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|
Possible $17K Fraud and Vandalism at School District Office Reported
Check the police blotter every week to read about crimes reported to and arrests made by the Coronado Police Department.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
'Common Boy' Eddie Braga, 91, Helped Build Imperial Beach
Eddie Braga and his wife Olga got married in 1947, came to Imperial Beach for their honeymoon and never left. Eddie died Saturday. He was 94.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Shobi-Zue Possession, Fraud in Sheriff's Blotter
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
Coronado, CA|News|
Man Arrested After Alleged Crime Spree, Multiple Home Burglaries
20-year-old Justin Baier was arrested by San Diego police Monday for a DUI in a car allegedly stolen in Coronado. Out on bail, after allegedly entering multiple homes, Coronado police arrested him Tuesday morning.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Red Tide Spotted in Imperial Beach, Coronado
Beachgoers and lifeguards have seen blooms of dinoflagellates known as red tide in Imperial Beach and Coronado in recent weeks. At night the red tide gives off a bioluminescent neon blue glow.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Sandcastle Team Builds Navy SEAL Sculptures
Sammy the Seal, Freddy the Frog and other military symbols are created by I.B. Posse at a special event in Coronado.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
USS Freedom Crew Return from Historic Deployment Wednesday
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Flavorful, Handcrafted Beer to Compliment Fresh Seafood at Mistral Thursday
The one-time, five-course meal will combine the flavors of fresh seafood prepared by chef Adam Cho with beers with flavors like cinnamon, caramelized raisins, fresh rosemary and honey.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Coronado Scenic Loop Draws Mixed Reviews from Residents
The Coronado Scenic Loop will be be considered by the Coronado City Council Aug. 20. If approved, the Scenic Loop, which plans to run along the city's perimeter, may be completed by the end of the year.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Pier South Hotel Sign Design, Climate Change and City Pay Raises at Meeting Wednesday
A breakdown of this week's city council meeting agenda. Imperial Beach City Council generally meet the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
One Direction Spotted at Coronado Golf Course
One Direction performed at Sleep Train Ampitheatre Sunday. Before the concert band member Niall Horan was spotted hitting balls at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Navy Reserves Parking for Families of Fallen
With the Gold Star program, parking is now reserved at Naval Outlyling Landing Field Imperial Beach and other Navy installations for the families of sailors who were killed serving their country.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Navy Reserves Parking for Families of Fallen
With the Gold Star program, parking is now reserved at Naval Air Station North Island and other Navy installations for the families of sailors who were killed serving their country.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Coronado, CA|News|
Coronado Undercover Narcotics Detective Nominated for Officer of the Year Award
The undercover detective has been a member of the Coronado Police Department for eight years, said Commander Michael Lawton.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Noise Alert: Blank Fire Machine Gun Exercises in Bay, Near Amphib Base
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
Imperial Beach|News|
Sweetwater Trustee Suffered Memory Loss Due to Car Crash
The cause of the July 24 car crash involving Sweetwater Trustee John McCann on Telegraph Canyon Road in Chula Vista is still under investigation.
Khari Johnson, Patch Staff
