JOHN GIBBINS / Union-Tribune
Because of ramped-up police enforcement at Black's Beach, Abraham Levin wasn't able to participate in the monthly full-moon drum circle. So he drummed by himself by the light of a barbecue. |
Full-moon meeting quieted
Drum circle shut down after stabbing in July
By Kristina Davis
STAFF WRITER
LA JOLLA – Scores of drummers, hippie-types and college kids looking to party at Black's Beach in La Jolla were disappointed Saturday night when they arrived to find a dark and empty shore. Gone were the bonfires, fire breathers and beer bottles that go hand-in-hand with the monthly full-moon drum circles.
Marine lawyer has sought judicial reform
Officer was retired over his objections
By Rick Rogers
STAFF WRITER
CAMP PENDLETON – When Colby Vokey joined the Marine Corps, he didn't plan on becoming a prominent and sometimes divisive figure in the military's legal system.
Man who bought car full of pot wins case
U.S. purchase led to year in Mexican jail
By Onell R. Soto
STAFF WRITER
FEDERAL COURT – A federal judge has awarded $551,000 to a Mexican printer who spent a year in prison after soldiers near Ensenada found 37 pounds of marijuana in a sport utility vehicle he bought from the U.S. government.
The beers of our fathers are back in fashion
By Michael Stetz
STAFF WRITER
Pabst Blue Ribbon was first. A few years back, PBR started showing up in yuppie bars, right next to India pale ales and rich stouts. It suddenly became cool and hip and fashionable to drink what was once considered anything but cool and hip and fashionable. It was, um, Pabst.
JUST FIX IT
Restroom at park not open early mornings
By Ruth McKinnie Braun
STAFF WRITER
THE PROBLEM: Early on weekend mornings, the area around Fletcher Cove Beach Park is a happening place. Cyclists and runners gather in a parking lot across from the Solana Beach park before setting out on organized treks. If they need access to a restroom before they head out around 7, they're out of luck.
