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  • Imperial Beach, CA

Email

khari.johnson@patch.com

Phone

619-922-2735

Birthday

Feb. 2

Bio

Khari Johnson is the local editor of Imperial Beach Patch and La Mesa Patch. He was raised in San Diego's East County and graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in print and online journalism. He has worked for newspapers, magazines and news websites in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, Colorado Springs and south Florida.

Shortly before joining Patch in August 2010 Khari was a freelance writer, photographer and video producer for startup online news publications like eastcountymagazine.org, San Diego News Network and The People's Post, a collaboration between the Media Arts Center of San Diego and voiceofsandiego.org. He also routinely took pictures for nonprofit and civic organizations, musicians, churches and other clients.

Politics

How would you describe your political beliefs?

I reject the idea that political party must equate to certain political beliefs.

Politicians may lead us to believe otherwise but that's not how people live their lives or how they should form their opinions. Political philosophy is relevant but so is a person's life experiences which create perspectives and point of view. My views typically lean to the left, but I follow reason and rationale.

Education should always be a priority.

Are you registered with a certain party?

I'm not sure but I have registered as a Democrat in the past.

Religion

I try to observe virtues Christianity taught me like humility, social justice and loving your neighbor.

Posting Activity

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Scuffle on Seacoast Sends 2 to Hospital

At least one person involved in the fight will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon, while another remains at large.

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Scuffle on Seacoast Sends 2 to Hospital
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Get Ready to Sweat: Big Heat Saturday

Temperatures may be 15 to 20 degrees higher than average in coastal and valley areas, the National Weather Service said.

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Get Ready to Sweat: Big Heat Saturday
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Sheriff's Department to Hire 2,000 By 2016

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring, and will host a recruiting event at the Chargers' game Sunday.

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Sheriff's Department to Hire 2,000 By 2016
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Billion-Dollar 'Titanic' Case Motion to Dismiss Denied

A motion to dismiss may be filed again after Princess Samantha Kennedy of Imperial Beach is able to file additional charges, said court documents released last week.

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Closed Door Meeting Puzzles Crowd Worried About Superintendent Hire

Dozens of people worried the district's board would hire Interim Superintendent Ed Brand packed a meeting Monday night. After public comment, boardmembers met in closed session and would not tell parents, teachers and others what was discussed.

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2 Accidents Back Up Traffic at I-5 Palm Avenue Exit

In two separate incidents, two woman, one on a bike and one on a motorcycle, were hit by cars near Interstate 5 and Palm Avenue. The woman on a bike was trapped underneath a car for a period of time.

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