La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Truck Fire Ignites Brush Fire Near Lemon Grove Avenue Offramp
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
- Imperial Beach, CA
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
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Trombone Player, Grossmont Teacher Paul DeKock Dies at 83
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery to Open, Air Ambulance and Art
Things to do and look forward to in Imperial Beach this week.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Quit Smoking, Mount Helix Road Delays and 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!'
Events and things to look forward to in or near La Mesa this week.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Social Media Roundup: Silver Strand Half Marathon
Photos, tweets and video of the Silver Strand 5K and Half Marathon from the eyes of spectators and athletes who took part in the race from Coronado to Imperial Beach.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Social Media Roundup: Silver Strand Half Marathon
Photos, tweets and video of the Silver Strand 5K and Half Marathon from the eyes of spectators and athletes who took part in the race from Coronado to Imperial Beach.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Silver Surfer Seen Living Up to Name at Katy's End of Summer Surf Contest [PHOTOS]
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
![Silver Surfer Seen Living Up to Name at Katy's End of Summer Surf Contest [PHOTOS]](https://patch.com/img/cdn/users/46937/2013/11/raw/49dd4f25ceb826df47421ce87d32a639.jpg)
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Easy Wins for Grossmont, Helix Football in First Round of Playoffs
After making quick work of teams in the first round of the playoffs, Grossmont and Helix football will play away games next week and continue to fight for section and Division I championships.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Help Decide: Seacoast Drive Street Lighting Demonstration Next Week
Seacoast Drive has seen a resurgence in investment by businesses ahead of the opening of Pier South Hotel, which is scheduled to open by the end of the year. A demonstration of possible new street lights will be held Tuesday.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Super Typhoon Haiyan Bake Sale and Garage Sale This Weekend
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Crude Sexual Conduct in Public Place in Arrest Log
La Mesa Patch reports arrests made by the La Mesa Police Department every week. Here are arrests that took place between Nov. 5-11.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
San Diego Job Corps Jobs Among 10 New Job Listings
Jobs recently advertised in Imperial Beach and San Diego's South Bay.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Paralegal, Social Worker's Assistant Among New Job Listings
Jobs recently advertised for work in or near La Mesa. Check La Mesa Patch every week for the latest job listings.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
New House Party Law to Stop Underage Drinking Sent Back by City Council
Members of the Imperial Beach City Council rejected the initial proposal or delayed judgement due to a lack of information last week. The issue will be taken up again at a Dec. 4 meeting.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Camel Love, Bigfoot's Favorite Food and Cursing Fee
The latest from the world of weird by Huffington Post Weird News reporter David Moye.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
New Paint Makes Spring Street Ducks Spry Once Again
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
El Cajon Has New Mayor in Wake of Chaldean Controversy
La Mesa's neighboring city sees a change in local government after Mayor Mark Lewis resigned last month.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Riot Risk Remains at Oktoberfest, Chief Aceves Says; Future of Event Uncertain
Violent crimes by teens could result in a "riot" or "mass panic," Police Chief Ed Aceves said. Some members of the La Mesa City Council say they will refuse to approve a permit for the event next year if changes aren't made.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
