and one attempted robbery Nov. 9, but they ironically deadlocked 7-5 for acquittal in the hold-up of the candle store where the robber got his nickname. Jurors told San Diego Superior Court Judge Amalia Meza they were hopelessly deadlocked…
Being Alive, the largest continually operating support service organization for people living with HIV, will pre-launch their Ribbons of Hope fundraising campaign Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. at Bamboo Lounge, 1475 University Ave. in Hillcrest. The Ribbons of Hope campaign will run from Nov. 1–Jan. 1, 2013 and involves 42 local businesses that will ask their…
Amid allegations of a conflict of interest, exclusion of their own members from a contracting opportunity and violations of a contract with the City of San Diego, the Hillcrest Business Association (HBA) has rescinded a bid award for the Hillcrest Light Canopy. The Hillcrest Business Association issued a bid award to Berg Electric, an Escondido…
Home remodeling is still a very common desire for homeowners. Most everybody wants to have a beautiful home with all of the modern conveniences that are available. The upgrades and improvements that you can do to your home today are almost endless. From the inside of the home to the outside, you can remodel every…
