This story was reported for Patch Media on Jan. 17, 2018. TEMECULA, CA — As a student at Harvard University, Dean Norris often watched classic films at the local theatre with the hope he would someday appear in a production relished by audiences for decades. At 54, with his dream come to life, Norris is mentoring area youths to gain… Read more →
Category: Entertainment
Hacker tweets Lohan nonsense, SDNN editor commiserates
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 27, 2010. Here’s a perfect example of social media gone wrong. The father of troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan claims his Twitter account was hacked when his account released the following tweet: “…the truth about my daughter living with HIV for the rest of her life as a result… Read more →
Eight great local charities worth your time this holiday season
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 11, 2009. When I was eight, my mother took me to a jewelry store and let me choose out a charm. I chose an 18-karat heart with the Goddess of Compassion in the middle. The Goddess of Compassion was an emblem I was familiar having grown up in a… Read more →
San Diegans see flashbacks with Boyz II Men concert
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on November 5, 2009. Disclaimer: I sang and danced at the concert. I had to. It was Boyz II Men! One member short? No problem. Swine flu? No way, no matter what CNN says. Flu? Well, as the wise theater folks say, the show must go on. Nothing fazes these Men.… Read more →
SD Asian Film Fest’s ‘All About Dad’ hits home
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on October 17, 2009. Being an Asian American and a member of the Asian American Journalists Association, an organization with close ties to the San Diego Asian Film Foundation, I’ve been excited about this year’s San Diego Asian Film Festival. But I wanted to write more than a movie review. I… Read more →
SDNN dishes on Restaurant Week in words and pictures
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on September 15, 2009. These days dining out at a restaurant with tablecloths and good service seems like a luxury for many. That’s why San Diego Restaurant Week – which offers the chance to have a three-course dinner for $20, $30 or $40 – is such a fine time to let… Read more →
Jack’s La Jolla is an out-of-the-box establishment
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on July 10, 2009. Some restaurants stick to one theme: Italian, Japanese and what not. Some lounges become the spot for after-work hours, the perfect date fix or the cheap drinks joint. Some nightclubs stick to the same philosophy — one DJ, spinning records with one type of beat. But at… Read more →
Eight great vegetarian-friendly restaurants in San Diego
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on July 8, 2009. So, you’re the one who eats tofurky during Thanksgiving. And, you’re the one with the latest copy of “Diet for a New America.” And, you’re the one who leaves the newsroom when the men eat fried chicken (OK, the last one is just me). Well, San Diego… Read more →
Eight San Diego County Fair rides for all types
This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on June 22, 2009. Ever since I rode my first roller-coaster at the age of 12 in an indoor mall in Bangkok, Thailand, I fell in love. The thrill of riding on something eccentric, speedy and completely out of your control is just exciting to me. If “funnest” was a… Read more →
Lip Service: San Diego drag dining done right
This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 11, 2009. Eric Montijo has a favorite dinner spot where he enjoys celebrating his birthday each year. It’s family-friendly, so you’ll find him toasting his years with his loved ones. And, there’s only one dish that will properly fill his birthday taste buds – Chest Rockwell, a breaded chicken… Read more →