La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Part of La Mesa Boulevard Temporarily Closed Due to Police Activity
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
Coronado, CA|News|
Sailor Found Dead Aboard Patrol Boat in San Diego Bay
The sailor was shot but initial investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service has not found evidence of a homicide, a Navy spokesman said.
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Imperial Beach|News|
Sailor Found Dead Aboard Patrol Boat in San Diego Bay
The sailor was shot but initial investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service has not found evidence of a homicide, a Navy spokesman said.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
San Diego-Based Ships In Red Sea As Syria Situation Heats Up
The ships were ordered to the Red Sea as part of "prudent planning," an unnamed Department of Defense source told the Reuters news agency.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
#LaMesa Life: A Local Social Media Roundup
Photos and videos with a #LaMesa hashtag published on sites like Instagram, Twitter and YouTube in recent weeks.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Manti Te'o Visits Helix-Punahou Brothers in Arms Classic Game
Helix lost their first game of the season to Punahou High School Saturday while Grossmont beat Patrick Henry Friday.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Dog Reported Stolen, Driving Drunk With Child in Car in Sheriff's Blotter
In another recent incident, $500 in makeup was reported stolen from CVS on Palm Avenue last week. Check the sheriff's blotter every week to read about crimes reported to and arrests made by the sheriff's department in Imperial Beach.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Church of Scientology Sells Former Coleman Campus on Parkway Drive
The 8.6-acre property at 7380 Parkway Dr. was reportedly sold by the Church of Scientology for $9.3 million.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
'Renegade' Returns to Ring to Beat Mexico City Fighter Landeros
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Man Stabbed at House Party on Seacoast Drive
Deputies and paramedics were called to a house party around 1 a.m. Sunday where a victim, who was stabbed twice, was rushed to emergency surgery.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Reduce 13th Street Lanes, Border Security Cameras on Beach and Firefighter Pay Raise
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Update: Suspect Dead After Shootings Near Mount Helix-Area Home
Shots were repeatedly taken at SWAT team members in the 9900 block of Grandview Drive during the 15-hour standoff that ended early Tuesday morning.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Shots Fired During Hookah Lounge Fight on El Cajon Boulevard
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Gas Prices Drop Before Labor Day: So Where's the Cheapest Gas in La Mesa?
You can find the local prices at gas stations using the interactive map below.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Congressman Juan Vargas On Syria, Immigration and Filner
If President Obama plans to get "deeply involved" in Syria, Congress should debate and decide whether America military are authorized to engage, Rep. Juan Vargas said.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
