• Former lifeguard writes novel to ‘solve’ 1964 Ocean Beach murders,Dave Schwab • Times of San Diego

    Former lifeguard writes novel to ‘solve’ 1964 Ocean Beach murders

    SAN DIEGO – Near Valentine’s Day 1964, a young, recently married couple, Johnny and Joyce Swindle, were killed by a lone sniper as they stood behind the Ocean Bean seawall watching the sunset. This random double murder was never solved. Nor were the homicides of four more young couples killed at iso

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  • Seven things to do in and around the Point,Matthew Lickona • Special for Times of San Diego

    Seven things to do in and around the Point

    Well, it’s February, and as of this writing, it’s damp and cold and dreary out there. Here are seven events in Point Loma, Liberty Station, and Ocean Beach that should help keep off the SAD. The 31st Annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea George Saunders, appearing at The 31st Annual Writers’ Symposiu

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  • Hot covers, cool jazz, new genres: Top shows this week,Bart Mendoza • Special to Times of San Diego

    Hot covers, cool jazz, new genres: Top shows this week

    Next-level cover bands, nineties indie folk-pop darlings, and the possible birth of a brand-new genre, and much more this week in San Diego’s music scene. Fred Benedetti Beatles fans won’t want to miss acclaimed guitarist Fred Benedetti’s tribute to George Harrison at Dizzy’s on Feb. 21. Backed by v

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