Cop Turned Novelist Joseph Wambaugh, 88, Known for ‘The Onion Field,’ Dies in Rancho Mirage
Longtime family friend Janene Gant told The New York Times that Wambaugh died Friday of esophageal cancer at his home in Rancho Mirage. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)Former Los Angeles police officer turned best- selling author Joseph Wambaugh, known for books such as “The Onion Field” an
From Houdini to Jolson: The Vaudeville Theaters That Shaped San Diego’s Entertainment Legacy
Pantages Theatre – 1924 (photo courtesy of The San Diego History Center)Before the silver screen, there was vaudeville—the vibrant form of entertainment that captivated audiences with its variety of acts. In early 20th-century San Diego, the vaudeville scene was a dazzling spectacle, offering everyt
San Diego Weekend Guide: Feb. 28-March 2 – Petals & Picnics
Nothing says spring like the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)Spring has sprung … well, OK, we’re jumping the gun. We do that where spring is concerned. But one big sign of the new season rises up this San Diego weekend, and not just because the calendar is f
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